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Mark E. Carlston

White City,Or

Summary

Analytically driven maintenance mechanic with a skill set that included electrical and instrumentation. Vast experience in diagnosis, troubleshooting and repair of mechanical and electrical equipment in a food production and packaging facility. Previous experience includes supervision and management in a mechanical maintenance packaging environment.

Work History

Brewing Control Room Tech.

Anheuser Busch
07.2022 - Current
  • This entailed following the brewing process and making sure automation and recipes were being followed
  • This would require the ability to troubleshoot the brewing automated process
  • It would require stepping processors and making necessary repairs
  • The processors were Allen Bradley PLC 5 and ControlLogix
  • I would calibrate instrumentation as required
  • Make any repairs necessary to ensure smooth operation of the brewing process
  • Instruments included Rosemount/ Emmerson flow sensors and valves
  • Most level sensors were IFM and Vega

Utilities Technician and Technical Planner

Anheuser Busch
01.2015 - Current
  • As a Utilities Tech I was responsible for all High voltage, Steam, Ammonia refrigeration and compressed air supplied to the brewery
  • The brewery utilities department ran three water tube high volume B&W boilers
  • 4 Clark 2.3 kv reciprocal NH3 compressors and two Frick screw NH3 compressors
  • For air supply we ran 4, three stage 2.3kv Ingersol rand air compressors along with a smaller trim compressor
  • As a Technical Planner I utilized and was proficient with SAP system for all planning scheduling and parts requisitions
  • I would also utilize SAP for work order generation
  • I utilized the full office suite of Microsoft programs and products
  • I would also work in Packaging on High-speed bottle and can lines

Maintenance Supervisor

Jelly Belly Candy Company
12.2008 - 01.2015
  • Under my direction, twenty-four maintenance mechanics spanning three shifts are responsible for maintenance on all production, packaging and building equipment
  • This entails high and low speed moving equipment; process batching, cooking, mixing and molding systems; coating systems; packaging systems; steam boilers and steam piping systems; refrigeration systems, HVAC equipment; 480/277 volt electrical systems; 208/120 electrical systems; industrial control, both electrical and pneumatic; compressed air piping and compressed air systems; machine shop equipment; and material handling equipment and vehicles, including personnel lifts, Fanuc robotics, PLC (programmable logic controls), and RS Logix
  • In this supervisory position I also would oversee networking and coordinating with ancillary departments, outside vendors and contractors
  • I serve as a mentor for the maintenance mechanics as well as support HR in personnel documentation, schedule maintenance and timecard reporting
  • I provide back-up of the plant maintenance manager as necessary in manager's absence and cover various shifts for other supervisors as the situation requires

Maintenance Manager

Brown Cow Farm
02.2008 - 12.2008
  • I held the position of maintenance manager for Brown Cow Farm
  • I directed ten maintenance mechanics that perform maintenance on all production, packaging and building equipment
  • I also worked closely with ancillary departments such as quality control and production to ensure that policies and procedures, such as safety and GMP's (good manufacturing practices) were carried out as well as meeting operating efficiency goals
  • My responsibilities included organizing contractors, scheduling projects with mandated budgetary and time constraints
  • In my role, I was responsible for ongoing training of staff, performing yearly evaluations, and maintaining HR files

Maintenance Supervisor

Jelly Belly Candy Company
10.2006 - 02.2008
  • Under my direction, six maintenance mechanics were responsible for maintenance on all production, packaging and building equipment
  • This entailed high and low speed moving equipment; process batching, cooking, mixing and molding systems; coating systems; packaging systems; steam boilers and steam piping systems; refrigeration systems, HVAC equipment; 480/277 volt electrical systems; 208/120 electrical systems; industrial control, both electrical and pneumatic; compressed air piping and compressed air systems; machine shop equipment; and material handling equipment and vehicles, including personnel lifts, Fanuc robotics, PLC (programmable logic controls), and RS Logix

Millwright Specialist/Shift Maintenance Coordinator

C&H Sugar
01.2000 - 01.2005
  • Department of ASRS, responsible for troubleshooting, repair and maintenance of sugar production and warehousing systems
  • Proficiency in the use of programmable logic controls, i.e., Allen-Bradley PLC 2, 3, 5, Slick 150, 500, requires general electrical troubleshooting skills for 480-volt ungrounded systems, conveyor systems up to and including 140 hp, troubleshooting Von Gal palletizes, high speed stretch wrap systems, Litton ASRS (automated storage and retrieval system)
  • Job duties also include report writing, knowledge and practice of safety policy and procedures, general facility machine shop skills, carpentry, and general maintenance and troubleshooting
  • Filled in as relief supervisor when necessary and orientation/training of new hires
  • Responsible for mechanically maintaining refinery, directing staff on repairs, maintained staff timecards

