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Mark DeGroot

Springfield,OR

Summary

I am safety-minded and looking to utilize my 30+ years of machinery and facilities maintenance to work with a team of like-minded individuals. My strengths are in minimizing downtime and effecting timely repairs through preventative maintenance and inspection. Able to prioritize both work assignments and cascading casualties, providing and directing resources. Even-tempered with excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Equipment specification and installation are particular specialties.

Overview

47
47
years of professional experience

Work History

Maintenance Manager

Atkore International
03.2023 - Current
  • Managing a team of 11 employees in the maintenance and repair of pvc pipe extrusion equipment, including new equipment installation, and facilities expansion and upgrades.
  • Utilizing Lean Daily Management and Atkore Business System tools to increase production up-time.
  • Currently implementing Manager Plus electronic maintenance program.

Production Manager

Atkore International
05.2019 - 03.2023
  • Supervised up to 46 Production employees in the day to day operations of manufacturing, from the introduction of the raw materials though packaging of the finished product.

Facilities Manager

Johnson Crushers International
09.2011 - 04.2019
  • Managed crew of up to 12 people in the installation and maintenance of large machine tools and metal processing equipment
  • Permanent Safety Committee member.
  • Oversaw facilities maintenance and upgrades including building expansion and remodels, ADA requirements,
  • LED lighting, electrical and material handling improvements, landscaping and janitorial
  • Specified new and replacement equipment utilizing CEA process for bid comparison.
  • Implemented electronic programs for scheduling maintenance, parts inventory, vendor and manufacturer contacts
  • Point of contact for vendors and contractors, as well as regulatory agencies and loss prevention officials.
  • Instrumental in establishing job step-progressions and was involved in performance evaluations and hiring/firing
  • Managed intrusion and fire alarm systems as well as employee card-lock.

Maintenance Supervisor

Ridgeline Pipe Manufacturing
03.2008 - 08.2011
  • Managed crew of various sizes during first 3.5 years of company start-up.
  • Installation of new PVC extrusion machinery and process equipment as well as recommissioning older equipment.

Maintenance Supervisor

PWPipe/PWEagle/JMEagle
05.1992 - 11.2007
  • Managed crew of up to 12 people across 4 shifts in the installation and maintenance of PVC extrusion equipment and supporting systems
  • Permanent Safety Committee member.
  • Achieved Oregon OSHA VPP (Voluntary Protection Program) Star Site certification.
  • Interacted with regulatory agencies and loss prevention officials.

Chief Machinery Technician

United States Coast Guard
09.1977 - 03.1992
  • Maintenance of propulsion and auxiliary equipment aboard small boats and ships.
  • Search and Rescue.
  • Law Enforcement and drug interdiction duties.
  • Awarded Coast Guard Achievement Medal in 1990 for work aboard the icebreaker Polar Star.

Timeline

Maintenance Manager

Atkore International
03.2023 - Current

Production Manager

Atkore International
05.2019 - 03.2023

Facilities Manager

Johnson Crushers International
09.2011 - 04.2019

Maintenance Supervisor

Ridgeline Pipe Manufacturing
03.2008 - 08.2011

Maintenance Supervisor

PWPipe/PWEagle/JMEagle
05.1992 - 11.2007

Chief Machinery Technician

United States Coast Guard
09.1977 - 03.1992
Mark DeGroot