ADRIAN G. SICHIM

*** – *** Cassandra Boulevard, ad0pdj@r.postjobfree.com

Toronto, Ontario, M3A 1V2 416-***-****

Summary

A result focused and decisive professional with 10 years progressive experience in supervising and managing maintenance, facilities and tool room departments.

Well defined skills in problem solving and time management complementing a bold orientation to increase uptime, efficiency and quality, through the process of maintaining, developing and continuously improving facilities and equipment.

Directly involved in building, maintaining, and improving various automation equipment and production lines.

Red Seal licensed Industrial Electrician with more than 25 years progressive experience in manufacturing environment.

Profile

Highly motivated with strong leadership skills, combined with a demonstrated commitment to

ongoing professional development and ability to motivate others.

Excellent organizational, strategic thinking, analytical and planning aptitudes.

Demonstrated experience working hands on in manufacturing environment.

Passionate about Continuous Improvement.

Ability to interact in an effective manner with all levels of the organization.

Good communication skills and adaptability.

Skills

Extensive experience with electrical, mechanical, hydraulics and pneumatics aspects of

manufacturing environment.

Cost Consciousness, Delegation, Safety Leadership (OHSA & WHMIS), Design, Innovation.

Experience in Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, 5S and OEE, KPI.

Knowledge of ERP software – VISUAL (INFOR)

Hands on experience in implementing and working with CMMS software - eMaint X4 from FLUKE

Computer literate with Microsoft Office and PLC knowledge (Allen Bradley & Omron).

Participated in the TSSA and ESA inspections and achieved equipment certifications.

Involved in root cause analysis processes.

Professional Background

AGS PRO Inc. – Owner 2022 Nov. to present

Continuous Improvement & Maintenance Consulting

TUBULAR STEEL INC. – Maintenance Manager 2018 Nov. to 2022 Nov.

Reporting to Owner and Plant manager

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Manage facilities maintenance and tool room departments as well as repairs / projects carried out by

contractors and ensured the quality of their work and their adherence to deadlines and safety

standards ( TSSA & ESA ).

Planed and controlled expenditures in accordance with maintenance and capital projects budgets.

Turned over the reactive vs preventive maintenance ratio from 80% reactive / 20 preventive to 40 % reactive / 60 % preventive maintenance.

Developed innovative upgrades of the equipment resulting in a reduction of labor costs by 25%

and decreasing the overall cycle time by 10%.

Initiated continuous improvement processes resulting in important reduction of the scrap parts

volume, improved maintenance team response time, reduced downtime by an average of

30 % and increased considerably the equipment availability.

Worked closely with production team to determine the best approach for all maintenance

activities affecting the quality and performance of production.

Responsible for planning and scheduling of preventive maintenance activities.

Implemented a CMMS ( eMaint X4 from Fluke ) to monitor and control assets, work orders, spare

parts inventory, and maintenance history of plant equipment and facility.

Managed the maintenance programs, repairs and safety inspections of the Toyota & Heister forklifts

fleet.

Developed and maintained efficient techniques for troubleshooting and equipment repairs to

minimize downtime.

Created SOP’s and Work Instructions for plant equipment and trained machine operators and

maintenance technicians as required.

Introduced changes in working conditions and use of the equipment to increase efficiency of

the department.

Planned and implemented energy saving projects (replaced regular lighting with LED lighting, turned off the hydraulic systems on the production machines during the lunch breaks, reduced considerably the air leaks) as well as water saving projects (automatized the manual control sequence of the welders’ water-cooling system, reduced important amount of water leaks by fixing the piping system).

Assisted in TSSA and ESA inspections and completed required tasks in order to obtain equipment certifications.

Responsible for the safe maintenance, repairs and replacement of plant equipment (Rolling Mills

MTM-50, BH- 50, BH-70, Haven Double Sheared Cut, Bewo Saw, Simec 3000, SOCO

Chamfering / Boring, Overhead Cranes- Hepburn, Demag, Dock Levelers and Shipping Doors)

systems.

