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David Custard

Defiance,OH

Summary

Energetic, dedicated employee with strong interpersonal skills. Maintenance, technical, and sales/customer servie background. Proven ability to work effectively with people of various ages, cultural backgrounds, and socio-economic statuses. Long-time interest in machinery and hands-on-work. Well-developed problem solving skills.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Maintenance Mechanic

Bluescope Recycling Formerly MetalX
08.2018 - Current
  • Generated and completed work orders for repairs, maintenance and component replacement.
  • Conducted mechanical and electrical maintenance of factory equipment.
  • Contributed to development, implementation, and execution of maintenance programs.
  • Performed preventive and regular maintenance on systems.
  • Conducted repairs on equipment to return machines and tools to functionality.
  • Responded immediately to mechanical breakdowns and developed timely repair plan to minimize downtime.
  • Performed electrical and mechanical repairs of production equipment to minimize downtime.
  • Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
  • Quickly responded to internal service calls regarding malfunctioning equipment and completed repairs.
  • Supervised maintenance functions, working collaboratively with multiple facility locations to maintain company run-time and efficiency.
  • Completed necessary documentation and records to show compliance.
  • Trained and coached junior employees on procedures for completing various types of repairs and maintenance.
  • Scheduled and oversaw maintenance, repair and installation activities.
  • Monitored safety compliance to maintain strict standards and protect team members from harm.
  • Supervised team of installers and mechanics to complete work on time and to company standards.
  • Managed efficient teams of up to 20 employees.
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
  • Communicated clearly with employees, suppliers and stakeholders to keep everyone on same page and working toward established business goals.

Heavy Machinery Mechanic

Text, Omni Source
08.2015 - 08.2018
  • Evaluate and diagnose customer vehicles and heavy equipment
  • Repair damaged machinery and components
  • Overhaul engines and reinstall into equipment and vehicles
  • Review all vehicle systems for signs of malfunction and wear
  • Consult with customers regarding repair needs and formulate plans
  • Performed weekly maintenance assessments on company equipment
  • Fabricated machined and welded metal components
  • Notified supervisors of faulty operations and defective materials
  • Managed work with little supervision
  • Maintained record accuracy by using work order reporting system.

Yard Supervisor/ Heavy Machine Operator

Buchan's Sawmill
08.2013 - 10.2015
  • Perform maintenance on large machinery; welding, fabrication, mechanical, and electrical
  • Operate heavy machinery
  • Shipping and receiving
  • Customer Service
  • Organizing and maintaining inventory
  • Problem solving
  • Construction and maintenance of buildings
  • Concrete, Flat and Finish Work

Advertising Specialist/ Warehouse Manager

D. M. Reid, Eric Erickson
01.2006 - 08.2015
  • Responsible for customer service
  • Ordered merchandise and kept track of inventory
  • Shipping and receiving
  • Maintenance of equipment
  • Welding, Construction, fabrication
  • Logistics Scheduling
  • Assembly line
  • Initiated new contacts and cultivated business relationships
  • Maintained verbal and written agreements with clients
  • Prepared press kits for media exposure
  • Persuasive sales and presentation skills, honed through years of phone, in-store and internet-based experience
  • Friendly team player with professional manner
  • Demonstrated ability to increase store profitability through both superior sales technique and exceptional product knowledge.

Skills

  • Successful leader, equally effective as member of a team
  • Highly organized able to multi-task and accomplish multiple objectives
  • Professional demeanor and attentive to detail
  • Able to successfully use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative
    solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
  • Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision making by considering the relative costs and benefits of
    potential actions to choose the most appropriate one
  • Exceptional time management skills
  • Communicate effectively both orally and in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience
  • Lockout and Tagout procedure knowledge
  • Exceptional team building skills
  • Exemplary mechanical knowledge and skill set

Timeline

Lead Maintenance Mechanic

Bluescope Recycling Formerly MetalX
08.2018 - Current

Heavy Machinery Mechanic

Text, Omni Source
08.2015 - 08.2018

Yard Supervisor/ Heavy Machine Operator

Buchan's Sawmill
08.2013 - 10.2015

Advertising Specialist/ Warehouse Manager

D. M. Reid, Eric Erickson
01.2006 - 08.2015

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