Lead Mechanic/Maintenance Supervisor

St. Francis Pie Shop Inc.
01.1998 - 01.2000
  • Responsible for troubleshooting, repair and maintenance on food production equipment including, Hobart mixers, rack ovens, pneumatic logic fillers, conveying systems and refrigeration units including walk in freezers
  • My responsibilities also included contracting with vendors for special projects, repair and maintenance of P-30 walk-in delivery vans, troubleshooting electronic engine controls, rebuild engines and related drive train components
  • I was also responsible for building maintenance, i.e
  • Plumbing and electrical, repair of multi-line phone systems and computer hardware

Proprietor and Lead Mechanic

M&M Automotive
09.1991 - 10.1997
  • I was responsible for the diagnostic troubleshooting, timely repair and warranty work of all automotive repairs, with a strong background in computer diagnostics i.e
  • On-board diagnostics [obd+0bd2]
  • I managed mechanical staff and office staff concurrently
  • I was responsible for all facets of the repair that were completed by me and my staff
  • Being sole proprietor, I was responsible for excellent quality repair work being done in a timely fashion

Production Line Mechanic

Lipton Tea
01.1981 - 01.1991
  • Required experience in production line machinery with pneumatic logic controls, programmable logic controls, food packaging equipment, conveying systems, hydraulic and electrical systems, production layout and extensive production line troubleshooting
  • I also completed classes in welding, machine shop technology, mills, lathes and surface grinders
  • I also had role as head of rebuild shop which consisted of pulling machinery temporarily out of production for refurbishing
  • I was responsible for keeping a food processing line in a high production, minimal downtime fashion with an eye towards safety and preventative maintenance

Apprenticeship Production Line Mechanic

William Wrigley Company
01.1975 - 01.1981
  • Machine technology and Machine shop
  • Conducted thorough inspections of machinery to identify wear or damage, scheduling necessary repairs or replacements accordingly.
  • Implemented quality control measures during routine maintenance checks, maintaining high standards across all machinery operations.
  • Optimized equipment performance with timely calibration, lubrication, and alignment tasks.
  • Reduced production downtime by swiftly diagnosing mechanical issues and implementing solutions.

Education

Cabrillo Junior College - Welding, Mechanical Drawing, Aeronautics

Cabrillo Junior College
Santa Cruz, California
01.1980

San Jose City College/Regional Vocational Center - Machine Shop, Machine Technology, Advanced Machine Tool

San Jose City College/Regional Vocational Center
San Jose, California
01.1980

GED -

Contra Costa Adult Ed.
Concord, CA
01.1975

High School Diploma -

Libbey High School
Toledo Ohio
06.1974

Skills

  • Allen-Bradley platform PLC's
  • Microsoft DOS
  • Windows
  • Quicken
  • Windows XP
  • Microsoft Office
  • VIP Automotive
  • MP2
  • M3
  • SAP

Affiliations

  • National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors, 0162478
  • Boat Owners Association of the United States, 04881179
  • American Motorcycle Association, 235390
  • Modified Motorcycle Association, 030-01-391
  • Harley Owners Group, 2751626

Hobbies and Interests

  • Woodworking
  • Rebuilding/restoration of automobiles
  • Guitar
  • Harley Davidson
  • Power boating
  • Mechanical clock repair

Timeline

Brewing Control Room Tech.

Anheuser Busch
07.2022 - Current

Utilities Technician and Technical Planner

Anheuser Busch
01.2015 - Current

Maintenance Supervisor

Jelly Belly Candy Company
12.2008 - 01.2015

Maintenance Manager

Brown Cow Farm
02.2008 - 12.2008

Maintenance Supervisor

Jelly Belly Candy Company
10.2006 - 02.2008

Millwright Specialist/Shift Maintenance Coordinator

C&H Sugar
01.2000 - 01.2005

Lead Mechanic/Maintenance Supervisor

St. Francis Pie Shop Inc.
01.1998 - 01.2000

Proprietor and Lead Mechanic

M&M Automotive
09.1991 - 10.1997

Production Line Mechanic

Lipton Tea
01.1981 - 01.1991

Apprenticeship Production Line Mechanic

William Wrigley Company
01.1975 - 01.1981

Cabrillo Junior College - Welding, Mechanical Drawing, Aeronautics

Cabrillo Junior College

San Jose City College/Regional Vocational Center - Machine Shop, Machine Technology, Advanced Machine Tool

San Jose City College/Regional Vocational Center

GED -

Contra Costa Adult Ed.

High School Diploma -

Libbey High School

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