James Robbins
Carlyle,IL
Summary
Adept at project management and mechanical repair, I significantly enhanced operational efficiency at Continental Tire by implementing preventive maintenance schedules and employing strong problem-solving skills. My leadership in facility management and maintenance scheduling, coupled with a hands-on approach, has consistently resulted in minimized downtime and increased productivity.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Technician/Warehouse Forklift Operator
Continental Tire
- Performed electrical and mechanical repairs of production equipment to minimize downtime.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Inspected and maintained equipment to keep items in top working condition.
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
Deck Hand
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, USACE
07.2021 - Current
- Assisted with navigation and [Type] tasks as look-out.
- Communicated clearly, concisely and politely with passengers and crew members.
- Assisted deck officers with communications and safety procedures.
- Inspected and maintained deck equipment and supplies.
- Followed safety protocols and procedures to prevent accidents.
- Operated and monitored propulsion and steering systems.
Owner
Jim's Construction
11.2019 - 06.2021
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
Lead Production Technician
Nascote Industries
08.2017 - 10.2019
- Promptly documented and reported all defective equipment and hazardous conditions.
- Inspected equipment and systems to identify issues, immediately reporting problems to repair technicians.
- Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
- Aided in setting up and breaking down production equipment and stages to help prepare production area for filming and properly store equipment after use.
- Troubleshot issues with molds, pipes, belts, chains and Injection equipment.
Maintenance Technician B
Nascote Industries
08.2010 - 08.2017
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Performed electrical and mechanical repairs of production equipment to minimize downtime.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Inspected and maintained equipment to keep items in top working condition.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
- Repaired and replaced pumps, valves and motors.
- Performed preventive maintenance and repairs on various types of equipment.
Roofer
Dependable Roofing
10.2004 - 07.2008
- Installed, repaired, and replaced single-ply roofing systems.
- Inspected problem roofs to determine best repair procedures.
- Precisely cut felt, shingles and strips of flashing to fit angles formed by walls, vents, and intersecting roof surfaces.
- Managed inventory of roofing supplies and materials.
- Inspected roofs and identified deficiencies for repair cost estimation.
- Followed manufacturer instructions and specifications to perform proper installation.
Maintenance Supervisor
Pride of the South Catfish
08.1998 - 09.2004
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Provided guidance to management regarding project bids for onsite improvements.
- Kept track of equipment, inventories, and system upgrades in order to prepare and present detailed reports to upper management.
- Supervised 5-8 employees and scheduled shifts.
- Increased productivity by reducing downtime, budgeting effectively, allocating tasks, and maintaining high standards of safety and work quality.
- Monitored employee work tasks while installing, aligning, and balancing new equipment for projects.
- Analyzed and identified equipment failure root causes and initiated correction actions.
- Coordinated preventative maintenance schedules, verifying equipment safety and function.
- Supervised team of installers and mechanics to complete work on time and to company standards.
General Foreman
Weather Construction
03.1992 - 08.1998
- Worked alongside team to accomplish work goals according to schedule.
- Ordered necessary supplies and materials required for installation of new work and remodeling of existing systems.
- Assembled and secured pipes, tubes, fittings and related equipment according to project specifications.
- Adhered to US Occupational Health and Safety Administration mandates requiring use of gloves and insulating blankets for installation of high-voltage equipment.
- Reviewed blueprints, specifications and drawings to fully understand project scope ahead of time.
- Delivered project updates to superintendent and detailed issues that could halt work progress.
- Maintained cost-effective inventory of spare parts to help achieve production goals.
- Operated Heavy Equipment as needed
Education
High School Diploma -
Central Academy High School
Macon, MS06.1991
Skills
- Parts Replacement
- Project Management
- Documentation
- Building Maintenance
- Commercial construction experience
- Tool management
- Maintenance Scheduling
- Mechanical Aptitude
- Facility Management
- Preventive Maintenance
- Mechanical Repair
Timeline
Deck Hand
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, USACE
07.2021 - Current
Owner
Jim's Construction
11.2019 - 06.2021
Lead Production Technician
Nascote Industries
08.2017 - 10.2019
Maintenance Technician B
Nascote Industries
08.2010 - 08.2017
Roofer
Dependable Roofing
10.2004 - 07.2008
Maintenance Supervisor
Pride of the South Catfish
08.1998 - 09.2004
General Foreman
Weather Construction
03.1992 - 08.1998
Maintenance Technician/Warehouse Forklift Operator
Continental Tire
High School Diploma -
Central Academy High School
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