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David Brown

Muskego,WI

Summary

Dynamic Maintenance Manager with over 20 years of electrical experience, adept at optimizing preventive maintenance programs . Proven track record in enhancing equipment reliability and safety protocols while supervising diverse teams. Skilled in troubleshooting and fostering effective communication, resulting in minimized downtime and improved operational efficiency.

Maintenance professional with solid background in facility management and operations. Known for improving equipment reliability and reducing downtime through effective maintenance practices. Reliable team collaborator with focus on achieving results and adapting to changing needs. Proficient in troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and team leadership.

Professional maintenance leader with strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Skilled in preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and safety procedures. Known for reliability and adaptability to changing needs. Proficient in managing maintenance schedules, training staff, and ensuring operational efficiency.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Maintenance Supervisor

Hanel Corp
01.2016 - Current
  • Coordinated preventative maintenance schedules, verifying equipment safety and function.
  • Streamlined work order processes for increased efficiency in addressing maintenance requests and tracking progress.
  • Supervised 2 employees and scheduled shifts.
  • Increased productivity by reducing downtime, budgeting effectively, allocating tasks, and maintaining high standards of safety and work quality.
  • Improved equipment reliability by implementing a preventive maintenance program and scheduling routine inspections.
  • Reduced downtime by quickly diagnosing and repairing issues with machinery, electrical systems, and facility infrastructure.
  • Established and documented protocols for preventive maintenance procedures, decreasing equipment issues, and reducing downtime.
  • Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
  • Enhanced safety standards through regular staff training sessions, hazard assessments, and ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations.
  • Analyzed and identified equipment failure root causes and initiated correction actions.
  • Supervised a team of technicians, providing guidance on complex repair tasks and fostering professional development opportunities.

Maintenance Supervisor

Northern Gear
01.2014 - 01.2016
  • Supervised 2 employees and scheduled shifts.
  • Kept track of equipment, inventories, and system upgrades in order to prepare and present detailed reports to upper management.
  • Managed inventories of spare parts and tools to ensure the availability of necessary resources for timely repairs.
  • Facilitated strong communication between maintenance personnel and other departments to ensure seamless coordination during planned outages or emergency situations.
  • Paid close attention to guidelines, specifications, and detailed instructions to continuously adhere to strict operational and maintenance regulations.
  • Completed the move of the entire shop from old location to new facility, including electrical, air connections, water where needed. Leveling and start up of more than 84 pcs of eguipment

Maintenance Manager

Ladish Co.
11.2011 - 01.2014
  • Supervised employee performance, preventive maintenance, and safety.
  • 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.
  • Supervised 13 electricians, 3 sheet metal workers,5 pipe fitters, and 7 masons. All in a union environment.
  • Led the successful completion of major facility upgrades projects while adhering to budget constraints and timelines.
  • Scheduled regular inspections of equipment and facilities to manage wear and tear.
  • Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.
  • Delegated tasks to carefully selected employees in alignment with resource management goals.

Education

Associate of Arts - Small Business Management And Accounting

MATC
West Allis, WI
05-1985

Greenfield High
Greenfield, WI
06-1983

Skills

  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Team supervision
  • Facilities maintenance
  • Maintenance recordkeeping
  • Certified Train the trainer on forklifts, Lulls, and scissors lifts
  • Trained on high voltage up tp 36,400 volts
  • Over 20 years of electrical experience, drives, motors and 3 phase electricity
  • Troubleshooting
  • Plumbing repairs
  • Electrical troubleshooting
  • Lockout and tagout procedures
  • HVAC systems
  • Safety protocols
  • Equipment troubleshooting
  • Electrical systems
  • Grounds maintenance
  • Emergency response
  • Welding techniques

Timeline

Maintenance Supervisor

Hanel Corp
01.2016 - Current

Maintenance Supervisor

Northern Gear
01.2014 - 01.2016

Maintenance Manager

Ladish Co.
11.2011 - 01.2014

Associate of Arts - Small Business Management And Accounting

MATC

Greenfield High
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