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Roger A Wendt jr

Rockford,IL

Summary

Dynamic Maintenance Manager with a proven track record at Cincinnati Tool Steel Co., excelling in preventive maintenance and project management. Enhanced equipment reliability through strategic planning and effective team leadership, driving operational efficiency. Skilled in troubleshooting and safety protocols, consistently achieving substantial improvements in maintenance processes.

Maintenance professional with proven track record in efficiently managing maintenance operations. Known for ensuring optimal performance of equipment and facilities through effective maintenance strategies. Highly dependable team player with focus on adaptability and result-oriented collaboration. Skills include troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and team leadership.

Experienced with managing maintenance operations and optimizing equipment performance. Utilizes preventive maintenance programs and efficient troubleshooting techniques to reduce downtime. Knowledge of team leadership and effective communication to achieve operational goals.

Overview

47
47
years of professional experience

Work History

Maintenance Manager

Cincinnati Tool Steel Co.
06.2000 - 11.2023
  • 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.

CEO, Owner Operator

Meticulous Machine Inc.
04.1986 - 06.2000

Repair and rebuild of Machine Tool and Packaging Machines, Retrofit Manual machine to complete CNC machines. Machining of parts and Scraping of Machine ways.

  • Achieved company growth by implementing strategic plans and streamlining operations.
  • Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
  • Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
  • Enhanced brand reputation with effective marketing campaigns and public relations efforts.

Maintenance Technician /Research and Development Engineer

WARNER-LAMBERT
08.1982 - 04.1988
  • Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
  • 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.
  • Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
  • Inspected and maintained equipment to keep items in top working condition.
  • Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
  • Successfully completed complex repair tasks within tight deadlines, minimizing disruptions to daily operations.

Machinist / Machine Rebuilder, Scraping of Machine

Person Machine Inc.
03.1977 - 07.1982
  • Inspected completed parts to verify compliance with specifications and quality standards.
  • Utilized micrometers and calipers to measure and verify precise tolerances.
  • Operated drill presses, lathes and milling machines to produce required parts.
  • Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders.
  • Adapted to frequently changing priorities in a dynamic manufacturing environment, ensuring timely completion of all assignments.

Education

Over 52 Year's of Hands On Work Experience in Prob - Machine Rebuilding And Repair, Complete Scope

Votech / Rockford College / RockValley College /
Rockford, IL
05-1973

Skills

  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Project management
  • Equipment troubleshooting
  • Maintenance planning
  • Work order management
  • Staff management
  • Safety protocols
  • Predictive maintenance
  • Team leadership
  • Grounds maintenance

Timeline

Maintenance Manager

Cincinnati Tool Steel Co.
06.2000 - 11.2023

CEO, Owner Operator

Meticulous Machine Inc.
04.1986 - 06.2000

Maintenance Technician /Research and Development Engineer

WARNER-LAMBERT
08.1982 - 04.1988

Machinist / Machine Rebuilder, Scraping of Machine

Person Machine Inc.
03.1977 - 07.1982

Over 52 Year's of Hands On Work Experience in Prob - Machine Rebuilding And Repair, Complete Scope

Votech / Rockford College / RockValley College /
Roger A Wendt jr