Theodore Kumm
Burt,NY
Summary
Accomplished leader ,machinist, mechanic with over 20 years of experience, demonstrating outstanding skills in managing personnel and fostering collaborative teams through effective relationships. Recognized for exceptional decision-making abilities and expertise in precise measurements, Insightful instructor responsible for training trainers and providing guidance on safe operation of mobile equipment, adherence to OSHA standards, and best practices for workplace safety. Proficient in strategically planning operation sequences, effectively managing time and resources to optimize productivity and accomplish project objectives.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
MAINTENANCE MANAGER (promoted from Maintenance Mechanic)
Buffalo Wire Works LLC
Buffalo, NY
06.2006 - Current
- Supervise the assembly, disassembly, troubleshooting and repair of machines
- Oversee parts fabrication, maintain equipment, determine quality of finished products.
- Operate mills, lathes, welders, and surface grinders to manufacture machine parts and equipment.
- Approve personnel schedules, manage overtime, and train staff
- Developed a planned maintenance (PM) system and use spreadsheets to analyze trends and errors; Implemented Teamwork to track PMs
- Oversee new machine builds in-house.
- Supervise a team of technicians who perform industrial robotics and automation repairs
- Active member of Safety Committee.
Tool Room Machinist
Brunner International, Inc.
Medina, NY
04.2005 - 06.2006
- Produced precision-machined die parts for the manufacturing of heavy-duty break parts for commercial vehicles, buses, and trailers
- Operated machinery such as bridgeports, lathes, and surface grinders, performing routine maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of Dies and Fixtures
- Fit and assembled parts to make, repair, modify and sharpen dies, using machine tools and hand tools.
MILLWRIGHT, MECHANIC
LTR Rigging and Hauling LLC
North Tonawanda, NY
08.2002 - 03.2005
- Led machine disassembly, setup, and relocation of machinery and heavy equipment
- Demonstrated expertise in loading trailers, operating forklifts, and conducting repairs on fork trucks
- Additionally, performed building maintenance tasks
- Committed to ensuring expert moving of large pieces of equipment and machinery to meet customer needs by rigorously assessing finished items, meticulously verifying dimensions, alignment, and clearances to guarantee compliance with exact specifications.
FOREMAN
NDM / KINTEX Company
Niagara Falls, NY
08.1987 - 01.2002
- Supervised the efficient operations of the machine shop, welders, and press room, overseeing training and evaluation of new employees, and managing the production schedule
- Operated bridgeports, lathes, and surface grinders, while also handling die maintenance and sharpening
- Led the setup of 200-ton, 110-ton, and 22-ton Niagara Presses
- Performed prototype machining, machining of EDM electrodes, and machining fixtures for CNC machines, in addition to mechanical maintenance tasks
- Started in the tool room. Promoted in 2000 to foreman
Education
High School Diploma -
Certificate Program in Machine Shop -
Certificate Program in CNC Theory -
10-hour General Industry Safety and Health - OSHA -
03.2017
Train-the-Trainer Forklift Operator Instructor Course - National Safety Council -
04.2014
Skills
- Welding
- OSHA Safety Procedures
- Fabrication
- Power Tools
- Forklift
- Vertical Lift
- Bridge Cranes
- Training & Mentorship
- Quality Testing & Assurance
- Piping Systems
- Blueprints
- Teamwork Software
Timeline
MAINTENANCE MANAGER (promoted from Maintenance Mechanic)
Buffalo Wire Works LLC
06.2006 - Current
Tool Room Machinist
Brunner International, Inc.
04.2005 - 06.2006
MILLWRIGHT, MECHANIC
LTR Rigging and Hauling LLC
08.2002 - 03.2005
FOREMAN
NDM / KINTEX Company
08.1987 - 01.2002