GREGORY O. HRBACEK
St. Louis, Mo. 63125
Residence: 314-***-****
****.*******@*****.***
SUMMARY
Mechanical Engineer experienced in project management from concept through
completion. Self starter with excellent interpersonal and communication
skills with multiple levels of management. Noted for meticulous attention
to details on multiple projects simultaneously. Adept at establishing
outside vendor resources for design, fabrication needs and installation
requirements. Key strengths include:
Project Management Team Effectiveness
Problem Resolution/Troubleshooting Communication and Interpersonal
Skills
Safety Audits Staff Training and Facilitation
Equipment Inspections Attentiveness to Detail
Facility Management Budgeting
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
OLIN BRASS COMPANY, EAST ALTON, IL. 2002-
2010
Leading manufacturer and distributor of copper and copper-alloy sheet
Associate Manufacturing and Equipment Engineer
Directed efforts to maximize stamping press equipment output of revenue for
a 35 million dollar department. Designed and coordinated the installation
of multiple pieces of equipment within the department.
. Managed day to day maintenance of mechanical and electrical problems
to ensure continued productivity.
. Supervised building maintenance technicians and outside contractors
performing service, repairs, and renovation.
. Conducted preventive maintenance on facility equipment.
. Analyzed, evaluated and developed a Total Predicative Maintenance
(TPM) for stamping presses which minimized the catastrophic press
repairs.
. Directed and implemented Critical Equipment Preventive Maintenance
program to key pieces of equipment.
. Organized the department's Safety Program which set goals and
developed projects to achieve the departmental goals and conducted
inspection to enhance the program.
. Launched inspections and oversaw the Environmental and Safety Programs
for the department to ensure department met company goals and federal
regulations.
HAGER COMPANIES, ST. LOUIS, MO.
2001-2002
A global resource of quality commercial door hardware
Director of New Product Development
Directed the design, development and testing of new Product Hardware.
Provided solutions for Customer Service Employees on product application
problems for customers.
. Designed new door hardware and developed new applications for existing
products.
. Managed testing products with an outside testing organization.
. Devised and coordinated solutions for troubleshooting customer's
application issues.
OLIN BRASS COMPANY, EAST ALTON, ILL 1984-
2001
Senior Manufacturing and Equipment Engineer
Developed, designed and oversaw the installation of Capital projects up to
1.5 million dollars. All projects were completed at or under monetary
budgets and time constraints. The designs were completed with the use of a
CAD system. The work was done with collaboration of in-house and outside
contractors.
. Designed, developed and coordinated over 20 capital projects which
were done with cross functional teams of workers.
. Assembled and analyzed contract bids and submitted bids and
recommendations to superiors for action.
EDUCATION
Master of Science, Engineering Management
University of Missouri-Rolla
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
University of Missouri-Rolla
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Chairperson-South County Soccer League-Oversee 390 Teams