Paul Gene Meyer

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Schererville, IN 46375

219-***-****

ace40i@r.postjobfree.com

Career Summary

I am a level headed, safety oriented, detail minded and mechanically inclined licensed

Journeyman Plumber. I am in search of a challenging enviroment where I could put my

diverse mechanical and leadership skills to improve production, safety and to increase the

bottom line. I have experience in building / facility maintenance and manufacturing. I

have had many years of management and supervisory titles and responsibilities. With

these experiences comes the understanding of the importance of safety, communication,

organizational skills, leading by example and doing things right the first time. I am

certified and have completed training in many areas including :

Emergency Response / firefighting, OSHA30

first aid, hazardous waste containment & Universal Refrig.Handling ( HVAC )

removal, confined space entry Excavation Competency

National Safety Counsil Flagger Building Info Model ( Trimble )

Arial Work Platform ( ANSI A 92.6 AWP ) Good Manufacturing Principles

Dupont Refinishing Team Building and Breakthrough

Lean Manufactureing

Professional Experience

2007 - Present

Licensed Plumber

Having served and completed an apprenticeship with Local 130 Plumbers of Chicago,

and with the experience I have acquired on numerous job sites, I have learned many

aspects of the plumbing industry. These aspects include: layout, rough in, trim

installation, testing and servicing numerous DWV, water supply, gas supply and vacuum

systems, using a variety of piping / tubing and joining methods. These methods include

cutting and threading, soldering, brazing, hubbed and hubless cast iron, thermal and

chemical bonding as well as Victaulic and Orion piping . All of these practices

complying with jurisdictional code and A.D.A. laws.

2013 B Bruce Plumbing, Oak Lawn, IL

2010 - 2012 O’Sullivan Plumbing, Mokena, IL

2009 - 2010 Warren F Thomas Plumbing, Westchester, IL

2007 - 2008 V & L Plumbing, St. John, IN

2007 Aquamist Plumbing, Dolton, IL

2000 - 2006 Wrigley Manufacturing Co. LLC, Chicago, IL

Worlds leading gum manufacture founded in 1892. Continues to sell goods in 180

countries world wide . They closed the flagship factory in Chicago in 2006.

2001 - 2006 Wrapping Machine Operator / Trainer

Responsibilities : Perform independent operation of high speed wrapping machines.

Frequently perform quality assurance checks by inspecting gum quality, packaging

defects and material issues.

Troubleshoot machinery breakdowns, clean machine jams, realign and restart machinery.

Train other employees to do same.

Liaison between all operators in all departments and manufacturing to identify and

address issues concerning gum quality and help to improve it.

Member of containment prevention team.

Member of Emergency Response Team trained in firefighting, first aid, hazardous waste

containment and removal and confined space entry.

2000 - 2001 Housekeeping Supervisor

Oversaw 34 employees ensuring proper practices were followed in the cleaning and

sanitation of the entire facility including laboratories and research and development.

Other responsibilities included maintaining employee records, scheduling, ordering

supplies and enforcing safety procedures including L.O.T.O. and good manufacturing

principles .

1988 - 1999 Greater Chicago Auto Auction, Alsip, IL

1996 - 1999 Mechanic Shop Manager / Quality Control Supervisor

I opened the mechanic shop from the ground up which entailed overseeing installation

of all lifts, tools and equipment all while managing to stay under budget. I performed

interviews, hiring and firing employees, negotiated prices on all supplies and inventory. I

prepared estimates, billing, productivity and budgetary reports, schedule work and

payroll. I also managed and negotiated contracts with national accounts such as Ryder

Trucks and Ford. I started practices still used at the facility today and still generating

revenue.

1994 - 1996 Body Shop Manager

I managed 63 employees in the reconditioning process. I managed estimate writers, body

shop employees, preppers, painters, paint mixers and polishers.

1992 - 1994 Prep Shop Supervisor

I supervised 25 employees preparing vehicles to paint in preparation for the sale.

1988 - 1992 Buffer/Polisher Buff Shop Supervisor

I supervised 10 employees buffing and polishing hundreds of vehicles weekly. Every

vehicle needed my signature before employees were paid for that vehicle ensuring quality

work was performed.

Education

Bremen High School, Midlothian, IL graduated in 1985

DeVry University, Merrillville, IN 2004 - 2005

Local 130 Apprenticeship Program, Chicago, IL class of 6/2007

Local 130 Continuing Education :

HVAC Technical Certification types I,II,III, and Universal

Pipeline Construction

Building Info Model ( Trimble )

References provided upon request

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