Michael Dunston
Raeford,NC
Summary
Results-driven Maintenance Technician with extensive experience at Goodyear Tire and Rubber, specializing in preventive maintenance and mechanical troubleshooting. Proven ability to enhance equipment reliability and minimize downtime through effective problem-solving and clear communication. Skilled in utilizing hand and power tools to execute repairs, contributing to a safer and more efficient work environment.
Overview
2016
2016
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Tech
Goodyear Tire and Rubber
- Conducted routine inspections on machinery and equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Performed preventative maintenance tasks, enhancing equipment reliability and minimizing downtime.
- Assisted in troubleshooting mechanical issues, utilizing diagnostic tools for efficient problem resolution.
- Maintained accurate records of maintenance activities and repairs, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Trained new technicians on safety protocols and maintenance procedures to foster a safe work environment.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflows and improve overall operational efficiency.
- Implemented best practices for inventory management of spare parts and maintenance supplies.
- Analyzed equipment performance data, identifying trends for proactive maintenance interventions.
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
- Inspected and maintained equipment to keep items in top working condition.
- Successfully completed complex repair tasks within tight deadlines, minimizing disruptions to daily operations.
- Improved equipment functionality by conducting regular maintenance checks and repairs.
- Contributed to a safer work environment, promptly addressing any identified hazards or concerns.
- Collaborated with team members to complete larger repair projects efficiently.
- Reduced downtime by quickly diagnosing and resolving technical issues on machinery.
- 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.
- Trained new employees on proper use and care of tools, machinery, and safety protocols.
- Minimized production delays, responding swiftly to emergency breakdowns or unexpected malfunctions.
- Enhanced safety measures by performing routine inspections and identifying potential hazards.
- Boosted overall productivity with timely preventive maintenance on key equipment.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve maintenance processes.
- Assisted management in developing long-term plans for equipment upgrades and replacements.
- Increased machinery lifespan with detailed attention to routine and preventive maintenance tasks.
- Improved machine efficiency, conducting regular diagnostics and repairs.
- Reduced environmental impact with introduction of recycling initiatives for used materials and parts.
- Optimized production line performance, troubleshooting and fixing issues promptly.
- Replaced worn or broken parts on machines and equipment.
- Performed preventive maintenance and repairs on various types of equipment.
- Followed instructions from supervisor regarding daily job tasks and duties.
- Repaired and replaced pumps, valves and motors.
- Rewired and replaced faulty electrical components in equipment.
- Utilized variety of tools and test equipment to troubleshoot and diagnose equipment malfunctions.
- Diagnosed and repaired complex mechanical and electrical systems.
- Reported issues to property manager so effective resolutions could be put into place.
- Executed tasks within time and budget constraints.
- Removed trash and recyclables at end of each shift and disposed of items in proper receptacles.
- Completed preventive maintenance on machines to enhance production and maintain quality.
Millwright
Cascades Tissue Group
09.2011 - 10.2015
- Operated and maintained machinery to ensure efficient production processes.
- Conducted routine inspections, troubleshooting mechanical issues proactively.
- Assisted in equipment installations, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and reduce downtime.
- Implemented preventive maintenance schedules, enhancing machine longevity.
- Trained new employees on operational procedures and safety standards.
- Enhanced equipment performance through continuous improvement initiatives.
- Documented maintenance activities to maintain compliance with industry regulations.
- Replaced defective parts of machines and adjusted clearances and alignment of moving parts.
- Used hoisting and rigging equipment to move heavy machinery and equipment.
- Made repairs and modified equipment by welding, soldering and brazing to avoid production delays.
- Adeptly utilized a range of hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments to ensure accurate workmanship in all tasks.
- Operated machine tools to fabricate parts during overhaul, maintenance, or setup of machineries.
- Adhered to all workplace safety policies, regulations and compliances.
- Aligned and leveled machines using precision measuring instruments to avoid unnecessary wear and tear.
- Conducted comprehensive inspections of machinery to identify potential problems and ensure optimal performance.
- Improved workplace safety with diligent adherence to protocols, lockout/tagout procedures, and hazard identification.
- Enhanced equipment reliability by performing regular maintenance and repairs on industrial machinery.
- Consistently met or exceeded company performance metrics for maintenance efficiency, equipment uptime, and safety compliance.
- Reduced downtime for production lines by swiftly diagnosing and troubleshooting mechanical issues.
- Assisted in the planning and execution of major shutdowns, ensuring timely completion of critical tasks within budget constraints.
- Read and interpreted blueprints and schematics to understand machinery design and layout.
- Inspected and examined all machinery and equipment to detect malfunctions or irregularities.
- Inserted shims, adjusted tension on nuts and bolts and positioned parts, using hand tools and measuring instruments with Number% accuracy.
- Disassembled machinery parts and categorized properly before moving to storage.
- Ensured proper lubrication of moving components by adhering to a strict preventive maintenance schedule based on manufacturer recommendations.
- Mentored junior millwrights as they acquired new skills and gained familiarity with complex industrial machinery operations.
- Participated in root cause analysis efforts for recurring equipment failures to develop long-term corrective actions.
- Optimized equipment lifespan through proactive monitoring of wear patterns and making adjustments as needed.
- Maintained mechanical, electrical and pneumatic systems to keep systems working together correctly.
- Streamlined maintenance processes through effective organization of tools, parts inventory, and work orders.
- Created durable and long-lasting structures to withstand industrial environment demands.
- Optimized machinery performance by customizing and adjusting settings to match production requirements.
- Improved production line efficiency, strategically scheduling maintenance during low production periods.
- Reduced machinery wear and tear with introduction of predictive maintenance program.
