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Alan Galpin

Princeville,IL

Summary

Resourceful Maintenance Foreman known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Specializes in equipment repair, preventive maintenance strategies, and safety compliance. Excels at leadership, problem-solving, and communication, ensuring seamless operations and team coordination.

I keep the Morale up and keep everyone going

I’m like the supervisor and the CPO at the same time

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Grounds Maintenance Foreman

Greenview nursery
Dunlap, Illinois
03.2022 - Current
  • Ensured proper functioning of all machines and equipment by performing regular maintenance and repairs.
  • Developed preventive maintenance programs for production machinery to reduce downtime and improve efficiency.
  • Conducted safety inspections on equipment, tools and work areas to identify potential risks and hazards.
  • Inspected completed work orders to verify accuracy of repairs or installations.
  • Provided technical advice to staff members regarding mechanical issues related to manufacturing processes.
  • Maintained accurate records of inventory levels, parts used in repairs and other related data.

Mow trim

Blow edge

In charge of own route and own truck own equipment 50+ properties every week

Organize clean ups

Organize scheduling

Floor Lead

FCA Packaging
Princeville, Illinois
06.2019 - 10.2021
  • Responsible for training and supervising staff on the floor.
  • Assisted customers in finding products and providing information regarding product availability.
  • Ensured that all safety protocols were followed to prevent accidents or injuries
  • Ran all the equipment and machines like cnc saw chop saw built pallets and boxes ran the forklift
  • Oversaw quality control
  • Loading of trucks
  • Logistics of factory

Ironworker

S&H Contracting
Davenport, IA
06.2019 - 07.2019
  • Installed structural steel frames and columns for high-rise buildings.
  • Fabricated metal components with cutting torches, arc welders, and other tools.
  • Assembled metal parts to create bridges and other structures.

Maintanence Coordinator

Travel centers of america
Brush, Colorado
07.2018 - 03.2019
  • Conducted regular maintenance inspections on all equipment and machinery to ensure proper functioning.
  • Monitored inventory levels of spare parts and supplies, ordering additional items as needed.
  • Assisted in the development of preventive maintenance schedules for all departments.
  • Maintained detailed records of maintenance activities, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
  • Coordinated with external vendors for repair services when necessary.
  • Scheduled and oversaw completion of planned repairs and refurbishment projects.
  • Performed basic troubleshooting on malfunctioning systems or equipment to identify problems and develop solutions.
  • Responded promptly to emergency repair requests from staff members.
  • Ensured that safety regulations were followed at all times during maintenance operations.
  • Provided technical advice to other personnel regarding the use and operation of equipment or machinery.
  • Verified that all relevant documents such as permits, licenses, inspection reports., were up-to-date before any work was performed.
  • Advised management on the purchase of new equipment based on operational needs and budget constraints.
  • Collaborated with other departments to ensure that their maintenance requirements were met in a timely manner.
  • Trained staff members in the safe use and handling of equipment used in daily operations.
  • Developed comprehensive strategies for improving overall efficiency in maintenance processes.

Agriculture Mechanic

Doubet mechanical services
Williamsfield, IL
05.2016 - 12.2016
  • Diagnosed mechanical problems on a wide variety of vehicles using specialized tools and equipment.
  • Performed preventive maintenance services such as oil changes and tune-ups on cars and trucks.
  • Inspected, serviced, and repaired brakes, exhaust systems, transmissions, engines, suspension systems, drive trains, fuel systems and other vehicle components as required.
  • Utilized computer diagnostic equipment to troubleshoot electrical issues in vehicles.
  • Repaired or replaced worn parts such as brake pads and wheel bearings using hand tools and power tools.
  • Tested components with appropriate instruments to ensure proper operation.
  • Identified additional needed repairs by conducting visual inspections of the vehicle's interior and exterior.
  • Adjusted vehicle components according to specifications utilizing testing equipment such as dynamometers or chassis charts.
  • Replaced faulty wiring harnesses in order to restore proper functioning of electrical systems.
  • Installed new or rebuilt engines into vehicles following manufacturer's instructions for installation procedures.
  • Maintained accurate records of work performed in accordance with company standards.
  • Ensured safety protocols were followed while working on vehicles.

Metal Buildings Assembler

American eagle buildings
Annawan, Illinois
12.2015 - 06.2016
  • Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, drawings, and work orders to determine the specific assembly instructions.
  • Follow established assembly methods and procedures to ensure product quality standards are met.
  • Assemble components according to specifications using hand tools, power tools, and other equipment.

Pole buildings

Metal building

Pre fab steel

Carpenter work

Telehandler

Genie boom

A lot of ladder work

Ground up construction

Ironworker

Spacemark
Decatur, Illinois
08.2015 - 12.2015
  • Installed structural steel frames and columns for high-rise buildings.
  • Fabricated metal components with cutting torches, arc welders, and other tools.
  • Assembled metal parts to create bridges and other structures.

Mostly prefab red steel

Telehander

Man lift

Was usually under 100ft in the air

Concrete Laborer

R&R Contractors
Zion, Illinois
08.2014 - 12.2014
  • Mix cement and sand to create concrete, following specific measurements.
  • Prepare and pour foundations for structures.
  • Use shovels, hoes, rakes, and other tools to spread or level concrete.

Tie rebar Mats

Place rebar

Steel work

Place forms

Dig foundations

I was contracted to work at ADM Decatur

Education

High School Diploma -

Williamsfield Highschool
Williamsfield, IL
05-2014

Skills

  • Groundskeeping
  • Record keeping
  • Mechanical ability
  • Attention to detail always
  • Cleanliness
  • Ironwork
  • Carpenter work
  • Electrical work

Timeline

Grounds Maintenance Foreman

Greenview nursery
03.2022 - Current

Floor Lead

FCA Packaging
06.2019 - 10.2021

Ironworker

S&H Contracting
06.2019 - 07.2019

Maintanence Coordinator

Travel centers of america
07.2018 - 03.2019

Agriculture Mechanic

Doubet mechanical services
05.2016 - 12.2016

Metal Buildings Assembler

American eagle buildings
12.2015 - 06.2016

Ironworker

Spacemark
08.2015 - 12.2015

Concrete Laborer

R&R Contractors
08.2014 - 12.2014

High School Diploma -

Williamsfield Highschool
Alan Galpin