RICHARD A. TUTOR
GREENVILLE, NEW YORK 12083
OBJECTIVE: To obtain a challenging position in PLANT MAINTENANCE, which
will effectively utilize my experience and considerable technical
expertise.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience:
* An accomplished millwright for 20+ years, proficient in coordinating the
maintenance and repair of production machinery.
* Able to interface with engineers in order to design and fabricate custom
parts, which improve efficiency of production operations.
* Develop and design equipment
Expertise:
* Electrical design and troubleshooting
* Arch welding
* Gas welding
* Pneumatics
* Hydraulics
* Machine design
* Metal fabrication
* Carpentry
* Light electronics
* Refrigeration
* Light drafting
* Experience in using the Microsoft package
* Extensive research and development at work saving, cost cutting and
production increasing work aids and machinery
Equipment:
* Knowledgeable regarding machine shop equipment: lathes, mills, shapers,
etc.
* Proficient knowledge of sewing equipment, both manual and automatic
machines
Experience
2004-Current
Serta Mattress Co.
Maintenance Supervisor
Directed the maintenance staff of a large factory in Eastern Mass. Then
transferred to New York to start up a new larger facility.
2002-2004 Alabama Bedding
Maintenance Supervisor
Maintained a mid-sized mattress factory utilizing in-house
personnel and myself. Set-up
P.M. programs and parts inventories.
1997-2002 Excell Home Fashions - Goldsboro, NC
Maintenance Supervisor
Supervised a staff of seven production mechanics responsible for the
maintenance of over 300 pieces of production equipment, which included
highly automated machines.
1993 - 1997 Sealy Mattress Company - Memphis, TN
Maintenance Supervisor
Hands-on supervision of a mechanical staff, which maintained all production
equipment, as well as performed all building maintenance of a 200,000
square foot facility.
1989-1993 Hygiene Industries - Vienna, OH
Maintenance Supervisor
Coordinated with engineers and management in setting up a 400,000 square
foot shower curtain factory with a large distribution center. In charge of
overseeing the maintenance of various production and material handling.
In 1992 was promoted to Research and Development Technician. Responsible
for the development of new equipment and processes. Involved in the
implementation of a successful Just-In-Time operation.
1988-1989 Reflections Find Bedding - Santa Fe Springs, CA
Maintenance Supervisor
Directed the maintenance of a moderate sized sewing factory.
Responsibilities included maintaining 75 sewing machines, automated cutting
equipment, automated quilting machines, designing and building production
equipment.
1986 - 1988 Hygiene Industries - Gardena, CA
Maintenance Supervisor
Responsible for maintaining plant equipment and for fabricating
parts and machinery
needed with the use of machine shop equipment. Development and
modify equipment to
improve production and decrease downtime.
1984 - 1986 Pillowtex Corporation - Los Angeles, CA
Maintenance Supervisor
Directed and supervised the set-up of a relocated factory.
Responsible for the
maintenance and upkeep of 410 pieces of equipment and the
management of 14
mechanics. Personally handled the more detailed projects and
troubleshooting.
Responsibilities included planning and scheduling all
maintenance work, designing
and developing new equipment, purchasing all maintenance
supplies and hiring of
personnel. Plant wide security and janitorial services for
315,000 square feet of
manufacturing warehouse space also fell under my supervision.
1982-1984 Hygiene Industries - Sardis, MS
Electronic Technician
Responsibilities included the set-up and maintenance of sophisticated
dialectic heat and sealing machines, along within-depth involvement with
Engineering in the design and development of new equipment and the
modification of
existing equipment.
1974 - 1982 Tunica Manufacturing - Tunica, MS
Maintenance Supervisor/Special Project Manager
Oversee the maintenance of a 200,000 square foot quilting
factory and the supervision
of a seven man crew. Responsible for all facets of the
department, including
maintenance planning, and purchasing.
References: Available upon request.