Jefferey Harris
Havana,IL
Summary
Agile Maintenance Mechanic with 40 years of experience in the mechanical maintenance field. Skilled in reading and interpreting drawings, diagrams and blueprints. Strong and fit to lift over [Number] pounds and spend several hours standing or kneeling. Specialties include complete repair services and preventive maintenance. Reliable employee seeking parts position. Offering excellent communication and good judgment. Dedicated mechanical professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
Journeyman Machine Repairman
Caterpillar
Aurora, IL
09.2000 - Current
- Responded immediately to mechanical breakdowns and developed timely repair plan to minimize downtime.
- Inspected structures, machinery, and equipment to determine failure and causes for concern.
- Increased overall lifespan of equipment by following preventive maintenance plans and executing unscheduled repairs.
- Provided top quality control to eliminate maintenance downtime.
- transferred to peoria in 2008. presently at Mapleton plant
Machinist Mechanic
Customized Solutions-Lipton
Montgomery, IL
05.1999 - 08.2000
- Replaced damaged, missing or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues
- operated mill,surface grinder,lathe,tig and stick welding to fabricate parts as needed for food processing and packaging machines
Maintenance Machine Shop
Pamarco
Batavia, IL
05.1994 - 05.1999
- Oversaw machines and task execution to implement changes to improve results.
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
- Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
- Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
- maintained grinders, lathes, mills,engraving machines, laser engraving machines, copper plating, chrome plating.
Maintenance Manager
Fox Valley Molding
Plano, IL
05.1990 - 05.1994
- Supervised employee performance, preventive maintenance and safety.
- Planned scheduled maintenance outages as part of preventive maintenance program.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Procured pricing information from various vendors to support cost-effective purchasing.
Maintenance Mechanic
Allsteel
Aurora, IL
08.1979 - 05.1990
- Diagnosed malfunctions and troubleshot issues.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Cleaned and lubricated parts to keep equipment operating at peak performance.
- Responded immediately to mechanical breakdowns and developed timely repair plan to minimize downtime.
- Completed 4YR 8000 Hour apprenticeship with US Dept of Labor at Allsteel
- Proficient in blueprint reading, electrical schematics,hydraulic schematics, welding
- maintained electrical, hydraulics plumbing, power trains, bearings, seals, fork lifts
Education
Solid State Controlled Lift Truck
Clark Lift
Chicago, ILCertification of Achievment
Eaton Hydraulic Training
Detroit, MIMaintenance Mechanic
Apprenticeship-Allsteel
Montgomery, IL05.1984
High School Diploma -
Havana High School
Havana, IL05.1979
Skills
- Equipment inventories
- Vast mechanical knowledge
- Routine adjustment
- [Power tool] proficiency
- [Equipment] safety procedures
- Hazardous materials cleaning
- Verbal and written communication
Timeline
Journeyman Machine Repairman
Caterpillar
09.2000 - Current
Machinist Mechanic
Customized Solutions-Lipton
05.1999 - 08.2000
Maintenance Machine Shop
Pamarco
05.1994 - 05.1999
Maintenance Manager
Fox Valley Molding
05.1990 - 05.1994
Maintenance Mechanic
Allsteel
08.1979 - 05.1990
Solid State Controlled Lift Truck
Clark Lift
Certification of Achievment
Eaton Hydraulic Training
Maintenance Mechanic
Apprenticeship-Allsteel
High School Diploma -
Havana High School
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