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Ronald Loughridge

Glendale,AZ

Summary

Seasoned operations leader with a proven track record at PMA Industries. Expertise in electrical and mechanical troubleshooting, excelling in environments requiring compliance inspection and quality control. Demonstrates exceptional ability in electromechanical devices and preventive maintenance, ensuring operational excellence and efficiency.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Vice President of Operations

PMA Industries
Phoenix, AZ
01.2024 - Current
  • Oversaw production, maintenance, and quality control.
  • Achieved AS9100 certification for the company within 6 months.
  • Successfully relocated an acquired company from California.
  • Developed procedures for manufacturing, quality, and maintenance.

Electromechanical Technician Lead

Johnsonville Sausage
Holton, KS
09.2021 - 01.2024
  • Supervised a team of 6 electromechanical technicians on the night shift.
  • Organized and assigned work orders.
  • Identified, fixed, and serviced high-speed production equipment.
  • Fixed and serviced custom robotic systems.
  • Identified, fixed, and serviced conveyors and packing equipment.
  • Redesigned and rewired electrical systems.
  • Conducted predictive maintenance on machinery.

Maintenance Technician

Kraft Tool
Shawnee, Kansas
07.2020 - 09.2021
  • Conducted preventive maintenance on presses and fabrication equipment.
  • Diagnosed and repaired electrical and mechanical equipment.
  • Developed and automated custom machinery.
  • Machined obsolete parts for older machinery.
  • Repaired pneumatic tools.

Maintenance Technician

The AMES Companies Inc.
Falls City, NE
01.2019 - 06.2020
  • Identified and resolved issues in electrical and mechanical systems.
  • Serviced and repaired forklifts.
  • Set up and configured PLCs.
  • Repaired and programmed CNC lathes.
  • Managed maintenance software.
  • Conducted regular equipment inspections and maintenance.
  • Utilized electrical schematics to diagnose and repair electromechanical systems.
  • Identified equipment malfunctions and performed repairs to ensure continuous operation.

Director of Operations

PMA Industries
Phoenix, AZ
01.2001 - 12.2019
  • Managed a team of over 100 employees in thin metal product manufacturing.
  • Conducted inspections of aerospace products and prepared C of C's, FAIRS, and certification packs.
  • Supervised and participated in major machine installations and repairs.
  • Diagnosed and repaired electrical systems.
  • Supervised and enforced environmental and safety regulations.
  • Programmed and operated CNC laser and punch turret machines.
  • Managed and operated industrial paint processes for line and individual parts.

Education

Motor Controls And Relay Logic

Southeast Community College
Falls City, NE
2019

AS9100 Lead Auditor Course - Quality Systems

Great Western Registar
2007

High School Diploma - General

Bostrom High School
1986

Skills

  • Management and leadership
  • Computer skills
  • Microsoft Office
  • ISO 9000 standards
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Predictive maintenance
  • Compliance inspection
  • Quality control
  • Electrical troubleshooting
  • Facilities maintenance
  • Mechanical troubleshooting
  • Electromechanical devices
  • Equipment Repair
  • Ladder logic development
  • PLC programming
  • Variable frequency drives
  • Environmental compliance

Timeline

Vice President of Operations

PMA Industries
01.2024 - Current

Electromechanical Technician Lead

Johnsonville Sausage
09.2021 - 01.2024

Maintenance Technician

Kraft Tool
07.2020 - 09.2021

Maintenance Technician

The AMES Companies Inc.
01.2019 - 06.2020

Director of Operations

PMA Industries
01.2001 - 12.2019

Motor Controls And Relay Logic

Southeast Community College

AS9100 Lead Auditor Course - Quality Systems

Great Western Registar

High School Diploma - General

Bostrom High School

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