Gregory Vrabel
Syracuse,NY
Summary
Seasoned Master Technician from Crucible Industries, adept in hydraulic systems and precision calibration, showcases a continuous improvement mindset. With 28 years of experience, I excel in complex repair management and team leadership, ensuring quality control and efficiency in high-stakes environments.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Master Technician
crucible industries
Syracuse, NY
08.1997 - Current
- Operated and maintained a hydraulic press to straighten rounds for the next process.
- Operated and maintained a machinist's lathe. Holding finish quality tolerances ±0.030".
- Operated and maintained a Medart Blaw-Knox centerless bar peeler. Holding finish quality tolerances ±0.005".
- Operated and maintained a Medart rotary straightener to meet customer demands and specifications.
- Operated and maintained a friction saw to meet customer tolerances and demands.
- OSHA-certified fork truck operator with 28 years of experience.
- OSHA-certified remote crane operator with 28 years of experience.
- ULTRASONIC was trained and tested in Level 1 and Level 2.
Maintenance experience of 28 years ; duties included.
- Hydraulic routine maintenance.
- Replacing broken parts as needed.
- Welding and cutting as needed.
- Changing rolls, guides, hydraulic lines, water lines, and electrical fuses.
- Practiced preventive maintenance
- Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.
Shipping experience of 28 years; duties included.
- Working directly with management and customer requirements. Completed tasks of boxing, paper wrapping, and color coding.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
Education
Associate of Arts - Business
Suny Canton
Canton, NY05-1995
Skills
- Continuous improvement mindset
- In-depth mechanical knowledge
- Training and mentoring experience
- Hardware configuration proficiency
- Expert diagnostics
- Pneumatic systems expertise
- Team leadership experience
- Hydraulic systems
- Lean manufacturing principles
- Precision calibration
- Advanced troubleshooting
- Preventative maintenance planning
- Strong communication skills
- Complex repair management
- Environmental health and safety awareness
- Quality control analysis
Affiliations
Fly fishing has been a part of my life ever since i can remember. I love the challenge of reading the water and learning what flies are hatching all to land that wild trout. It becomes more than just a hobbie as the places i go are truly beautiful.
Timeline
Master Technician
crucible industries
08.1997 - Current
Associate of Arts - Business
Suny Canton