NICK PICCOLO
Plaistow,NH
Summary
Experienced maintenance professional with a strong track record in efficiently managing maintenance operations. Recognized for consistently ensuring optimal performance of equipment and facilities through effective maintenance strategies. Highly dependable and adaptable team player committed to result-oriented collaboration. Proficient in troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and team leadership.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
Hans Kissle
02.2024 - 01.2025
- Responsible for design, finance and implementing all capex projects for 2 food manufacturing facilities
- Implemented CI program for Hans Kissle
- Used Autocad to design and layout equipment in facilities for efficient install of equipment
- Worked with equipment vendors to find the best equipment solutions for new processes
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
Maintenance Manager
Hans Kissle
05.2021 - 02.2024
- Responsible for preventative maintenance and repairs of all equipment
- Repair of all mixing/filling equipment, robots to air compressors and refrigeration equipment
- Troubleshooting problems with equipment to get production up and running
- Implemented CMMS for PM’s and parts inventory
- Coordinate contractors for projects and repairs
- Experience with tabletop conveyors, install and repair
- Nuspark robots
- Played major roll in building new facility in NC, responsible for ordering all equipment and working with GC to build new facility
Maintenance Manager
Cedars Foods
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Responsible for preventative maintenance and repairs of all equipment in 4 buildings
- Repair of all other equipment, robots to air compressors and pasteurize equipment
- Troubleshooting problems with equipment to get production up and running
- Implemented CMMS for PM’s and parts inventory
- Coordinate contractors for projects and repairs
- Experience with tabletop conveyors, install and repair
- Modern packaging fillers
- Nuspark robots
- Tetra pak processing equip
- Working with R22 refrigeration system
Plant Engineer
Garlick Farms Dairy
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Responsible for all maintenance and repairs for 3 facilities
- Repair of all other equipment, robots to air compressors and pasteurize equipment
- Troubleshooting problems with equipment to get production up and running
- Responsible for overseeing all capital projects and submitting funding for projects
- Coordinate contractors for projects and repairs
- Experience with ammonia refrigeration and PSM program
- Evergreen filling machines and Fog filling machines
- Federal fillers
- Tetra pak processing equip
- VTIS and HTST
Maintenance Supervisor
Byrne Dairy Ultra Dairy
01.2010 - 01.2014
- Responsible for preventative maintenance and repairs of all equipment at facility
- Repair of all other equipment, robots to air compressors and pasteurize equipment
- Troubleshooting problems with equipment to get production up and running
- Coordinate contractors for projects and repairs
- Experience with tabletop conveyors, install and repair
- Evergreen filling machines
- Wexare box makers and top sealers
- Tetra pak processing equip
- VTIS and HTST
- Experience with ammonia refrigeration and PSM program
Chief Engineer / Plant Manager
Ames Linen Service
01.2007 - 01.2010
- Responsible for preventative maintenance and repairs of all equipment at facility
- Responsible for scheduling production personnel and meeting customers’ needs
- Worked with Milnor tunnel, press and dryers
- Edge spreader, silon ironers, Chicago towel folders
- Experience with tabletop conveyors, install and repair
- Evergreen filling machines
- Wexare box makers and top sealers
- Tetra pak processing equip
- VTIS and HTST
Chief Engineer
Atlas Health Care Linen
01.2004 - 01.2007
- Responsible for Scheduling repairs, working on projects, and ordering all parts
- Oversee all emergency repairs and assist with repair
- Worked with Sinking tunnels, presses, and Braun dryers
- Braun finishing equipment
Field Service Technician
G.A. Braun, Inc.
01.1991 - 01.2004
- Project manager for the installation, start-up, and training of automated laundry systems
- Perform troubleshooting and repair of equipment with use of electrical and mechanical schematics
Education
Welding technology -
Central Tech./ Vocational Center
Skills
- PLCs
- Microprocessors
- Variable Speed Drives
- Troubleshooting
- Pneumatic Systems
- Hydraulic Systems
- Ammonia Refrigeration Systems
- PSM Program
- R22 Refrigeration System
- Safety Training
- Lock Out/Tag-Out
- Confined Space
- NREMT
- 2I Wastewater License
- 2nd Fireman’s Boiler License
- CDL Class B
Timeline
Project Manager
Hans Kissle
02.2024 - 01.2025
Maintenance Manager
Hans Kissle
05.2021 - 02.2024
Maintenance Manager
Cedars Foods
01.2017 - 01.2021
Plant Engineer
Garlick Farms Dairy
01.2014 - 01.2017
Maintenance Supervisor
Byrne Dairy Ultra Dairy
01.2010 - 01.2014
Chief Engineer / Plant Manager
Ames Linen Service
01.2007 - 01.2010
Chief Engineer
Atlas Health Care Linen
01.2004 - 01.2007
Field Service Technician
G.A. Braun, Inc.
01.1991 - 01.2004
Welding technology -
Central Tech./ Vocational Center
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