Provided the superior management with reports and advice on strategies for future equipment

regeneration / replacement projects.

Liaison with other technical experts and members of the management team, acting as a specialized

resource to senior management to support resolution of complex issues.

Participated in developing work procedures and practices for completing necessary tasks

on new capital projects.

Created and implemented a new layout of the maintenance department to improve the

efficiency of the operational unit.

Performed and implemented process audits to identify the need for the appropriate containment, corrective and preventive actions.

Coordinated and managed strong capital projects such as: shutdowns, plant expansions, plant

relocation and equipment major updates (replaced old SMS Elotherm induction welder with EFD

Weldac 300 KW solid state induction welder).

Provided support to internal partners like Production, Quality and Engineering.

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Delegated tasks and monitored the consistency of the maintenance team workload.

Responsible for the procurement of the required supplies for the maintenance, tool room and machine building projects. Imported equipment from, Italy and Taiwan.

Collaborated with Metrolinx providing them with technical support on their new train track

expansion project which was affecting TSI property / facility.

Monitored availability and flow of personnel as well as training, motivating, delegating tasks and

assigning responsibilities to the maintenance team members.

Conducted performance reviews and implemented development plans and corrective actions.

Drive a safe and positive working environment as a member of the safety committee.

Lead team with environmental issues and implemented oil and coolant waste management policies.

Enforced the company's current policies.

ENERGI FENESTRATION SOLUTIONS – Maintenance Supervisor 2016 Apr. to 2018 Nov.

Reporting to Maintenance Manager

Supervised the maintenance department as well as repairs / projects carried out by sub-contractors

and ensured the quality of their work and their adherence to deadlines and safety standards.

Managed the implementation of continuous improvement processes resulting in an important

reduction of the scrap parts volume.

Worked closely with the maintenance manager and the production team to determine the best

approach for maintenance activities affecting the quality and performance of production.

Developed and maintained efficient techniques for troubleshooting and equipment repairs to

minimize downtime.

Responsible for the safe maintenance, repairs and replacement of plant equipment systems

(Cincinnati extrusion machines, vacuum systems, pullers, saws, grinders and blenders).

Liaison with other technical experts and members of the management team, acting as a specialized

resource to senior management to support resolution of complex issues.

Participated in developing work procedures and practices for completing necessary tasks,

including new projects.

Created and implemented a new layout of the maintenance departments in order to improve the

efficiency of the operational unit.

Performed and implemented the process audits in order to identify the need for the appropriate containment, corrective, and preventive actions.

Provided support to internal partners like Production, Quality and Engineering.

Delegated tasks and monitored the consistency of the maintenance team workload.

Responsible for the procurement of the required supplies for the maintenance projects.

Assisted in TSSA and ESA inspections and completed required tasks in order to obtain equipment certifications.

Drive a safe and positive working environment as a member of the safety committee.

Maintain safety regulations and plant operability as top priorities as maintenance duties take place.

Lead team in environmental issues.

Enforced the company's current policies.

METELIX PRODUCTS INC. - Industrial Electrician 2011 Oct. to 2016 Apr.

Reporting to Plant Manager

Demonstrated experience in a manufacturing environment (especially working on 600/480 VAC

and 24 VDC equipment).

Responsible for the procurement of the necessary supplies required for specific maintenance or

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machines building activities.

Supervised the machine building and repairs / projects carried out by sub-contractors and ensured

their adherence to deadlines and the quality of their work according to TSSA & ESA requirements.

Involved in the creation and execution of R&D projects (building pull-trussing equipment).

Reviewed the operation of plant equipment to minimize unplanned downtime and identified

opportunities for improvement.

Directly involved in the implementation of Lean Manufacturing principles.

Performed troubleshooting and preventive maintenance on production and production support

equipment.

Built and refurbished various types of blow molding machines such as: Kautex 250 – 30 lbs. / 50

lbs., Graham -16 lbs., Sterling – 8 lbs., Hayssen, Battenfeld, etc.

