Kevin D. Dawson

*** ****** ******, *********, ** 37388

Cell 931-***-**** Home 931-***-****

E-Mail: acdtg3@r.postjobfree.com

Maintenance Manager Position

Dear Sir or Madam,

I have been a Maintenance / Tool & Die/Facilities Department Manager at

two different companies since 2003 with an average of 15 full-time

Maintenance Techs within the Department.

I have handled all aspects of Maintenance Manager from purchasing,

budget, Capital Projects, authored and tracked Preventative / Periodic

Maintenance Requirements, Asset Accountability and Associated Documentation

required for ISO Certification, Work Order issuance / tracking / time-parts

management, Product / Service / Contractor interface / Work & Safety

Procedures, and the evaluation, hiring, firing, coaching and training of

the Maintenance Techs all within a Fast-Paced Automotive Tier 1

manufacturing environment, just to name a few.

I am familiar with OSHA, NEC, NFPA 70E, ISO 9001 and 14000 requirements

in a Manufacturing setting.

Teacher with 3-1/2 years of experience.

A Non-tobacco user.

I am a US Navy Veteran.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

KEVIN D. DAWSON

Kevin D. Dawson

206 Scenic Circle, Tullahoma, TN 37388

Cell 931-***-**** Home 931-***-****

E-Mail: acdtg3@r.postjobfree.com

Objective: Maintenance Manager

Qualifications and Skills

Company Maintenance/Tool & Die/ Facilities Department Manager.

Technical Degree in Industrial Maintenance.

Tennessee Licensed Electrician.

Technical Writer / Proposal Writer.

ASE Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling Certificate.

Certifications for Forklift and Manlift.

Noteworthy accomplishments:

- Non-Smoker. (12 yrs)

- I created a complete Periodic, Predictive, and Preventative

Program for maintaining over 515 company assets at C & S Plastics

And at CREATEC maintaining over 750 company assets in 3 separate

locations which allowed each to be awarded ISO 9000:2000 and TS

Certification for International Automotive Parts Suppliers using a

Computerized

Maintenance Management System (CMMS). This system has been in

place and utilized for over 10 years now at C & S Plastics.

- Maintenance Manager in charge of new installation projects as well

as the maintenance, troubleshooting, research & ordering of replacement

parts, and repair of all of the Company's assets, buildings and

property. This

included (but not limited to) Mechanical, Electrical, Hydraulic,

Pneumatic,

Vacuum, Electronics, Robotics, and Programming, Boilers, & RO Units.

This

included coordinating and overseeing the work and safety adherence of all

Subcontractors on the premises.

- Established Critical Spare Parts and Spare Parts Inventory and tracking

systems at both places.

- Completed 76 Schools, Correspondence Courses, Webinars, or Seminars.

Kevin D. Dawson

206 Scenic Circle, Tullahoma, TN 37388

Cell 931-***-**** Home 931-***-****

acdtg3@r.postjobfree.com

Other Experience since Military Service to Present:

- Variety of short-term and long-term assignments specializing in Multi-

Craft

Maintenance Technician, Industrial Maintenance Technician, or

Industrial

Electrician.

- Electrical/Mechanical Contracting.

- Technical and Proposal Writing - Editing.

- PLC Programming experience in Allen Bradley, Melsec, and Mitsubishi.

- FANUC & STAR Robotics experience.

- Electrical Safety Coordinator.

- Maintenance Budget Manager.

- Experience with CAPEX Planning / Scheduling / Procurement Issues.

- Industrial Plumbing/Storage within EPA, ESA, and local regulations.

- Hazardous Waste Regulations.

- Accident/Injury/Worker's Comp Investigation.

- Loss Prevention Program.

Education

Industrial Maintenance Technical Degree, Tennessee College of Applied

Technology at Shelbyville, TN.

Tennessee Limited-License Electrician.

Technical Writer / Proposal Writer (H Silver & Motlow College).

Continual Education in all Areas through Schools, Correspondence Courses,

Classes, Webinars, and Seminars.

