MICHAEL MEDEARIS
Lake City,FL
Summary
Planner with comprehensive expertise in developing strategic plans and coordinating complex projects. Skilled in resource allocation, timeline management, and data analysis to drive successful outcomes. Strong focus on team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs ensures reliable performance. Known for problem-solving abilities and effective communication.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Planner
Nutrien
02.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align goals and ensure project success.
- Optimized inventory control, reducing waste and improving cost efficiency.
- Identified potential risks, implementing mitigation plans to minimize impact on project timelines.
- Worked directly with production personnel to resolve production scheduling issues and conflicts.
- Prioritized schedules to meet project goals and overall schedule compliance.
- Developed strong relationships with stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and timely resolution of issues.
- Streamlined workflow processes for improved team productivity and project outcomes.
- Recognized potential issues with inventory and quality control and engineered changes.
- Streamlined project timelines, coordinating with multiple departments to ensure on-time delivery of planning initiatives.
- Improved operational efficiency by standardizing planning procedures across projects, minimizing redundancies and streamlining tasks.
- Supported senior leadership by developing status reports on activities related to planning, scheduling, cancellation, inquiries, resourcing, risk mitigation, and proposal development for various events.
- Engaged in both long and short-term project planning, strategizing for on-time, high-quality deliverables.
- Managed successful day-to-day operations of projects by maximizing productivity from available resources.
First Class Mechanic
Nutrien
02.2015 - 02.2023
- Adjusted and repaired systems to meet manufacturers' performance specifications
- Inspected and completed troubleshooting to repair machinery
- Assembled moving parts and sub-assemblies and adjusted, leveled and tensioned machines and components
- Completed routine preventive maintenance on heavy equipment, minimizing machinery downtime
- Moved machinery and equipment weighing over [Number] pounds using hoists, dollies, rollers and trucks
- Repaired and lubricated machines and equipment and assembled and installed equipment using hand tools and power tools
- Completed corrective and predictive maintenance on industrial machinery to replace worn parts and prevent breakages
- Assembled machines and bolted, welded or riveted components to foundation or other structures using hand tools and power tools
- Used rigging, hoists and equipment to move heavy machinery between locations and complete installations
- Installed machines in industrial and construction settings and tested to confirm proper working condition
- Inspected operating safety devices for proper functionality after repairs, installations, modifications and installations
Welder/Crane Operator
Mid-States Supply Company Inc.
12.2013 - 02.2015
- Welded fabrication materials, continuously checking for safety and quality
- Prepared material surfaces for welding by removing scale, rust or other foreign matter
- Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares and calipers
- Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit
- Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures
- Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type
- Welded components in flat, vertical or overhead positions
- Selected and installed torches, filler rods and flux according to welding chart specifications
- Measured workpieces with straightedges or templates to conform with specifications
- Produced work using appropriate welding techniques, metallurgy knowledge and engineering requirements
- Positioned and secured workpieces using hoists, wire and banding machines or hand tools
- Determined equipment and welding methods, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry and welding techniques
- Aligned and clamped workpieces using rules, squares or hand tools
- Cleaned and inspected parts and assemblies at each production stage and documented production defects
- Used welding skills to help repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery
First Class Mechanic
PCS Phosphate
02.2011 - 12.2013
- Observed required safety measures when using blowtorches, wrenches and forklifts to maintain high standards
- Maintained clean and environmentally safe work area
- Completed routine preventive maintenance on heavy equipment, minimizing machinery downtime
- Moved machinery and equipment weighing over 60 thousand pounds using hoists, dollies, rollers and trucks
- Adjusted machinery and repaired or replaced defective parts to save company on repair fees
- Inspected operating safety devices for proper functionality after repairs, installations, modifications and installations
- Used rigging, hoists and equipment to move heavy machinery between locations and complete installations
- Installed machines in industrial and construction settings and tested to confirm proper working condition
- Assembled moving parts and sub-assemblies and adjusted, leveled and tensioned machines and components
- Used and maintained shop equipment to prevent downtime and reduce safety hazards
- Signaled crane operator to lower basic assembly units to bedplate and aligned unit to centerline
Welder
Corbitt Manufacturing Company
12.2009 - 02.2011
- Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares and calipers
- Aligned and clamped workpieces using rules, squares or hand tools
- Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit
- Positioned and clamped workpieces together and properly assembled in jigs and fixtures
- Welded components in flat, vertical or overhead positions
- Cleaned and inspected parts and assemblies at each production stage and documented production defects
- Determined equipment and welding methods, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry and welding techniques
- Maximized shop organization and equipment lifespan by maintaining equipment
- Adjusted gas flow and pressure to create and maintain desired flames
- Monitored fitting, burning and welding processes to avoid overheating parts, warping, shrinking, distortion and expansion of materials
- Determined welding strategies using metallurgy knowledge, geometry and welding techniques
First Class Mechanic
PCS Phosphate
09.2008 - 12.2009
- Inspected and completed troubleshooting to repair machinery
- Assembled moving parts and sub-assemblies and adjusted, leveled and tensioned machines and components
- Completed routine preventive maintenance on heavy equipment, minimizing machinery downtime
- Installed machines in industrial and construction settings and tested to confirm proper working condition
- Used rigging, hoists and equipment to move heavy machinery between locations and complete installations
- Observed required safety measures when using blowtorches, wrenches and forklifts to maintain high standards
- Adjusted machinery and repaired or replaced defective parts to save company on repair fees
- Assembled machines and bolted, welded or riveted components to foundation or other structures using hand tools and power tools
- Completed corrective and predictive maintenance on industrial machinery to replace worn parts and prevent breakages
- Dismantled machines, categorized parts by carefully documenting components and moved equipment into storage
Education
Skills
- Diagnostics Systems
- Inventory Management
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Coordination with Service Team
- Decision Making
- Willing to Learn
- Hardworking and Dedicated
- Diagnosis and Repair
- Valid Driver's License
- Work Orders and Documentation
- Safety Policies and Procedures
- Multitasking and Prioritization
- Work Area Cleanliness
- Problem-Solving
- Safety Procedures
Certification
- SMAW 1/8 Rod with unlimited thickness
- Class B CDL
Timeline
Planner
Nutrien
02.2023 - Current
First Class Mechanic
Nutrien
02.2015 - 02.2023
Welder/Crane Operator
Mid-States Supply Company Inc.
12.2013 - 02.2015
First Class Mechanic
PCS Phosphate
02.2011 - 12.2013
Welder
Corbitt Manufacturing Company
12.2009 - 02.2011
First Class Mechanic
PCS Phosphate
09.2008 - 12.2009
- SMAW 1/8 Rod with unlimited thickness
- Class B CDL
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