Ensured the successful completion of preventive maintenance tasks and schedules.
Organized, monitored, and supervised team members to ensure timely completion of daily operations.
Developed effective strategies for maintenance activities with a focus on cost reduction, quality assurance, safety compliance and efficiency improvement.
Monitored inventory levels of spare parts and equipment in order to minimize downtime.
Conducted regular inspections of equipment and facilities to identify potential problems before they occur.
Provided technical support to team members in the event of operational issues or breakdowns.
Implemented innovative solutions for process improvements and cost savings initiatives.
Trained personnel in proper use of tools, machines and other related equipment.
Maintained detailed records regarding all repairs, maintenance activities and costs incurred.
Enforced safe working practices among staff members by conducting periodic safety audits.
Identified areas for improvement within the maintenance department through data analysis.
Created standard operating procedures for maintenance processes that ensured quality control standards were met.
Coordinated with vendors to ensure timely delivery of supplies needed for scheduled work orders.
Resolved customer complaints pertaining to facility maintenance services in a professional manner.
Collaborated with other departments such as Production, Quality Control, Engineering, to meet common objectives.
Participated in meetings with senior management on matters related to plant operations and productivity.
Initiated projects that improved workplace health and safety conditions while reducing energy consumption costs.
Implemented improved training procedures to better develop new personnel.
Supervised preventive maintenance projects, employee tasks and performance and adherence to safety standards.
Delegated daily tasks to employees to manage resources and meet deadlines.
Trained and monitored employees to teach daily tasks and improve performance.
Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly.
Reported project progress, site problems and labor status to supervisors.
Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
Determined schedules, sequences and assignments for work activities, based on priority, quantity of equipment and personnel skill.
Implemented onsite safety protocols and procedures and properly trained team members on prevention measures.
Created work crew schedules and delegated assignments.
Established and enforced clear safety policies to protect workers from injury.
Coordinated efficient maintenance schedules to keep systems running at peak levels.
Inspected completed work to assess quality and identify skill gaps.
Coached staff on strategies to enhance performance and improve customer relations.
Delivered positive reinforcement and constructive criticism for employee work efforts.
Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
Filled out work orders, repair logs and maintenance plans to document work completed.
Maintenance Technician
Worthington Industries Inc
Worthington, OH
06.1988 - 05.1992
Conducted electrical repairs on motors, lighting systems, and other related components.
Assisted in the installation of new machinery and equipment.
Diagnosed mechanical problems using visual inspections and test instruments.
Repaired or replaced faulty wiring, switches, relays, and other electrical components.
Replaced defective parts such as bearings, seals, gears, valves.
Troubleshot complex electrical and mechanical issues with minimal downtime.
Responded promptly to emergency breakdowns at any time during shift hours.
Adjusted machine settings according to manufacturing specifications.
Cleaned work areas to maintain a safe environment free from debris or hazardous materials.
Followed established safety procedures when operating heavy machinery.
Worked closely with engineering team to develop innovative solutions for existing problems.
Calibrated instruments used in testing processes to ensure accuracy of results.
Trained junior technicians on best practices for machine operation and repair.
Operated hand and power tools to complete repairs.
Installed new systems, replacement parts and components to maintain proper operation.
Read and interpreted equipment and work orders to properly perform required maintenance services.
Conducted performance and safety inspections on equipment and machinery to maintain operational baseline.
Diagnosed problems with mechanical and electrical systems and equipment using advanced troubleshooting abilities.
Checked electrical components to identify defects and hazards and make necessary adjustments.
Repaired machines, equipment or structures using tools or equipment.
Performed routine maintenance by inspecting drives, motors or belts.
Inspected, operated or tested machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions.
Maintained or repaired specialized equipment or machinery.
Diagnosed and corrected mechanical problems using blueprints, repair manuals or parts catalogs.
Planned and laid out repair work using diagrams, drawings or schematic diagrams.
Production Worker
U S Shoe Corporation
Flemingsburg, KY
10.1974 - 10.1986
Set up and operated production equipment according to daily work orders and safety procedures.
Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
Sorted product components on work tables to maintain maximum organization and productivity.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Industrial Electronics Technology
DeVry University
Columbus, OH
06-1988
Timeline
Skilled Maintenance Team Leader
Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky
09.1994 - 04.2021
Maintenance Technician
Worthington Industries Inc
06.1988 - 05.1992
Production Worker
U S Shoe Corporation
10.1974 - 10.1986
Associate of Applied Science - Industrial Electronics Technology