Raymond Zimmerman
New Waterford,OH
Summary
Accomplished Maintenance Manager at General Extrusions Inc, adept in preventive maintenance and strategic vendor partnerships. Enhanced equipment reliability through innovative programs. Proven leader with strong team management skills, fostering collaboration and safety compliance. Expert in project management and mechanical proficiency, driving continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Manager
General Extrusions Inc
09.2018 - Current
- Oversee maintenance operations, ensuring equipment reliability and safety compliance.
- Develop and implemented preventive maintenance programs, reducing downtime and repair costs.
- Manage a team of technicians, providing training and mentorship to enhance skills and performance.
- Coordinate scheduling for maintenance tasks to optimize workflow and minimize production interruptions.
- Analyze equipment failures, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions for improvement.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate maintenance strategies into production planning processes.
- Optimize spare parts inventory management by identifying critical items and setting appropriate stock levels based on usage patterns.
- Conduct regular audits of maintenance practices, ensuring adherence to industry standards and regulations.
- Led initiatives to upgrade tools and systems, enhancing operational efficiency across the facility.
- Supervise employee performance, preventive maintenance, and safety.
- Collaborate and coordinate with outside vendors for additional equipment repair and ordering of parts to minimize operations downtime.
- Collaborate with outside and oversees companies in purchasing and installing new equipment and upgrading current equipment.
- Improved equipment reliability by implementing a preventive maintenance program and managing repair schedules.
- Optimize spare parts inventory management by identifying critical items and setting appropriate stock levels based on usage patterns.
- Increase 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.
- Reduce downtime by efficiently overseeing the maintenance team and prioritizing tasks according to urgency.
- Train maintenance technicians to apply proper techniques and best practices and comply with safety protocols.
- Negotiate contracts with vendors for cost-effective procurement of parts and services, maintaining strong working relationships.
- Develop detailed maintenance budgets, effectively controlling expenses while ensuring optimal equipment performance.
- Conduct root cause analysis of recurring issues, devising long-term solutions that minimized future disruptions.
- Monitor priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.
- Plan scheduled maintenance outages as part of preventive maintenance program.
- Collaborate with other departments to verify completion of maintenance tasks.
- Document inventory of spare parts to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement within the maintenance team by encouraging open communication, problem-solving initiatives, and employee engagement activities.
- Mentor new hires in company procedures, safety protocols, and technical skills necessary for their roles as maintenance professionals.
- Streamline work order processes for quicker response times, resulting in increased productivity and reduced costs.
- Enhance safety standards through regular inspections, staff training, and adherence to OSHA guidelines.
- Evaluate and recommend new technologies for potential integration into the facility's maintenance operations, ensuring continued growth and adaptability in the face of industry advancements.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Foster cross-functional teamwork among departments to achieve seamless collaboration on shared objectives.
- Procure pricing information from various vendors to support cost-effective purchasing.
- Prepare and review maintenance contracts with external service providers to offer mutually binding agreements.
- Maintain positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Train personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
- Recruit, interview and hire employees and implement mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Evaluate employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Define clear targets and objectives and communicate to other team members.
- Cultivate positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
- Maintain 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.
Maintenance Supervisor
General Extrusions, Inc.
01.2014 - 2018
- Coordinated preventative maintenance schedules, verifying equipment safety and function.
- Streamlined work order processes for increased efficiency in addressing maintenance requests and tracking progress.
- Supervised employees and scheduled shifts.
- Managed inventories of spare parts and tools to ensure the availability of necessary resources for timely repairs.
- Improved equipment reliability by implementing a preventive maintenance program and scheduling routine inspections.
- Reduced downtime by quickly diagnosing and repairing issues with machinery, electrical systems, and facility infrastructure.
- Established and documented protocols for preventive maintenance procedures, decreasing equipment issues, and reducing downtime.
- Facilitated strong communication between maintenance personnel and other departments to ensure seamless coordination during planned outages or emergency situations.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Enhanced safety standards through regular staff training sessions, hazard assessments, and ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations.
- Paid close attention to guidelines, specifications, and detailed instructions to continuously adhere to strict operational and maintenance regulations.
