Perform all mechanical and electrical maintenance and new installation of equipment including up to 480v single phase motors and maintenance on glycol chillers and RTU’s.
Field Service Engineer
Engineer and Packaging Solutions LLC
01.2022 - 02.2023
Travel to companies to diagnose, fix, repair, or replace parts on equipment. Install and commission new machines for production.
Submit bids for new machine installs and setup.
Fabricate parts in shop for field installation.
Troubleshoot / program PLC's, HMI's and AC/DC vfd drives.
Working in a timely manner with a sense of urgency.
PLC Maintenance Technician
Gateway Extrusions Ltd
10.2021 - 01.2022
Maintenance performed on Extrusion presses and powder cote paint lines.
Allen Bradly plc troubleshooting.
Mechanical/Electrical Technician/ Supervisor
Saint James Winery/Public House Brewing Co.
10.2019 - 01.2022
Supports the production team by working with a safe customer focused manner while being self motivated and customer focused for quality production of product.
Manage outside contractors for all material, parts and equipment.
Over see installation of new equipment and work closely with contractors to solve problems associated with the installation.
Modify, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair all production equipment and machinery, forklifts, power tools and other equipment.
Work with site safety department to implement and audit safety programs.
Troubleshoot PLC/HMI settings and programs.
Use CMMS Data bases (Dude Solutions) to track parts and inventory along with implementing PM schedules for machinery and assignment to maintenance technicians.
Troubleshoot and repair all bottling line machinery, filler, caper, labeler, case packer and robot palletizer.
Work with finance office for managing cost of equipment through CAPX.
Provide 24/7 on call support for planned, unplanned and emergency response.
Maintenance Technician
LMI Aerospace Inc
05.2017 - 10.2021
LMI fabricates, machines, finishes, kits, and assembles machined and formed close tolerance aluminum, specialty alloy, and composite components for the commercial, business and regional, and defense aerospace markets.
Install, modify, maintain and repair all production equipment and machinery, forklifts, power tools and other LMI equipment.
Perform routine maintenance on CNC machining & milling equipment: OKK, OKUMA, CHIRON, CINCINNATI 3 axis, 4 axis, 5 axis, and horizontal CNC lathes and water Jet machines.
Refine and develop PM routes for CNC machining & milling equipment in CMMS (Hippo).
Support & troubleshoot electrical instrumentation, PLC's, and AC/DC Drives, Servo Motors (ABB, Siemens, Allen Bradey, Lyon).
Ability to read and interpret Hydraulic, Pneumatic & Electrical schematics/blueprints.
Provided project support for new machinery installation including Okuma 10000 CNC milling machine.
Key member of maintenance project teams to replace & repair:
New spindle head unit for the Chiron 6000.
Replacement of hydraulic pumps on coolant tanks.
Monitor motors using Thermal imaging to extend motor life.
Use Vibration monitoring equipment to identify and improve equipment life.
Assistant Job Site Superintendent
Dean Snider Construction
03.2018 - 10.2018
Regional industrial construction company adding an addition to Mercy One Forest Park Medical Center.
See to all phases of completion to the erection of a 24,000 sf. 2 story addition to existing building.
Work with all other contractors to set phasing for construction on all phases of while working in compliance with state and city requirement.
Meet and follow all safety requirements by state and local agencies and perform work well with in OSHA requirements.
See all deliveries are in a timely manner for contractors to support efficiency to construction of the facility.
Meet all inspectors for all phases of inspection and sign off's.
Keep Job site neat and orderly by communicating with contractors in the confines of the fenced in area.
Hold daily safety meetings to maintain a safe work site.
Maintenance Technician III
Aerofil Technologies
01.2011 - 05.2017
Liquid filling packaging industry. The Sullivan facility is a state-of-the-art high-speed operation with more than 500 highly trained employees.
Operations Team Lead
Responsible for safely leading a team of 6+ people on a high-speed aerosol and liquid fill line. Support team through utilization of the production scheduling, training operators to trouble shoot machines and equipment. Assist operators with daily operations. Meet with supervisors on production downtime and issues to improve up time.
Use CMMS Data bases (Maintenance Connection, HIPPO, Dude Solutions) to track parts and inventory along with implementing PM schedules for machinery and assignment to maintenance technicians.
Increased production on fill line by examining issues caused by bottleneck, back log and filler issues based on timing with movement and flow of product with the use of LEAN production tools.
Promote equipment up time by implementing baseline, centerline procedures using Kaizen events along with 6S sustainment.
