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Randy Gibson

Baconton,GA

Summary

Hardworking Automotive Technician with 20 plus years of experience in field. Positive and upbeat individual with enthusiasm for work and understanding of good customer service. Motivated to go above and beyond job requirements to satisfy customer needs, help team and meet business objectives. Knowledgeable automotive professional with background servicing both foreign and domestic vehicles. Experienced in servicing brakes, exhaust systems and engines for diverse makes and models. Frequently commended for work quality and speed. Productive Master Technician and professional shop operator keeps safety and customer satisfaction front and center. Versatile repair and maintenance technician with many years of experience working with automotive tools and components including fixed operations meeting monthly goals. Timely with engine diagnostics and repair estimates. Experience with HVAC/IMAC; wiring schematics; hydraulic diagrams and printed circuit boards. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational and leadership skills eager to secure Automation Technician Supervisor position. Ready to help our team achieve company goals.

Overview

2020
2020
years of professional experience

Work History

Automation Technician

Tyson Foods
  • Evaluated and recommended new technologies for potential integration into the facility''s maintenance operations, ensuring continued growth and adaptability in the face of industry advancements.
  • Forecasted and reviewed maintenance budgets to establish cost-effective measures.
  • Implemented energy conservation measures that led to significant savings on utility bills without compromising facility operations.
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
  • Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
  • Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
  • Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction.
  • Planned, created, tested and deployed system life cycle methodology to produce high quality systems to meet and exceed customer expectations.
  • Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
  • Identified and communicated customer needs to supply chain capacity and quality teams.
  • Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
  • Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
  • Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
  • Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
  • Controlled resources and assets for department activities to comply with industry standards and government regulations.
  • Managed senior-level personnel working in marketing and sales capacities.
  • Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
  • Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
  • Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements.
  • Launched quality assurance practices for each phase of development
  • Reduced waste and pursued revenue development strategies to keep department aligned with sales and profit targets.
  • Oversaw maintenance schedules to ensure optimal equipment functionality.
  • Coordinated preventive maintenance programs, enhancing operational efficiency and reducing downtime.
  • Managed vendor relationships for procurement of maintenance supplies and services.
  • Developed training programs for staff on equipment handling and safety protocols.
  • Implemented process improvements that increased response time for repairs and maintenance requests.
  • Led cross-functional teams in troubleshooting complex maintenance problems, ensuring swift resolutions.
  • Analyzed maintenance data to drive strategic decisions on resource allocation and budget management.
  • Supervised employee performance, preventive maintenance, and safety.
  • Optimized spare parts inventory management by identifying critical items and setting appropriate stock levels based on usage patterns.
  • Improved equipment reliability by implementing a preventive maintenance program and managing repair schedules.
  • Collaborated with other department managers to coordinate maintenance activities around production schedules, minimizing operational interruptions.
  • Increased overall equipment efficiency by conducting thorough assessments of machinery conditions and implementing necessary improvements.
  • Scheduled regular inspections of equipment and facilities to manage wear and tear.
  • Reduced downtime by efficiently overseeing the maintenance team and prioritizing tasks according to urgency.
  • Trained maintenance technicians to apply proper techniques and best practices and comply with safety protocols.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors for cost-effective procurement of parts and services, maintaining strong working relationships.
  • Conducted root cause analysis of recurring issues, devising long-term solutions that minimized future disruptions.
  • Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.
  • Delegated tasks to carefully selected employees in alignment with resource management goals.
  • Created and implemented maintenance program to optimize operational efficiency and reduce downtime.
  • Planned scheduled maintenance outages as part of preventive maintenance program.
  • Managed a team of technicians, providing guidance and support for skill development and performance improvement.
  • Collaborated with other departments to verify completion of maintenance tasks.
  • Documented inventory of spare parts to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
  • Established and documented protocols for preventive maintenance procedures, decreasing equipment issues, and reducing downtime.
  • Promoted a culture of continuous improvement within the maintenance team by encouraging open communication, problem-solving initiatives, and employee engagement activities.
  • Mentored new hires in company procedures, safety protocols, and technical skills necessary for their roles as maintenance professionals.
  • Ensured compliance with all applicable regulations through diligent record-keeping, reporting practices, and regular audits.
  • Streamlined work order processes for quicker response times, resulting in increased productivity and reduced costs.
  • Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
  • Fostered cross-functional teamwork among departments to achieve seamless collaboration on shared objectives.
  • Prepared and reviewed maintenance contracts with external service providers to offer mutually binding agreements.
  • Implemented energy-efficient solutions to reduce operating costs and environmental impact.
  • Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.

