Thomas Craze
Montgomery ,AL
Summary
Dynamic Maintenance Technician at Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama, skilled in predictive maintenance and team collaboration. Enhanced equipment reliability, reduced downtime, and ensured safety compliance through proactive audits. Proven leadership in mentoring technicians and fostering cross-functional relationships to resolve complex issues effectively. Committed to excellence and continuous improvement in maintenance operations.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Group Leader
Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama
Montgomery, AL
08.2023 - Current
- Enhanced equipment reliability by implementing preventive and predictive maintenance.
- Developed strong relationships with cross-functional teams to facilitate collaboration in resolving complex technical issues.
- Ensured safety compliance by conducting regular audits, identifying hazards, and implementing corrective actions.
- Mentored junior technicians to improve their skills in troubleshooting equipment malfunctions quickly and effectively.
- Collaborated with engineering teams on root cause analysis of equipment failures to prevent future occurrences.
- Reduced downtime for critical systems through effective coordination of maintenance activities with production schedules.
- Established performance metrics for the maintenance team, tracking progress towards goals, and adjusting strategies as needed.
Maintenance Technician
Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama
Montgomery , AL
07.2021 - 08.2023
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Diagnosed and resolved issues with VFD, servos, HMIs, and PLC program edits.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accident's.
- Trained new employees on proper use and care of tools, machinery, and safety protocols.
- Minimized production delays, responding swiftly to emergency breakdowns or unexpected malfunctions.
- Managed troubleshooting tasks involving electrical three-phase 480V systems, pneumatics, hydraulics.
Technician A
Thompson Machinery
Montgomery AL
06.2020 - 07.2021
- Maintained a safe work environment by strictly adhering to established safety protocols and guidelines.
- Trained new technicians on standard operating procedures, ensuring consistency across the team.
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning heavy equipment.
- Completed complex repairs quickly by leveraging strong diagnostic skills and attention to detail.
- Demonstrated adaptability when faced with new challenges or technologies, enabling quick mastery of necessary skills.
- Increased customer satisfaction with prompt and knowledgeable support for various technical issues.
Education
Welding -
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
Nashville05.2016
G.E.D. -
State of Tennessee
Nashville, TN11.2014
Skills
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Standard operating procedures
- Welding and fabrication
- Mechanical systems
- Predictive maintenance
- Electrical systems
- Asset management
- Environmental compliance
- Hydraulics and pneumatics
- Computerized maintenance management systems
- Health and safety compliance
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Skilled maintenance and repair
- Attention to detail
- Leadership skills
- Dependable and consistent
Timeline
Maintenance Group Leader
Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama
08.2023 - Current
Maintenance Technician
Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama
07.2021 - 08.2023
Technician A
Thompson Machinery
06.2020 - 07.2021
Welding -
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
G.E.D. -
State of Tennessee