Robert Parkins
Thornton,CO
Summary
Seasoned Maintenance Supervisor/Technician with a robust history at Hunter Douglas, showcasing expertise in electrical system maintenance and technical writing. Demonstrated leadership in coordinating high-stakes projects and training teams, enhancing operational efficiency and equipment reliability. Skilled in schematic analysis and innovative problem-solving, ensuring quality assurance and maintenance excellence. Resourceful professional in the field of mechanical supervision, known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Possess specialized skills in operational troubleshooting, preventive maintenance strategies, and team leadership. Excel at communication, problem-solving, and adaptability, ensuring smooth operations and effective teamwork. Organized and hardworking Facility Maintenance Manager with expertise in systems. Exemplary administrative and organizational skills. Known for developing maintenance protocol that facilitates smooth operations and cut costs.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Facilities Maintenance Supervisor
Hunter Douglas
Broomfield, Colorado
07.1985 - 05.2023
- Supervised five custodians for two facilities
- Scheduled daily custodial activities of cleaning newly built office and manufacturing areas
- Responsible for employee evaluations and disciplinary actions for the custodial staff
Quality Assurance Technician
Charles Beseler Company
Florham Park, New Jersey
06.1983 - 07.1985
- Responsible for receiving inspection for a very reputable manufacturer of photographic and packaging equipment
- Wrote several inspection procedures for the quality control department
- Interpreting blueprints and drawings
- Used electronic test equipment and measuring devices to verify specifications of purchased and manufactured parts
Sales
Patterson Hardware
Westminster, Colorado
05.1982 - 05.1983
- Salesman for hardware and home and garden products
- Was appointed night manager
Petty Officer 3rd Class/E-4 Aviation Electricians Mate
Naval Air Station/Miramar
San Diego, California
10.1980 - 03.1982
- Performed inspections, troubleshooting, and repair on E-2 reconnaissance aircraft electrical and electronic systems
- Attended Basic Electronics and Electricity school
- Attended E-2 navigation systems school
Maintenance Technician III
Hunter Douglas
Broomfield, Colorado
- Troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, problem solving, direct repair, development of new equipment, and preventative maintenance are responsibilities our techs manage on a regular basis
- Responds to written work orders describing electrical and/or mechanical problems with the production equipment
- Communicates with the equipment operator and other maintenance technicians to obtain information concerning malfunctions
- Seeks to bring the equipment back in service as soon as possible
- Performs preventive maintenance on production equipment according to schedule
- Will be teamed with a maintenance technician of another level to be trained on various phases of equipment maintenance
- Assists other maintenance technicians, engineers or engineering technicians in the building of various production equipment
- Read blueprints to assemble parts; read simple schematics to wire electrical systems
- Ability to properly and completely perform preventive maintenance on equipment using established checklists
- Communicates with equipment operators on a regular basis to determine whether production equipment is operating correctly, at optimum efficiency and safely
Maintenance Coordinator
Hunter Douglas
Broomfield, Colorado
- Supervised thirteen Maintenance Technicians in both mechanical and electrical disciplines
- Scheduled daily maintenance activities including Preventive and Routine maintenance on manufacturing and fabrication equipment
- Proficient with Datastream MP2 maintenance software system
- Developed Technical Training programs for the Maintenance Technicians
- Coordinated the purchase of support parts and equipment for production equipment
- Wrote all the ISO 9000 Work Instructions and Operating Procedures currently used by maintenance
- Developed all the Preventive Maintenance Procedures and checklists currently used in Maintenance
- Wrote and instituted all ISO required calibration procedures and work instructions for all of the production equipment
- Responsible for employee hiring, evaluations and disciplinary actions for the maintenance department
Maintenance Manager
Hunter Douglas
Broomfield, Colorado
- Manager of the Maintenance department for five months in lieu of Manger's absence
