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Paul Casteel

Beaver Dam,KY

Summary

Motivational leader and organizational problem-solver with advanced supervisory, team building and customer service skills. Experience stepping into roles and quickly making positive changes to drive company success. Focused on using training, monitoring and morale-building techniques to maximize employee engagement and performance.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Maintenance Engineer/Technician

Arc Automotive
Morgantown, KY
09.2023 - 06.2024
  • Maintained or repaired specialized equipment or machinery.
  • Managed quality control and maintained high level of customer satisfaction.
  • Troubleshot systems and equipment and ran tests to make effective recommendations.
  • Adjusted or modified equipment to enhance equipment performance or to respond to customer requests.
  • Delivered on-the-job training and development initiatives to new hires.
  • Managed workflow and productivity of lower-level technicians to keep projects on task.
  • Communicated directly with equipment vendors for defective parts return or had it done.
  • Operated various diagnostic tools to determine repair plans.
  • Restored product condition using proven techniques.
  • Updated logs and job reports for completed and pending service calls at shift end.
  • Tracked, edited, and arranged and time on jobs using quickbase.
  • Participated in training to maintain technical expertise and proficiency on applicable equipment.
  • Adhered to applicable regulations, policies and procedures for health, safety and environmental compliance.

Shop Mechanic/Shipping and Receiving

Electrical Equipment Repairs
Owensboro, KY
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Operated test meters and soldering equipment to replace electrical components and wiring.
  • Read and interpreted standards, drawings and blueprints and pinpointed inspection needs for repair work.
  • Completed regular installations of new equipment parts.
  • Break down and descriptive write up for parts to be ordered or direct new replacements due for cost efficiency.
  • Tested 3 phase motors using computerized software and balancing equipment
  • Rebuilt both 3 phase and DC electric motors

Machine Operator/General Laborer

Perdue Farms, Inc.
Cromwell, KY
04.2023 - 06.2023
  • Organized pallets and secured materials with plastic wrap.
  • Monitored and observed production line to watch for pile-ups and jams.
  • Worked as needed in other departments.
  • Operated machinery as needed.

Outboard Technician

self
Beaver Dam, KY
01.2023 - 05.2023
  • Where I had done my own mechanic work on outboard engines for years and worked directly for Renegade Marine and Prowler Pro Pitch Lures, along with various other brands, I had the knowledge and skills to have a side job for my.
  • Diagnosis of mechanical or technical issues.
  • Gather parts lists, technical reasoning for repair, along with a quoted price including time and labor.
  • Ordered parts and installed and or made modifications as needed.
  • I also installed and set up various electrical devices and tools such as sonar/even high definition structured scan units as well as trolling motors and lighting.

Repair Coordinator Supervisor

Fisher Process Industries
Owensboro, KY
09.2022 - 12.2022
  • Produced cost estimates for repair jobs.
  • Established and enforced clear safety policies to protect workers from injury.
  • Delivered positive reinforcement and constructive criticism for employee work efforts.
  • Determined schedules, sequences and assignments for work activities, based on priority, quantity of equipment and personnel skill.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Coordinated efficient maintenance schedules to keep systems running at peak levels.
  • Maintained optimal supply levels to meet expected demands without overreaching budget targets.
  • Monitored employee work levels and optimized performance with strategic approaches.
  • Filled out work orders, repair logs and maintenance plans to document work completed.
  • Coached staff on strategies to enhance performance and improve customer relations.
  • Communicated with distributors to acquire necessary equipment for projects.
  • Kept records of parts and equipment used in projects to update inventory.
  • Helped with the strategy and implementation of new ways of doing things even of the process of which we did things that was intern used large scale across multiple companies across the globe.

Machine Operator/Operations/Continuous Improvement

Youngs Manufacturing
Beaver Dam, KY
01.2020 - 07.2022
  • Documented daily production data and submitted accurate time logs to keep management up-to-date.
  • Established and adjusted feed rates and cutting parameters to keep operations in line with production demands.
  • Set up machines for various jobs to maintain compliance with manufacturing thresholds and waste reduction initiatives.
  • Manipulated controls to set, activate and adjust mechanisms on machinery.
  • Lubricated parts and performed minor maintenance to improve machine function.
  • Verified production orders prior to starting set-up.
  • Trained new operators and implemented new division operator training program to improve retention rates and increase production.
  • Interpreted results of process control analysis and made adjustments to optimize plant performance.
  • were i had such an in depth maintenance background they would come to me for resolution of issues and techniques to fix the problem at hand.
  • Process changes and /or the devise total new ways to do things to be implemented by managers and supervisors.

