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William Sewell

Sharpsburg,GA

Summary

Accomplished Head of Maintenance at Scott Lithographic, adept in welding and machining, significantly enhancing machine capabilities and efficiency. Expert in implementing safety training and forklift certification, ensuring a secure working environment. Proven track record in minimizing downtime through effective troubleshooting and preventative maintenance, optimizing operational productivity. Reliable Maintenance Supervisor offering 40+ years of experience overseeing maintenance on large printing machines. Hardworking and diligent in developing and enforcing adherence to maintenance schedules. Committed to reducing risks and promoting workplace safety through improved safety training.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

Head of Maintenance

Scott Lithographic
07.2023 - 10.2024

Dia-assemble, move, re-install, repair, large printing, laminating, die cutting machinery. Work with vendors to insure the correct parts are ordered to, insure minimum downtime. Communicate downtime with plant manager to keep production moving. Coordinate safety controls with all employees, as well as, forklift training and certification. Fabricate, which includes, welding, braze, milling, and lathe machining. Making parts to fix or enhance the machines capabilities. Troubleshooting all machines, making schedules for preventative maintenance. Training and designing lubrication charts for operators and technicians.

Head of Maintenance

Art Laminating
11.2016 - 07.2023
  • Reviewed technical documentation to complete equipment maintenance and repair.
  • Correspond with vendors to make sure the proper parts are ordered to minimize downtime.
  • Fabrication, such as, milling, welding, lathe working parts for repairs or to enhance the machines capabilities.
  • Coordinating with plant manager and employees, including training on safety and preventative maintenance.
  • Coordinating with tecnical support to decrease downtime.
  • Communication to production and plant manager on repairs and downtime.

Owner

Sewell Machine Handling
12.1999 - 11.2016
  • Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
  • Training of employees in disassembly, moving, reassemble, troubleshooting, repairing of large printing machinery.
  • Estimating time, make quotes, coordinate all logistics, tools, and supplies for each job.

Mechanic

Duracell
04.2007 - 05.2009
  • Maintained a safe working environment at all times by adhering to company guidelines and OSHA regulations, reducing workplace accidents.
  • Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, and maintaining supplies.
  • Crosstrained in all departments, spun zinc, nail department, plastic mold injection machines, jacket department, finishing department.
  • Safety Function Leader for the spun zinc department. Introduced and trained operators and other mechanics on safety issues and equipment.

VP

Sewell Coating Services
01.1998 - 12.1999
  • Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
  • Disassembly, moving, reassemble of large machinery.
  • Coordinated logistics, supplies for each job, so I could be done in a timely manner.

Mechanic Technician

Sewell Graphic Services
01.1988 - 12.1998
  • Increased efficiency by proficiently managing multiple repair projects simultaneously, effectively prioritizing tasks based on urgency and complexity.
  • Dis-assemble, moving, reassembly, troubleshooting, repairing large printing equipment.

Education

No Degree - Computer Analisis

DeVry University
Decatur, GA
08.1987

High School Diploma -

Whitwell High School
Whitwell, TN
05.1985

Skills

  • Lockout and tagout procedures
  • Welding, braze
  • Fabrication
  • Machining, mill and lathe
  • Safety training
  • Forklift trainer
  • Troubleshooting machinery
  • Preventative maintenance

Timeline

Head of Maintenance

Scott Lithographic
07.2023 - 10.2024

Head of Maintenance

Art Laminating
11.2016 - 07.2023

Mechanic

Duracell
04.2007 - 05.2009

Owner

Sewell Machine Handling
12.1999 - 11.2016

VP

Sewell Coating Services
01.1998 - 12.1999

Mechanic Technician

Sewell Graphic Services
01.1988 - 12.1998

No Degree - Computer Analisis

DeVry University

High School Diploma -

Whitwell High School
William Sewell