James Simmons
Sylvania,GA
Summary
Skilled Service Manager knowledgeable about forecasting department goals and objectives. Highly effective at driving quality and service improvements to cultivate loyal, satisfied customers. Hires, trains, motivates and monitors performance of all service department staff. Mechanical Supervisor offering 7 years of expertise in pulp and paper settings. Leads, develops and mentors teams of 10-15 employees to maintain high engagement rates. Closely follows equipment operation best practices to maximize efficiency and achieve production goals. Mechanical Supervisor adept at directing repair and maintenance of equipment. Stays within budget, achieves demanding timelines and aligns work with company objectives for maximum effectiveness. Strong attention to detail with service-oriented approach. Experienced Mechanical Superintendent offering proven safety record, performance-oriented nature and strong history of accomplishment in pulp and paper environments. Background training and mentoring team members to optimize performance and improve quality. Reliable, industrious and diplomatic in resolving concerns. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mechanical Superintendent
Austin Industrial
Port Wentworth, GA
05.2023 - Current
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Determined schedules, sequences and assignments for work activities, based on priority, quantity of equipment and personnel skill.
- Supervised daily operations of the mechanical department, including scheduling personnel and assigning tasks.
- Kept records of parts and equipment used in projects to update inventory.
- Responded to critical breakdowns and directed team response.
- Trained, motivated and directed employees to adhere to safe work methods.
- Oversaw predictive and preventive maintenance of equipment.
- Devised and oversaw quality control standards, assessed regulatory compliance and optimized mechanical service plans.
- Maintained accurate records of all completed work orders in a timely manner.
- Monitored employee work levels and optimized performance with strategic approaches.
- Trained and guided 12-person team of repair professionals.
- Managed inventory of tools, materials, parts, supplies, and equipment needed for the mechanical team's work activities.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Planned and coordinated projects to ensure successful completion on time and within budget.
- Prepared team and maintenance schedules, assigned work, and reviewed performance.
- Created work crew schedules and delegated assignments.
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations and standards.
- Delivered positive reinforcement and constructive criticism for employee work efforts.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
Lead Field Service Technician
Rexnord Industries LLC
Greenville, SC
10.2017 - 04.2023
- Operated hand tools and power equipment according to corporate safety procedures.
- Assisted junior technicians with installation and repair services as needed.
- Collaborated with team members to assess equipment performance needs.
- Followed safety guidelines and wore protective gear when using power drills, circular saws, and other power tools.
- Oversaw onsite and offsite maintenance, repair and installation jobs.
- Traveled to numerous field locations per month to evaluate equipment and performance.
- Coordinated repair and maintenance plans with co-workers and supervisors ahead of scheduled projects.
- Inspected drives, motors and belts to complete comprehensive maintenance.
- Calibrated instruments, controls and equipment to test function and evaluate performance.
- Disassembled and reassembled hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical equipment for inspection.
- Adhered to safety procedures while performing installations or repairs in hazardous locations such as chemical plants or oil refineries.
- Ensured quality assurance standards were met during all service activities.
- Performed annual and preventive system service maintenance.
- Performed preventative maintenance and repairs on a wide variety of customer equipment.
- Greased mechanical parts with lubrication to achieve smooth and regular functionality.
- Routinely inspected equipment for preventive and emergency maintenance needs.
Carpenter Foreman
Local 256 Carpenters Hall
Savannah, GA
01.2016 - 09.2017
- Organized storage areas at job sites in order to maintain a clean working environment while protecting tools from theft or damage.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Trained and mentored employees, offering assistance and insight into completing job tasks when needed.
- Supervised and coordinated the activities of a team of carpenters to ensure projects were completed in a timely manner.
- Read blueprints, drawings and sketches to grasp project requirements and appropriately assign teams.
- Performed carpentry duties such as measuring, cutting, fitting, nailing, fastening and installing materials according to instructions.
- Delegated duties to employees based on skillset.
- Followed OSHA and corporate safety regulations to avoid on-the-job injuries and accidents.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Welding Technician
Great Dane Statesboro
Statesboro, GA
10.2014 - 01.2016
- Marked weld points and positions of components on workpieces with rulers, squares and templates.
- Prevented errors through proactive diagnostics and correction of mechanical issues with welding equipment.
- Ensured that all required Personal Protective Equipment was utilized at all times when working around hazardous materials or dangerous conditions.
- Completed accurate measurements and cuts in raw materials used to fabricate new parts.
- Fabricated components by cutting, grinding, drilling holes then joining them together through the use of various types of welding processes such as MIG, FCAW, GTAW.
- Performed welding operations on various metals, including aluminum and steel.
- Monitored gas flow rates, amperage levels, voltage settings and speed settings on arc-welding equipment.
- Verified dimensions against blueprints or drawings before beginning any fabrication work.
- Cleaned work areas after completion of each job by removing debris from work surfaces and sweeping floors.
- Used power tools to remove imperfections in metals before welding and after joining.
- Utilized a variety of hand tools such as grinders, plasma cutters, drills, saws to prepare materials for welds.
- Operated robotic arms used in automated welding systems to ensure accuracy of welds.
Education
GED -
Ogeechee Technical College
Statesboro, GA11-2007
Skills
- Equipment Installation
- Scheduling Coordination
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Fabrication
- Reporting and Documentation
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Parts Replacement
- Safety Training
- Pneumatic Systems
- Hand and Power Tools
- Repair Work
- Welding Techniques
Certification
- Laser alignment certified
- Multiple Certs in heavy equipment
- OSHA 10 & OSHA 30
Timeline
Mechanical Superintendent
Austin Industrial
05.2023 - Current
Lead Field Service Technician
Rexnord Industries LLC
10.2017 - 04.2023
Carpenter Foreman
Local 256 Carpenters Hall
01.2016 - 09.2017
Welding Technician
Great Dane Statesboro
10.2014 - 01.2016
GED -
Ogeechee Technical College