LOUIS BRIGGINS
Kissimmee, FL 34746
OBJECTIVE
Seeking a career with a stable company where I can utilize my skills to
contribute to the positive growth and success of the company while allowing
me opportunities for growth.
SUMMARY
I have over 20 years of experience building, testing, modifying and
repairing machinery in a variety of industries including: recycling,
plastics production (conversion and extrusion), mining production, heavy
equipment, vehicle maintenance, power systems, conveyor systems, prototype
systems (high vacuum systems for wafer fabrication for IBM & NEC),
aerospace (sub systems for Space Shuttle Discovery), aircraft (F4, F14,
F15, F16, T38, A6 and E2C Hawkeye), marine engines and concrete production.
EXPERIENCE
Waste Management, Orlando, FL
03/2012 - 11/2012
Maintenance Manager
Responsible for all equipment and facility maintenance activities
including:
Maintaining all production equipment including conveyor systems, wire ties,
compactors, balers, front end loaders, forklifts, roll off trucks.
Responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, upgrading,modifying, and
determining root cause analysis through the use of hydraulic, pneumatics,
electro-mechanical, PLC logic, welding, and factory training.
Managed the computerized maintenance management system (Compass) for all
inventory, preventive maintenance scheduling, and ordering parts.
Scheduled and planned preventive and predictive maintenance and in some
cases used outside vendors.
Supervised 6 technicians on two shifts. Interviewed, hired, trained,
formally evaluated, and disciplined when needed.
Spartan Staffing, Orlando, FL
2010
Maintenance Manager
Hands on manager responsible for all facilities and production maintenance.
Supervised technicians; including training, scheduling, evaluating and
disciplining. Troubleshot and repaired extruders, bag machines, air rings,
separators, cord & cordless winders, erema reclaim machine, ac systems,
chillers and compressors. Negotiated with contractors regarding building
expansion and the installation of a new production line. Ordered parts and
set up preventative and predictive maintenance for all machinery.
G S Equipment, Tampa, FL
2008-2009
Parts/Warehouse Clerk
Researched rates, provided quotes and sold heavy equipment parts
internationally. Accepted payment via credit card and PO's. Responsible for
shipping, receiving and
inventory of parts.
LOUIS BRIGGINS
E R JAHNA INDUSTRIES, Clermont, FL
2004-2008
Equipment Service Manager
Planned and scheduled preventative and predictive maintenance on 110+
pieces of heavy equipment and 100+ services trucks, pick-ups and SUVs.
Rented, purchased and repaired all equipment required for production for
eight mines. Supervised nine Contract Technicians and six permanent
employees. Interviewed, hired, trained, counseled, evaluated and took
disciplinary action as needed.
Maintenance Planner
Developed, implemented, scheduled and supervised a preventative maintenance
program for four mines. Utilized contractors to obtain bids and quotes for
equipment purchase and repair. Created an Inventory Management program for
the warehousing of parts. Created management training manuals. Ensured that
all work orders were completed and properly documented.
POLYSTAR, Longwood, FL
2001-2004
Production Manager/Maintenance Manager
Responsible for production operations and the
maintenance of all production machinery. Set up machines and equipment,
maintained quality standards, maximized production efficiency, insured QA
inspections were conducted, completed all documentation, followed proper
GMP, insured preventative maintenance was conducted, insured start up and
shut down procedures were completed, maintained housekeeping and safety
standards. Responsible for employee selection, training, performance
assessment, work assignments, salary, recognition and discipline.
Equipment Maintenance Technician
Modified, monitored and performed routine and emergency maintenance on all
production equipment (printing presses, laminators, slitters, and a variety
of poly and mesh bag making machines). This included electro-mechanical,
hydraulic, pneumatic and PLC logic systems.
RINGHAVER, Orlando, FL
1998-2001
Warehouse/Equipment Coordinator
Scheduled and performed preventative maintenance on generators,
compressors, power modules and chillers. Set up, tore down and installed
portable a/c systems.
Heavy Equipment Technician
Performed maintenance on heavy equipment, marine engines and associated
systems (hydraulics, pneumatics, electro-mechanical and welding).
AIRLINE SUPPORT, Orlando, FL
1997 Electro/Mechanical Service Technician
Refurbished, installed and tested the electro-mechanical, hydraulic and
pneumatic systems for Jetway and Stearns bridges. Installed, repaired and
tested Hobart and FCX ground power units - 400hz and 30v-110v. Installed,
upgraded, overhauled, modified and tested conveyor systems. Performed and
scheduled, emergency and preventative maintenance on Jetway systems and
conveyors.
EDUCATION
United States Air Force Technical School, Rantoul, IL
Newburgh Free Academy, Newburgh, NY
OTHER TRAINING
Certified Forklift Trainer and Operator
Heavy Equipment Operator
MIG & ARC Welder
OSHA & MOSHA Safety Training
First Aid & CPR Certified
CMMS
Microsoft Windows, Word and Excel
REFERENCES
Available Upon Request