- Troubleshot electrical and mechanical issues, restoring equipment functionality with minimal downtime.
- Streamlined maintenance procedures, significantly reducing repair times and minimizing disruption to production.
- Diagnosed and repaired complex machinery, leading to reduced downtime and increased production efficiency.
- Enhanced equipment reliability by performing regular preventative maintenance and inspections.
- Improved safety standards with implementation of updated lockout/tagout procedures.
- Led cross-functional teams in equipment overhaul projects, ensuring timely and budget-compliant completion.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations, conducting regular equipment safety checks.
- Conducted detailed machinery installations, ensuring operational efficiency and adherence to manufacturer specifications.
- Enhanced team communication, introducing daily briefing on maintenance schedules and priorities.
- Facilitated team training sessions on new equipment operation, boosting team proficiency and operational safety.
- Troubleshot machinery problems and suggested accurate repairs.
- Performed routine inspections and maintenance to optimize machinery performance.
- Analyzed schematics and blueprints to fix machinery and calculate materials needed for repair.
- Documented repairs and maintenance activities to create reports for management.
- Installed, repaired and maintained automated systems in accordance with safety regulations.
- Implemented standard safety procedures to prevent hazards related to industrial machinery and equipment.
Cell Tech
Purolator Filters
01.2004 - 09.2011
- Operated machinery for filter production, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
- Conducted quality inspections on finished products, maintaining high standards of accuracy.
- Assisted in troubleshooting equipment malfunctions, minimizing downtime during production runs.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and improve operational efficiency.
- Trained new employees on proper handling of tools and safety procedures.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work area to enhance productivity and safety compliance.
- Documented production data accurately for reporting purposes, supporting inventory management efforts.
- Participated in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and reduce waste.
- Monitored and documented work performance in maintenance logs in compliance with company guidelines.
- Ensured smoother operations, maintaining accurate records of all maintenance activities.
- Maintained compliance with industry regulations and standards through meticulous record-keeping practices.
- Reduced equipment failures, meticulously adhering to manufacturers' maintenance guidelines.
- Implemented digital maintenance request system, improving response times and tracking of maintenance issues.
- Enhanced team skills through development and delivery of comprehensive training program on new technologies.
- Streamlined communication with other departments, ensuring maintenance issues were addressed in timely manner.
- Conducted regular inspections of equipment to promptly identify issues that could cause machinery malfunctions.
- Inspected, tested and adjusted mechanical and electrical systems to facilitate proper functioning.
- Detected and repaired machinery faults using electrical and manual testing methods.
- Continuously adhered to strict regulations as well as detailed instructions, guidelines and specifications.
- Safely and effectively handled wide range of cleaning products and solutions.
- Supervised maintenance functions, working collaboratively with sanitation crews on shop floor upkeep and repairs.
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
- Inspected and maintained equipment to keep items in top working condition.
- Successfully completed complex repair tasks within tight deadlines, minimizing disruptions to daily operations.
- Improved equipment functionality by conducting regular maintenance checks and repairs.
- Contributed to a safer work environment, promptly addressing any identified hazards or concerns.
- Collaborated with team members to complete larger repair projects efficiently.
- Reduced downtime by quickly diagnosing and resolving technical issues on machinery.
- 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.
- Minimized production delays, responding swiftly to emergency breakdowns or unexpected malfunctions.
- Trained new employees on proper use and care of tools, machinery, and safety protocols.
- Enhanced safety measures by performing routine inspections and identifying potential hazards.
- Boosted overall productivity with timely preventive maintenance on key equipment.
- Assisted management in developing long-term plans for equipment upgrades and replacements.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve maintenance processes.
- Improved machine efficiency, conducting regular diagnostics and repairs.
- Increased machinery lifespan with detailed attention to routine and preventive maintenance tasks.
- Reduced environmental impact with introduction of recycling initiatives for used materials and parts.
- Optimized production line performance, troubleshooting and fixing issues promptly.
- Replaced worn or broken parts on machines and equipment.
- Performed preventive maintenance and repairs on various types of equipment.
- Followed instructions from supervisor regarding daily job tasks and duties.
- Repaired and replaced pumps, valves and motors.
- Rewired and replaced faulty electrical components in equipment.
- Utilized variety of tools and test equipment to troubleshoot and diagnose equipment malfunctions.
- Reported issues to property manager so effective resolutions could be put into place.
- Executed tasks within time and budget constraints.
- Removed trash and recyclables at end of each shift and disposed of items in proper receptacles.
- Completed preventive maintenance on machines to enhance production and maintain quality.
Education
High School Diploma -
Needham B Broughton
Raleigh, NC06-1992
Skills
Preventive Maintenance
Mechanical troubleshooting
Safety awareness
Hand and power tools
Mechanical repair
Electrical troubleshooting
Parts replacement
Hand tools expertise
Tool management
Equipment Repair
Equipment installation
Lockout and tagout procedures
Power tools proficiency
OSHA
Industrial equipment
Hydraulic systems
Machine lubrication
Mechanical aptitude
Air compressors
Pneumatic systems
Motor controls
Battery maintenance
Variable frequency drives
Conveyor systems
Steam systems
Gas detection
Problem-solving
Reporting and documentation
Power and hand tool use
Maintaining components
Willing to learn
Hand and power tool operation
Hand and power tool use
Equipment troubleshooting
Critical thinking
Clear communication
Wiring installation and repair
Problem detection and resolution
Timeline
Millwright
Cascades Tissue Group
09.2011 - 10.2015
Cell Tech
Purolator Filters
01.2004 - 09.2011
Maintenance Tech
Goodyear Tire and Rubber
High School Diploma -
Needham B Broughton