Ron Lowery
Georgetown,KY
Summary
Accomplished Industrial Maintenance Technician with extensive experience at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky. Expertise in mechanical troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and electrical systems maintenance. Proven track record in enhancing equipment reliability, minimizing downtime, and implementing safety protocols. Strong problem-solving skills contribute to improved production output through effective collaboration and training.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Industrial Maintenance Technician
Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky
07.2014 - Current
- Diagnosed and repaired mechanical issues in production machinery to minimize downtime.
- Implemented preventive maintenance schedules, enhancing equipment reliability and performance.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot complex system failures effectively.
- Trained junior technicians on safety protocols and maintenance best practices, fostering a culture of safety.
- Diagnosed, repaired and replaced faulty electrical, electronic and mechanical components to maintain plant safety.
- 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.
- Operated various tools and equipment proficiently while maintaining a safe work environment at all times.
- Led root cause analysis initiatives to identify persistent issues, driving continuous improvement efforts.
- 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.
- 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.
- Implemented preventative maintenance programs that minimized unexpected breakdowns and prolonged equipment life span.
- Adhered to safety policies, procedures and regulatory criteria to maximize preventive controls.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline maintenance processes and improve overall productivity.
- Facilitated communication between maintenance teams and plant management, ensuring alignment on priorities and goals.
- 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.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
- Performed electrical and mechanical repairs of production equipment to minimize downtime.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Monitored and documented work performance in maintenance logs in compliance with company guidelines.
- Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve maintenance processes.
- Replaced worn or defective parts and adjusted settings to improve performance.
- Conducted routine maintenance and inspections to identify and address mechanical issues.
- 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.
- Installed, calibrated and tested new or repaired parts and equipment.
- Observed and tested operation of machinery or equipment to diagnose malfunctions using voltmeters or other testing devices.
- 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.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Industrial Maintenance Technology
BCTC
Lexington, KY05-2016
Skills
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Electrical systems maintenance
- Motor control circuits
- Hydraulic systems repair
- Welding techniques
- Pneumatic systems maintenance
- Preventive Maintenance
- Safety awareness
- Project management
- Programmable logic controllers
- Electrical troubleshooting
Accomplishments
- Saved company $827,000 designing, installing, and programming a Kaizen preventing premature belt failure. Featured throughout world organization through "Brilliant Minds" program.
- Saved company $1,000,000 by troubleshooting and detecting hidden mechanical abnormality on 400 ton Stamping Press
- Collaborated with team of four in the development of Coil Edge Detect System which led to decreased waste and equipment downtime.
- Supervised team of fourteen staff members.
Timeline
Industrial Maintenance Technician
Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky
07.2014 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Industrial Maintenance Technology
BCTC