Bernard "Bo" Witmer
Wills Point,Texas
Summary
Organized Maintenance Technician with successful history of managing competing priorities and meeting challenging performance targets. Works well under pressure to complete physically-demanding work. Safety-oriented team player with strong attendance record.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Technician
Venture Metals
07.2021 - 03.2024
- Improved equipment functionality by conducting regular maintenance checks and repairs.
- Reduced downtime by quickly diagnosing and resolving technical issues on machinery.
- Enhanced safety measures by performing routine inspections and identifying potential hazards.
- Boosted overall productivity with timely preventive maintenance on key equipment.
- Collaborated with team members to complete larger repair projects efficiently.
- Ensured smoother operations, maintaining accurate records of all maintenance activities.
- Trained new employees on proper use and care of tools, machinery, and safety protocols.
- Contributed to safer work environment, promptly addressing any identified hazards or concerns.
- Supported inventory management efforts, tracking spare parts usage and reordering as necessary.
- Liaised with vendors to ensure timely delivery of essential parts and materials for repairs or replacements.
- Minimized production delays, responding swiftly to emergency breakdowns or unexpected malfunctions.
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
Delivery Driver
FedEx
11.2020 - 06.2021
- Improved customer satisfaction by ensuring timely and accurate deliveries of products. Responsible for over 100 deliveries a day.
- Enhanced delivery efficiency by optimizing routes using GPS navigation and mapping tools.
- Maintained strong relationships with clients through proactive communication and personalized service.
- Increased repeat business through excellent customer service and prompt resolution of any issues or concerns.
- Demonstrated exceptional time management skills in consistently meeting tight deadlines without compromising quality or safety.
Remanufacturing Specialist
Epiroc Drilling Solutions LLC
08.2017 - 07.2020
- Component remanufacturing center specializing in hydraulic components for mining and rock excavation equipment
- Remanufacture components include compressors, rotary heads, gear boxes, indexers, hydraulic piston and vane pumps and motors, hydraulic valves, and hydraulic cylinders
- Facility maintained triple ISO Quality, Safety and Environmental certification
- Component disassembly, inspection and evaluation for remanufacture with complete documentation and photos
- Component assembly to OEM standards and specifications
- Full certification testing on state of the art hydraulic test equipment
- Prototype testing of new test equipment for other Epiroc facilities
- Maintained calibrated tool and equipment schedules
- Responsible for stocking and ordering MRO supplies
- Monthly safety inspection of facility, including reporting and follow-up activities
- Facility representative for SafeStart and first responder
- Back-up responsibilities for warehouse functions.
Remanufacturing Specialist
Epiroc Drilling Solutions LLC (formerly Atlas Copco Drilling Solutions, LLC)
03.2012 - 08.2017
- Component remanufacturing center specializing in hydraulic components for mining and rock excavation equipment
- Remanufactured components include compressors, rotary heads, gear boxes, indexers, hydraulic piston and vane pumps and motors, hydraulic valves, and hydraulic cylinders
- Facility maintained triple ISO Quality, Safety and Environmental certification
- Component disassembly, inspection and evaluation for remanufacture with complete documentation and photos
- Component assembly to OEM standards and specifications
- Full certification testing on state of the art hydraulic test equipment
- Prototype testing of new test equipment for other Epiroc facilities
- Maintained calibrated tool and equipment schedules
- Responsible for stocking and ordering MRO supplies
- Monthly safety inspection of facility, including reporting and follow-up activities
- Facility representative for SafeStart and first responder
- Back-up responsibilities for warehouse functions.
Assembler
Atlas Copco Drilling Solutions LK
12.2005 - 03.2012
- Manufacturing facility of mining and rock excavation drilling equipment with a global customer base
- Facility maintained triple ISO Quality, Safety and Environmental certification
- Building of small sub-assemblies per 3D drawings to support rig assembly flow line
- Sub-assemblies included Gardner Denver mud pumps, Parker pumps, motors and valves, pressure vessels, cabin assemblies, hydraulic cooler assemblies, and tower assemblies
- Lead responsibilities in tower assembly area
- Large blast hole rig final assembly (Models Pit Viper 271-275 and 351)
- Tools and equipment operation included, 40 ton overhead crane, air tools, hand tools, lift trucks (fork lifts, reach trucks, side loaders and stand up lifts), and electronic torque tools.
Education
Graduate -
J. J. Pearce High School
Richardson, TXSkills
- Documentation
- Tool management
- Codes Compliance
- Supply Management
- Parts Replacement
- Safety awareness
- Hand and power tools
- Machine lubrication
- Troubleshooting skills
- Hydraulic systems
- Conveyor Systems
- Forklift Operator
References
Sylvia Havre-Carter, 3721 University Drive, Rowlett, TX, 75088, (469)236-2492
Timeline
Maintenance Technician
Venture Metals
07.2021 - 03.2024
Delivery Driver
FedEx
11.2020 - 06.2021
Remanufacturing Specialist
Epiroc Drilling Solutions LLC
08.2017 - 07.2020
Remanufacturing Specialist
Epiroc Drilling Solutions LLC (formerly Atlas Copco Drilling Solutions, LLC)
03.2012 - 08.2017
Assembler
Atlas Copco Drilling Solutions LK
12.2005 - 03.2012
Graduate -
J. J. Pearce High School
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