Quality Assurance Maintenance

Brace Smith **** Linda Drive

Torrance, CA *****

Mobile: 310-***-****

E-mail: **********@*******.***

Objectives Seeking a position as a Maintenance Mechanic or Maintenance Manager utilizing extensive experience working with conveyors and related systems in the food production industry. Looking for a position that will greatly use the vast array of other skills in quality assurance, precision experimental assembly, fabrication, R&D and facilities maintenance where excellent troubleshooting and solution development skills, coupled with a broad knowledge base of all trades and tools, will provide future advancement potential and the success of a company. Summary Analytically minded and highly motivated Maintenance Mechanic with over 20 years experience in maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting and problem solving specific to conveyor-based systems in the food production industry. Conveyor-based experience includes: building conveyors from the ground up; complete tear-down, crating and reassembly after relocation of conveyor lines; ordering, installation and programming of motor inverters (controllers); shaft, gear and chain removal and replacement; fabrication of brackets for various equipment installations; guide rail adjustments to accommodate various product sizes; installation and calibration of product diverters on multi-product size conveyor lines; calibration of sensors (photoelectric, sonic among others) to detect various aspects of a product; installation of in-line inspection equipment to conveyor systems. Additionally, have implemented a Preventative Maintenance System for all conveyors (greasing bearings, checking for wear strip dimensions to determine replacement schedules, etc.). Can lead in a team environment or accomplish projects independently to help keep plants running efficiently and safely. Able to self-manage multiple tasks under tight schedule constraints. Excellent related skills as Fabrication/Quality Assurance/R&D Technician possessing significant expertise with hand tools, test fixtures, measuring instruments and structural materials.

Accomplishments

and Skills

Responsible for the development and construction of an experimental environmental chamber used for qualification testing of large industrial inspection equipment. This chamber was able to produce both humidity and temperature variations to match expected plant conditions. This required working closely with company engineers to ensure progress and allow for design refinements as development advanced.

Developed a vacuum accumulation device to improve manifold performance for high-altitude applications on the OmniVision Inspection System. Installed AC and DC gear motors, programmed inverter drives and installed safety switches and breakers to the main power for a number of conveyor systems.

Built the facility’s compressed air system, which used a screw drive compressor, air dryer and accumulation tank, which included extensive plumbing. Later improved the system’s efficiency using high-flow connectors and larger supply tubing. The system’s performance improvement was significant. Skilled in the use of automated test equipment such as the oscilloscope, multi- meter, temperature sensors/meters and airflow meters. Able to produce test fixtures and devise methods for testing, repair and installation of end-user and in-house products. Assisted in the development of quality assurance protocols and programming for engineer and customer support. Proficient with a wide range of materials including UHMW, Nylatron, Teflon, PVC, polycarbonate, polyurethane, rubber, phenolic, stainless steel, aluminum, brass, silicon brass, copper, lead and cold rolled steel. Experience with precision optics and optical alignment for machine vision systems, as well as steered-beam laser systems.

Extensive experience in metal fabrication, including the building of enclosures, fixtures, brackets, clamping, shielding, etc.

Skilled with a wide variety of hand tools and machine shop tools including conventional mill, shear, press, brake, grinder, sander, drill press, band saw, chip saw, rivet gun, etc.

Able to interpret engineering drawings of various styles including schematics. Good understanding of different dimension and tolerance techniques. Certifications Forklift Operation; Industrial Electrical; Safety Assurance Work History October to November 2016, Heritage Fine Foods –– Temporary Maintenance Mechanic – Hired to troubleshoot and repair various fish packing conveyor systems and other facility machines.

November 15 to Present –– Self Employed – Handyman – Working in household repairs and maintenance in all areas including electric, plumbing, carpentry, finish details, cement, painting, etc.

September 2015 to November 2015, Air Fayre –– Maintenance Mechanic and trainee in boiler operations. Tasks included organizing the shop for better workflow and efficiency. Repaired trash compactor, cardboard compactor and dishwashing machines.

May 2012 to December 2013, Superior Workforce Solutions –– Most recently was a Fabricator for Paragon/L3 Power Magnetics. Milled steel and fiberglass parts for transformer assembly; precision fabrication of transformer cores using Unicore sheet metal bending and sheering machines; maintenance and cleaning of fabrication equipment; and facility maintenance and updating. December 1991 to August 2010, Industrial Dynamics Company, R&D Group, Experimental Machinist – Company’s main focus was conveyor-based, in-line inspection systems for customers worldwide. Job duties included setup and maintenance of conveyor lines, fabrication, establishment of maintenance protocols and techniques and ensuring end-product quality to customers. Used tools and test fixtures to enable engineers to complete tests and finished products for on-time delivery. Wide variety of Maintenance Mechanic, Fabrication, Quality Assurance and Engineering Support tasks.

1988 to 1991, Home Improvement Specialist

1984 to 1988, Paul Lindsey Enterprises, Painter

1977 to 1983, Northrop Corporation, Line Mechanic (747 & F-18) 1975 to 1977, TRW Semiconductors, Maintenance Mechanic Education

Lawndale High School –– Graduated 1975

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