RESUME OF SAMAD BILAL
P.O. Box ***** Raleigh, NC 27629
************@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
I am a highly productive Maintenance Technician with more than ten years of industrial maintenance and
electronics experience in a diverse range of industry, along with eight years of Naval experience.
Performance results consistently exceed standards and expectations required by previous
employers. I possess outstanding communication skills, with a unique combination of
interpersonal and analytical abilities. I am seeking a challenging position in which I can use all of
the skills I have acquired through education, military training and previous employment
opportunities to help your company grow. I am a talented and self-motivated worker, who pays
close attention to detail. My technical background covers a range of occupations, including,
automation, computer-based electronics used in production line machinery, primarily, in the
automotive industry, but also in the food processing industry. I have experience in wiring heavy machinery, performed both electrical and mechanical maintenance, maintained CNC Machinery, assembly line production maintenance, along with working in a laboratory environment. I have dealt heavily in the field of hydraulics and pneumatics, as well as served as an industrial mechanic and lead person. I also have several years experience working with PLCs, ranging from Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Mitsubishi to GE. I am a conscientious worker with a commitment to improving quality and efficiency performance in all aspects of a team-oriented atmosphere; a consummate team worker that strives for perfection in all aspects of my life. I also have several years of supervisory experience in the fields of radio, security, Naval experience and maintenance.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
AWNC August 2012-present
Maintenance Mechanic/Technician
Responsible for mechanical maintenance of CNC and robotic machinery in the manufacture of automotive transmissions. Very tight tolerances, the most stringent in the the industry. High knowledge of motors, hydraulics, pneumatics very necessary. Ability to set runouts to within .001mm with use of various measuring devices, i.e. micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, etc. Repair of conveyors, test equipment, as well as, fabrication, modification of production equipment. PC skills necessary for ordering of and organization of parts, also for documentation of projects, PMs, and regular maintenance.
KFlex USA November 2009-Feb 2010
Maintenance Technician/Electrician
Responsible for maintenance and repair of production equipment, conveyors, furnaces, chemical mixers, continuous ovens, rubber processors in processing department. Extrusion, electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic repair and preventive maintenance of all equipment.
Conagra Foods Apr 2007-Oct 2009
Maintenance Mechanic/Lead
Responsible for maintenance and repair of production equipment, conveyors, refrigeration units, smokehouses, in processing department. Extrusion, electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic repair and preventive maintenance of all equipment.
• Locating sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation; listening for problems; and removing defective parts by dismantling devices
• Determining changes in dimensional requirements of parts by inspecting used parts; using rules, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments
• Adjusting functional parts of devices and control instruments by using hand tools, levels and straight edges
• Maintaining equipment, parts and supply inventories by checking stock; anticipating needed equipment, parts and supplies; placing and expediting orders and verifying receipt
• Preparing electrical/mechanical maintenance reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing information and trends
• Working closely with Engineering, Quality Engineering and Production departments
• Maintaining safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations
WAUG 750AM Sept 2004-2006
Production Manager
Supervised production of all radio talk shows and advertisements. Produced radio shows by editing audio, created commercial advertisements for clients. Supervised production assistants and scheduled all shows, live broadcasts and commercial advertisements. Also served as afternoon radio personality as well as, sports broadcaster for all St. Augustine's athletic events.
PD Soul Entertainment, LLC Feb 2002-Present
Production Supervisor-Forest City, NC
Responsible for coordinating and developing musical compositions for company artists,
scheduling studio sessions, budgeting finances for recording sessions, calculating recording
budgets, designing album artwork, enlisting and recruiting producers and background artists,
quality control over musical projects, maintaining production equipment, coordinating tour dates
and organizing travel and lodging accommodations for artists.
Watts Regulator (Wacasco Foundry) 2001-2002
Industrial Electrician Plant Maintenance Department-Spindale, NC
Responsibilities include maintenance of high temperature induction furnaces, electrical
maintenance, normal operation and preventive maintenance of a variety of metal processing and
mold-forming machinery.
IMC Metals America 2000-2001
Industrial Electrician Plant Maintenance Department-Shelby, NC
Responsible for maintaining plant operation of high temperature furnaces used in melting and
processing of raw copper, nickel and tin. Also responsible for maintenance of chopping,
packaging, wrapping and other machinery. Performed preventive maintenance on hydraulic pumps,
compressors and chilled water systems, as well as maintenance in the plant’s chemical division.
• Member of quick alert team that worked around the clock in case of furnace meltdown.
• Part of maintenance team that exceeded production requirements each month of 2000,
earning incentive bonuses each month.
• Performed mechanical maintenance as well as maintenance as described by my job
title.
• Designed new chopper setup (Bill c.)
• Wired PLCs for new, updated equipment that was installed without the plant.
Continental Teves 1999-2000
Laboratory Technician Engineering Specifications Lab-Morganton, NC
Full responsibility of the setup and plumbing of all test chambers which observe the performance
of Anti-lock brake systems and Traction control systems built for BMW, Ford, Mercedes-Benz,
and Toyota, among others. Document results and warehouse finished parts for shipping. Perform
preventive maintenance on hydraulic/pneumatic systems. Perform necessary maintenance in lab
when needed.
• Participated on a team that completed all tests on or before deadline.
• Worked outside of my job description to ensure punctual performance.
• Completed an Industrial Hydraulics/Pneumatics course.
Curtis Screw Company Premier Precision Plant 1998-1999
Electronics Technician-Cornelius, NC
Responsibilities for the second shift operation over 100 machines. Machinery varied from
Davenport lathes to Acme screw machines to Kummer metal-working machinery. All machinery
was automated or in the process of being completely automated. The majority of the machinery
was older, except for the CNC machinery. All maintenance was done in-house with no outside
contractors, therefore allowing me an abundance of mechanical experience.
• Designed and installed an automatic parts feed system to all of the CNC machines,
cutting out an entire step of going from the machine to the parts table and then back to the
machine.
• Removed all of the old GE PLCs and replaced them with Allen-Bradley and Siemens
units and rewriting all the programs.
• Installed transformers for new machines. Assisted mechanics in moving in new
machinery. Wired all new machinery.
• Designed and fabricated boards which along with PLC, controlled automatic feed
systems.
• Worked under pressure to keep production machinery operating at high efficiency.
Cambridge Industries 1998
Electronics Technician-Newton, NC
Responsible for the maintenance and preventive maintenance of two automated assembly lines.
Relieved operators for breaks, observed quality of parts, made any adjustments as necessary.
• Altered PLC program by speed, curing time and temperature to improve production by
nearly 100%
• Received company recognition for increased performance on production lines.
• Implemented preventive maintenance program that repaired reoccurring problems
before they happened.
EDUCATION
Associate’s Degree of Applied Science, Electronic Engineering Technology, Isothermal
Community College, Spindale NC 1998
MILITARY BACKGROUND
United States Navy, 1988-1996, Torpedo man Technician, Second Class; Veteran, Persian Gulf
War, USS O’Bannon DD987
production supervisor, CNC, PLC's, Maintenance, Electronics, Wiring, Automotive, Molding