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
Project planning
Meeting planning
Schedule Management
Filing and data archiving
Contract Negotiation
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 -