Jimmie L. LaBrue
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Experience
Supervisor of Maintenance
Precision Casting Division of Spokane Industries
May, 2008 - May, 2010
Responsible for the installation, maintenance and repair of all steel
foundry equipment and facilities for the investment casting division.
Planned and directed the installation of several machines key to future
growth.
Assisted the Maintenance Manager in the installation of the e-Maint
Computerized Maintenance Management System, including the development of
procedures and proper scheduling.
Primary liaison with potential suppliers and contractors with initial
approving authority and recommendation for procurement of services pending
financial approval.
Elected by the employees to the position as Precision Casting Division
Safety Committee Chairman, tasked with ensuring all safety concerns are
addressed and immediately resolved.
Maintenance Shift Lead Man
Spokane Steel Foundry Division of Spokane Industries
March, 2000 - May, 2008
Working supervisor of the Graveyard shift, weekend shift Journeyman
mechanics, electricians and support personnel.
Responsible for the daily completion of Planned Maintenance items and the
assigning of all plant equipment repairs to the appropriate repair
personnel.
Tasked with maintaining the department documentation of repairs, accounting
for parts inventory and time management for the assigned shift personnel.
Tasked to perform and document shift personnel performance evaluations,
train new hires and ensure shift personnel follow company safety policies.
Elected by the division personnel as the Safety Committee Member and acted
as the Committee Chairman for one year.
As a Caterpillar Certified Trainer, conducted certification classes for
over 100 individuals, with recertification classes every two years, for sit
down rider type fork lifts.
Finishing Department Lead Man
Precision Casting Division of Spokane Industries
April 1997 - March 2000
Responsible for the timely completion of all finishing work for cast parts
and the preparation for shipping to the customer.
Trained and supervised a department of mostly temporary personnel on the
safe and proper use of all finishing equipment.
Assembly Machine Operator
Key Tronics Corporation, Electrical Assembly Division
February 1994 - March, 1997
Operated all machines and test equipment for the installation of electronic
components on PCBs to be installed in the keyboard and mice products
manufactured by Key Tronics.
Sales and Leasing Consultant
Zamora Automotive Group, Stockton California
October 1992 - November 1994
New and used automotive sales and leasing consultant responsible for
assisting potential buyers in the initial purchasing experience.
Petty Officer First Class Machinist Mate
United States Navy
June 1979 - June 1992
Responsible to lead and train all engine room personnel in the proper
operation of all ships main propulsion equipment. Instruct and qualify
operator for normal steaming condition, emergency conditions and battle
conditions as events may dictate.
Received seventeen Letters of Appreciation or Letters of Accommodation from
various Commanding Officers and Battle Group Admirals for outstanding
performance of duty.
Qualified Inport Duty Engineering Officer and Inport Officer of the Deck,
positions normally held by commissioned officers and warrant officers.
Education
Gresham Union High School: Gresham, OR. Graduated 1979, Diploma, 3.2 GPA
Technical Schools
Machinist Mate 'A' School: Great Lakes Naval Training Center. Grade 98.5,
first in class.
Naval Nuclear Power School: Orlando, FL. Graduated 344 of 355.
Boiler Water/ Feed Water Test and Treatment: Yokosuka, Japan. Course
passed.