Russell H. Kutak
Roscoe, Ill. 61073
*.*.*****@*****.***
OBJECTIVE: To secure a position employing my proven skills in manufacturing
and maintenance fields. I also welcome the opportunity to learn new skills.
SUMMARY: With a wide variety of skills to call on, and the ability to
learn new skills quickly, I can bring a great attitude with the experience
to quickly become an asset to your company. I can achieve results either as
part of a team, or with little or no supervision.
EXPERIENCE:
11-2013 to 3-21-2014
Aerotek Contract Employee
TESTORS Corporation
440 Blackhawk Park Ave
Rockford, Ill. 61104
815-***-**** Shift Mechanic
Contract Position as the company transitions into 1 plant. Responsible for
emergency repair, setup, and maintenance of Thermoforming/blister machines
as well as blister sealing equipment. Perform setup and repairs on 1 large
Sencorp hydraulic thermoformer and 1 medium Sencorp pneumatic
blisterformer. Debug forming issues, such as heat variances and pressure
adjustments to ensure quality parts. Responsible for solving seal issues
due to temps or unique setups. Work with Q.A. Department to help resolve
quality variances. Helped in filling department when needed with labelers
fillers and conveyors, as well as code daters and glue pump issues. This
position will expire soon as it is contract.
7-2013 to 10-2013
AXIUM FOODS
239 Oak Grove Ave South Beloit, Il. 61080
815-***-**** Shift Mechanic
Responsible for maintaining and repairing several machines involved in
production of salty snack foods, including VFFS baggers, deep fryers,
conveyor systems, corn processing equipment, seasoning equipment, as well
as smaller support equipment and wastewater treatment systems. Working as a
multi-craft mechanic in a GMP environment, which includes electrical,
mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatics. De-bugging of issues using Fluke
meters, PLC's, prints, or process of elimination. Helped in preparing the
facility for AIB and SQF audits.
1-2009/12-2012
TH FOODS Inc.
2154 Harlem Rd, Loves Park, Ill 61111
815-***-**** Shift Mechanic
Responsible for the maintenance and repair (emergency and planned) of
several machines used in the production of food products in a GMP
environment. Was assigned several machines to my own personal PM schedule,
including cookers, sheeters, dryers, conveyors, VFFS baggers, and packaging
machines, which I took ownership of. De-bugging of issues using Fluke
meters, PLC's, prints, or process of elimination. Worked as a multi-craft
mechanic (electrical, mechanical, etc) and was involved with all machinery
as well as facility maintenance and repair. Helped in preparing the
facility for AIB and SQF audits. Fabrication of emergency parts. Used
Windows machines and applications for inter-company communications as well
as for tracking of Maintenance tasks, including MS Word and Excel.
Identified parts and gave info to planners.
4-2008/7-2008
Quantum Design
8400 E. Riverside Blvd., Loves Park, Ill. 61111
815-***-**** Panel Tech
Layout and wiring of industrial electrical panels from customer prints.
This included actual component layout and mounting, all wiring and
labeling, termination of all wires to print, and final ring out before QC.
5-2004/3-2008
Weyerhaeuser Co.
2100 23rd Ave, Rockford, Ill. 61104
815-***-**** Shift Mechanic
Responsible for maintenance and repair of several printing presses for
corrugated boxes as well as multi machine corrugator. Responsible for P.M.
schedule as well as emergency breakdown . This was a multi craft position
which included electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic. Responsible
for shift inspection of boilers and steam joints. Maintained facility
including conveyors systems and dock locks. Was part of E.R.T team and Fire
Brigade as well as emergency response. Did minor repair of fork trucks and
industrial vehicles. Used Windows based computer systems to communicate as
well as track and complete maintenance work orders.
SPECIAL SKILLS: I have been trained in behavior safety (DuPont STOP), as
well as all phases of lock out, tag, and try. I have also had ERT training
and hold certs in AED, 1st Aid, and CPR. Welding (Mig, and Stick).
EDUCATION:
G.E.D. Winnebago Boone County Board of Education.
Maintenance Course, Western Kentucky University, 2006 (Company Sponsored)
Allen Bradley PLC Course 2006 (Company Sponsored)