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David Evers

Franklin,WI

Summary

Experienced Mechanical Technician with 15+ years of experience in manufacturing environment. Excellent reputation for repairing machinery, resolving problems, and working in a professional manor. Looking to apply my skill set to obtain a new position as a Maintenance Manager in a growing company.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Maintenance Technician

MCC Label
Waukesha, WI
04.2022 - Current
  • Repair and/or maintain - Heidelberg Presses and Cut Stars - Polar cutters, banders, lift table, and joggers - PMC die cut equipment - Tex wrap, Shanklin, and BVM shrink wrappers - Shanklin heat tunnels - Various building maintenance items on a daily
  • Replace defective parts such as bearings, seals, gears, valves.
  • Diagnose and correct mechanical problems using blueprints, repair manuals or parts catalogs.
  • Install new pumps, motor, gear boxes, compressors, and other mechanical systems.
  • Dismantle machines, equipment, or devices to access and remove defective parts.
  • Clean or lubricate shafts, bearings or other parts of machinery.
  • Diagnose problems with mechanical and electrical systems and equipment using advanced troubleshooting abilities.
  • Maintain a solid working relationship with the maintenance crew and management team. Setting strong work ethic and lead by example for other members of my department.
  • Order parts, supplies or equipment from catalogs or suppliers.
  • Achieve cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.
  • Recognized by management for providing exceptional work and receiving employee of the month

Lead Setup Technician

Luvata Appleton
Appleton, WI
08.2016 - Current
  • Set up cold forming header machines from job to job.
  • Worked frequently with engineering to carry out inspections and improve procedures on future runs.
  • Trained staff in correct use and care of high-value production equipment.
  • Inspected parts to identify maintenance and repair needs.
  • Maintained clean and organized tool sets for production runs, including pressing and making new die equipment
  • Make any and all repairs needed on machine, including pumps, motors, hoses, leaks, bearings, belts, conveyors, ect.
  • Trouble shoot and assist all operators with any issues that come up
  • Make scheduling changes or adjustments ensuring production dates are met
  • First responder and CPR certified
  • Fully trained on forklift lift and overhead crane equipment
  • Complete maintenance certificate program at fox valley technical college , classes consisted of machine elements 1 and 2, hydraulics, pneumatics, and multiple autocad and blueprint classes
  • Multiple trips to Nedschroef Machinery in Herentels Germany to learn new header machines, and then once equipment arrived at the facility inspected and did start up. After machinery was running I was put in changed of all repairs, up keep, and training of anyone to work on the new equipment. Of which any and all issues go through me and my close contacts with Nedschroef

Make Ready Operator

Graphic Packaging International
Menasha, WI
09.2007 - 08.2016
  • Tended to machines, troubleshot malfunctions and completed basic repairs to keep equipment fully functional and well-maintained.
  • Performed make readies and start ups on Heidlberg, Jagenberg, and International gluers
  • Work with Leary extrusion glue guns, Leary and Nordson hotmelt applications, and cello detection
  • Setup and working with Tamarak cello patch machine
  • Responsible for making manager decisions when they are not available
  • Make any adjustments needed to ensure best finished quality product
  • Maintain clean, neat, and organized work areas
  • Keep equipment running smooth with routine maintenance
  • Work well with all utility crew members to get the job done efficiently and to obtain exceptional product
  • Was a part of multiple Lean / 5S, Hazard Mapping and Six Sigma projects
  • Worked with sister property in High Point NC to rectify issues and run product working with their employees
  • Customized fiberglass plows for all machines
  • Take new cartons that have not been ran before and put together a make ready with custom parts (pick fingers, back hooks, plows, rollers and delivery concepts) with outside the box ideas on how to run 4 corner, 6 corner, auto bottom, or specialty applications
  • In my time with the company I became a go to for training of new hires and current employees advancing to the make ready role

Assistant Engineer

Fairfield Inn Marriott
Appleton, WI
07.2007 - 08.2016
  • Maintain pool and spa on a daily basis
  • Service and repair HVAC units
  • Perform guest room PMs quarterly
  • Repair toilets, sinks, bathtubs, and showers
  • Keep up the exterior of the building and parking lot
  • Work with the Guest Services Representative to make sure guests are happy with everything in their room for their stay, if not making it priority to tend to any issues that may be wrong

Education

Maintenance Certificate Program - Manufacturing Maintenance

Fox Valley Technical College
Appleton, WI
04.2021

High School Diploma -

Appleton East High School
Appleton, WI
06.2001

Skills

  • Production deadline management
  • Responsible and dependable
  • Self-motivated professional
  • Conflict resolution
  • Maintenance & Repair
  • Machine Calibration
  • Work order review
  • Forklift Operation
  • Machinery operation
  • New employee training
  • Upbeat, friendly, and positive
  • Works well with others
  • Parts Replacement
  • Plumbing
  • Blueprint and Schematic Understanding

Timeline

Maintenance Technician

MCC Label
04.2022 - Current

Lead Setup Technician

Luvata Appleton
08.2016 - Current

Make Ready Operator

Graphic Packaging International
09.2007 - 08.2016

Assistant Engineer

Fairfield Inn Marriott
07.2007 - 08.2016

Maintenance Certificate Program - Manufacturing Maintenance

Fox Valley Technical College

High School Diploma -

Appleton East High School
David Evers