Lead Maintenance Mechanic

Perdue Farms, Inc.
Cromwell, KY
03.2017 - 01.2020
  • Monitored work order completion and worked with other team members.

  • Worked on different types of machinery and equipment including hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
  • Studied repair and use manuals to ensure correct maintenance.
  • Adjusted and calibrated machines as required.
  • Tested machine malfunctions and performed repairs.
  • Diagnosed equipment malfunctions and completed repairs to restore equipment and maintain uptime.
  • Maintained compliance with internal and regulatory safety standards.
  • Responded to personnel queries and troubleshooting requests to provide repair services to improve operations.
  • Ran regular tests on machines and fixed early problems.
  • Operated hand and power tools to complete repairs.
  • Orchestrated tooling changeovers, setups and repairs to minimize downtime and improve productivity.
  • Collaborated with team members to assess equipment performance needs.

Promotion/Outside Sales/Marketing Strategy

Tackle Cabin USA
Beaver Dam, KY
01.2014 - 01.2019
  • Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances.
  • Promoted all associated brands through competitive fishing tournaments and in-person shows across the tristate area, into even coastal regions.
  • As a salesperson, I went from business to business, and even person to person, to be sure I was maximizing sales.
  • Implemented various techniques to strategize the brands associated examples would be packaging, discounts, knowing our customers, etc.
  • Worked directly with customers insuring the customers needs were met.

Material Handler

Hunter Douglas Inc. at Tamarlane industries
Beaver Dam , KY
03.2014 - 03.2017
  • Managed warehouse receiving, storing and shipping.
  • Observed inventory allocation to maintain material needs and production deadlines.
  • Utilized forklift to move inventory items.
  • Unloaded cargo from trucks with mechanized equipment.
  • Logged unit quantities and entered data into inventory database.
  • Coordinated incoming and outgoing shipments and placement of materials to meet scheduling requirements.
  • Organized warehouse inventory according to warehouse plan.
  • Checked incoming deliveries for quality and quantity to promptly identify damage or issues pertaining to orders.
  • Collaborated with other movers when loading large equipment to prevent potential accidents.

Education

GED -

Ohio County Vocational School
Hartford, KY
12-2015

Some College (No Degree) - 3 Years Business Management And Business Marketing

Ohio County Vocational School
Hartford, KY
06-2009

Skills

  • Process Improvement
  • Employee Development
  • Emergency Response
  • Cost Control
  • Team Building
  • Business Development
  • Customer Service
  • Goal Setting
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • MS Office
  • Performance Evaluations
  • Managing Operations and Efficiency
  • Performance Tracking and Evaluation
  • Good Judgment
  • Task Delegation
  • Complex Problem Solving
  • Negotiation
  • Technical Proficiency
  • Team Development
  • Sales and marketing
  • Professional and Courteous
  • Decision-Making

Timeline

Maintenance Engineer/Technician

Arc Automotive
09.2023 - 06.2024

Shop Mechanic/Shipping and Receiving

Electrical Equipment Repairs
06.2023 - 08.2023

Machine Operator/General Laborer

Perdue Farms, Inc.
04.2023 - 06.2023

Outboard Technician

self
01.2023 - 05.2023

Repair Coordinator Supervisor

Fisher Process Industries
09.2022 - 12.2022

Machine Operator/Operations/Continuous Improvement

Youngs Manufacturing
01.2020 - 07.2022

Lead Maintenance Mechanic

Perdue Farms, Inc.
03.2017 - 01.2020

Material Handler

Hunter Douglas Inc. at Tamarlane industries
03.2014 - 03.2017

Promotion/Outside Sales/Marketing Strategy

Tackle Cabin USA
01.2014 - 01.2019

GED -

Ohio County Vocational School

Some College (No Degree) - 3 Years Business Management And Business Marketing

Ohio County Vocational School

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