Implemented new PLC systems on old machine controls (converted Siemens S5 into Beckhoff).

Wired control panels according to drawings and verbal instructions under consideration of CEC and other applicable standards and regulations.

Used PLC programs for troubleshooting different automation equipment.

Installed, maintained and calibrated industrial instrumentation and related devices.

Liaison with other technical experts and members of the management team, acting as a specialized.

manufacturing resource for senior management to support resolution of complex issues.

AGS PRO Inc. – Owner 2008 Sep.to 2011 Sep.

Continuous Improvement & Maintenance Consulting

ABC GROUP TECH CENTRE - Maintenance Supervisor 2005 Mar. to 2008 Aug.

Reporting to Plant Manager

Supervised the machines building and maintenance department as well as repairs / projects

carried out by sub-contractors and ensured the quality of their work and their adherence to

deadlines and safety standards.

Planed and controlled expenditures in accordance with maintenance and capital projects budgets.

Managed the implementation of continuous improvement processes resulting in an important

reduction of the scrap parts volume.

Responsible for planning and scheduling of preventive maintenance activities.

Developed and maintained efficient techniques for troubleshooting and equipment repairs to

minimize downtime.

Wrote SOP’s for plant machinery and equipment as required.

Responsible for the safe maintenance, repairs and replacement of plant equipment systems (Graham, Sterling, Hayssen, Battenfeld, etc).

Liaison with other technical experts and members of the management team, acting as a

specialized manufacturing resource to senior management to support resolution of

complex issues.

Participated in developing work procedures and practices for completing necessary tasks,

including new projects.

Created and implemented a new layout of the refurbishing and maintenance departments in

order to improve the efficiency of the operational unit.

Performed process audits in order to identify the need for the appropriate containment, corrective, and preventive actions, leading to minimizing or eliminating process deviations and non-conforming product root causes.

Coordinated and managed strong capital projects such as: shutdowns and plant expansions.

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Provided support to internal partners like Production, Quality and Engineering.

Responsible for the procurement of the required supplies for the maintenance and / or machine

building projects.

Monitored availability and flow of personnel as well as training, motivating, delegating tasks and

assigning responsibilities to the maintenance team members.

Conducted performance reviews and implemented development plans and corrective actions.

Enforced the company's current policies.

ABC GROUP TECH CENTRE - Industrial Electrician 2001 Sep. to 2005 Mar.

Reporting to Plant Manager

Experienced in automotive and packaging manufacturing environment, directly involved.

with building blow molding and injection machines, maintaining, troubleshooting and improving automation equipment, and assembly lines.

Responsible for the procurement of the necessary supplies required for specific maintenance.

or machine building activities.

Performed preventive and predictive maintenance on production and production support.

equipment.

Used PLC programs for troubleshooting different automation equipment.

Wired control panels according to drawings and verbal instructions under consideration of

CEC and other applicable standards and regulations.

Involved in designing custom-made products.

Tested electrical and electronic equipment and components.

Installed, maintained and calibrated industrial instrumentation and related devices.

Directly involved in the implementation of continuous improvement strategies.

Education

2001 Industrial Electrician – Red Seal License 442 A

George Brown College / Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities, Toronto

2001 – 2003 Import and Export Business - Certificate (Honors)

Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology, Toronto

2002 – 2004 International Market Development - Certificate (Honors)

Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology, Toronto

2016 Supervisor Health and Safety Awareness in 5 Steps – Certificate

Ontario Ministry of Labor, Toronto

2016 The Effective Supervisor - Certificate

Workplace Safety & Prevention Services, Toronto

2020 How to Lead and Maintain Reliability in a Crisis - Best Practice Certificate

Fluke Reliability, Fluke Corporation, USA

2020 Are You Letting Your Machines Control You? - Best Practice Certificate

Fluke Reliability, Fluke Corporation, USA

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References

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