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Carl Braddock

Tucson,AZ

Summary

Reputable Seamer Technician with hands-on experience monitoring and servicing seamers and troubleshooting equipment. Analytical and logical team player recognized for handling tasks quickly and accurately. Dependable professional with strong background installing, maintaining and repairing seamers. Maintains equipment safety and performance with in-depth inspections and corrections. Dedicated to quality and always professional.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Seamer Technician

Faribault Foods
Tucson, AZ
07.2021 - Current
  • Conducted preventive maintenance procedures according to established schedules.
  • Performed troubleshooting and repair of equipment in accordance with manufacturer specifications.
  • Replaced defective components or parts as needed.
  • Reviewed technical manuals and other documents related to product operation and maintenance requirements.
  • Provided training sessions for junior technicians on proper setup of seamer, double seam training class, troubleshooting
  • Changed tooling weekly
  • Completed major changeovers bi-weekly
  • Rebuilding seamers
  • Every 6 months rebuild upper spindles
  • Every 6 months rebuild lower lifters
  • Completed 2 Ferrum training classes (Mechanics 1&2)
  • Troubleshot systems to determine appropriate resolution for reported problems
  • Adjusted or modified equipment to enhance equipment performance
  • Responsible for all inventory on seamer including tooling
  • Responsible for all PM's
  • Responsible for care and proper maintaining
  • Responsible for all issues on seanmers
  • Communicated directly with equipment vendors for any issues
  • Vendors and suppliers to source replacement parts.
  • Installed new components or replaced defective parts to restore functionality.
  • Filled out work orders, repair logs and maintenance plans to document work completed.
  • Routinely inspected equipment for preventive and emergency maintenance needs.
  • Troubleshot malfunctions and diagnosed issues to service equipment quickly and fully.
  • Coordinated repair and maintenance plans with co-workers and supervisors ahead of scheduled projects.
  • Ran tests on newly repaired machinery and equipment to confirm proper functionality.

Lead Maintenance Technician

Faribault Foods
Tucson, AZ
03.2009 - Current
  • Demonstrated excellent mechanical knowledge of machines and tools, including design, use, repair and maintenance.
  • Oversaw daily operations, including prioritizing and delegating tasks and assignments and implementing strategies to optimize workflows.
  • Completed preventive maintenance to maintain production and equipment in accordance with safety protocols and company policy.
  • Recommended corrective and preventive actions to boost product reliability.
  • Drove team performance through effective training, coaching and motivation of line employees.
  • Entered and distributed work orders to other technicians.
  • Tested components, assemblies and systems to diagnose problems.
  • Reviewed and interpreted schematics, manuals and related documentation to complete mechanical tasks.
  • Repaired, upgraded and inspected electronic, electrical and mechanical systems.
  • Diagnosed problems with mechanical and electrical systems and equipment using advanced troubleshooting abilities.
  • Collaborated with building managers to assess ongoing needs and plan preventive maintenance schedules.
  • Inspected electrical components to identify defects and hazards and make necessary adjustments.
  • Maintained available parts, tools and materials inventory to respond to issues.
  • Operated hand and power tools to complete repairs.
  • Mentored junior maintenance professionals to provide instruction on correct repair procedures.
  • Routinely inspected equipment for preventive and emergency maintenance needs.
  • Filled out logs of daily actions using Maximo computer tracking system.
  • Diagnosed equipment malfunctions and completed repairs to restore equipment and maintain uptime.

Quality Control Technician

G&S Titanium
Wooster, OH
10.2006 - 10.2008
  • Completed routine inspections of components and products to fulfill quality assurance requirements.
  • Performed visual and dimensional inspections on manufactured parts.
  • Compared samples to standards and specifications by performing detailed measurements and tests.
  • Examined samples of raw materials before use in production of Titanium
  • Provided quality support to ensure that products met quality standards and customer requirements.
  • Sorted finished products into piles depending on quality statuses.
  • Used specialized tools to take precise measurements of various aspects of samples.
  • Documented nonconformities immediately and recommended techniques for prompt resolution.
  • Visual inspections continuously, and Tensile Strength tests
  • Trained newly hired employees by explaining company procedures, job duties and performance expectations.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Automation

Pima Community College
Tucson, AZ

Some College (No Degree) - Automation Technology

George Brown College
Canada

Skills

  • Electrical repair
  • Plasma cutting
  • Arc welding
  • Single-phase motors
  • Acetylene torches
  • Conveyors
  • Lock out Tag Out
  • Enclosed Spaces Safety Training
  • ISO compliance
  • Pneumatic systems
  • Electrical systems
  • Tig welding
  • Three-phase motors
  • Troubleshooting seamer
  • Seamer setup
  • Seamer Changeovers
  • Seamer rebuilds
  • Double seam theory
  • Double seam trainer

Timeline

Seamer Technician

Faribault Foods
07.2021 - Current

Lead Maintenance Technician

Faribault Foods
03.2009 - Current

Quality Control Technician

G&S Titanium
10.2006 - 10.2008

Some College (No Degree) - Automation

Pima Community College

Some College (No Degree) - Automation Technology

George Brown College
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