Garrett Hanzak
Ranpak
Conway,SC
12
years of professional experience
Diligent maintenance technician with strong background in industrial maintenance. Consistently ensured optimal operation of machinery and equipment through effective troubleshooting and repair. Demonstrated expertise in preventive maintenance and technical problem-solving.
Work History
Industrial Maintenance Technician
1 Year 11 Months- Performed preventive and reactive maintenance to industrial equipment in the paper industry.
- Diagnosed and repaired mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems to ensure optimal equipment performance.
- Conducted routine maintenance on production machinery to minimize downtime and enhance operational efficiency.
- Analyzed equipment performance data to identify trends and recommend upgrades or replacements as necessary.
- Managed inventory of spare parts and tools, ensuring availability while minimizing excess stock costs.
- Reduced repair costs by implementing preventive maintenance measures for the company's fleet of forklifts.
- Operated machine tools to fabricate parts during overhaul, maintenance, or setup of machines.
- Aligned and leveled machines using precision measuring instruments to avoid unnecessary wear and tear.
- Installed stationary industrial machinery and mechanical equipment according to layout plans.
- Assisted in the planning and execution of major shutdowns, ensuring timely completion of critical tasks within budget constraints.
- Led troubleshooting efforts for facility-related issues, minimizing downtime and improving service response times.
Machinist
4 Years- Operated heavy duty lathes, boring machines, mills, planers, bridgeports, and grinders to craft components for belt-fed machine guns.
- Studied daily work instruction, sketches, drawings, blueprints and manuals to determine dimensions and tolerances accurately.
- Lubricated parts and performed minor and preventive maintenance to improve machine function and increase lifespan.
- Operated and maintained up to five different mill and lathe machines to fabricate firearm products.
- Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
- Used CNC and manual equipment to perform both initial and final machining.
- Was responsible for weekly, monthly, SA, and annual maintenance on five machines including mills, lathes, and bridgeports.
- Completed production and quality logs to document and track activity.
- Prepared and set up machine systems for daily operation and adhered to production goals.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Maintained tight tolerances with design specifications.
Supply Administration and Operations Specialist
7 Years 1 Month- Motivated and trained 12 squad members to become proficient with equipment and daily tasks, including verifying equipment serviceability, inventory accountability, physical fitness, and rifle marksmanship.
- Maintained 100% accountability of all assigned equipment valued at approximately $10 million.
- Managed non-expendable government-owned property in district.
- Ensured maintenance of audit trails to achieve compliance with performance requirements.
- Verified inventory computations by comparing to physical counts of stock, and investigated discrepancies or adjusted errors.
- Secured warehouse areas to remain accident- and intrusion-free.
- Used Microsoft Office to maintain proper records of outgoing and incoming stock.
Cabinet Maker
5 Years 9 Months- Crafted custom cabinetry using advanced woodworking techniques and tools.
- Operated beam saw efficiently, ensuring precise cuts and optimal material usage.
- Monitored machine performance, conducting routine maintenance to enhance operational reliability.
- Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of sanders, saws and routers.
- Fabricated countertops using precision tools and techniques, ensuring high-quality finishes.
Education
High School Diploma
Some College (No Degree) - Petroleum Engineering
Skills
Operational Improvement
Organization
Team Management
Problem Resolution
MS Office
Manufacturing
Equipment Maintenance
Mechanical Troubleshooting
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