Attn: Human Resource Professional:

Because of professional interest in Total Quality Management, and my working knowledge of Manufacturing Operations Management, I am requesting consideration for a position in operations management area

I have enclosed a copy of my resume for your consideration, and would like to call in my background that are most relevant;

A proven leader of people, adept at empowering employees with the responsibility of getting the job done right, the first time.

Working knowledge in the selection of manufacturing related vendors and services.

Has extensive management and supervisory experience in plant start-up and equipment set-up.

Extensive maintenance experience in hydraulics, electrical systems and electro-mechanical systems.

Excellent communication skills both written, and verbal. I would welcome the opportunity to further discuss my qualifications in a personal interview. Please feel free to contact me over the phone or by email listed above at any time if you have any questions for me personally or otherwise.

Thank you,

John P. Gastaldello

John P. Gastaldello

4521 Wilson Ave

Downers Grove, IL. 60515

Phone: 630-***-**** Email: aczig3@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Work Experience

Lewis Plastics, Addison, IL

Maintenance Manager and Buyer

March 2013-Present

Responsibilities include 35 injection molding machines all axillary equipment (loaders, dryers, grinders…) water and air systems also all building maintenance, fully equipped tool room, cover all safety issues for the entire building, and buyer for all maintenance parts.

Classic Molding, Schiller Park, IL

Maintenance Manager, Safety Manager, and Buyer

October 2007-2013

Responsibilities include 30 injection molding machines (two Toshiba’s two CLF’s and 26 Niigata’s), all axillary equipment (loaders, dryers, and grinders…) water and air machines and a silo system. Building maintenance, fully equipped tool room, cover all safety issues, buyer for all maintenance parts, production needs, and service contracts.

Graphic Solutions International, Burr Ridge, IL.

Facilities Manager

October, 2005 to October 2007

Responsibility for all building maintenance, production machine repair, and new equipment installations for a duel facility. Graphic printing and Functional circuitry printing company.

Portola Packing, Batavia, IL.

Maintenance Technician

February 2004-October 2005

Manufacturing plant consisting of 30 fully automated injection molding machines. These machines were fed by a fully automated material delivery system consisting of 6 base stock silos, 2 print stations, and miscellaneous chiller and tower systems.

Weber Stephens, Palatine, IL.

Manufacturing Manager-Robotics & Robot Fabrication Divisions

February, 2000 to September, 2003

Manufacturing consisted of 18 robots, 3 tube cutting machines, 9 piercing machines, and a new automatic conveyer system. Responsibilities for the entire manufacturing operation which employed 200 people.

Delta Axxion Technology, El Paso, TX

Operations Manager-Plastics Division

April, 1998 to September, 1999

Chief coordinator of complete initial plant start-up, Plastics Division. First phase; 29 plastic injection molding machines including all auxiliary equipment. Second and third phase; 63 machines and all auxiliary equipment. Auxiliary included complete water and chiller systems, pneumatic system, electrical and mechanical installations, and central material handling system. Additionally responsible for manufacturing assembly area set-up, materials storage set-up, administrative offices set-up, and plant HVAC system. Responsible for sourcing all suppliers of above equipment, services and supplies. Responsible for all tooling issues.

Textek, El Paso, TX

Maintenance Manager & Plant Closing Consultant

March, 1997- April, 1998

Gatsby Plastic, El Paso, TX

Maintenance Manager & Plant Closing Consultant

October, 1996- March, 1997

El Paso Plastics. El Paso, TX

Assistant Plant Manager, Maintenance Manager

January 1995 to October 1996

Responsible for 22 injection molding machines, all auxiliary equipment and building maintenance. Also hired and had management responsibility for a team of four maintenance workers. Developed a preventative maintenance program, supervised reorganization of the plant, and sourcing all machinery, and supplies.

Richco Plastic, El Paso, TX

Assistant Plant Manager, Maintenance Manager

May, 1993 to October, 1996.

Planned and engineered start-up of company with plant manager that included all phases of manufacturing. In a one year time frame installed 44 injection molding machines. (Sandretto, Nissei, Van Dom, and Van Dom-Demag). Constructed functional maintenance room, tool room, and quality lab, cafeteria, shipping and receiving area, and organized office areas. Responsible for troubleshooting all machinery. Responsible for sourcing all machinery (presses, auxiliary, equipment…) and supplies (electrical and mechanical installation, maintenance, repair and production).

Richco Plastics, Harvard, IL.

Class” A” Maintenance Tech

October, 1988 to May 1993.

Troubleshooting for 30 injection molding machines such as Cincinnati Milacron, Kawaguchi, Arburg, and Sandretto. Prefabricated all tables, fixtures, cages, Etc. with Miller Syncrowave 350 welder. Responsible for troubleshooting all electrical, hydraulics, and mechanical phases of operation. Installed 15 of the 30 injection molding machines.

W.M Plastics Inc. Cary, IL

Maintenance Manager

March 1986 to September 1988

Responsible for all machinery, electrical, hydraulics, and mechanical phases of operation. Assumed supervisory responsibilities of maintenance crew. Also assumed responsibilities as assistant foreman for general floor manufacturing. Injection molding machine were Cincinnati, Stokes, HPM, Newburry, and Engel.

Garbe Iron Works, Inc. Cary, IL

Maintenance Manager

March, 1986 to September, 1988.

Responsible for plant inventory and programing machines.

Manor Tool and Die, Shiller Park, IL

Assistant Superintendent of Industrial Maintenance

December 1978 to October 1983.

Responsibilities included machine shop operator, assistant foreman of punch press department, additionally quality controller and foreman of spot welding department.

Education

St Norbert College, DePere, Wisconsin

College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn, IL

Holy cross high school, River Grove, IL

Continuing Education

Processing of Engel Molding Machine, Engel corporation, Guelth, Ontario Canada

Fundamentals of supervision, MIMA Management institute

Courses in electronics and refrigeration at Grayslake Community college, Grayslake, IL

Hands on Maintenance training though Demag Corporation, Connecticut

Extensive training with Van Dorn

Extensive training with Sandretto

References available upon request

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