Gary Thomas

• Scheduled and coordinated preventative maintenance activities to ensure equipment reliability.
• Researched new products or services that would enhance the company's ability to maintain its competitive edge in the industry.
• Coordinated with vendors and contractors to ensure timely completion of projects.
• Identified opportunities for process improvement through data analysis of repair trends.
• Developed and implemented a comprehensive preventive maintenance program for all production machinery.
• Implemented new technologies that improved overall operational efficiencies within the department.
• Monitored and evaluated the performance of personnel in the maintenance department, providing guidance and coaching when necessary.
• Conducted regular inspections of all equipment in the facility to identify any potential problems before they became serious issues.
• Coordinated emergency repairs as needed in order to minimize disruption in production schedules.
• Provided technical support to operations staff as needed to resolve complex problems with equipment or processes.
• Reviewed work orders, allocated resources, assigned tasks, and established priorities for completion of jobs.
• Maintained records of repairs and parts inventory usage to optimize future planning efforts.
• Worked closely with vendors and suppliers to purchase spare parts at competitive prices.
• Ordered replacement parts as required to keep machines running efficiently.
• Assisted in training new hires on proper operation and maintenance techniques for various types of machinery.
• Supervised technicians on repair and installation of machines or systems according to manufacturer's specifications.
• Investigated customer complaints about product quality issues due to malfunctioning equipment.
• Ensured that safety regulations were followed by employees while performing maintenance tasks.
• Implemented improved training procedures to better develop new personnel.
• Delegated daily tasks to employees to manage resources and meet deadlines.
• Oversaw team in completing job tasks quickly and accurately with appropriate use of instruments and tools.
• Maintained clear and safe workspace areas to meet OSHA standards.
• Minimized severity or frequency of accidents of contractors and maintenance personnel using risk identification process.
• Scheduled repair and maintenance of machines, tools and equipment to support continuous production operations.
• Monitored inventory and ordered needed supplies to meet demand for repairs.
• Designed, fabricated and installed upgrades to improve existing equipment.
• Determined schedules, sequences and assignments for work activities, based on priority, quantity of equipment and personnel skill.

• Conducted daily maintenance inspections and identified potential areas of improvement.
• Coordinated with vendors to ensure timely delivery of parts or supplies needed for maintenance operations.
• Assisted in training new employees on proper operation, troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance procedures for equipment used in the facility.

Lead shift maintenance personnel in all aspects of work!

Coordinate with safety on all jobs planned to insure work is done safely!