Timothy Causey
Hendersonville,NC
Summary
Energetic leader promotes 25 years of industry experience with superior record of accomplishment. Ambitious and highly motivated leader surpasses demanding objectives and achieves or exceeds set goals.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Manager
Elkamet Inc.
Hendersonville, NC
09.2006 - Current
- Assessed manufacturing processes and recommended improvements to increase productivity.
- Directed manufacturing process and procedures to achieve goal of first run capability.
- Determined suitable crew requirements, scheduled employees and worked with Human Resources to meet changing production schedules.
- Created and regularly updated department work instructions and reports.
- Standardized production procedures, job roles and quality assurance guidelines.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Calculated finances and production costs while managing cash flow.
- Reviewed work for quality and compliance with company standards and design specifications.
Electrical Maintenance Technician
Rockwell Automotive
Fletcher, NC
04.1988 - 09.2006
- Interpreted electric and electronic schematics and mechanical layouts to diagnose equipment problems.
- Measured and read DMM, meggers, micrometers and thickness gauges using electrical and mechanical testing instruments.
- Performed preventive maintenance tasks to verify proper working condition of electrical panels and conduits.
- Installed and maintained databases on company's server.
- Notified supervisor immediately about equipment problems and breakdowns.
- Interpreted blueprints, schematics, drawings and layouts to complete repairs.
- Operated and maintained electronic transmitting and receiving equipment, as well as digital and analog computers.
- Tested wiring and other system parts for electrical flow and function.
- Installed electrical wiring through conduits and holes in both flooring and walls.
- Installed electrical and mechanical equipment in accordance with National Electric Code.
- Tested, troubleshot and calibrated equipment in shop and field.
- Determined proper methods, equipment and materials to complete cost repairs within budget.
- Disconnected and removed motors and pumps.
- Checked supportive electrical equipment such as brackets and hangers, making repairs when necessary.
- Collaborated with IT department with any networking issues such as printing and data access.
- Troubleshot and repaired 24 through 1000-voltage alternating current equipment.
- Adhered to testing procedures while performing standard and specialized evaluations on energized and de-energized circuits.
- Installed electrical conduit and wiring for power, controls and lighting.
- Obtained measurements and readings using volt and ohm meters, meggers, IC testers and dial indicators.
- Maintained and repaired solenoids and regulators on co-generation systems.
- Controlled and monitored mechanical equipment using computer.
- Updated and modified components and systems to improve operation.
Electrical Research Technition
Ekusta Paper Products
Brevard, NC
01.1987 - 01.1988
- Interpreted blueprints, schematics and diagrams of project requirements and initiated appropriate electrical installations.
- Interpreted electrical codes and diagrams to complete electrical repair and installation tasks.
- Enhanced quality and safety of production systems, working with management teams to develop and implement corrective actions for process problems.
- Adhered to safety protocols, OSHA standards and building codes in installation of systems, operation of equipment and handling of materials.
- Oversaw projects with crew of 3 personnel maintaining, repairing, testing and calibrating Laser electrical systems, components and equipment.
- Completed complex glanding and terminating processes for laser and computer wirings while safely working with laser systems.
- Sized components according to building specifications and user requirements.
- Performed detailed inspection and repairs on splicers, cables and computer equipment.
- Troubleshooted systems and repaired equipment, ensuring compliance with all established guidelines.
- Suspended breaker and motor control processes through delicate glanding work, using AWP to rig [Type] cables.
- Created status reports on equipment maintenance and repairs while collaborating with team leaders to advance process initiatives.
Education
Associate of Science - Electronics Technology
AB Technical Collage
Asheville, NCSkills
- Cost Control Programs
- Resource Management
- Processing Oversight
- Processing Operations Review
- Technical Staff Collaboration
- Production Reports Maintenance
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Product Standards Establishment
- Production Order Review
- Decision Making
- Process Planning
- Expenditure Approvals
- New Process Development
- New Product Development
- Product Planning
- Inventory Control Programs
- Production Problem Resolution
- Production Schedule Review
- Raw Product Testing
- Production Oversight
- Administrative Staff Collaboration
- Distribution Coordination
- Staffing Requirement Determination
- Time Management
- Raw Materials Examination
- Forklift Operation
- Workflow Management
- Reporting Requirements
- Equipment Installation
- Customer Expectations Management
- Organizational Policies
- Operational Efficiency
- Change Management Process
- Maintenance Inspections
- Lean Manufacturing Principles
- Operating Budgets
- Capacity Planning
- Employee Performance Reviews
- Preventive Maintenance Programs
- Total Quality Management
- Team Training
- Schedule Management
- Contract Management
- Mechanical Maintenance
- Equipment Maintenance
- Infrastructure Management
- Equipment Operation
- Performance Monitoring
- Corrective Maintenance
- Plant Maintenance
- OSHA Regulations
- Logistics Management
- Team Management
Additional Information
I am a highly educated individual with many years of building, troubleshooting, and repair experience. I travel for my company now to Germany every couple years to learn new processes and techniques for the automotive industry. I travel throughout the US visiting automotive customers dealing with issues that cause them build issues and working close with their engineers to resolve issues for long term success. I work as many hours as needed to get the job complete and am very capable of resuming other roles to get machine working.
Timeline
Production Manager
Elkamet Inc.
09.2006 - Current
Electrical Maintenance Technician
Rockwell Automotive
04.1988 - 09.2006
Electrical Research Technition
Ekusta Paper Products
01.1987 - 01.1988
Associate of Science - Electronics Technology
AB Technical Collage