Study equipment for possible upgrades or modifications for improvements in up time and efficiency.
Implemented PM checklist for operators to maintain their equipment per shift and cleaning work areas for shift change to promote 5S and 6S sustainment.
Perform routine maintenance and P.M.'s on aerosol and liquid production equipment with a sense of urgency for up time and production.
Implement Stop Card (Safety training observation program) for a safer work environment.
Form Carpenter/Finisher, Equipment Operator
Collins Construction LLC
01.2010 - 01.2011
Ground up contractor assigned to build industrial tire shops for Love's Truck Stops across the U.S.
Form Carpenter/Finisher, Equipment Operator
Steel stud layout and erection by use of blueprints.
Welding and bolt up of I-beam joints.
Installation of controlled expansion joints and stairs to City and State Code Requirements for inspections.
Ground up construction from excavating to equipment installation.
Installation of all windows, doors and bay doors.
Installation of concrete forms, footers, and parking lot flat work. Including all city sewer and water relocation and tie in.
Aerotek Contractor
Green Mechanical
07.2009 - 01.2010
A large mechanical contractor specializing in commercial, industrial, educational & medical applications.
Pipe Fitter
Layout sheet metal for HVAC duct work using blueprints and auto cad programs to use on plasma cutting and water jet tables in shop. Layout, break and form cold rolled steel with the use of break machines to build duct work up to 36' in diameter or ID (Inside diameter) for field installation.
Installed Boilers and pipe fitting work, Bolt up flanged pipe up to 10' and high pressure stainless up to 4' for Sayer Medical Center expansion project.
Installed all water lines below ground and above.
Plumbed all water lines in the Wild Turkey Expansion project (Bottling Plant) PVC, CPVC/APEX/ Cast Iron/Stainless.
Rail Road Maintenance Technician
LORAM
11.2007 - 07.2009
Loram is a leading supplier of track maintenance and friction management services and equipment in North America and around the globe.
Rail Road Maintenance Technician
Maintained all electrical, plumbing, hydraulics and diesel engines on main line rail grinder machine.
Iron worker/Steel Buildings
Arcom Ventures
10.2007 - 11.2007
A privately held steel construction company supporting the industrial & commercial industries.
Performed construction in the steel building industry consisting of I-Beams, I-Beam trusses and joist installation using cranes and hoists with the use of hand signals for safe and proper installation. Installed channel iron and steel stud wall applications along with welding, riveting, drilling, screwing and the use of a cutting torch when needed.
Performed the installation of sheet metal and sheet metal roofing. Utilized harnesses with lanyards when needed to comply with OSHA regulations and knowledgeable of safety regulations defined by OSHA standards.
Pipe Fitter
Team Contracting
03.2006 - 10.2007
Supervised and lead work assignments orally or through work orders; provided advice and guidance on unusual problems. Determined the kind and type of materials and tools required to complete assignment.
Supervised checks on completed work to ensure that accepted trade standards were met.
Carpenter
Badger Construction
03.2001 - 03.2004
Residential contractor.
Pipefitter/ Fork Lift Operator
SINCLAIR Oil Refinery
03.2003 - 01.2004
Education
A.A.S - Industrial Engineering/ Industrial
East Central College
Union, MO
12.2020
Skills
Time management
Commercial construction
Management
Toxic Materials Transportation (04/03/2007) 40 Teaches how to safely transport toxic materials in bulk containers Certification- OSHA Safety Training (03/28/2007) Teaches how to safely operate in a hazardous materials work environment E-rail Safety Training(02/02/2011) Teaches how to understand railroad safety procedures and signaling Brian Long builtrite1214@aolcom
Microsoft Office
Construction estimating
Fabrication
Maintenance
Low voltage
Budgeting
Tube bending
Packaging
Leadership
Schematics
Lean
Contracts
Hydraulics
Windows
Analysis skills
Electrical troubleshooting 480v 240v 220v 208v 120v 24vdc AB PLC knoledge troubleshooting AB ac and dc VFD drives Knoledge/ Troubleshooting hvac up to 15 ton units Glycol chiller troubleshooting up to 200 ton units Knoledge with ABB robotics programming and troubleshooting Pipefitting Blueprint Reading Detailing Pipe Threading Pipe Grinding Welding (MIG, GMAW, TIG, SMAW, Orbital) Plasma Cutting Mechanical Pipe Cutting Rigging Brazing Soldering Mitering Tube Bending Valve Installation and Repair Equipment Operator: Backhoe, Track hoe, skid steer, mini excavator, Bulldozer Forklift Operator Training (10 years)