- Kept track of equipment, inventories, and system upgrades in order to prepare and present detailed reports to upper management.
- Coordinated scheduled shutdowns for major equipment overhauls, minimizing disruption to production schedules while maximizing asset longevity.
- Mentored junior technicians through hands-on training, fostering a culture of teamwork and knowledge sharing within the maintenance department.
- Analyzed and identified equipment failure root causes and initiated correction actions.
- Observed guidelines, specifications, and detailed instructions to meet strict operational and maintenance regulations.
- Monitored employee work tasks while installing, aligning, and balancing new equipment for projects.
- Provided guidance to management regarding project bids for onsite improvements.
- Fostered a positive work environment that led to high employee morale and retention rates, while consistently meeting performance expectations.
- Conducted root cause analysis on recurring equipment failures and implemented corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
- Assisted in the planning and execution of facility expansions, ensuring proper installation of new equipment and seamless integration with existing systems.
- Scheduled and oversaw maintenance, repair and installation activities.
- Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.
- Utilized proper tools and materials to adhere to safety guidelines.
- Created and maintained daily and weekly reports for upper management.
- Kept watchful eye on equipment inventories, optimizing work readiness and aligning supplies with specifications for each job.
- Monitored equipment, tools and system upgrades to compile data into detailed reports for upper management.
- Contributed to development, implementation, and execution of maintenance programs.
- Monitored product quality and communicated necessary improvements to site superintendent.
- Shrunk knowledge gaps with ongoing training and close employee mentoring for new and less experienced team members.
- Supervised a team of technicians, providing guidance on complex repair tasks and fostering professional development opportunities.
Industrial Maintenance Technician
General Extrusions, Inc
01.1998 - 2014
- Conducted routine inspections to identify and resolve equipment malfunctions.
- Performed preventive maintenance on extrusion machinery to enhance operational efficiency.
- Collaborated with production teams to minimize downtime during equipment repairs.
- Diagnosed mechanical issues and implemented corrective actions swiftly.
- Diagnosed, repaired and replaced faulty electrical, electronic and mechanical components to maintain plant safety.
- Operated various tools and equipment proficiently while maintaining a safe work environment at all times.
- Installed and repaired electrical and mechanical systems, equipment and machinery to maintain proper functionality.
- Performed welding tasks as needed for equipment repair or fabrication projects, adhering to strict safety guidelines.
- Maintained accurate documentation of machine service histories, facilitating better decision-making for future repairs or replacements.
- Dismantled electrical machinery to replace faulty switches and electrical and mechanical system elements.
- Enhanced equipment efficiency by performing routine maintenance and troubleshooting tasks.
- Reduced machine downtime by conducting regular inspections and identifying potential issues.
- Conducted thorough diagnostic tests to identify root causes of malfunctions, enabling effective solutions.
- Performed routine preventive maintenance activities and retained copy of equipment programs as backups.
- Assisted in the installation and commissioning of new equipment, ensuring smooth integration into existing systems.
- Inspected and tested electrical equipment, diagnosing malfunctioning apparatus.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to expand skill set and maintain expertise in the field of industrial maintenance.
- Troubleshot programs and maintained programmable logic controllers.
- Educated fellow technicians on best practices in industrial maintenance, fostering a culture of continuous learning.
- Improved production output with timely repairs and adjustments to machinery.
- Adhered to safety policies, procedures and regulatory criteria to maximize preventive controls.
- Facilitated communication between maintenance teams and plant management, ensuring alignment on priorities and goals.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline maintenance processes and improve overall productivity.
- Increased workplace safety by ensuring proper functioning of all equipment and systems.
- Assessed risks associated with various machinery operations, informing proper safety protocols.
- Optimized performance of industrial machines by calibrating and fine-tuning mechanical components.
- Contributed to cost savings through careful inventory management and efficient use of resources.
- Leveraged hand tools and measuring devices to assemble electrical and electronic systems and prototypes according to engineering data.
- Provided technical support during emergency situations, leading to swift resolutions without compromising safety standards.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Performed electrical and mechanical repairs of production equipment to minimize downtime.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
- Installed new locks, door handles, and door closers.
