Zeus Panagioti Kottis
Old Bridge,NJ
Summary
Experienced professional with over 32 years of hands-on experience in the maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance of machinery and production equipment. Possesses skills in mechanical maintenance, welding, hydraulics, and pneumatic systems, with a focus on performing repairs and minimizing production downtime. Knowledgeable in preventive and corrective maintenance practices to maintain safe, reliable, and efficient operations. Solves problems and works effectively under pressure. Committed to maintaining high standards of workplace safety, equipment reliability, and production efficiency. Dependable, hardworking with a strong work ethic.
Overview
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Certification
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Lead Production Maintenance Machinists
Allen Flavors Inc.
South Plainfield, New Jersey
01.2021 - 08.2026
Maintained and repaired hydraulic and pneumatic equipment to support continuous operations.
Executed preventive maintenance and repairs on industrial liquid mixing and manufacturing equipment, ensuring compliance with sanitary standards and minimizing operational disruptions.
Ensured safe and efficient operations of processing equipment through maintenance and troubleshooting.
Troubleshot and repaired equipment to restore operational efficiency.
downtime.
Conducted thorough inspections of equipment for wear, damage, leaks, and potential mechanical failures to ensure reliable operation.
machinery and processing equipment.
Specializing in stainless steel processing machinery used in the production of juices, beverages, drinks, and powdered food ingredients.
- Operated precision machining tools to fabricate components for flavor production.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot equipment issues effectively.
As Production Plant Maintenance, Lead Machinists,
ARAMARK UNIFORM AND FOOD CORPORATION Newark, USA
Newark, New Jersey
11.2008 - 12.2020
Pressure steam valves, air valves, gas control valves, and ball valves, ensuring operational reliability.
Executed maintenance on gearboxes and electrical gear motors to optimize operational performance. Executed maintenance on gearboxes and electrical gear motors to maintain equipment
pressure steam valves, water valves, air valves, gas control valves, and ball valves.
Performed maintenance and repair on boom loaders and heavy-duty chain conveyor systems to maintain production flow.
ensure operational efficiency.
Completed hazmat training to comply with safety regulations. Operated various types of shipping and warehouse equipment to facilitate efficient logistics shipping, receiving, and warehouse equipment.
Enhanced in all phases of chemical manufacturing, production, shipping, receiving. Evaluated existing processes and proposed improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
- Experienced in all phases of chemical manufacturing, production, shipping, receiving. Elevated existing processes and proposed improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
Education
Mechanical Engineering Colleges, Schools
Athens Greece, Greece Skills
Team collaboration
Process improvement
Organization
Production support
Welding techniques
Industrial mixing equipment
Chemical processing equipment
Fluid handling systems
Top Mounted Tank Mixers
IBC Tote Mixers
Drum Mixers
Maintenance on gearboxes & gear motors
Parts fabrication
General Maintenance
My responsibilities involve inspecting and servicing eyewash stations to ensure they comply with safety regulations in Warehouse and Laboratory settings
Commercial Laundry equipment repairs including washing machines and dryers
Maintenances and repair on boom loaders and Heavy Duty Chain Conveyor System
Operated all types of shipping, receiving, and warehouse equipment
Preventive Maintenance (PM)
Perform scheduled inspections, servicing, equipment for wear, damage leaks, and potential mechanical failures
Mechanical Component Maintenance and Adjustment
Troubleshoot equipment and identify potential failures beforehand they result in production downtime
Perform scheduled inspections, servicing, equipment for wear, damage leaks, and potential mechanical failures
Experience working with
plumbing troubleshooting leaks, installing
Affiliations
- Serve as a -NAVY SEAL s-
Certification
CERTIFICATIONS
Hazmat Trained
Knowledge of EPA requirements
and ISO procedures
Timeline
Senior Lead Production Maintenance Machinists
Allen Flavors Inc.
01.2021 - 08.2026
As Production Plant Maintenance, Lead Machinists,
ARAMARK UNIFORM AND FOOD CORPORATION Newark, USA
11.2008 - 12.2020
Mechanical Engineering Colleges, Schools