David Bell
Littlefield,AZ
Summary
Seasoned supervisor familiar with steel galvanizing operations and best practices. Leads and motivates workers to meet challenging targets while maintaining strict quality standards. Knowledgeable about preventing waste, maximizing safety and keeping employee satisfaction high.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Ski Lift Mechanic
Powder Mountain Ski Resort
Eden, Utah
02.2021 - 10.2024
- Troubleshot malfunctions and diagnosed issues to service equipment quickly and fully.
- Tested and adjusted electronic components, such as relays, switches, motors, and control boards.
- Resolved technical issues related to operation of ski lift controls.
- Reassembled lift components after repair work was completed.
- Installed new components or replaced defective parts to restore functionality.
- Collaborated with other technicians to troubleshoot complex problems with skiing equipment.
- Repaired broken cables and other lift parts using hand tools and welding equipment.
- Filled out work orders, repair logs and maintenance plans to document work completed.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed during maintenance operations.
- Maintained a detailed log of all repairs and maintenance activities.
Supervisor
National Galvanizing L.P
Monroe, MI
06.1989 - 06.2020
- Complied with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
- Established and enforced clear goals to keep employees working collaboratively.
- Developed position rotation to support continuous improvement and operator development.
- Inspected incoming supplies to conform with materials specifications and quality standards.
- Conducted evaluations and reviews for 30 employees.
- Established and maintained operating schedules to provide effective coverage for key areas and achieve objectives.
- Monitored equipment, checked supplies and coordinated manpower to meet expected demand.
- Patrolled work areas to inspect operations, identify concerns and implement corrective actions.
- Enforced safety protocols to promote cost-effective and safe handling of equipment and materials.
- Collaborated with team members to improve performance and implement training updates.
- Identified source of equipment malfunctions by using various troubleshooting methods.
- Used lean manufacturing methodologies to find inefficiencies in production process saving more than $100k over 2-year period.
- Performed preventive maintenance on hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical systems.
- Diagnosed equipment malfunctions and performed repairs to restore equipment and maintain uptime.
- Read and interpreted equipment and work orders to properly perform required maintenance services.
- Inspected, repaired and maintained lighting and electrical systems, air conditioning equipment, and plumbing system components.
- Routinely inspected equipment for preventive and emergency maintenance needs.
- Repaired and replaced worn and defective parts.
- Operated forklifts, cranes and other heavy equipment as necessary in the completion of duties.
- Inspected safety devices such as emergency stops and interlocks on machines prior to use.
- Responded quickly to emergency maintenance requests in order to minimize downtime.
Production Line Operator
National Galvanizing L.P
Monroe, MI
10.1984 - 06.1989
- Contributed to team-based environment to maintain line productivity and meet expected deadlines.
- Maintained work area safety and appearance, focusing on safety, organization and cleanliness.
- Operated hand trucks, forklifts and scissor lifts.
- Examined final products to check conformance with quality and design standards.
Education
Operations Management And Supervision
Monroe County Community College
Monroe, MISkills
- Leadership
- Processes and procedures
- Goal-oriented
- Issue and conflict resolution
- Troubleshooting
- Quality assurance controls
- Workforce training
- Heavy equipment operation
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Welding and fabrication
Timeline
Ski Lift Mechanic
Powder Mountain Ski Resort
02.2021 - 10.2024
Supervisor
National Galvanizing L.P
06.1989 - 06.2020
Production Line Operator
National Galvanizing L.P
10.1984 - 06.1989
Operations Management And Supervision
Monroe County Community College