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Work History
Education
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Certification
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William Eck

Saint Marys,PA

Summary

Professional in factory operations with strong emphasis on team collaboration and achieving results. Skilled in process optimization, quality control, and workflow management. Adaptable to changing needs and reliable in maintaining high standards. Known for effective leadership and strong problem-solving capabilities.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Supervisor of Factory Operations

Gasbarre Furnace Group
05.2024 - Current

Finisher (Manufacturing Mechanic)

Gasbarre Products, Inc.
02.2020 - Current
  • Build industrial heat-treating furnaces from start to finish; including but not limited to all plumbing, assembly, and fabrication
  • Follow necessary schematics and blueprints to ensure proper assembly and build execution
  • Travel to and from customer facilities to perform equipment installation
  • Manage large equipment installations and troubleshoot as need be on site
  • Mechanical work such as welding, piping fitting, general assembly to reassembly of equipment in preparation for startup and commissioning
  • Mechanical work for rebuilding, maintaining, or servicing existing equipment
  • Collaborate with Sales, Engineering, and Manufacturing Divisions to plan upcoming installations and projects
  • Maintain transparent communication with the customers and keep them informed of progress, issues, and completion status

Maintenance Mechanic "A"

Ledvance Sylvania
01.2016 - 09.2019
  • Entered data into the work order system and utilized BOM Walker and View It
  • Operated and maintained technical levels on the all machinery
  • Troubleshot and made repairs to machines in a timely manner
  • Maintained knowledge of piping and soldering both hard black and soft copper, as well as performed minor tin work on a need be basis
  • Identified and distinguished between electrical and mechanical malfunctions
  • Identified and distinguished between pneumatic control system failure and mal-adjustment flow controls
  • Read and interpreted blueprints on a need be basis
  • Performed basic welding and carpentry work on a need be basis
  • Maintained knowledge of hydraulic systems
  • Performed preventative maintenance on all equipment on a regular basis

Group Leader, Manufacturing Processes

Ledvance Sylvania
02.2001 - 01.2016
  • Acted as a team leader and provided direction to peers to ensure the assigned manufacturing process ran smoothly
  • Monitored assigned equipment and machine operations to achieve and maintain overall operations
  • Determined and analyzed machine malfunctions
  • Made adjustments to ensure material efficiency and maintain machine attainment
  • Maintained vigil for defects, reported failures to the proper personnel, and collaborated with maintenance personal to make repairs in a timely manner
  • Performed other duties on a need be basis, such as, checking for defects
  • Maintained full compliance of safety and environmental regulations
  • Maintained order and workspace cleanliness

Education

Mechanical Drafting -

Keene State College
01.1989

High School Diploma -

Jersey Shore High School
01.1987

Skills

  • Employee training
  • Health and safety compliance
  • Scheduling coordination
  • Production management
  • Production planning
  • Cost reduction strategies
  • Industrial safety
  • Production reporting
  • Mentoring and training
  • Waste minimization
  • Lean manufacturing
  • Workforce scheduling
  • Decision-making
  • Quality control
  • Safety procedures
  • Staff supervision

Certification

  • Lean Leadership Process Coach
  • Certified Lift Truck Driver
  • Lockout-Tagout
  • Man Lift Operation
  • SPC (Statistical Process Control)

Timeline

Supervisor of Factory Operations

Gasbarre Furnace Group
05.2024 - Current

Finisher (Manufacturing Mechanic)

Gasbarre Products, Inc.
02.2020 - Current

Maintenance Mechanic "A"

Ledvance Sylvania
01.2016 - 09.2019

Group Leader, Manufacturing Processes

Ledvance Sylvania
02.2001 - 01.2016

Mechanical Drafting -

Keene State College

High School Diploma -

Jersey Shore High School
William Eck