Leonard Hoover

Dec. 2016 to Aug. 2019 Maintenance Tech I

Demonstrated technical skills in maintenance and repair tasks.

General maintenance skills: understanding of SAP, Tech manual referencing, concepts of drawings

Fire protection system: alarm system, Hot work /impairments, pump house / risers

Utilities: General steam boiler / system knowledge, compressed air system, scrap removal system, Wastewater treatment, general building maintenance

Mechanical: power transmission, hydraulics, pneumatics, PM/ lubrication

Electrical: volt/ohm meter, amp meter, single phase circuits, fundamental 3 phase, light/ballast

Aug. 2019 to DEC 2021 Promoted to Maintenance Tech ll

In addition to Tech 1 skills

Process related skills: machine center lining & benchmarking, boiler / steam system knowledge, ability to communicate with vendors

Complex machine rebuilds and repairs; single facer roll replacement / cart rebuild, Double facer belt / drive change, slitter tooling change / rebuild, cutoff knife replacement / tuning, major flexo, die cutter component repair / replacement, strapping head repair / rebuild, develop kits for major rebuild, Lifting and rigging techniques

General PLC: Troubleshooting, I/Os (basics), Diagnostics (basics), ladder logic (basics), components

Electrical: 3 phase systems, build motor control circuitry, Transformer principles, Wiring materials and methods, Grounding and ground testing, basic DC motor / control troubleshooting

Dec 2021 to Present Promoted to Maintenance Tech III

In addition to Tech 1&2 skills

General: Ability to lead and train others, vendor interaction,

Electrical: Advanced DC motor troubleshooting, PM motors, advanced branch circuitry, servo control

PLC/HMI: PLC knowledge & troubleshooting, basics of programming, basic machine interface (data highway)

Tech IV

Completion of Tech IV knowledge test.

Managed maintenance operations during supervisor absences and coordinated vendor interactions.

• Coordinated with operators and supervisors on safety and maintenance needs.
• Adjusted machine settings according to manufacturing specifications.

• Supervised shipping crew of 8 at Ashland Foundry and Machine Works, ensuring timely and accurate outgoing freight operations.
• Coordinated loading, staging, and dispatch of castings and machined parts, optimizing workflow and minimizing delays.
• Verified shipment accuracy against production orders and packing lists.
• Prepared bills of lading, labels, and shipping documents.
• Scheduled daily shipping work with production and warehouse teams.
• Maintained accurate records of all shipments, including tracking numbers, weights.
• Monitored employee performance for compliance with safety regulations, fostering a safe working environment.
• Managed daily time tracking and attendance records for employees.
• Coordinated employee vacation schedules and coverage plans.
• Conducted monthly cycle counts with a minimum of 98% accuracy.

• Developed new strategies to increase efficiency in the receiving process while reducing cost.
• Supervised eighteen employees, scheduled vacations and work hours, ordered stock for production, and coordinated packaging materials for shipping. Managed on-site and off-site warehouse inventory, conducted forklift operation and training, handled forklift and roll clamp leases, and oversaw FSC and SFI certifications, yearly audits, and biannual inventory audits.
• Recorded product information in inventory system with high accuracy to support inventory management and order fulfillment.
• Analyzed operational processes to identify potential cost-saving opportunities, contributing to improved resource allocation.

- Supervised 8 employees, ensuring daily support and guidance to enhance team effectiveness.

- Organized schedules, workflows, and shift coverage to meet business demands.

• Facilitated open communication between upper management and staff, improving collaboration and understanding of business goals.
• - Monitored inventory accuracy and completed biannual audits.
• Managed filing of documents to ensure easy retrieval and organization. and sent reports to upper management.