David Irving Thomas
249 Proffits Way Inman,SC
Summary
Results-driven Maintenance Manager with a solid background at STERIS, focused on transforming maintenance practices through effective team leadership. Skilled in PLC diagnostics and project management, contributing to improved machine reliability and operational performance. Recognized for exceptional problem-solving and communication, facilitating substantial efficiency gains.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Manager
STERIS Applied Sterilization Technology
01.2023 - Current
- Manage 7 Technicians, working on a cultural change to convert the shop from reactive maintenance, Conducting Condition Based Inspections to identify problems on machinery then purchasing and kitting parts to execute Condition Based Maintenance on the road to Predictive Maintenance
Machine Responsible Technician
Michelin Tire Corporation
05.2008 - 09.2024
- PLCs, Drives, Mechanical w/ Rigging, Hydraulics and Pneumatics
- Process improvement, obsolescence, and reliability. Project management in these areas on production equipment
Project Manager
Renfrow Brothers
11.2004 - 05.2008
- Customer care. Project bids and managing execution of projects.
Maintenance Electrician
Spartanburg Steel Products Inc
12.1993 - 11.2004
- Maintain production equipment. Created a 'Poke Yoke' system to monitor production counts and employed it on all production lines.
Staff Sergeant
United States Army
01.1988 - 11.1993
- Combat in Desert Storm/Shield, ARCOM w/ valor x2, Bronze Star
- Drill Sergeant, Instructor for Basic and Advanced Individual training
Education
Project Leadership - Project Leadership Logistics
Palmetto College (online University South Carolin)
01.2023
Automated Manufacturing Technology -
Spartanburg Technical College
01.1995
Skills
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- CMMS expertise
- Maintenance management
- Machine reliability
- Obsolescence upgrades
- Project management
- PLC diagnostics
- Machine regulation
- VFD diagnostics
- Troubleshooting skills
- Hydraulics maintenance
- Manifold design
- Pneumatics maintenance
- Mechanical repair
- Heavy rigging operations
- Crane operation
Accomplishments
- The Chamber hinge repairs were completed with a Gantt chart and pre-staged tools and parts. This is a Lean example. This was shared with the CI group.
- Labeling of valves open to run or close to run. This is a PSM and HSE stand out. It was shared in the HSE audit.
- Planned (221) vs Unplanned (156) Work Order revealed a proactive approach to maintenance as compared to firefighting. This was shared in the QA monthly Quality meeting.
Timeline
Maintenance Manager
STERIS Applied Sterilization Technology
01.2023 - Current
Machine Responsible Technician
Michelin Tire Corporation
05.2008 - 09.2024
Project Manager
Renfrow Brothers
11.2004 - 05.2008
Maintenance Electrician
Spartanburg Steel Products Inc
12.1993 - 11.2004
Staff Sergeant
United States Army
01.1988 - 11.1993
Project Leadership - Project Leadership Logistics
Palmetto College (online University South Carolin)
Automated Manufacturing Technology -
Spartanburg Technical College
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