- Management of two Maintenance Coordinators and Maintenance support staff
- Established the maintenance department annual budget
Senior Maintenance Technician
Hunter Douglas
Broomfield, Colorado
- Assisted and filled in for the Maintenance Supervisor in the event of their absence
- Responsible for repair of mechanical and electrical systems on production machinery and equipment
- Trained technicians in troubleshooting equipment problems on the manufacturing and fabrication equipment and machinery
- Performed Preventive Maintenance on the manufacturing and fabrication equipment
Maintenance Trainer and Technical Writer
Hunter Douglas
Broomfield, Colorado
- Created maintenance procedures and technical documents for reference and training maintenance technicians
- Administered Career Progression testing to maintenance technicians for level progression
- Coordinated and set up training programs for the maintenance technicians
Lead Receiving Inspector /Quality Control
Sega/ Gremlin Industries
San Diego, California
- Achieved the Lead Inspector position in the Quality department for one of the country's leading manufacturers of electronic video games where responsibilities included assigning tasks to Inspectors
- Interpreting blueprints and drawings
- Wrote all departmental Inspection Procedures
- Used electronic test equipment and measuring devices to verify specifications of purchased and manufactured parts
Education
Completed 1,720 hours of classroom and practical instruction -
Colorado Aero Tech
Broomfield, ColoradoHigh School Graduate -
Hanover Park High School
East Hanover, New JerseySkills
- Work Order Coordination
- Electrical System Maintenance
- Site Evaluations
- Equipment Setup
- Lockout/Tagout Compliance
- Property Grounds Care
- Grounds Maintenance
- Financial Control
- Maintenance services
- Mechanical assembly
- Diagnostic
- Expertise in Using Hand and Power Tools
- Innovative Fabrication Methods
- Automated Machine Programming
- Exact Measurement Techniques
- Hydraulic System Maintenance
- Technical Repairs
- Skilled in Machine Operation
- Schematic Analysis
- Technical Troubleshooting
- Wiring Systems Expertise
- Efficient Component Assembly
- Technical Blueprint Interpretation
- Control System Analysis
- Quality Assurance Techniques
- Technical Writing
- Robotics Implementation
- Pneumatic System Maintenance
- Expertise in Precision Instruments
Hobbies and Interests
- Music, 60 years of drumming experience- My YouTube Channel (http://www.youtube.com/@RobertParkins-by7oy)
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Hands-On Experience in Skilled Trades
Training
- Interaction Management Professional Certification
- Basics of Supervision Certification
- 7 Habits of Highly Effective People Training
- Assertiveness Skills for Supervisors and Managers
- Project Management
- Facilitation Skills
- Maximizing Maintenance Effectiveness Training
- Preventive Maintenance Technician Certification
- First Things First Training
- MP2 Software Training Program
- Developing Effective Working Relationships Course
- Train to Retain Workshop
- Expertise in Creating Excel Graphs
- SAP Software Training Program
References
Available on request.
Military Service
September 1976 - September 1980
Naval Air Station/Miramar, San Diego, California, Petty Officer 3rd Class/E-4 Aviation Electricians Mate, Performed inspections, troubleshooting, and repair on E-2 reconnaissance aircraft electrical and electronic systems., Attended Basic Electronics and Electricity school and E-2 navigation systems school., September 1976- November 1976
Certification
- Certified Notary Public, specializing in remote notarizations, affirmations, acknowledgments, copy certifications, and administering oaths
Languages
English
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Facilities Maintenance Supervisor
Hunter Douglas
07.1985 - 05.2023
Quality Assurance Technician
Charles Beseler Company
06.1983 - 07.1985
Sales
Patterson Hardware
05.1982 - 05.1983
Petty Officer 3rd Class/E-4 Aviation Electricians Mate
Naval Air Station/Miramar
10.1980 - 03.1982
Maintenance Technician III
Hunter Douglas
Maintenance Coordinator
Hunter Douglas
Maintenance Manager
Hunter Douglas
Senior Maintenance Technician
Hunter Douglas
Maintenance Trainer and Technical Writer
Hunter Douglas
Lead Receiving Inspector /Quality Control
Sega/ Gremlin Industries
Completed 1,720 hours of classroom and practical instruction -
Colorado Aero Tech
High School Graduate -
Hanover Park High School
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