Maintenance Manager

MCM Ventures LLC
Albany Ga
2016 - 2020
  • Oversaw maintenance schedules to ensure optimal equipment functionality.
  • Coordinated preventive maintenance programs, enhancing operational efficiency and reducing downtime.
  • Managed vendor relationships for procurement of maintenance supplies and services.
  • Developed training programs for staff on equipment handling and safety protocols.
  • Implemented process improvements that increased response time for repairs and maintenance requests.
  • Conducted regular inspections to identify potential issues and maintain compliance with safety regulations.
  • Led cross-functional teams in troubleshooting complex maintenance problems, ensuring swift resolutions.
  • Analyzed maintenance data to drive strategic decisions on resource allocation and budget management.
  • Supervised employee performance, preventive maintenance, and safety.
  • Optimized spare parts inventory management by identifying critical items and setting appropriate stock levels based on usage patterns.
  • Improved equipment reliability by implementing a preventive maintenance program and managing repair schedules.
  • Collaborated with other department managers to coordinate maintenance activities around production schedules, minimizing operational interruptions.
  • Increased overall equipment efficiency by conducting thorough assessments of machinery conditions and implementing necessary improvements.
  • Led the successful completion of major facility upgrades projects while adhering to budget constraints and timelines.
  • Scheduled regular inspections of equipment and facilities to manage wear and tear.
  • Reduced downtime by efficiently overseeing the maintenance team and prioritizing tasks according to urgency.
  • Trained maintenance technicians to apply proper techniques and best practices and comply with safety protocols.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors for cost-effective procurement of parts and services, maintaining strong working relationships.
  • Developed detailed maintenance budgets, effectively controlling expenses while ensuring optimal equipment performance.
  • Conducted root cause analysis of recurring issues, devising long-term solutions that minimized future disruptions.
  • Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.
  • Delegated tasks to carefully selected employees in alignment with resource management goals.
  • Created and implemented maintenance program to optimize operational efficiency and reduce downtime.
  • Planned scheduled maintenance outages as part of preventive maintenance program.
  • Managed a team of technicians, providing guidance and support for skill development and performance improvement.
  • Collaborated with other departments to verify completion of maintenance tasks.
  • Documented inventory of spare parts to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
  • Established and documented protocols for preventive maintenance procedures, decreasing equipment issues, and reducing downtime.
  • Created and submitted detailed reports to highlight maintenance activities and equipment performance.
  • Promoted a culture of continuous improvement within the maintenance team by encouraging open communication, problem-solving initiatives, and employee engagement activities.
  • Mentored new hires in company procedures, safety protocols, and technical skills necessary for their roles as maintenance professionals.
  • Ensured compliance with all applicable regulations through diligent record-keeping, reporting practices, and regular audits.
  • Streamlined work order processes for quicker response times, resulting in increased productivity and reduced costs.
  • Enhanced safety standards through regular inspections, staff training, and adherence to OSHA guidelines.
  • Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
  • Fostered cross-functional teamwork among departments to achieve seamless collaboration on shared objectives.
  • Procured pricing information from various vendors to support cost-effective purchasing.
  • Prepared and reviewed maintenance contracts with external service providers to offer mutually binding agreements.
  • Implemented energy-efficient solutions to reduce operating costs and environmental impact.
  • Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
  • Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.

Master Automotive Technician

Mitsubishi Motors
Albany, GA
01.2016 - 01.2020
  • Explained estimates and determined repair timelines to manage customer expectations.
  • Trained and coached junior employees on procedures for completing various types of repairs and maintenance on cars and light trucks.
  • Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees and online knowledge bases.
  • Completed customer orders and warranty services according to manufacturer specifications.
  • Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
  • Inspected vehicles and utilized market and industry expertise to execute strategic automotive purchases for dealers, private clients and volume resellers.
  • Inspected damaged vehicles to estimate repair labor cost and required parts expense.
  • Broke down complex mechanical information into simpler parts for individuals with little or no understanding of system operations.
  • Supervised and mentored team members and oversaw daily service operations.
  • Performed safety and emissions inspections.
  • Repaired brake, exhaust, electrical and other systems for domestic automotive brands.
  • Serviced air conditioning systems, changed and topped off fluids and completed maintenance inspections.
  • Maintained compliance with dealer and manufacturer standards for warranty repair and maintenance actions.
  • Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
  • Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing and filter replacement.
  • Maintained functionality and reliability of engines, machines and systems through regular diagnostic checks.
  • Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches and control systems.

Education

High School Diploma -

Northside High School
Warner Robins, GA

Mitsubishi Motor Company Master Tech - Automotive Mechanics

Mitsubishi Motor Company
Atlanta, GA

General Motors Technician - Automotive Mechanics

General Motors
Albany, GA

Skills

  • Ul>
  • Rebuilding engines
  • P>Electrical failure expertise
  • P>Installing equipment
  • P>Brake systems understanding
  • P>Calibrating systems
  • P>System repairs
  • P>Operating air compressors
  • P>Electrical experience
  • P>Diagnostic skills

Personal Information

Title: Master Technician

Timeline

Master Automotive Technician

Mitsubishi Motors
01.2016 - 01.2020

High School Diploma -

Northside High School

Mitsubishi Motor Company Master Tech - Automotive Mechanics

Mitsubishi Motor Company

General Motors Technician - Automotive Mechanics

General Motors

Automation Technician

Tyson Foods

Maintenance Manager

MCM Ventures LLC
2016 - 2020
Randy Gibson