Maintenance Forklift Operator

Timothy L. Casteel

P.O. Box ***, *** Spring Garden Ave.

Englewood, TN 37329

Cell: 423-***-****

email: ***********@*****.***

OBJECTIVE

Interested in furthering my career in industrial maintenance or for any available position. I have twenty (20) years experience in the Industrial Environment and additional training in many areas required to apply for positions available.

EXPERIENCE

International Paper, Inc. Cleveland, TN

November18, 2013 to April 14, 2016

Maintenance Mechanic - Troubleshoot and repair corrugated and box making paper machinery. Repair as needed to prevent downtime. Rebuild major machines with Millwrights from outside sources. Jobs generally involve the trouble shooting to locate primary problems, some which required complete disassemble and replacing worn and bad parts. At times this required reading blueprints and machine drawings and ordering proper parts to complete the repair. I was also in charge of startup and shutdown of Boilers, also daily checks of steam pressure, monitor and etc.

Owens Corning Temporary assignment through Nesco Resource, Cleveland, TN

March, 2013 to July 25, 2013

Production Technician

JTEKT Temporary through Catalyst Technology Group USA, Vonore, TN

October 25, 2012 - December - 2012 (lay-off due to lack of work)

Rack Bar #2 Line

Wal Mart Stores, Inc. Athens, Tennessee 37303

December 19, 2011 - October 19, 2012

IMS-Inventory Management System

McKinney Excavating, Inc. Englewood, Tennessee

May 20, 2010 -October, 2011 (laid off due to lack of work) Machine Operator/Laborer

Proctor & Gamble (Duracell) Cleveland, Tennessee

Operator Mechanic, Feb. 2006 - Jul. 2008

Operate Ring Seater Machines in Sub Assembly Department. Perform weekly, monthly and quarterly P.M.'s (preventative maintenance). Repair Machines when needed.

Waupaca Etowah, Tennessee

Desa 3rd Shift Maintenance

Preventative Maintenance (PM) on all Desa lines as trouble occurred.

Denso Manufacturing Athens, Tennessee

Production Technician, Jan. 1996 - Jan. 2004

Trouble Shooter, Monthly Preventive Maintenance (PM) on machinery in my area. Initial Value checks were also performed to the machinery involved in my PM schedule. I witnessed and assisted in setting of all machinery and test running before production began. Excellent hands on training from Japanese supporters.

Collins & Aikman (formerly Textron) Athens, Tennessee

Material Handler & Forklift Operator, Jan. 1989 - Jan. 1996

EDUCATION

McMinn Central High School

May 1989

High School Diploma

SUMMARY

Twenty (20) years experience of working in Industrial environment. Specializing in operation of injection press for five (5) years at Textron of Athens, which now operated under the name of Collins and Aikman. The last two (2) years at Textron I was promoted to lead man in Material Handling and Forklift Operator in Injecting Molding Department. Eight (8) years with Denso. Two and half years (2 1/2) at Denso I was a P-2 body assembly operator. I was promoted to Production Technician, my principle duty was trouble shooting machinery and repairing when needed. Experience includes communicating with maintenance for technical advice only when needed for completion, and resolution of problems; and overseeing equipment maintenance and repair with an emphasis on preventive maintenance. I also have experience in Mig and Tig Welding; also rebuilding of hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders and actuators.

HIGHLIGHTS OF EXPERIENCE

Developed skill in problem diagnosis and solution, maintaining average repair time to within 85% of master technicians estimate. Perfected skill with manual and power tools to ensure repair efficiency. Tested voltage, resistance and phase angle in circuits, using voltmeters, ohmmeters, and phase rotation indicators to ensure safety upon job completion. Maintained track record for quality work and effective project management, delivering 90% of projects on time and within budget. Implemented computerized diagnostic tools to verify initial problem determination. Researched latest tools and techniques to identify and implement time-saving improvements. Trained service writers on updated repair procedures and new component systems. Formalized safety standards and procedures to develop new worker safety orientation classes. Mentored apprentices and assistants on safety and tool care procedures. Evaluated junior service technicians to recommend further training courses. Attended continuing education classes to increase knowledge of electrical, mechanical and various other industrial maintenance procedures or related position.

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