DONALD BAKER
**** ****** **** . **********, ** 33823
863-***-**** (H) or 863-***-**** (C) . abibq5@r.postjobfree.com
OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE MECHANIC ~ ELECTRICAL/MECHANICAL
Fired up, optimistic, progressive thinking, Maintenance Mechanic with
extensive record of success in electrical, installation, and
troubleshooting, of Production/ Manufacturing equipment.
Additional keys to success include:
. Strong technical acumen in circuit design and interpretation of
National Electric Code.
. Skilled trainer who easily translates technical data into
terms/concepts others can readily grasp and apply.
. Attentive listener with excellent communication and presentation
capabilities.
CORE COMPETENCIES
P.L.C. Controlled Systems Troubleshooting ( V.F.D. Installation &
Programming ( Industrial Electronics
Gas, Arc, Mig & Tig Welding ( Fabrication & Design ( Power Transmission (
Ammonia Refrigeration
Equipment & Machinery Servicing ( Electrical Installations ( Blueprints &
Schematics ( Motor Controls
Pneumatics & Hydraulics ( Staff Training & Development ( Problem Solving (
Follow-Up
Vendor Relations ( Process Improvement ( Cost Containment
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Florida Distillers, Auburndale, FL (4/2005 - 8/2010)
LEAD TECHNICIAN - 2ND SHIFT
Accountable for all facets of packaging, processing, and facility
maintenance functions, as well as the set-up, modification, and fabrication
of equipment and machinery. Trained and mentored staff on all policies and
procedures for uniformity and consistency of operation at all levels and
promoted an upbeat, positive, and safe working environment. Performed all
equipment installations, repairs, and modifications, and line changeovers.
Maintained all equipment as per manufacturer's specifications/guidelines
and completed continuous inspection, verification, and repair of
sophisticated machinery that included 1 high-speed line running wine
coolers at 600 BPM, and 4 wine and liquor lines running 90 to 130.
Achievements:
. Completed rebuild of 3 Pearson 4-pack case erectors that reduced
downtime by approximately 80%.
. Increased line speed 65% by linking and programming of VFDs.
. Recognized frequent liquid ring pump failures and installed relief
valves. Resulting in significantly reduced downtime with no ensuing
pump failures for four years.
. Installed all conduits and wiring for upgrade to PLC controls on
several machines.
. Addressed consistent fire hazard with overhead (HID) lighting on 25K
square foot bottling floor that was non compliant with National
Electric Code. Replaced with 85 high-bay florescent lights that
included conduit and wiring and produced 4X the lumens at half the
energy cost.
. Developed and implemented an expandable computer documented
organization system that labeled and centrally housed all of the
change parts resulting in increased work efficiency.
. Increased efficiency by developing and implemented excel workbooks and
MS word documents hyperlinking all information in the maintenance
server and providing forms for tracking of machine settings and
maintenance.
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Multiple Electrical Contractors, Various Florida Locations (10/2000 -
10/2004)
ELECTRICIAN
Performed a wide array of assignments.
. Consistently promoted for exemplary performance and the ability to
meet aggressive deadlines.
. Foreman on the complete construction of a large office addition to
Terry's Electric Building.
. Lead Man on the complete construction of Orange Lakes Resort
Recreation Building, Restaurant, and a large theme park type swimming
pool with extensive motors and controls.
. Lead Man on the complete construction of a Publix grocery store.
. Lead Man on the complete construction of milk processing diary with
approximately 75 motors with controls. Including outdoor switchgear.
. Completely installed entire power distribution system including
emergency backup generators in the new construction of 8-story Hotel
Renaissance.
. Installed all meter banks, feeders, and H.V.A.C. in a 5-story
timeshare at West Gate Resorts.
EARLY CAREER
. Designed and built a chemical plant that consisted of 2 pressure
reactors and included all steam, cooling, hot oil piping, and
explosion proof control cabinet saving the company well over $60K in
installation expense.
. Modified and installed a complete bottle packaging line and
electrically integrated systems so that the entire line could be
operated from a central location at the filler.
. Developed an assembly method for the production of colon hydrotherapy
machines that increased output by 300%.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Advanced Military Training in Fuel and Electrical Systems Repair
Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Aberdeen, MD
Automotive Electrical Troubleshooting and Repair, Gas Welding, and
Technical Math
Central Texas College, Baumholder, Germany
Industrial Electronics
Pinellas Vocational Technical Institute, Clearwater, FL
Code Electrical Classes
Tom Henrys
PACKAGING MACHINES FAMILIAR WITH
MEYER ? KRONES ? P.E. ? LABEL-AIRE ? AUTOLABE ? INTERNATIONAL ? HORIX
VIDEO JET ? LINX ? MARSH ? U S BOTTLERS ? ELF ? MBF ? KALIX ? BRAN+LUEBBE
SENTRY ? KAPS-ALL ? CAPMATIC ? CONSOLIDATED ? RESINA ? PNEUMATIC SCALE
ZALKIN ? CONTINENTAL CAN ? ALCOA ? HAMRICK ? HARTNESS ? PEARSON ? ABC
NORDSON ? VON GAL ? ORION ? VISION