Matt Lafferty

***** * ******* **, ********* IL **030

Home: 224-***-****

acs2qi@r.postjobfree.com

Summary

Maintenance Mechanic with 25 years experience. Extensive background in Industrial packaging

equipment,Mechanical/Electrical.

Trouble-shooting Plc controlled equipment

Layout and integration of new and used equipment

Purchasing and controlling inventory

Employee reviews

Cost savings management,Efficiencies improvements

5'S training

Safety team

GMP'S

SOP'S

FDA

HACCP

Quality control

Training

Machine programming

Skills

Troubleshooting Form Fill Seal Equipment:

Customer service skills Hayssen,Viking,Bosch,Matrix,MultiVac,Algus,GEA

Solid independent Cartoning equipment:

worker Bosch,Adco,Thiele,Hanagata,Superior,Tanney,Clyborn,Econocorp

Strong organizational Engineering, Re-Engineering equipment

skills Ancilliary Equipment :

Strong work ethic Checkweigh,Inspection cameras,Metal detectors,Tapers,X-ray

Team player machines, Conveyors

Timely project Intergration

completion Machine shop experince

Deadline driven Electrical 480-***-***-** 12 volts

Schematics reading Horizontal flow wrappers, FFS,Shrink wrappers,Pallet

Establishing goals and wrappers,Compressors,Candy wrappers, Stream feeders, coupon

setting priorities placers

Good mechanical Robotic pick and place equipmnet

aptitude Case erectors

Project management Lazer printers, Ink jet printers,Label printers/Placers/Applicators

Computer literate Bottle filling equipment,cap placer,torqer,pumps,

Consistent work history Band sealing

Shrink sleeving, Tripack,Bosch,Kalish

Boiler, steam shrink

Accomplishments

Project Planning

Provided project controls, cost estimation, and other business support services to technical line

management.

Training

Reported and documented unsafe conditions, equipment and/or injury.

Documentation

Reported and documented unsafe conditions, equipment and/or injury.

Equipment Maintenance

Performed routine maintenance on equipment on as-needed basis.

Inventory Control

Restocked and organized items as necessary and as directed.Programming

Programmed machinery Purchasing

Maintained inventory of spare parts inventories and completed purchase requisitions as necessary.

Purchasing

Maintained inventory of spare parts inventories and completed purchase requisitions as necessary.

Machine Repair

Detected machine malfunctions and problem-solved accordingly.

Repaired, maintained and replaced partsDeveloped and enforced standards, procedures and

compliance.

Used operational knowledge of systems, parts and components to solve problems that arose

during operation.Contributed to an increase in productivity through improvements in operations,

quality, safety and administration.

Safety Team Member

5's Training certification

Experience

Visualpak July 2007 to September 2015

Manager Maintenance

Waukegan, IL

Actively suggested operational improvements to enhance quality, improve production times and reduce

costs.Adjusted machine feed and speed if machine malfunctioned.Changed equipment over to new

product.Helped achieve company goals by supporting production workers.Started machine operations

by inserting control instructions into control units.Ensured the most cost-effective production methods

were employed.Hired and managed staff, overseeing any personnel grievances.Inspected finished

products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.Monitored and adjusted production

processes or equipment for quality and productivity.Calibrated or adjusted equipment to ensure quality

production using tools such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, protractors and ring

gauges.Worked with managers to implement the company's policies and goals.Responsible for setting

minimum standards and providing technical guidance and support for design, installation, operation and

maintenance of mechanical systems used in the process.Reviewed operations and conferred with

technical or administrative staff to resolve production and processing problems.Reviewed the

performance of subordinates.Set up and operated production equipment in accordance with current good

manufacturing practices and standard operating procedures.Started up and shut down processing

equipment.Supported financial analysis and support in securing and executing external financing for

projects.Troubleshooted problems with equipment, devices or products.

Sigma Services June 2000 to July 2007

Manager Maintenance

Mundelien, IL

Assisted in implementation of operations, maintenance.

Completed all repairs and maintenance work to company standards.

Ensured customer satisfaction by providing highest quality of products by ensuring all equipment was

properly installed and working correctly.

Exceeded customer product expectations by maintaining equipment to product quality products.

Planned work and determined appropriate tools and equipment.

Reduced downtime during production by maintaining equipment and reducing unnecessary

maintenance.

Responsible for promoting safe and clean working environment.

Took care of facility equipment, grounds, roads and fences.

Used processes including gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, shielded metal arc,

resistance welding, and submerged arc welding.

Worked overtime, including evenings and weekends, to respond to emergencies and fix unsafe

conditions.

Assisted in management of business operations by maintaining records and files, preparing cost and

inventory reports, and ordering supplies.Reviewed project drawings to perform installation activities

according to specifications.Kept supervisor informed of job progress and material

requirementsMaintained inventory for central warehouse of tools and supplies.Maintained record

accuracy by using work order reporting system.Managed work with little supervision.Notified

supervisors of faulty operations and defective materials.Oiled and cleaned machines and added coolant to

machine reservoirs.Performed weekly maintenance assessments.

Education and Training

Round Lake Sr. High 1988

High School Diploma: Required

Round Lk Bch, IL, USA

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