Technician Maintenance
Resume:
Dave Wessels
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Burlington, ON, L7S 2J3
QUALIFICATIONS
PLC Programming Certificate - Mohawk College
Ontario Certificate of Qualification - Industrial Electrician
Ontario Certificate of Qualification - Industrial Mechanic/Millwright
South African Trade Diploma - Millwright
WORK HISTORY
Graphic Electrical Services Service Technician
Ball Packaging, Burlington Industrial Maintenance Electrician
New Electric, Oakville Industrial Electrician/Service Technician
Hunter Drums, Burlington Industrial Mechanic/Millwright
Iscor, (South African Iron and Steel Manufacturing Corporation)
Rod Mill Senior Shift Electrician/Millwright
Wire Works Maintenance Planner
Rod Mill/ Bar Mill Shift Electrician/Millwright
Rod Mill/ Bar Mill Apprentice Electrician/Millwright
ELECTRICAL EXPERIENCE
Trouble Shooting / Fault finding
. Experienced in reading schematic drawings.
. Diagnosing problem areas, traced, confirmed and rectified faults in
AC/DC motor control systems including variable frequency drives,
servo drives and stepper drive systems
. Relay logic/PLC logic control systems,
. Hydraulic/Pneumatic control systems.
. Experienced in working under pressure in high cost downtime
environment.
Installations / Programming & Commissioning
. Programmed automated assembly station for plastic injection molding
company using Allen Bradley PLC and
robotic arm.
. Designed, installed and commissioned electrical control system for
Pallet/coil Inverter system incorporating Cutler Hammer PLC controls,
Rexroth hydraulic controls, Alan Bradley soft start system, G.E. DC
drives.
. Designed, installed and commissioned new electronic Cam limit system
for steel shears on rolling mill using Omron encoder and positioner
control module.
. Actively involved in upgrading the Rod Mill Finishing Section to
Cutler Hammer PLC Control.
. Modernized Overhead Gantry Cranes by installing electronic hoist
control systems and motor protection units.
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MECHANICAL EXPERIENCE
Hydraulics and Pneumatics
Troubleshooting using schematics and repairs to:
cylinders, pumps, motors, valve banks, accumulators, coolers, hi-low
hydraulic systems, mobile operating systems.
Lubrication systems
1. Operated and maintained large gear lubrication systems using high
volume accumulators and lead lag pump systems.
Rolling Equipment
Repaired or replaced defective parts to rolling equipment including:
gearboxes, drive spindles, couplings, mechanical drive trains,
ancillary equipment.
Machine Shop Equipment
3. Repaired or replaced defective parts to milling machines, grinding
machines, gas profile cutting machines, copy lathes and radial arm
drilling machines.
Cranes
Repairs and maintenance for Overhead Gantry Cranes and Diesel
Hydraulic mobile Cranes.
Rigging
Performed rigging function to install and remove heavy equipment.
Assembled and aligned couplings, gears, bearings and shafts.
Welding (Gas and Electric)
Manufactured and repaired equipment and workstations.
Experienced in the use of Oxy-Acetylene cutting torches.
Hand and Power Tools
Performed precision work using hand tools (0.05mm tolerance)
Utilized power tools including: angle grinder, jig saw, impact
wrench, drilling machine, sanding machine, grinding machine.
MAINTENANCE PLANNING
Ensured above 97% plant availability within maintenance cost budget.
Planned plant shutdowns. Obtained spares and contractor services for
shutdowns.
Planned and obtained contractor services for installation of a Dust
extraction system for a Rod straightening plant.
Compiled and maintained equipment inspection schedules.
Employed preventative maintenance techniques. Analyzed history and solved
problems.
Managed clerical staff in planning office.
COMPUTER EXPERIENCE
Computer literate. Familiar with Microsoft Office, RS Logix, RS View, and
Panel mate, Panelbuilder and other automation software.
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