SKILLS .
●Certified Millwright Maintenance Journeyman
●Trained in electrical, plumbing, hydraulics, pneumatics, motors and controls, PLC’s, HVAC and building maintenance.
●Experienced in set up for plastic injection molding, extruding, aluminum die casting, metal stamping and drawing including die changes, all secondary equipment and programing.
●Designed, built and improved various custom machines.
●Redesigned work cells for higher efficiency and less down time.
●Implemented Kaizon and Lean Manufacturing events.
●Expert in problem solving and corrections.
●Proven ability to work effectively and efficiently under pressure.
●Kept tool and parts crib in order.
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES .
●Licensed Millwright Maintenance Journeyman 1995
●Certified in Rockwell Automation 2001
●Certified in maintaining and troubleshooting SLC systems 2000
WORK EXPERIENCE, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Pentair Sheboygan, WI 11/1987-10/2005
●Use of all Journeyman Mechanical skills in an industrial manufacturing facility.
●Installation of dies for plastic injection molding machines including programing and all secondary equipment.
●Organized secondary and auxiliary equipment as the backup for manufacturing equipment.
●Implemented Kaizen and Lean manufacturing events with engineering to increase efficiency.
●Led a 10 man maintenance team for daily production needs.
●Led contractors during major facility overhaul and equipment relocation.
J.L. French Sheboygan, WI 04/2006-11/2006
●Setup and troubleshooting of aluminum die cast equipment.
●Programed and revised robotic equipment to fit job order.
●Conducted general and preventive maintenance on all machinery.
Tradesmen International Neenah, WI 10/2007-11/2009
●Contracted to clients as an expert in troubleshooting, installation, repair and functionality of equipment.
●Consulted clients in product improvements and procedures.
●Advised management in efficiency and machine organization skills.
John Deere Horicon, WI 04/2010-07/2012
●Troubleshoot and repair of large metal stamping and drawing machines.
●Maintenance and repair large conveying systems.
●Troubleshoot and repair of steel uncoiling systems.
Brownberry Bakery Oconomowok, WI 01/2013-11/2013
●Maintenance of all manufacturing and packaging equipment.
●Repair of mixing and processing machines.
●Repair and replace continuous conveyor systems.
●Maintain all facility equipment
Swanson wiper. Oshkosh, WI
03/2016-11/2016
● Set up and start up of all paper converting machines
●Maintain all facility equipment
Barr inc. Oshkosh, WI
5/2017-8/2018
● Hired on as building maintenance
●Manufactured custom walk in coolers and freezers
●Inspected and repaired all plant equipment
EDUCATION .
Sheboygan South High School 1985
Lakeshore Technical College Journeyman Maintenance Mechanic 1991-1994
Moraine Technical College Journeyman Maintenance Mechanic 1994-1995