Graduated from Tullahoma High School, Tullahoma, TN.

Military

Aviation Structural Mechanic, US Navy (P-3 and F-4 Aircraft).

Intelligence Specialist, US Navy.

- Acquired "Attention to Detail" and computer programs and typing skills.

Navy Certified and Experienced Instructor.

- Taught both Officer and Enlisted Personnel over 40 College Accredited

Courses.

Kevin D. Dawson

Cell 931-***-**** Home 931-***-**** acdtg3@r.postjobfree.com

Work History

01/2014 to Present = RAVAGO MANUFACTURING AMERICAS

Manchester, TN

Producer of Polymer Compounds for Blowmold, Extrusion, and Injection

Molding Applications 24/7.

Maintenance Technician

Normal troubleshooting, repair, replacement, adjustments and scheduled PMs

on assigned Production Equipment.

10/2012 to 01/2014 = Unemployed

08/2009 to 10/2012 = CREATEC/TEGRANT/SONOCO Tullahoma, TN

Packaging (Expandable Polystyrene) and Automotive Safety Parts (Expanded

Polypropylene) Injection Molding Presses

Maintenance Department Manager

Achievements:

Completely revamped the PM and Work Order Systems using a Computerized

Maintenance Management System (CMMS). (This system has been in place and

utilized for over 10 years now at C&S Plastics.) At CREATEC, this

included all Facilities and assets in three separate buildings. In charge

of new installation projects as well as the maintenance, troubleshooting,

research, and ordering of replacement parts, and repair of all of the

Company's assets, buildings, and property. This included, but limited to,

Mechanical, Electrical, Hydraulic, Pneumatic, Vacuum, Steam, Electronics,

Robotics, PLC Programming, and Steam Boilers / RO Units / Cooling Towers /

Pumps - installation, maintenance, inspections, and monitoring. I managed

over 26 different improvement projects. This included recruitment,

coordinating and overseeing the work and safety adherence of all

Subcontractors on the premises. I established a Critical Spare Parts List

and Inventory with listings for Suppliers, price, and shipping times. I

established or updated the Maintenance Instructions and Work Procedures

including for working on live electrical circuits up to 480 VAC / 3-Phase

and Arc Flash/Arc Blast. I have also dealt with all things Facilities

Maintenance wise from Electrical and Plumbing to Fire Sprinkler Systems /

Pumps and Security Systems.

02/2009 to 08/2009 = Unemployed.

(Temporary Layoff at C & S Plastics

due to lack of work

(Automotive Supplier) (Economic

Recession).

Kevin D. Dawson

Cell 931-***-**** Home 931-***-**** acdtg3@r.postjobfree.com

Work History continued

05/2007 to 02/2009 = C & S Plastics, Fayetteville, TN

Plastic Injection Molding. Produces Interior Automotive Parts Subassys for

M-TEK.

Maintenance Department Manager (2nd time)

Asked to return as Maintenance Department Manager.

12/2005 to 05/2007 = MAHLE Filter Systems, North America, Murfreesboro, TN

Produces Catalytic Convertors, Blow-Mold Tubing, Engine Rocker Arm Covers

Maintenance Technician

Normal troubleshooting, repair, replacement, adjustments and scheduled PMs

on assigned Production Equipment.

05/2005 to 12/2005 = TEPRO, Winchester, TN

Creates Automotive Door and Window Weather Seals by Extrusion.

Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician.

Normal troubleshooting, repair, replacement, adjustments and scheduled PMs

on assigned Production Equipment.

2003 to 05/2005 = C & S Plastics, Fayetteville, TN (COMPANY START-UP)

Plastic Injection Molding. Produces Interior Automotive Parts Subassys for

M-TEK.

Maintenance & Tooling Department Manager

- Hired to create and manage an entire PM Program which included 515

assets plus 75 Plastic Injection Molds.

- Designed the Work Order System, PM Instructions and Tracking System.

- Create a Spare Parts Inventory and allocation resources.

- Achieved ISO 9001:2000 and ISO 16949:2002 - Second Edition.

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