LOUIS BRIGGINS

**** ******** ***** ****.

Kissimmee, FL 34746

407-***-****

OBJECTIVE

Seeking a career with a stable company where I can utilize my skills to

contribute to the positive growth and success of the company while allowing

me opportunities for growth.

SUMMARY

I have over 20 years of experience building, testing, modifying and

repairing machinery in a variety of industries including: recycling,

plastics production (conversion and extrusion), mining production, heavy

equipment, vehicle maintenance, power systems, conveyor systems, prototype

systems (high vacuum systems for wafer fabrication for IBM & NEC),

aerospace (sub systems for Space Shuttle Discovery), aircraft (F4, F14,

F15, F16, T38, A6 and E2C Hawkeye), marine engines and concrete production.

EXPERIENCE

Waste Management, Orlando, FL

03/2012 - 11/2012

Maintenance Manager

Responsible for all equipment and facility maintenance activities

including:

Maintaining all production equipment including conveyor systems, wire ties,

compactors, balers, front end loaders, forklifts, roll off trucks.

Responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, upgrading,modifying, and

determining root cause analysis through the use of hydraulic, pneumatics,

electro-mechanical, PLC logic, welding, and factory training.

Managed the computerized maintenance management system (Compass) for all

inventory, preventive maintenance scheduling, and ordering parts.

Scheduled and planned preventive and predictive maintenance and in some

cases used outside vendors.

Supervised 6 technicians on two shifts. Interviewed, hired, trained,

formally evaluated, and disciplined when needed.

Spartan Staffing, Orlando, FL

2010

Maintenance Manager

Hands on manager responsible for all facilities and production maintenance.

Supervised technicians; including training, scheduling, evaluating and

disciplining. Troubleshot and repaired extruders, bag machines, air rings,

separators, cord & cordless winders, erema reclaim machine, ac systems,

chillers and compressors. Negotiated with contractors regarding building

expansion and the installation of a new production line. Ordered parts and

set up preventative and predictive maintenance for all machinery.

G S Equipment, Tampa, FL

2008-2009

Parts/Warehouse Clerk

Researched rates, provided quotes and sold heavy equipment parts

internationally. Accepted payment via credit card and PO's. Responsible for

shipping, receiving and

inventory of parts.

LOUIS BRIGGINS

E R JAHNA INDUSTRIES, Clermont, FL

2004-2008

Equipment Service Manager

Planned and scheduled preventative and predictive maintenance on 110+

pieces of heavy equipment and 100+ services trucks, pick-ups and SUVs.

Rented, purchased and repaired all equipment required for production for

eight mines. Supervised nine Contract Technicians and six permanent

employees. Interviewed, hired, trained, counseled, evaluated and took

disciplinary action as needed.

Maintenance Planner

Developed, implemented, scheduled and supervised a preventative maintenance

program for four mines. Utilized contractors to obtain bids and quotes for

equipment purchase and repair. Created an Inventory Management program for

the warehousing of parts. Created management training manuals. Ensured that

all work orders were completed and properly documented.

POLYSTAR, Longwood, FL

2001-2004

Production Manager/Maintenance Manager

Responsible for production operations and the

maintenance of all production machinery. Set up machines and equipment,

maintained quality standards, maximized production efficiency, insured QA

inspections were conducted, completed all documentation, followed proper

GMP, insured preventative maintenance was conducted, insured start up and

shut down procedures were completed, maintained housekeeping and safety

standards. Responsible for employee selection, training, performance

assessment, work assignments, salary, recognition and discipline.

Equipment Maintenance Technician

Modified, monitored and performed routine and emergency maintenance on all

production equipment (printing presses, laminators, slitters, and a variety

of poly and mesh bag making machines). This included electro-mechanical,

hydraulic, pneumatic and PLC logic systems.

RINGHAVER, Orlando, FL

1998-2001

Warehouse/Equipment Coordinator

Scheduled and performed preventative maintenance on generators,

compressors, power modules and chillers. Set up, tore down and installed

portable a/c systems.

Heavy Equipment Technician

Performed maintenance on heavy equipment, marine engines and associated

systems (hydraulics, pneumatics, electro-mechanical and welding).

AIRLINE SUPPORT, Orlando, FL

1997 Electro/Mechanical Service Technician

Refurbished, installed and tested the electro-mechanical, hydraulic and

pneumatic systems for Jetway and Stearns bridges. Installed, repaired and

tested Hobart and FCX ground power units - 400hz and 30v-110v. Installed,

upgraded, overhauled, modified and tested conveyor systems. Performed and

scheduled, emergency and preventative maintenance on Jetway systems and

conveyors.

EDUCATION

United States Air Force Technical School, Rantoul, IL

Newburgh Free Academy, Newburgh, NY

OTHER TRAINING

Certified Forklift Trainer and Operator

Heavy Equipment Operator

MIG & ARC Welder

OSHA & MOSHA Safety Training

First Aid & CPR Certified

CMMS

Microsoft Windows, Word and Excel

REFERENCES

Available Upon Request

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