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JEFFREY ADAIR

Chicago Ridge,IL

Summary

Twenty years of mechanical and leadership experiance. Well-versed in streamlining and optimizing manufacturing processes to ensure customer needs are met and expectations exceeded. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Mechanical Technician

PepsiCo – North American Beverages
Chicago, IL
10.2014 - Current
  • Held Stewardship for four years, with zero grievances going to arbitration and repaired relations between maintenance and management
  • Help with three contract negotiations
  • Held auditor and trustee positions at Local 126 during employment with Pepsi
  • Coach and train co-workers to complete tasks in a timely fashion while adhering to workplace safety standards
  • Set positive example to co-workers by being a liaison between employees and management
  • Skilled in mechanical troubleshooting and in all types of mechanical repair
  • Repaired and worked with pumps, gear boxes, rollers, conveyor belts, and processing plant specific equipment
  • Observed and listened to operating machines or equipment to diagnose machine malfunction and determine need for adjustment or repair
  • Help lead co-workers in timely and effective repairs were accomplished to reduce downtime and improve plant reliability
  • Determined root causes of asset problems and implementing permanent fixes, with all activities leading towards improving overall plant process reliability
  • Fabricated parts using Lathes, Drill press, Plasma cutting, and Welding as per equipment modifications need for production
  • Adhered to all OSHA, Lockout/Tag out, and Plant Safety Regulations and maintained OSHA certification
  • Ensure plant safety and environmental procedures are followed and comply with Quality Management System to assure process capabilities are achieved.
  • Inspected and tested equipment, machinery and components to diagnose issues, recognize defects, and determine appropriate repairs.

Director of Organizing

International Association of Machinists local 126
08.2018 - 06.2021
  • Moral coach during organizing drives to help balance expectations of what was possible during the campaign
  • Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity.
  • Lead an average of twenty to seventy five people
  • Built organizing department from ground up using social media platforms, web design and public outreach
  • Created and maintained detailed event plans and budgets to comply with timelines and control costs.
  • Developed marketing and promotional strategies to increase event attendance.
  • Utilized project management skills to meet event deadlines and complete requirements.
  • Established and maintained relationships with vendors and other stakeholders to fulfill successful event planning.
  • Assisted with negotiations of new contract
  • Organizing events and managing
  • Fostered collaborative efforts to schedule, host, and facilitate events and identify further opportunities to reach members of community.
  • Participated in strategy development and planning to grow organizing program and advance campaigns.

Mechanic Tech

Webb Chevrolet
Oak Lawn
01.2013 - 01.2014
  • Performed routine and anticipatory maintenance and repair of GM vehicles and equipment
  • Held first Stewardship.

Mechanic Tech

Castle Buick
Riverside
01.2008 - 01.2013
  • Performed routine and anticipatory maintenance and repair of GM vehicles and equipment
  • Achieved ASE Master Technician certification in first 3 years, EPA Certified A/C Qualified Technician standing
  • Maintained excellent customer satisfaction rate and communicated easily with customers, service writers and co-workers; known for integrity and honesty in all customer dealings.

Education

No Degree -

William W. Winpisinger Education And Technology
Upper Marlboro, MD
05.2001 -

Skills

    Worksite coordination

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Timeline

Director of Organizing

International Association of Machinists local 126
08.2018 - 06.2021

Lead Mechanical Technician

PepsiCo – North American Beverages
10.2014 - Current

Mechanic Tech

Webb Chevrolet
01.2013 - 01.2014

Mechanic Tech

Castle Buick
01.2008 - 01.2013

No Degree -

William W. Winpisinger Education And Technology
05.2001 -
JEFFREY ADAIR