JEFF GRIFFIN
New Market,TN
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented professional with extensive experience in system installation, equipment repair, and preventative maintenance, honed at companies like Mahle. Demonstrates exceptional mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills, alongside a proven ability to lead teams and multitask effectively. Achieved significant improvements in production efficiency and safety compliance, showcasing self-motivation and hand tools proficiency.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Automated Line Technician
Fresenius Medical Care
08.2020 - Current
- Maintain the safe operation of automated production equipment following FDA guidelines
- Maintained and operated automated manufacturing equipment.
- Keep detailed documentation following FDA guidelines
- Documented all operations and managed communication with team members.
- Ensured workplace safety by adhering to company policies and industry regulations while performing tasks.
- Inspected all products for quality and optimum performance.
- Upheld environmental standards through proper disposal of hazardous materials according to prescribed protocols.
- Adjusted equipment and troubleshot issues.
- Improved system efficiency by performing routine maintenance and repairs on electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical components.
- Assisted in training new technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to promote skill development within the team.
- Sustained peak machinery performance levels with expert calibration adjustments as necessary.
- Minimized downtime with proactive preventative maintenance measures on essential equipment.
- Performed minor repairs on equipment and administered product changeovers.
Maintenance Technician
Lifetime Products
02.2020 - 08.2020
- Completed preventive maintenance on machines to enhance production and maintain quality.
- Improved machine efficiency, conducting regular diagnostics and repairs.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Inspected and maintained equipment to keep items in top working condition.
- Performed electrical and mechanical repairs of production equipment to minimize downtime.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Supported inventory management efforts, tracking spare parts usage and reordering as necessary.
- Trained new employees on proper use and care of tools, machinery, and safety protocols.
- Monitored and documented work performance in maintenance logs in compliance with company guidelines.
- Ensured smoother operations, maintaining accurate records of all maintenance activities.
- Replaced worn or broken parts on machines and equipment.
- Rewired and replaced faulty electrical components in equipment.
Cell Technician
Mahle
01.2002 - 12.2019
- Maintained function, troubleshoot and perform light maintenance on Mazaks, Kawasaki robots and other production machinery
- Notify Maintenance and/or Electrical dept and assist in any major repairs required
- Ensure safe and proper function of machinery after repairs are completed
- Home, zero, record, write or edit program on CNC machine and Kawasaki robots
- Maintain consistent dimensional control for multiple casting types, preform Statistical Process Control (SPC) checks 3 times per shift and enter them into the SAP system
- Replace cutting tools when required and make appropriate adjustments to the Mazak milling machines
- Replace air lines, air fittings and sensors when needed, adjust and set positions on Kawasaki robots when required
- Work with setup personnel to help resolve any issue they may have and give assistance if needed
- Communicate with mechanical or electrical support when maintenance is required and work with them to help troubleshoot any issue
- Change out the tooling and collets on Mazaks when changing over to a different casting types
- Pour lab probes once per shift to have checked for proper alloy, pour gas probes, weigh and check for gas in the metal 3 times per shift, check metal temperatures 3 times per shift, calibrate gauges if required, skim the surface of furnaces every 2 hours, scrape oxide and clean furnaces at the end of each shift
- Document production and scrap count each shift, ensure that each basket is counted and tagged correctly
- Maintain a safe and clean work environment
- Contributed to team success by sharing expertise in a variety of specialized tools and software applications used in the field.
Group Leader
Mahle
01.2000 - 12.2002
- Managed personnel; supervisory responsibilities
- Oversaw cross-functional collaboration between departments, ensuring smooth workflow and timely task completion.
- Attended staff development meetings and workshops and applied information from those events into daily activities.
- Work with QC and mold repair to maintain and ensure each mold is within weight and dimensional tolerance and coordinate any adjustments to be made.
- Assist in any changeover and assure that everything is done in a timely and proper manner, ensure that casting timers are adjusted and set correctly.
- Contact mechanical or electrical support to report any problems or repairs that need to be made, ensure the repair is complete and done correctly
- Initiate any suggestions that may motivate employees to achieve work goals
- Report any problems to the team leader
- Record production and scrap and enter it into the SAP, ensure that each production basket is counted and tagged correctly
- Led by example, demonstrating commitment to the company''s mission and consistently delivering high-quality work.
- Monitored group performance on a regular basis, analyzing data and trends to identify areas for improvement.
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
Set-up Person
Mahle
01.1988 - 12.2000
- Aluminum Die-cast Foundry Production Personnel.
- Ensure that the machinery is in good working order, ensure all air and water is running properly, report any problems to the team leader
- Ensure ladles are properly coated and ready for production
- Warm up and prepare machines/molds for production, insulate molds with the proper spray, clean off excess and spray, coat tables and ring areas with graphite
- Inspect parts to ensure that customer requirements are met.
- Install or remove molds/mold parts as required for repair and changeover.
- Report any mechanical or electrical problems to the technician or group leader.
- Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
Handyman
Self Employed
01.1997 - Current
- Prepared for new painting by removing previous materials with seam-cleaning, sandblasting, scraping, and sanding.
- Demonstrated versatility by successfully tackling a wide range of tasks, from plumbing and electrical work to carpentry and general home repairs, showcasing adaptability and expertise within the field.
- Built and repaired decks, fences and sheds to improve overall appearance of homes.
- Improved client satisfaction by providing timely and quality handyman services for various home repairs.
- Collaborated with other handymen to complete larger projects efficiently while ensuring high-quality results for the clients.
- Installed lighting fixtures to improve lighting and increase energy efficiency.
- Re-caulked and sealed windows doors and siding to prevent drafts and air leaks and minimize energy costs.
Education
Industrial Maintenance Technician Diploma - Industrial Maintenance, Welding, Electrical, PLC
Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT)
Morristown, TN01.2020
High School Diploma -
Morristown-Hamblen High School West
Morristown, TN01.1984
Skills
- System Installation
- Power Distribution
- Great mechanical aptitude
- Preventative Maintenance
- Hand tools proficiency
- Line maintenance
- Vehicle Maintenance
- Troubleshooting systems
- Equipment installation and repair
- Multitasking Abilities
- Troubleshooting skills
- Equipment Replacement
- Preventive Maintenance
- Problem diagnosis
- System repairs
- Self Motivation
References
- Mr. Tracey Harrell, Bean Station, TN, 37708, (423) 312-2854
- Mr. Roger Williamson, Newport, TN, 37821, (865) 306-4624
- Mr. Stacey Calfee, Morristown, TN, 37814, (423) 312-2874
Affiliations
- National Technical Honor Society
Certification
- First Aid CPR/AED
- Forklift
- OSHA 10
- NFPA 70E 2018
- 575 Digital Multimeter (DMM)
- Technology Foundations
- Industrial Pneumatic and Hydraulic Technician
- Industrial Maintenance Technician
- National Technical Honor Society
Timeline
Automated Line Technician
Fresenius Medical Care
08.2020 - Current
Maintenance Technician
Lifetime Products
02.2020 - 08.2020
Cell Technician
Mahle
01.2002 - 12.2019
Group Leader
Mahle
01.2000 - 12.2002
Handyman
Self Employed
01.1997 - Current
Set-up Person
Mahle
01.1988 - 12.2000
High School Diploma -
Morristown-Hamblen High School West
Industrial Maintenance Technician Diploma - Industrial Maintenance, Welding, Electrical, PLC
Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT)