William Watson
Waterford,MI
Summary
Dynamic Maintenance Supervisor with a proven track record at Vehma International, excelling in preventive maintenance and team leadership. Mastered equipment troubleshooting and fostered a culture of safety and efficiency, significantly reducing downtime. Skilled in emergency response and adept at fostering professional development, ensuring seamless operations and superior facility management. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Dedicated Maintenance Supervisor offering 19 years of successful team management in maintenance-driven roles. Adept at scheduling facilities maintenance to minimizing downtime and safety hazards. Well-versed in equipment troubleshooting and repair with focus on quality and efficiency.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Maintenance Supervisor
Vehma Intl.
06.2019 - Current
- Coordinated preventative maintenance schedules, verifying equipment safety and function.
- Reduced downtime by quickly diagnosing and repairing issues with machinery, electrical systems, and facility infrastructure.
- Established and documented protocols for preventive maintenance procedures, decreasing equipment issues, and reducing downtime.
- Facilitated strong communication between maintenance personnel and other departments to ensure seamless coordination during planned outages or emergency situations.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Enhanced safety standards through regular staff training sessions, hazard assessments, and ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations.
- Kept track of equipment, inventories, and system upgrades in order to prepare and present detailed reports to upper management.
- Coordinated scheduled shutdowns for major equipment overhauls, minimizing disruption to production schedules while maximizing asset longevity.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for cost-effective materials procurement.
- Assisted in planning and execution of facility expansions, ensuring proper installation of new equipment and seamless integration with existing systems.
- Scheduled and oversaw maintenance, repair and installation activities.
- Supervised a team of technicians, providing guidance on complex repair tasks and fostering professional development opportunities.
Maintenance Technician
Vehma Intl.
09.2008 - 06.2019
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Troubleshoot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
- Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
- Successfully completed complex repair tasks within tight deadlines, minimizing disruptions to daily operations.
- Installed new locks, door handles, and door closers.
- Trained new employees on proper use and care of tools, machinery, and safety protocols.
- Maintained restroom functionality by repairing leaking faucets, clogged toilets, and other equipment.
- Replaced worn or broken parts on machines and equipment.
- Performed preventive maintenance and repairs on various types of equipment.
- Repaired and replaced pumps, valves and motors.
- Diagnosed and repaired complex mechanical and electrical systems.
Tool and Die
Vehma Intl.
05.2005 - 09.2008
- Streamlined workflow and improved productivity by consistently maintaining well-organized tool crib inventory system.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process improvements in tool and die department.
- Managed budgets effectively by monitoring expenditures on spare parts inventories, outside services or suppliers contracts negotiations for better pricing deals on materials costs reductions purposes.
- Optimized tool life by conducting regular inspections, adjustments, and repairs on cutting tools, dies, jigs, and fixtures.
Education
No Degree - Tool And Die
Macomb Community College
Warren, MIHigh School Diploma -
Rochester High School
Rochester Hills, MI06.2000
Skills
- Preventive Maintenance
- Team Supervision
- Facilities Maintenance
- Maintenance recordkeeping
- Troubleshooting
- Electrical Troubleshooting
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Hydraulic Press Operation
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- Job Planning
- Welding Techniques
- Emergency Response
Certification
- GreenBelt six sigma Training - 2024
- Disc Training - 2022
- EPA 608 Universal, Skilled Cat - 2024
- Electricity fundamentals Training - 2024
- electrical component and devices Training - 2024
- Mig and Tig welding Training - 2008
- Overhead Crane Trainer Training - 2010
- Forklift Trainer Training - 2010
- conduits,cables and conductors Training - 2024
- Hvac Trade school certificate Residential
- Residential maintenance certificate
Timeline
Maintenance Supervisor
Vehma Intl.
06.2019 - Current
Maintenance Technician
Vehma Intl.
09.2008 - 06.2019
Tool and Die
Vehma Intl.
05.2005 - 09.2008
No Degree - Tool And Die
Macomb Community College
High School Diploma -
Rochester High School
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