Chad Morrison
Chesapeake,VA
Summary
Adept at enhancing equipment reliability and efficiency, my tenure at Nestle Purina Pet Care honed my problem-solving skills and mechanical troubleshooting expertise. Spearheading preventive maintenance programs, I improved operational uptime and trained teams in safety awareness, demonstrating a blend of leadership and technical prowess.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Team Leader
Nestle Purina PetCare
07.2019 - 07.2024
- Delegated tasks to carefully selected employees in alignment with resource management goals.
- lead a team of up to 20 on site maintenance personel.
- Championed a culture of safety within the maintenance team, consistently emphasizing the importance of proper equipment usage and adherence to safety protocols.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations for team members, providing constructive feedback and setting achievable goals for professional growth.
- Developed preventative maintenance schedules based on equipment life cycles, reducing unexpected breakdowns in production lines.
- Established open lines of communication between the maintenance department and other teams across the organization to promote collaboration and streamlined problemsolving.
- Collaborated with other department leaders to develop comprehensive facility maintenance plans and priorities.
- Scheduled and oversaw maintenance, repair and installation activities.
- Established and documented protocols for preventive maintenance procedures, decreasing equipment issues, and reducing downtime.
- Supervised employee performance, preventive maintenance, and safety.
Maintenance Manager
Tree House Foods
05.2017 - 05.2019
- Supervised up to 15 employees
- Oversaw contractors on site.
- Optimized spare parts inventory management by identifying critical items and setting appropriate stock levels based on usage patterns.
- Improved equipment reliability by implementing a preventive maintenance program and managing repair schedules.
- Collaborated with other department managers to coordinate maintenance activities around production schedules, minimizing operational interruptions.
- Reduced downtime by efficiently overseeing the maintenance team and prioritizing tasks according to urgency.
- Trained maintenance technicians to apply proper techniques and best practices and comply with safety protocols.
- Delegated tasks to carefully selected employees in alignment with resource management goals.
Millwright
International Paper
11.2013 - 03.2017
- Replaced defective parts of machines and adjusted clearances and alignment of moving parts.
- Used hoisting and rigging equipment to move heavy machinery and equipment.
- Made repairs and modified equipment by welding, soldering and brazing to avoid production delays.
- Adeptly utilized a range of hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments to ensure accurate workmanship in all tasks.
- Operated machine tools to fabricate parts during overhaul, maintenance, or setup of machineries.
- Adhered to all workplace safety policies, regulations and compliances.
- Aligned and leveled machines using precision measuring instruments to avoid unnecessary wear and tear.
- Improved workplace safety with diligent adherence to protocols, lockout/tagout procedures, and hazard identification.
- Reduced downtime for production lines by swiftly diagnosing and troubleshooting mechanical issues.
- Analyzed schematics and blueprints to fix machinery and calculate materials needed for repair.
- Increased machinery lifespan by implementing rigorous schedule for parts replacement and lubrication.
Maintenance Technician
Thompson Pump
04.2010 - 10.2013
- Troubleshot and repaired diverse types of pumps, restoring functionality quickly and effectively.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing client concerns and offering expert advice on pump operation and maintenance.
- Completed pump installations with precision, ensuring optimal performance and minimal downtime.
- Managed inventory of repair parts efficiently, minimizing waste while ensuring availability for urgent repairs.
- Improved pump system efficiency by conducting thorough diagnostics and implementing corrective measures.
- Demonstrated expertise in various types of pumps including centrifugal, positive displacement, diaphragm, gear pumps among others.
- Trained new workers on safety procedures and protocols and enforced implementation throughout workdays to prevent injuries or downtime incidents.
Education
High School Diploma -
South Effingham High
Rincon, GA04-2010
Skills
- Preventive Maintenance
- Problem solving ability
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Safety awareness
- Mechanical Repair
- Gas Metal Arc Welding
- MIG welding
- Fabrication
- Stick Welding
- Pump Installation
- Hydraulic systems
- Pneumatic Systems
Timeline
Maintenance Team Leader
Nestle Purina PetCare
07.2019 - 07.2024
Maintenance Manager
Tree House Foods
05.2017 - 05.2019
Millwright
International Paper
11.2013 - 03.2017
Maintenance Technician
Thompson Pump
04.2010 - 10.2013
High School Diploma -
South Effingham High
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