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Kris Bishop

Clayton,DE

Summary

Skilled Maintenance Technician with a proven track record at Datwyler Pharma Packaging, specializing in troubleshooting and preventive maintenance. Expert in Mig/Tig welding and mechanical repairs, significantly minimizing downtime. Demonstrates exceptional problem-solving abilities and lean/5s leadership, enhancing maintenance processes and team efficiency.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Maintenance Technician

Datwyler Pharma Packaging
02.2020 - Current
  • Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
  • Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
  • Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
  • Performed electrical and mechanical repairs of production equipment to minimize downtime.
  • Lean / 5s leadership skills
  • Mig/Tig/Stick welding all metals
  • Bulk silo system and chain-Vey systems
  • Plumbing / Piping
  • Developed and implemented strategies to improve maintenance processes.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete larger repair projects efficiently.

Maintenance Mechanic

PPG INDUSTRIES, INC
06.1997 - 03.2020
  • Optimized machine performance through precision alignment, calibration, and adjustment of components.
  • Performed electrical and mechanical repairs of production equipment to minimize downtime.
  • Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
  • Performed Pump Rebuilds of Diaphragm and positive displacement pumps.
  • Mig / Tig welding repair
  • Confined space entry / Vessel LOTO
  • Full Maintenance coverage for off shift needs including weekends and emergency call ins.
  • Bulk silo system and metering stations

Mechanical Specialist

Kraft Heinz
04.2019 - 01.2020
  • Performed troubleshooting, diagnosis, and repair of raw material and finished goods equipment.
  • Responsible for facility coverage of all transfer equipment.
  • Perform equipment rebuilds
  • Kept track of equipment maintenance schedules using SAP maintenance management system.
  • Piping Repair
  • Weld repair / Fabrication

Education

Boiler Operations

Ware Boiler University
Louisville, KY
07-2024

Industrial Maintenance Mechanic

Polytech Adult Education
Woodside, DE
12-2023

No Degree - Pro Tig Advanced Welders Training

Keens Compressed Gas
Wilmington, DE
04-2017

No Degree - Wastewater Operations

Delaware Technical Community College
Georgetown, DE
02-2008

Skills

  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Building maintenance
  • Mechanical troubleshooting
  • Troubleshooting skills
  • Tig-Mig Stainless / Aluminum welding
  • Experienced Industrial power Equipment
  • Metal Fabrication
  • Lean/5s leadership skills
  • LOTO
  • Electrical testing to 480V DC
  • Plumbing / Piping / Pneumatics process install
  • Hydraulic equipment

Timeline

Maintenance Technician

Datwyler Pharma Packaging
02.2020 - Current

Mechanical Specialist

Kraft Heinz
04.2019 - 01.2020

Maintenance Mechanic

PPG INDUSTRIES, INC
06.1997 - 03.2020

Boiler Operations

Ware Boiler University

Industrial Maintenance Mechanic

Polytech Adult Education

No Degree - Pro Tig Advanced Welders Training

Keens Compressed Gas

No Degree - Wastewater Operations

Delaware Technical Community College
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