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Paul Douckas

Post Falls,ID

Summary

Accomplished Maintenance Technician with expertise in electrical and mechanical repairs at A.I.S, enhancing equipment efficiency and minimizing downtime. Proficient in woodworking machine operation and safety protocols, including OSHA standards. Demonstrated leadership by training team members and resolving conflicts, ensuring a productive work environment. Skilled in troubleshooting and preventive maintenance, achieving a 95% equipment uptime.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

2nd Shift Maintenance Technician

A.I.S
07.2014 - 03.2025
  • Performed electrical and mechanical repairs of production equipment to minimize downtime.
  • Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
  • Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
  • Inspected and maintained equipment to keep items in top working condition.
  • We had PMs to do weekly,monthly ,quarterly and yearly, while also answering the radio for down equipment.

CNC Machine Center Group Leader

AIS
07.2014 - 03.2025
  • Attended staff development meetings and workshops and applied information from those events into daily activities.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
  • Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
  • Resolved conflict quickly to limit operational disruption and maintain positive, productive working environments.
  • prioritized work to meet shipping dates and inspected the product for defects before moving to the next station.

Edgebander Technician

Moduform Companies & Library Bureau
07.2006 - 07.2014
  • Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
  • Followed established procedures for inspection of belts, drives and motors, performing needed maintenance.
  • changed tooling on the equipment and testing the equipment to make sure they gave the product the desired edging per job.
  • made sure to meet production quota via ship date.

Machine Operator, Assemblers & Set up Man

Nichols & Stone
01.1992 - 07.2006
  • Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
  • Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
  • Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
  • set up and ran woodworking equipment ,depending on back log I would do chair assembly ,machine operating and or set up equipment for other employees to keep production flowing .

Education

No Degree - Mechatronics

Montachusett Continuing Education
Fitchburg, MA
02-2024

Narragansett Regional High School
Templeton, MA
06-1988

Skills

  • Experienced with various tool types and applications
  • Woodworking machine operation ,set up and maintenance
  • also learning safety such as LOTO, OSHA safety etc

Timeline

2nd Shift Maintenance Technician

A.I.S
07.2014 - 03.2025

CNC Machine Center Group Leader

AIS
07.2014 - 03.2025

Edgebander Technician

Moduform Companies & Library Bureau
07.2006 - 07.2014

Machine Operator, Assemblers & Set up Man

Nichols & Stone
01.1992 - 07.2006

No Degree - Mechatronics

Montachusett Continuing Education

Narragansett Regional High School
Paul Douckas