Maintenance Process Improvement

EDWIN MAURICE WARD

Williston, Fl. ***** •C- 352-***-**** H-352-***-**** – *********@*****.***

SUMMARY

Self-driven, skilled mechanic/machinist/maintenance technician with 21 years’ experience in the

manufacturing and production industry. Known for strong interpersonal skills. Proven strong

contributor to maintenance, production and operations. Excellent quality focus, problem solving and

process improvement Technician.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

- Project Leader in manufacturing conversions - Mechanical Troubleshooting

- Fast learner - Strong mechanical skills

- Strong team player with excellent work ethic - Machine shop skills

-Team Captain on major overhauls - Liner Subject Matter Expert

- Extensive safety training -Statistical Process Control

WORK EXPERIENCE

Ball Corp (formerly Metal Container Corporation), Gainesville, FL 10/1991 - Current

Maintenance Technician 1/2002 - current

Successfully performed scheduled maintenance and overhaul/press changeovers for a large lid

manufacturing plant. Improved overall production and minimized any unscheduled maintenance to

enhance the success of the plant.

Equipment Maintenance

Performed routine maintenance, overhauls on liner equipment and dies

Inspection

Inspect liners, dies, drives and belts and perform miscellaneous maintenance jobs

Machine Repair

Detected machine malfunctions and problem-solved accordingly

Repaired, maintained and replaced parts on production equipment

Process Improvement

Implemented productivity improvement plan through process improvement teams which

resulted in company becoming the lowest cost producer in the industry

Performed training to plant personnel on new equipment and process changes

Production Technician 10/1991 – 1/2002

Responsible for safe and efficient production of aluminum lids

Quality Functions

Provides quality support for Quality and Engineering functions, leads activities as

assigned.

Assist Production Teams with Quality issues. Develop countermeasures and Standard

Operating Procedures to prevent reoccurrence.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Atluss and Liner Subject Matter Expert

Technical Skills & Team Environment Training

Atluss Natural Work Team

Spoilage Reduction Team

Compound PQI

Atluss Mentor Group

Forklift Certified

Statistical Process Control

Northern Virginia Community College – 2 years Automotive

AWARDS

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