Lance Balls
Hyde Park
Summary
Diligent and knowledgeable maintenance leader skilled in preventive maintenance planning and team leadership. Effectively manages crew activities and supply levels to meet routine and emergency repair needs. Experienced in training and mentoring junior employees. Hardworking and reliable maintenance employee focused on going above and beyond to support team and serve customers. Trained in multiple tasks and offering top-notch abilities. Motivated to continue to learn and grow as an employee for your business.
Diligent Desired Position with proven track record in maintaining and improving facility operations. Demonstrated success in troubleshooting and resolving maintenance issues, ensuring optimal performance of equipment and systems. Skilled in team leadership and preventive maintenance planning.
Experienced with managing and overseeing facility maintenance operations. Utilizes skills in preventive maintenance and troubleshooting to ensure equipment reliability and operational efficiency. Track record of leading maintenance teams and implementing effective maintenance strategies.
Maintenance professional with solid background in facility management and operations. Known for improving equipment reliability and reducing downtime through effective maintenance practices. Reliable team collaborator with focus on achieving results and adapting to changing needs. Proficient in troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and team leadership.
Seasoned Job Title bringing demonstrated safety management and performance optimization skills gained during experience in Type settings. Deliver in-depth training and mentoring to help each improve abilities and advance work quality. Dependable, hardworking and level-headed in addressing diverse problems.
Results-driven professional leads, motivates and collaborates with teams of mechanics. Experienced in troubleshooting and diagnosing repair issues. Committed to implementing best practices and standards to deliver customer satisfaction.
Tech-savvy innovator with hands-on experience in emerging technologies and passion for continuous improvement. Skilled in identifying opportunities for technological enhancements and implementing effective solutions. Adept at leveraging new tools and methods to solve problems and enhance productivity. Excels in adapting to fast-paced environments and driving technological advancements.
Innovative technology professional with several years of diverse experience. Skilled in enhancing systems and aligning technical solutions with business objectives. Proven success in leading projects from start to finish and contributing to organizational growth and success.
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Job Title position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Maintenance Supervisor
Axis Automated Iron Works
09.2021 - 07.2025
- Coordinated preventative maintenance schedules, verifying equipment safety and function.
- Streamlined work order processes for increased efficiency in addressing maintenance requests and tracking progress.
- Supervised Number employees and scheduled shifts.
- Supervised a team of technicians, providing guidance on complex repair tasks and fostering professional development opportunities.
Maintenance Manager
Golden Empire Manufacturing
07.2020 - 08.2021
- Maintained records and documentation of equipment and manpower usage and reviewed regularly to spot important trends.
- Coordinated teams, resources, and tasks to effectively maintain [Type] equipment and related systems.
- Monitored worker safety and kept operations in line with OSHA requirements and local regulations.
- Inspected equipment regularly to identify current and potential maintenance needs, as well as ideal upgrades and performance modifications.
- Conducted root cause analysis of equipment failures and implemented targeted fixes.
- Oversaw work of technical maintenance staff, contractors, and subcontractors maintaining [Type]s.
- Managed predictive maintenance program successful in minimizing costly breakdowns and keeping overall expenses low.
- Maintained an adequate level of spare parts to handle expected maintenance requirements.
- Trained workers in safety processes and gear, repair and maintenance procedures and operations to achieve the best level of performance from each person.
- Investigated accidents or injuries and prepared reports detailing findings.
Safety Manager
Golden Empire Manufacturing
10.2007 - 07.2020
- Investigated incidents to understand causes and develop corrective and preventive actions.
- Coordinated timely incident response and reporting for accidents, injuries, and environmental concerns.
- Facilitated and accompanied inspections from outside consultants reviewing company facilities and processes.
- Prepared and submitted accident-related compliance forms and maintained files, entering data into system.
- Worked with company and external consultants, attorneys, and insurance representatives to review general liability and specific claims filed against company.
- Oversaw compliance and timely reporting with multiple regulations, including OSHA, HazMat, and internal standards.
- Developed, administered, and maintained company safety policies and procedures.
- Inspected important safety systems such as the fire suppression system and portable fire equipment to verify functionality.
- Worked with concerned workers to evaluate situations and assess validity of claims.
Project Estimator
Golden Empire Manufacturing
09.2003 - 10.2007
- Obtained quotes from suppliers for equipment and materials.
- Reviewed blueprints and specifications to understand each job and plan the correct sequence, minimizing errors, and avoiding wasted materials.
- Developed cost proposal to accompany technical bids for construction work.
- Prepared conceptual estimates based on scheduling and sequencing of the work.
- Identified standard pricing levels for standard materials by researching pricing and maintaining records of costs for future reference.
- Developed relationships with vendors to obtain pricing for quotes for materials and services.
- Identified the positive and negative cost aspects around different products, projects and services.
Welder/Fabricator
Golden Empire Manufacturing
04.1999 - 09.2004
- Welded galvanized, stainless steel metals to fabricate products, structural beams and metal equipment.
- Cleaned and prepared surfaces for welding to achieve durable and smooth bonds.
- Laid out, positioned, aligned, and secured parts and assemblies using straightedges, combination squares, calipers, and rulers.
- Used clamps and jigs to secure workpieces and maintain alignment.
- Completed accurate and clean welds in flat, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Inspected the material surface to identify and remove materials such as scale, moisture and foreign matter.
- Selected the appropriate torches, tools and accessories to match the specifications of each metal.
Education
High school diploma - undefined
Cheyenne East High School
Cheyenne, WY06.1992
Skills
- Equipment inspection to ensure equipment is running effectively and also fixed machinery when problems arose
- Trained workers on machinery maintenance and how to fix broken-down equipment
- Preventive maintenance on internal equipment
- Customer relations Worked with multiple outside vendors to order product and ensure it was received on site
- Safety monitoring Multiple OSHA certifications and training classes
- Budget administration Worked with management to maintain internal budget forecasts
- Preventive Maintenance
- Team supervision
- Facilities maintenance
- Troubleshooting
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Safety protocols
- Electrical systems
- Vendor relationship management
- Staff management
- Welding techniques
- Deadline management
- Materials requisition
- Employee scheduling
- Vehicle maintenance
- Mechanical aptitude
- Pneumatic systems
- Maintenance scheduling
- Equipment maintenance
- Building automation
- Contractor coordination
- Skilled maintenance and repair
- Hand and power tool operation
- Tools and equipment maintenance
- Safety compliance
- OSHA compliance
- Employee safety training
- Analytical and critical thinking
- Stress tolerance
Accomplishments
OSHA 40 hours
5 OSHA 10hours
Took Golden Empire Manufacturing
From 20 recordable accidents To over 3 years
And over 700,000 safe work hours
Installed many robotic machines at axis automated iron works help build the shop from the ground up
Certification
OSHA 40 hours
Train the trainer in industrial forklifts
Timeline
Maintenance Supervisor
Axis Automated Iron Works
09.2021 - 07.2025
Maintenance Manager
Golden Empire Manufacturing
07.2020 - 08.2021
Safety Manager
Golden Empire Manufacturing
10.2007 - 07.2020
Project Estimator
Golden Empire Manufacturing
09.2003 - 10.2007
Welder/Fabricator
Golden Empire Manufacturing
04.1999 - 09.2004
High school diploma - undefined
Cheyenne East High School
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