Mitchel Lewman

I have had a wonderful experience at Bronson Methodist Hospital. I am currently responsible for maintenance, repair and replacement of specialized kitchen specific equipment, and facility operational continuity as it relates to the physical environment, including HVAC, mechanicals and overall operations. Troubleshooting problems with my industry specific knowledge to quickly, safely and efficiently return all equipment to optimal working condition. My area of responsibility includes both north and south inpatient kitchens, all forward facing kitchen and retail outlets, with responsibility for all kitchen mechanical systems, equipment and space. I also service critical equipment and systems for the inpatient pharmacy, MRI department, and central distribution. I have Intimate working knowledge of how to maintain, troubleshoot and repair highly technical, specialized equipment involved in food service operations. With a proven track record of positive feed back, customer satisfaction driven results , and relentless drive for keeping issues resolved and repaired. In this role I-

Communicate and coordinate with staff to ensure departmental continuity.

Responsible for high level repairs to specialized kitchen and refrigeration equipment.

Manage inventory of spare parts, ensuring availability for critical repairs and minimizing delays.

Installed new equipment according to manufacturer specifications, ensuring proper functionality and alignment with production goals.

Complete PM and CM work orders as assigned.

Coordinate with outside vendors and contractors for larger repairs and or installations, while maintaining and nourishing working relationships with trusted partners.

I have become a trusted resource for all areas in my charge.

• Inspected and maintained hospital equipment to ensure optimal functionality.
• Diagnosed mechanical issues and performed repairs on HVAC and plumbing systems.
• Reduced downtime with thorough inspections and timely repairs of machinery.
• Troubleshot mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic system issues, providing quick resolutions to minimize downtime.
• Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
• Positively engaged with customers and maintained professional appearance as company representative.

At FPE I was responsible for a host of duties related to the service and repair of highly technical process pumps and seals.

Repair all types of pumps and mechanical processing equipment.

Building new pumping assemblies from blueprint and schematic drawings.

Rebuild old worn equipment from non working condition to "like new" including all mechanical aspects, paint, shipping , wrapping and labeling.

• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

As a service technician at Hobart I was able to gain valued experience servicing an incredible range of kitchen equipment. I was responsible for company vehicle. Stock and maintenance of vehicle to ensure success. I serviced highly technical kitchen systems at all levels for many customers. This role covered Kalamazoo, Van Buren, St. Joseph, Calhoun, Cass, and Berrien county. I am not exaggerating when I say, I've repaired and maintained equipment in every institutional kitchen in those six counties. A brief highlight of satisfied customers I worked for, all hospital kitchens in that area. All Walmart bakery and deli operations, school systems, senior living facilities, jails, restaurants, camps and many many more.

Diagnosed and troubleshot problems, repairing, and restoring machines to peak performance.

Installed new equipment and explained operation and routine maintenance protocols to customers.

Consistently met customer needs under pressure situations while maintaining high-quality workmanship standards.

Miller Mechanical was a distinguishing experience. My first job in the trades and provided me with an astounding base to leap from. Learning skills from a lifelong dedicated tradesman, I was a service technician with a wide breadth of customers. I completed repair, replacement, and maintenance to a multitude of complex equipment. Including food service equipment, refrigeration systems, HVAC systems and gas fired heating equipment. I worked for varied customers, from Duncan aviation, to the idler river boat restaurant in South Haven. From working on equipment with millions of BTU/hr inputs that are used in multi million dollar paint jobs, to repairing equipment in the bilge of 19th century riverboat, this experience was a defining time in my development.