Maintenance High School

Terrance Cavanaugh

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Ph: 630-***-****

PROFESSIONAL Seasoned Lead Mechanic with more than 35 years of experience in the challenging field of machine design and assembly. Highly developed

SUMMARY technical skills with the ability to learn quickly when facing new problems. Dedicated to meeting the expectations of internal and external customers while achieving exceptional results in developing and delivering essential instruction.

SKILLS Equipment Maintenance Troubleshooting

Machine Repair Problem Solving

Action Oriented Peer Relationships

Perseverance

EXPERIENCE Lead Mechanic May 1987 – Dec 2016

Blackhawk Molding, Addison, IL

Performed equipment set-up, troubleshooting and modification in domestic plant sites as well as facilities in Poland, Israel and the United Kingdom.

Interfaced with vendors and contractors, recommending design improvements throughout all phases of prototype equipment development.

Delivered maintenance staff training on both new and modified equipment.

Developed an equipment preventative maintenance program that became the standard for the business.

Achieved the status of subject matter expert through hands-on equipment experience and diligent attention to detail.

Conducted training in safety, repair, maintenance techniques and operational procedures.

Determined schedules, sequences and assignments for work activities.

Monitored employees’ work levels and reviewed work performance.

Mechanic Apr 1980 – Apr 1987

Fotomat, Addison, IL

Repaired and replaced damaged or worn parts on film splicers, developing machines and cutters.

Inspected machines on a regular basis to diagnose defects.

Cleaned, lubricated and performed other routine maintenance work on equipment.

Studied and applied information from operating manuals, blueprints and technical drawings.

Completed a one year basic electrical program by participating in a five hour per week, non-paid series of in-house learning sessions.

EDUCATION High School Diploma, June 1977

Glenbard North, Carol Stream, IL

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