Joel Zolik
MILFORD,DE
Summary
With extensive experience at Edgewell Playtex, I excel in equipment maintenance and repair, combining expert troubleshooting with effective team leadership to enhance productivity and reduce downtime. My proactive approach to preventive maintenance and mentorship has significantly boosted team capabilities, demonstrating a strong blend of technical proficiency and interpersonal skills.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Production/Maintenance Mechanic
Edgewell
09.1995 - Current
- Performed electrical and mechanical repairs of production equipment to minimize downtime.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Maintained accurate records for all repairs, upgrades, and preventative measures taken on various equipment types.
- Communicated effectively across departments regarding upcoming maintenance plans or urgent repairs needed, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Expedited emergency repair situations, minimizing production delays due to unforeseen breakdowns or malfunctions.
Production Lead Mechanic
Edgewell
1995 - Current
- Performed routine and scheduled maintenance services.
- Managed workflow effectively by prioritizing tasks based on urgency, complexity, and available resources at hand.
- Diagnosed mechanical failures to determine and delegate corrective actions.
- Provided technical expertise to junior mechanics, enhancing their skills and boosting overall team capabilities.
- Improved team productivity through effective delegation of tasks and clear communication among mechanics.
- Conducted quality inspections of completed work, ensuring all repairs met industry standards and customer satisfaction levels.
- Reduced downtime for repairs by maintaining a well-organized inventory of parts and tools necessary for various jobs.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and company policies by reinforcing proper procedures during daily operations.
- Enhanced equipment performance by implementing preventive maintenance and repairs on diverse machinery.
- Upheld high levels of cleanliness within the workshop area, preventing accidents and promoting a professional working environment.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork within the department, fostering collaboration among mechanics to achieve common goals efficiently.
- Assisted management with hiring decisions by participating in interviews and contributing valuable insights regarding potential candidates'' skills and experience levels relevant to the role requirements.
- Coordinated annual performance evaluations for mechanics under my supervision, providing constructive feedback to foster continued professional growth.
- Delegated jobs to subordinates and monitored quality of work.
Education
Associate of Science - Automotive Engineering
Delaware Technical Community College
DE05-1987
Skills
- Equipment maintenance and repair
- Preventive maintenance procedures
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Work order management
Accomplishments
Train the Trainer course
5S Lean Training
SOP and SAP trained
Safety Team
Calibration Trained
Production Efficiency
Change Over Efficiency
Production Shift Lead Mechanic
Timeline
Production/Maintenance Mechanic
Edgewell
09.1995 - Current
Production Lead Mechanic
Edgewell
1995 - Current
Associate of Science - Automotive Engineering
Delaware Technical Community College
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