David Birk
Blue Springs,MO
Summary
Dependable professional with strong background installing, maintaining, and repairing systems and components. Maintains equipment safety and performance with in-depth inspections and corrections. Dedicated to quality and always professional.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Installer
Baddassery llc
Peculiar, MO
07.2023 - Current
- Lifted and carried heavy objects up ladders while adhering to OSHA regulations.
- Cleaned job sites after completion of projects in order to maintain a safe work environment.
- Maintained records of jobs performed including labor hours, materials used and cost estimates.
- Provided technical advice to customers regarding types of windows available for purchase.
- Followed safety protocols when working with hazardous materials such as lead paint or asbestos.
- Installed energy-efficient windows on patio doors and entryways.
- Erected scaffolding and ladders to assemble structures high above ground level.
Supervisor
Dematic
Grand Rapids, MI
01.2021 - 06.2023
- Prepared team and maintenance schedules, assigned work, and reviewed performance.
- Trained, motivated and directed employees to adhere to safe work methods.
- Kept records of parts and equipment used in projects to update inventory.
- Performed routine inspections of machines to identify any potential issues or problems.
- Planned and scheduled workforce for efficient utilization of employees.
- Monitored daily operations to ensure that all tasks were completed in a timely manner.
- Determined schedules, sequences and assignments for work activities, based on priority, quantity of equipment and personnel skill.
- Created work crew schedules and delegated assignments.
- Oversaw predictive and preventive maintenance of equipment.
- Reported project progress, site problems and labor status to supervisors.
- Delivered positive reinforcement and constructive criticism for employee work efforts.
- Supervised the design, fabrication, installation, testing, maintenance and repair of complex mechanical equipment.
- Provided technical guidance on equipment selection, layout designs and troubleshooting techniques.
- Provided support during emergency breakdowns by quickly diagnosing faults and taking appropriate action.
- Inspected completed work to assess quality and identify skill gaps.
- Ensured that all employees followed safe working practices while operating machinery.
- Inspected installations for compliance with safety regulations and company standards.
Foreman Mechanical Instalation
imi Logistics
Las Vegas, NV
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Tested installed systems for safety compliance according to company standards.
- Provided technical support onsite when necessary in order to resolve any operational issues that may occur during operation.
- Installed machine guards where applicable in order to protect personnel from moving machinery parts.
- Lubricated all moving parts regularly in order to reduce friction levels and improve efficiency of the system.
- Installed new conveyor systems in accordance with manufacturer specifications.
- Aligned frames using jacks, clamps, wedges, and other tools as required by the job site conditions.
- Adjusted and repaired systems to meet manufacturers' performance specifications.
- Repaired or replaced defective components in order to ensure proper functioning of the system.
- Assisted with troubleshooting problems related to PLC programming issues if they arise during commissioning process.
- Operated equipment to cut, join, repair and fabricate components and equipment.
- Diagnosed malfunctions in electrical and mechanical components of conveyors.
- Engaged in troubleshooting of machinery malfunctions through use of testing instruments and observation of defective equipment, listening and visually analyzing for sources of problems.
- Analyzed machine error messages and diagnostic test results to identify faults.
- Disassembled machinery to remove parts and make repairs.
- Fabricated new parts to repair broken material.
- Removed old or damaged conveyors for repair or replacement purposes as needed.
- Read and interpreted technical documents blueprints to disassemble and reassemble equipment for repairs and component replacements.
- Checked alignment of drive shafts and pulleys at various points along the length of the conveyor system.
- Measured and cut structural steel components to construct framework for conveyor systems.
- Inspected belts and rollers for wear and tear on a regular basis.
- Adjusted tensioning devices such as pulleys, chains, sprockets. to maintain proper belt tracking.
- Replaced worn out parts as necessary to prevent further damage or failure of the system.
- Displayed strong telephone etiquette, effectively handling difficult calls.
Education
High School Diploma -
William Chrisman High School
Independence, MO05-1996
Skills
- Maintenance and Repair
- System Installations
- Schematics Interpretation
- Following Safety Practices
- Worksite Safety and Maintenance
- Attention to Detail
- Equipment Operation
- Mechanical Aptitude
- Hand Tools Operation
- Power Tools Operation
- Blueprint Reading
- Preventive Maintenance
Certification
- osha 30
- forklift cert
- aerial lift cert
- front end loader cert
Timeline
Lead Installer
Baddassery llc
07.2023 - Current
Supervisor
Dematic
01.2021 - 06.2023
Foreman Mechanical Instalation
imi Logistics
01.2018 - 01.2021
High School Diploma -
William Chrisman High School