ASSAN HOJJATI
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MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN/ENGINEER
Persuasive, articulate, and experienced supervisor with 15 plus years of expertise in plant and
equipment operations and service. Brings a reputation for eliminating operational waste and duplicity.
In-depth knowledge of design, building, troubleshooting, and operations. Extensive food industry acumen
in an ISO-9001-2000 environment. Wide variety of demonstrated expertise includes:
Preventative Maintenance Administrative Responsibilities: Efficiency Improvement &
Work Orders & Expenses Inventory Reduction
Industrial Design
Mechanical, Electrical, Relationship/Team Building ARC, TIG, and MIG welding
Automation & Utilities USA Certifications
Package Machinery Maintenance
Project Improvement Industrial Management Hydraulic/Pneumatic Systems
& PLC – Siemens knowledge
CAREER ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Designed, built, and managed a high capacity production wheat flour mill as well as a fruit juice
concentrate, and tomato paste factory with direct supervision of 90 employees.
Constructed a product line warehouse based on global standards including welding, electrical, pipe
fitting, insulation, and repairs.
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
Shahde SIB Company, Kermanshah, Iran 1999-2011
Operator/Electrical Maintenance
Key Accomplishments/Responsibilities
Designing and building product lines
Support the Production Department in order to manufacture safe, quality products.
Respond to repair requests of production machinery and equipment in all facility areas.
Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical problems and make appropriate repairs to return
machinery to a satisfactory running condition.
Troubleshoot and repair 3-phase 460 volt motors and VFDs, 120 volt and 24 volt control systems,
and knowledge of PLC systems( Siemens). Troubleshooting of PLCs only.
Complete scheduled work orders on broken machinery.
Perform moderate to complex adjustments, maintenance and repairs to plant equipment such as
bagging machines, conveyors, case erectors, kitchen equipment, and more.
Adjust and repair compressors, chillers, pumps, gearboxes.
Analyze existing problems and help provide innovative solutions.
Perform work involving the skills of two or more maintenance or craft occupations to keep
machines, mechanical equipment, or the structure of an establishment in repair. Duties may
involve pipe fitting, insulating, welding, carpentry, repairing electrical or mechanical equipment,
installing, aligning, and balancing new equipment; and repairing buildings, operate mechanical
boom and cable or tower and cable equipment to lift and move materials, machines, or products
in many directions.
Developed, lead, and qualified the company under ISO9001/200 certification and R&D
standards.
Hired, trained, and supervised a staff of 90 maintenance, coordinators, and lab personnel.
Built strong collaborations with multiple vendors, internationally.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Use hand-welding, flame-cutting, hand soldering, or brazing equipment to weld or join metal
components or to fill holes, indentations, or seams of fabricated metal products.
Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on all plant process and utility equipment, including
lubrication, replacement of worn parts and filters, and equipment inspection.
Assist as needed on equipment installations and upgrades within the facility.
Follow all OSHA regulations, GMPs, and all food safety laws and regulations.
Be available for weekend work, overtime, and some flexible shifts.
Ability in all areas of electrical maintenance, including three & single phase motors, variable
frequency drives, AC/DC controls, knowledge of Siemens, Merlin Gerin &
Telemecanique Panel Board equipment and troubleshooting.
Ardebakhtar Company, Kermanshah, Iran 1985-1998
Operator/Maintenance
Key Accomplishments:
Built the grain depot and other infrastructures for a wheat flour mill with a 300 ton capacity, 24x
7 operation.
Installed, assembled, and operated all machinery.
Limited Brands, Columbus, Ohio, USA April 2013 current job
Machine operator and associate tech
Jacobson companies, west Jefferson, Ohio, USA Temporary
Maintenance technician of different Machineries