Ian Hopper
Summary
Skilled Maintenance Foreman with noteworthy experience in leading maintenance projects, managing teams, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Strengths include effective communication, problem-solving abilities, and leadership skills that inspire team productivity. Past work demonstrates significant improvements in preventive maintenance programs and reduction of machine downtime.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Foreman
Midstate industrial maintenance
Lakeland
01.2017 - 06.2025
- Supervised maintenance crews to ensure efficient workflow and task completion.
- Coordinated repair schedules for industrial equipment to enhance operational readiness.
- Trained new employees on safety protocols and maintenance procedures.
- Managed inventory of tools and supplies to ensure resource availability and minimize delays.
- Developed maintenance plans to reduce downtime and prolong equipment lifespan.
- Collaborated with management to improve maintenance processes and procedures.
- Assisted in troubleshooting mechanical failures to maintain operational efficiency.
- Monitored quality control standards throughout the facility to ensure compliance with industry regulations.
- Ensured proper functioning of all machines and equipment by performing regular maintenance and repairs.
- Conducted safety inspections on equipment, tools and work areas to identify potential risks and hazards.
- Inspected completed work orders to verify accuracy of repairs or installations.
- Prepared weekly status updates detailing current progress on various projects within the facility.
- Supervised a team of mechanics in the performance of daily tasks, such as machine repair, installation, troubleshooting and preventative maintenance.
- Performed root cause analysis on malfunctioning equipment to identify underlying causes of failure.
- Worked closely with management teams to develop annual budget plans for maintenance operations.
- Trained new employees on safe operation of machinery as well as basic repair techniques.
- Maintained clear and safe workspace areas to meet OSHA standards.
- Delegated daily tasks to employees to manage resources and meet deadlines.
- Designed, fabricated and installed upgrades to improve existing equipment.
- Inspected machines and equipment for conformance with operational standards.
- Inspected completed work to assess quality and identify skill gaps.
- Reviewed project blueprints and specifications to determine number of workers needed to complete jobs.
- Operated MIG and TIG welding equipment for various metal fabrication projects.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to prepare materials for welding.
- Inspected welds for quality and adherence to industry standards and specifications.
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment, following all safety protocols.
- Conducted routine maintenance on welding equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
- Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
- Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
- Supervised daily operations on construction sites ensuring safety compliance.
- Trained and mentored junior staff on best practices and safety protocols.
- Conducted quality inspections on completed work to meet project standards.
- Inspected tools, materials, and equipment to ensure quality standards were met.
- Ensured all workers adhered to company policies and procedures.
- Assessed work area conditions for potential hazards or risks.
- Managed inventory levels of supplies necessary for job completion.
- Managed workers at various experience levels in construction and restoration projects.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure project deadlines were met.
- Planned and managed manpower and resource requirements to support project activities.
Education
Winter Haven High
Winter Haven, FLSkills
- Equipment maintenance
- Troubleshooting machinery
- Boiler maintenance
- Heavy machinery
- Preventive Maintenance
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Safety compliance
- OSHA regulations
- Fall protection
- Hazardous materials handling
- Confined space entry
- Quality control
- Inventory management
- Work order processing
- Project planning
- Team leadership
- Team supervision
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- Project planning
Timeline
Maintenance Foreman
Midstate industrial maintenance
01.2017 - 06.2025
Winter Haven High