David Vasey
Collinsville,OK
Summary
Innovative Master Mechanic consistently praised by management for providing top-notch technical, quality and production leadership to assigned team. Well-educated in fabrication & machining troubleshooting, root cause analysis and corrective action implementation. Available weekends, evenings and overnights. Supportive Team Lead with 45 years of experience leading teams. Expert in following detailed production schedules with distinguished history of maximizing productivity. Committed to proactive reorganization for optimized safety and efficiency. Team Leader experienced in directing activities of workgroups. Develops strategies, provides training, sets goals, and obtains team feedback. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Big picture focus with excellence in communicating goals and vision to succeed. Problem solver, networker, and consensus builder.
Overview
45
45
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Lead, Master Mechanic, a Mechanic, Fabricator
The NORDAM Group Inc.
Tulsa, OK
08.1975 - 04.2020
- Replaced damaged, missing or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Minimized resource and time losses by addressing employee or production issue directly and implementing timely solutions.
- Managed schedules, accepted time off requests and found coverage for short shifts.
- Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches and control systems.
- Identified equipment and production non-compliance issues and notified foreman to facilitate resolution.
- Developed monthly and daily production output plans to deliver on customer service and financial metrics.
- Took on additional job duties during unexpected backlog, resulting in meeting project target date.
- Handled troubleshooting tasks and used repair methods to immediately rectify assembly line issues.
- Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks.
- Supervised up to 32 apprentices and offered specific recommendations to improve work quality.
- Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns and maintaining supplies.
- Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals
- Participated in cross-functional team-building activities
Teacher
Tulsa Public Schools
Tulsa, OK
08.1974 - 05.1975
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Instructed students in core educational principles, concepts and in-depth subject matter of stagecraft
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Technical Production & Business
Tulsa University
Tulsa, OKAssociate of Arts - Technical Production
Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College
Miami, OK05.1973
Skills
- Willing to Learn
- Work Orders and Documentation
- Multitasking and Prioritization
- Hardworking and Dedicated
- Specification Reading
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Repair Cost Estimation
- Work Area Cleanliness
- Problem Solving
- Visual Inspection
- New Employee Training
- Time Management
Additional Information
Worked with SAP and Digital models progam's
Timeline
Team Lead, Master Mechanic, a Mechanic, Fabricator
The NORDAM Group Inc.
08.1975 - 04.2020
Teacher
Tulsa Public Schools
08.1974 - 05.1975
Some College (No Degree) - Technical Production & Business
Tulsa University
Associate of Arts - Technical Production
Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College