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Raymond Nichols

Raymond Nichols

Cedar Falls,IA

Summary

With a proven track record at John Deere, I excel in preventive machine maintenance and leading teams to enhance operational efficiency. My expertise in troubleshooting has significantly reduced downtime and improved safety standards. Dependable and skilled, I drive continuous improvement, achieving notable cost savings and productivity gains.

Reliable Factory Manager offering 10+years background overseeing and monitoring workers and equipment and carrying out production-strategy decisions. Polished in creating and enforcing quality control standards and implementing machine maintenance standard operating procedures. Dedicated and highly motivated professional possessing 'can do' attitude and sound knowledge of industry-specific factory equipment.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Machine Maintenance

John Deere
06.2008 - Current
  • Performed Preventative and General routine machine maintenance to guarantee optimal operation.
  • Minimized downtime through proactive machine maintenance and timely repairs when needed.
  • Enhanced workplace safety by adhering to strict guidelines and proper machine maintenance procedures.


Maintenance Supervisor

Double D Foods
11.2007 - 06.2008
  • Evaluated final results to determine quality levels and isolate root causes of any identified faults.
  • Analyzed and identified equipment failure root causes and initiated correction actions.
  • Supervision of equipment repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
  • Managed inventories of spare parts and tools to ensure the availability of necessary resources for timely repairs.
  • Coordinated preventative maintenance schedules, verifying equipment safety and function.
  • Facilitated strong communication between maintenance personnel and other departments to ensure seamless coordination during planned outages or emergency situations.
  • Coordinated scheduled shutdowns for major equipment overhauls, minimizing disruption to production schedules while maximizing asset longevity.
  • Monitored safety compliance to maintain strict standards and protect team members from harm.
  • Conducted regular performance evaluations of maintenance staff to identify strengths, areas for improvement, and opportunities for growth within the organization.

Maintenance Supervisor

AGRI Processors
02.2007 - 10.2007
  • Evaluated final results to determine quality levels and isolate root causes of any identified faults.
  • Analyzed and identified equipment failure root causes and initiated correction actions.
  • Conducted regular performance evaluations of maintenance staff to identify strengths, areas for improvement, and opportunities for growth within the organization.
  • Managed inventories of spare parts and tools to ensure the availability of necessary resources for timely repairs.
  • Coordinated preventative maintenance schedules, verifying equipment safety and function.
  • Facilitated strong communication between maintenance personnel and other departments to ensure seamless coordination during planned outages or emergency situations.
  • Coordinated scheduled shutdowns for major equipment overhauls, minimizing disruption to production schedules while maximizing asset longevity.
  • Monitored safety compliance to maintain strict standards and protect team members from harm.
  • Monitored employee work tasks while installing, aligning, and balancing new equipment for projects.
  • Supervised 4-14 employees.
  • Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.

Plant Superintendent

Marquart Concrete Products
06.2003 - 01.2007
  • Managed production scheduling and kept team on-task to meet all deadlines.
  • Maintained safety and compliance of all operations.
  • Enhanced safety protocols for overall workforce protection and reduced accidents on the job.
  • Led continuous improvement initiatives that resulted in enhanced operational excellence and cost savings.
  • Performed line checks to assess quality of materials, parts and final products.
  • Coordinated maintenance schedules to keep plant running at optimal levels.
  • Supervised day-to-day functions of plant.
  • Placed orders for materials and equipment with vendors.
  • Reduced downtime through proactive maintenance scheduling and timely repairs on machinery.
  • Scheduled deliveries, employee shifts and equipment maintenance.
  • Collaborated with vendors to keep adequate supplies for production operations.

Maintenance Engineer

Interstate Brands
06.1998 - 06.2003
  • Cleaned and lubricated parts to keep equipment operating at peak performance.
  • Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
  • Investigated and corrected mechanical problems with machinery.
  • Performed troubleshooting and repair for complex electrical equipment.
  • Diagnosed and resolved machine operation variations and equipment problems.
  • Visually inspected and tested machinery and equipment, performing routine preventive maintenance.
  • Reviewed technical documentation to complete equipment maintenance and repair.
  • Dismantled defective machines and equipment and installed new or repaired parts.

Maintenance Supervisor

Beef Products Inc.
02.1991 - 05.1998
  • Analyzed and identified equipment failure root causes and initiated correction actions.
  • Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
  • Conducted regular performance evaluations of maintenance staff to identify strengths, areas for improvement, and opportunities for growth within the organization.
  • Managed inventories of spare parts and tools to ensure the availability of necessary resources for timely repairs.
  • Coordinated preventative maintenance schedules, verifying equipment safety and function.
  • Streamlined work order processes for increased efficiency in addressing maintenance requests and tracking progress.
  • Facilitated strong communication between maintenance personnel and other departments to ensure seamless coordination during planned outages or emergency situations.
  • Coordinated scheduled shutdowns for major equipment overhauls, minimizing disruption to production schedules while maximizing asset longevity.
  • Monitored safety compliance to maintain strict standards and protect team members from harm.
  • Monitored employee work tasks while installing, aligning, and balancing new equipment for projects.
  • Supervised 2-8 employees and scheduled shifts.
  • Prioritized preventative measures such as lubrication programs and vibration analysis that helped extend equipment life cycles and reduce overall costs.

Education

High School Diploma -

Red Bluff Union High School
Red Bluff, CA
06-1982

Skills

  • Basic machine maintenance
  • Maintenance and repair recordkeeping
  • Preventive machine maintenance
  • Machine maintenance and repair
  • Troubleshooting
  • Work order management
  • Lockout and tagout procedures
  • Safety protocols
  • Equipment troubleshooting
  • Inventory monitoring
  • Employee performance evaluation
  • Welding techniques
  • Supply coordination
  • Job planning
  • Materials requisition
  • Employee scheduling
  • Mechanical aptitude
  • Hydraulic systems
  • Pneumatic systems
  • Maintenance scheduling
  • Skilled maintenance and repair
  • Decision-making
  • Dependable and consistent
  • Hand and power tool operation
  • Safety compliance

Timeline

Machine Maintenance

John Deere
06.2008 - Current

Maintenance Supervisor

Double D Foods
11.2007 - 06.2008

Maintenance Supervisor

AGRI Processors
02.2007 - 10.2007

Plant Superintendent

Marquart Concrete Products
06.2003 - 01.2007

Maintenance Engineer

Interstate Brands
06.1998 - 06.2003

Maintenance Supervisor

Beef Products Inc.
02.1991 - 05.1998

High School Diploma -

Red Bluff Union High School

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