Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
GeneralManager

Elmer Spence

Lafayette,IN

Summary

dedicated individual with many mechanical and fabrication skills that will show up on time and take care of equipment as needed to promote an "on time" atmosphere and also work well with others for a pleasant atmosphere in the workplace

Overview

47
47
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Owner/Owner/Operator Technician

Stickboy Customs
Lafayette, IN
01.2014 - Current

manage paperwork, scheduling and repairs of automotive and agricultural machine repair.

Custom fabrication, engine and driveline rebuilds.

Custom paintwork.

Maintenance Supervisor

Nanshan America
Lafayette, IN
06.2019 - 04.2021
  • Kept track of equipment, inventories and system upgrades in order to prepare and present detailed reports to upper management.
  • Supervised 6 employees and scheduled shifts.
  • Increased productivity by reducing downtime, budgeting effectively, allocating tasks and maintaining high standards of safety and work quality.
  • Analyzed and identified equipment failure root causes and initiated correction actions.
  • Participate in repairs and order parts for inventory as needed.
  • Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.

Maintenance Supervisor

Arconic
Lafayette, IN
05.2013 - 06.2019
  • Kept track of equipment, inventories and system upgrades in order to prepare and present detailed reports to upper management.
  • Supervised 12-30 employees and scheduled shifts.
  • Increased productivity by reducing downtime, budgeting effectively, allocating tasks and maintaining high standards of safety and work quality.
  • Analyzed and identified equipment failure root causes and initiated correction actions.
  • Order parts as needed for shift
  • keep track of production needs for repairs.
  • schedule downtime to reduce production impact.

Millwright

Alcoa Aluminum
Lafayette, IN
05.2006 - 04.2013
  • Adhered to all workplace safety policies, regulations, and compliances.
  • Replaced defective parts of machines and adjusted clearances and alignment of moving parts.
  • Inspected and examined all machinery and equipment to detect malfunctions or irregularities.
  • Operated machine tools to fabricate parts during overhaul, maintenance or setup of machineries.
  • Installed stationary industrial machinery and mechanical equipment according to layout plans.
  • Increased longevity of machinery and tools by completed regular maintenance.
  • Performed routine preventive maintenance and supplied supporting documentation.
  • Read blueprints to safely and efficiently assemble equipment.
  • Safely operate and repair cranes and jibs of all sizes.
  • Observe all safety rules for proper LTT and confined space entry.

Millwright

Quality Mechanical
Delphi, IN
03.2001 - 05.2006
  • Adhered to all workplace safety policies, regulations, and compliances.
  • Replaced defective parts of machines and adjusted clearances and alignment of moving parts.
  • Inspected and examined all machinery and equipment to detect malfunctions or irregularities.
  • Operated machine tools to fabricate parts during overhaul, maintenance or setup of machineries.
  • Installed stationary industrial machinery and mechanical equipment according to layout plans.

Service and Parts Manager

Delphi Body Works
Delphi, IN
04.2001 - 03.2006
  • Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Trained team members in successful strategies to meet operational and sales targets.
  • Developed and implemented new procedures for improving inventory control and reducing time required locating parts by modifying part numbers and locations.
  • Bolstered sales and inventory management by effectively controlling daily parts program activities.
  • Processed and reshelved return orders, checking for discrepancies, potential usage and [Type] issue.
  • Conducted periodic analysis of current spare parts rooms and service van inventory levels to determine needed parts.
  • Submitted reports to senior management to aid in business decision-making and planning.
  • Set employee schedules for consistent staff coverage and delegated work assignments based upon experience and strengths.

Automotive Technician

Mike Raisor Ford
Lafayette, IN
02.1999 - 04.2001
  • Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage or other issues of concern.
  • Replaced damaged, missing or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
  • Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing and filter replacement.
  • Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
  • completed testing to become a certified Ford technician
  • completed all testing to become ASE master technician

Aerial Lift/Hydraulic Technician

Delphi Body Works
Delphi, IN
09.1987 - 01.1999
  • Assessed and tore down parts such as pumps, motors and cylinders in different pieces of equipment.
  • Diagnosed problems with machinery by inspecting components, observing operation and implementing repairs.
  • Measured distances precisely to repair and install parts within strict tolerances.
  • Fabricated and assembled parts to complete skilled maintenance and repair work on equipment such as aerial lifts and dumpbeds.
  • Installed new parts and components such as lines, pipes and bracing.
  • fabricated and installed custom made parts and systems for specialized usages

Education

Weld Cert School -

Ivy Tech
Lafayette, IN
06.2004

Shop Trained Course -

Parker Valve Training
Delphi, IN
06.2002

Win Friends And Influence People Graduate -

Dale Carnegie Training
05.1996

2 Year Vocational - Auto/diesel

Nashville Auto Diesel College
Nashville, TN
05.1987

High School Diploma -

Delphi Community High School
Delphi, IN
05.1985

Skills

  • Power Generation
  • Manufacturing Procedures
  • Production Documentation
  • Machine Setup and Shutdown
  • LTT procedures
  • confined space entry
  • pneumatic diagnostics
  • low voltage controls diagnostics
  • automotive repairs and diagnostics
  • mig, tig, and stick welding
  • hydraulics diagnostics and repairs
  • equipment and machine installation

Certification

ASE master technician

weld certification to 3g

3rd level firefighter

safety harness installation, usage and inspection

Ford certified automotive technician

Alcoa 5000 psi weld certification

Timeline

Maintenance Supervisor

Nanshan America
06.2019 - 04.2021

Owner/Owner/Operator Technician

Stickboy Customs
01.2014 - Current

Maintenance Supervisor

Arconic
05.2013 - 06.2019

Millwright

Alcoa Aluminum
05.2006 - 04.2013

Service and Parts Manager

Delphi Body Works
04.2001 - 03.2006

Millwright

Quality Mechanical
03.2001 - 05.2006

Automotive Technician

Mike Raisor Ford
02.1999 - 04.2001

Aerial Lift/Hydraulic Technician

Delphi Body Works
09.1987 - 01.1999

Weld Cert School -

Ivy Tech

Shop Trained Course -

Parker Valve Training

Win Friends And Influence People Graduate -

Dale Carnegie Training

2 Year Vocational - Auto/diesel

Nashville Auto Diesel College

High School Diploma -

Delphi Community High School
Elmer Spence