OWEN L. VAZ
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Toronto, Ontario M4C 1L5 647-***-****
aceg39@r.postjobfree.com
CAREER OBJECTIVE: Maintenance Mechanic (Millwright)
HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS
•More than Ten years solid experience as Industrial Mechanic in a manufacturing
industry
•Certificate of Qualification Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) and National Trade
Certificate as a Fitter
• Ability to follow, retain and communicate detailed instructions
• Positive attitude with ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Ability to manage time, organize and prioritize work effectively and efficiently
• Extensive knowledge of safety requirements and industrial workplace practices
• Ability to work independently and self-directed
• Hardworking, team player with outstanding troubleshooting skills
• Willing to accept challenges, highly motivated and a quick learner
• Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and meet performance goals
•Maintained technical competence in advance technology via frequent courses and
training
• Computer skills in MS word, Excel
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
•Ensured daily adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Personal Protection
Equipment (PPE), Standard Operating Procedures, product quality and health, Safety
and Environmental policies and procedures.
•Repaired and maintained machinery necessary to keep process equipment in Grade
“A” condition.
•Performed various equipment preventive maintenance tasks (i.e., cleaning, inspection,
and lubrication) as necessary, but routinely in cases requiring advanced technical
expertise and knowledge of safety procedures (i.e., Lock-Out, Tag-Out).
•Thoroughly document maintenance activity using the maintenance database (MP2),
communicate maintenance issues to other Technicians, supervisors, etc. and properly
utilize the maintenance inventory system.
•Proficiently operated a wide variety of Tools and Equipment i.e. Hand tools, Socket
sets, Wrenches, Chain hoists, Hydraulic jacks, Pneumatic wrenches, Drill presses,
Grinders etc.
• Provided Preventative Maintenance support for plant and equipment.
• Experience with PLC and Industrial Control Systems
•Used machine tools, welding equipment, and measuring devices to fabricate machine
parts.
•Used Technical drawings and schematics to troubleshoot and repair complex process
and facilities equipment (e.g., filter machine, packaging machines, scales, conveyors,
roasters, compressors etc.)
•Supported production in the day to day operation ensuring the continuous operation of
machinery with troubleshooting and repairs.
• Trained operators in set ups, changeovers and minor adjustments.
• Maintained safe clean work areas and complied with all safety requirements.
•Exposure to heat, cold, dust, dirt, coolants, oils, noise, heights and confined space.
•Identified significant causes of waste, coordinated with appropriate employees to
develop root cause solutions and provided maintenance assistance as required.
•Followed all policies, procedures, ergonomic standards and safety requirements
directed by the company and the department.
•Provided input through review of proposed specification and submitted proposals to
project engineering for generation of equipment specifications for projects involving
the purchase of new and for the modification of existing equipment
WORK EXPERIENCE
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Maintenance Mechanic
Feb 2010 – Presently Working
KEURIG Canada, Toronto, Ontario
• Performed repairs and troubleshooting on machinery such as SCHENIDER robots, Carousel
(rotary vertical cartoner), case packers, labelers, Fillers (OPEM) and Packaging Technology
machinery (K-280,400).
• Performed changeovers and setting up of lines for the next product as required by the
planner.
• Training operators to carry out proper GMP and SOP on production machinery.
• Maintaining the OEE of machinery by carrying out scheduled PM’s.
Industrial Maintenance Mechanic Oct 2006 – Jan 2010
KRAFT Canada, Toronto, Ontario
• Performed maintenance and troubleshooting on machinery such as Cam Machine,
Case packers (Cermex and Fallas), labelers, molding machines, Palletizers and other packaging
Machinery (Bosch and Doboy).
• Setting up and changing over parts of Do boy machine as per daily schedules.
• Carried out Preventative Maintenance on all machinery after completion of 4000 Hours.
Millwright Mechanic Dec 2001 – Oct 2006
Falcon Fasteners, Toronto, Ontario
• Disassembled machinery such as davits, winches and equipment to remove parts and
Carried out necessary repairs.
• Recorded repairs and maintenance performed on machinery such as milling machine,
Wafios, and shaping machine in the log book.
• Repaired, replaced, adjusted and aligned components of machinery such as thread rolling
Machine, brad press and equipment for proper functional of machinery.
• Responded to production problems quickly such as repairs to strapping machine, nail
collating machine and overhead conveyors to avoid any delay in production.
Maintenance Mechanic Feb 1995 – Oct 2001
Naval Dockyard, Mumbai, India
• Used a thorough understanding of hydraulics, pneumatics and mechanical systems to ensure
proper operation of the equipment such as pneumatic mushroom heads, jiggers, hanger shutters
and hydraulic press.
• Performed installation and start-up of equipment, as required for the underwater systems
such as log valves, hull outfits, compressors, accommodation ladders and motor boats
equipment.
• Disassembled machinery and equipment to remove parts and make repairs to gear boxes of boat
winches and davits.
EDUCATION
• Certificate Of Qualification as Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) 2005
Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities, Toronto
• National Apprenticeship Certificate as a Fitter 1985
Richardson and Cruddas 1972 Ltd., India
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSES
• Certificate of Achievement 2006
School of Welders, Toronto
AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS
• Certificate of Merit for outstanding performance, Naval Dockyard, India 1998
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST