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.