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Monitored and documented work performance in maintenance logs in compliance with company guidelines.
- Inspected and maintained equipment to keep items in top working condition.
- Maintained restroom functionality by repairing leaking faucets, clogged toilets, and other equipment.
- Replaced worn or defective parts and adjusted settings to improve performance.
- Used hand and power tools to repair and maintain industrial machinery.
- Conducted preventative maintenance on heavy equipment, such as lubrication, checking fluids and replacing worn parts.
- Diagnosed equipment issues by analyzing error messages and testing results.
- Observed and tested operation of machinery or equipment to diagnose malfunctions using voltmeters or other testing devices.
- Installed, calibrated and tested new or repaired parts and equipment.
- Cleaned, lubricated and calibrated machinery components to maintain peak operating performance.
- Read and interpreted schematics, diagrams and blueprints to follow specifications in maintaining industrial machinery.
- Analyzed blueprints and manufacturer instructions to take apart and reassemble machinery for maintenance and component replacements.
- Utilized computerized analytical software to detect potential mechanical problems.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
Press Operator/Laborer
General Extrusions, Inc
09.1992 - 1998
- Operated and monitored extrusion machinery to maintain production quality and efficiency.
- Conducted routine maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal performance and minimize downtime.
- Trained new operators on machinery setup, safety protocols, and production standards.
- Analyzed production data to identify areas for process improvement and implement solutions.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot issues and enhance workflow effectiveness.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and company policies during all operations.
- Maintained strict adherence to safety protocols, ensuring a safe working environment for all team members.
- Followed safety protocols to reduce operating risks on press machinery.
- Assisted in training new press operators, sharing expertise and best practices to ensure smooth onboarding and skill development.
- Upheld high standards of cleanliness throughout the workspace, adhering to established guidelines for equipment care and maintenance procedures.
- Operated extrusion machinery to produce high-quality products consistently.
- Multi-tasked to keep all assigned projects running effectively and efficiently.
- Loaded and positioned raw materials in loading and feeding mechanisms.
- Fostered a positive work environment by collaborating closely with fellow team members while maintaining a professional attitude and strong work ethic.
- Reviewed completed orders for quality and accuracy.
- Operated heavy machinery to support production processes and ensure efficient workflow.
- Diligently followed established protocols for handling hazardous materials, protecting both personnel health and environmental integrity during operations involving such substances.
- Complied with all regulatory requirements during daily work activities, minimizing risks associated with non-compliance penalties or fines.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning new tasks or processes as needed due to changing project demands or priorities.
- Proactively addressed issues related to equipment malfunctions or breakdowns, minimizing downtime while maximizing productivity levels during repairs or replacements procedures.
- Worked correctly and safely with range of different materials and components.
- Used different machines and tools based on individual job requirements.
- Set up and broke down production equipment based on job specifications.
- Assembled products according to changing daily work orders and specific customer needs.
- Moved materials and products to established locations using forklifts.
- Moved assembled components or finished parts to storage for future processing or shipment.
- Operated wide range of industrial machinery to aid in production processes.
Education
High School Diploma -
Struthers High School
Struthers, OH06.1988
Skills
- Equipment preventive maintenance
- Skilled in resolving equipment issues
- Comprehensive maintenance coordination
- Efficient work order management
- Personnel oversight
- Safety compliance procedures
- Property maintenance
- Collaborative team management
- Mechanical proficiency
- Strategic vendor partnerships
- Electrical system maintenance
- Facility upkeep
- Quality improvement initiatives
- Inventory management
- Maintenance management software expertise
- Subcontractor coordination
- Strategic production planning
- Project planning
- Strategic decision-making
- Comprehensive project management
- Welding and fabrication
- HVAC systems
Timeline
Maintenance Manager
General Extrusions Inc
09.2018 - Current
Maintenance Supervisor
General Extrusions, Inc.
01.2014 - 2018
Industrial Maintenance Technician
General Extrusions, Inc
01.1998 - 2014
Press Operator/Laborer
General Extrusions, Inc
09.1992 - 1998
High School Diploma -
Struthers High School