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Gale Menard

Milton Mills

Summary

Skilled Weaver and Electrical/Mechanical Technician with a proven track record at Velcro and Goss International, adept in equipment maintenance and safety protocol adherence. Demonstrated ability to enhance production quality and efficiency, ensuring health and safety compliance. Trained teams, surpassing schedule targets by optimizing procedures and fostering a safe work environment.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Weaver

Velcro
06.2019 - Current
  • Examined looms to determine causes of loom stoppage such as warp filling, harness breaks or mechanical defects.
  • Inspected woven cloth to detect weaving defects.
  • Adjusted machine heating mechanisms, tensions and speeds to produce Velcro products.
  • Used weaving hooks and pull bars and other hand tools to repair or replace worn or defective needles.
  • Inspected products to verify manufacturing specifications and determine if machines need adjustment.
  • Used air hoses, cleaning solutions, oil cans and rags to clean, oil and lubricate machines.
  • Threaded yarn, thread and fabric through guides, needles and rollers of loom machines.

Electrical/Mechanical Technician

Goss International
08.2000 - 06.2019
  • Maintained records and logs of work performed and materials and equipment used.
  • Collaborated with management and fellow supervisors to organize operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
  • Helped meet changing demands by recommending improvements to procedures.
  • Trained new team members on site policies and procedures.
  • Supervised material usage to keep projects in line with budgetary restrictions.
  • Interpreted blueprints, schematics, drawings, and layouts to complete repairs.
  • Tested wiring and other system parts for electrical flow and function.
  • Installed electrical conduit and wiring for power, controls, and lighting.
  • Guided employees in task completion, offering assistance to meet tight deadlines.
  • Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.

Education

GED -

Nute High School
Milton, NH
06-1990

Skills

  • Safety protocol adherence
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Quality control inspection
  • Quality control
  • Production planning
  • Health and safety compliance

Timeline

Weaver

Velcro
06.2019 - Current

Electrical/Mechanical Technician

Goss International
08.2000 - 06.2019

GED -

Nute High School
Gale Menard