Patrick Morris

Maintenance

Dublin, VA *****

ad1ggd@r.postjobfree.com

+1-804-***-****

Can operate forklift, scissor lift, reach lift, skid steer, and lots of more construction type equipment. Also want to mention I've worked as a maintenance contractor for several years that's the reason so many different locations once a contract was finished would go to the next. Work Experience

Maintenance Technician

Faircast Inc - Fairfield, IA

Present

• Assisting current maintenance team in day-to-day operations.

• Training apprentices and new hires.

• Changing pillow block bearings on conveyor systems

• Maintaining melt department

• Weldon fabricate is needed

Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician/Lead Man

Magna International - Battle Creek, MI

2022 to 2022

Support local maintenance and production team with maintenance technicians, clean up crew and control tech's.

Helping train new hires and current employees on how to troubleshoot and repair diecast machines, CNC machines, Melt Furnace's and other equipment used in a diecast plant. Setting up a simple PM system where not only a journeyman maintenance team can follow but apprentices can understand as well.

Maintenance/Weld Technician

Challenge Manufacturing - Holland, MI

2021 to 2022

Supporting production or keeping the line moving for example change in electrodes, changing bad sensors, resetting the sensors proper, help The operators run a red rabbit, homing the machines, reset in the light curtains when the operators break them, troubleshooting mechanical problems, troubleshooting PLC issues, troubleshooting electrical issues, set up mig welders to ready for production by threading the wire changing wire spools etc, resetting robots when they skip a cycle also fix,mechanical PLC issues and help with the daily and weekly PMS

Maintenance and Molding Consultant

Detroit Manufacturing Systems Detroit - Detroit, MI 2021 to 2021

to 2020

1. Working with mold setter's on how to speed up change over times 2. Working with maintenance staff on how to PM machines 3. Setting up PM schedule for all machines in the plant 4. Working with process tech on how to speed the process up and see what tools or information they need to help them in their job

5. Setting up a training program for new tech and maintenance staff 6. Working with the tool room to see what tools or what they need speed up the process and PM and tools after tool change

7. Working with the tool crib room to find out what they need to order parts quicker and have a system where parts are always on hand

8. Working with scheduler to plan tool changes at the right time and also putting in a system where tools are scheduled to go in the machines that they run in instead of scheduling tools to machines that they don't run in

9. Working with contractors on fixing the material handling system Maintenance Technician/Supervisor

Injection Molding Company - Nicholasville, KY

2020 to 2021

• Change molds

• Change water lines

• Change hydraulic hoses and air lines

• Set up programs and make changes (cook time, how long molds open and shut)

• Set and hook up thermometers and Eco boxes to set heat on molds

• Set robots up according to each mold change grippers per mold

• Weld as needed (safety cages and on machines)

• Run electric conduit and wire

• Fabricate steel guard rails and install shipping receiving area

• Rebuild hydraulic pumps and change them

Maintenance Technician/Security

Dexter Axle - Albion, IN

2020 to 2020

to 2020

1. Work with local maintenance crew doing daily tasks 2. Work on setting up PM schedule and putting it in effect 3. Train on proper way to check electric fuses and breakers 4. Help set up crew setting tools and setting up CNC machines 5. Show the facilities maintenance how to PM and change the filters in air compressors, heating and ventilation units

6. Work with set up and maintenance to cut down on machine time 7. Installed and setup new robots for existing machines 8. Fab conveyors, install motors and chains

Maintenance Technician Lead

Toyota - Bardstown, KY

2020 to 2020

to 2020

1. Fill in until company was able to hire new employee 2. Worked with local maintenance in the molding department 3. Set molds

4. Set machines up to run production

5. Do daily PMS

6. Fix electrical problems

7. Fix hydraulic pumps

Weld Technician

Magna International Inc - Liberty, MO

2020 to 2020

to 2020

Support production for example resetting light curtains when operators break them, changing, testing bad sensors, running red rabbits for operators, homing robots to restart cycles, changing electrodes, setting up MIG welding wire, threading the wire, changing robot tips, and helping with the day today PMS Maintenance Technician (supervisor)

BWI Companies, Inc - Greenfield, IN

2019 to 2020

PM and Troubleshoot machines grinders, friction welders, weld cells, paint line, chrome line, CNC machines and other production machines.

• Train new and current maintenance employees on how to test check hydraulics, PLC, and simple electric.

• Support in the day to day operations

• Weld on machines as needed as well fabricate racks for the chrome and paint line.

• Implement a PM system trained current and new employees

• Meet with the maintenance manager on daily basis and plant manager to see how to improve or what their needs might be to pass along to the employees I suppose supervised. Maintenance Technician

American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc - Biscoe, NC

2019 to 2019

to 2019

PM and Troubleshoot conveyor systems, GK's (shakers), Wheelabrator machine (shot blast), Summit (pouring line),

Muller (sand batch machine), and other machines as needed.

• Responsible for changing worn bearings, patching and changing belts as needed, and diagnosing and troubleshooting machines in the plant as needed.

• Perform Arc and Mig welding.

• Certified Forklift, Reach Lift, Scissor Lift, and Bobcat Operator

• Fabricate and weld on machines as well a fabricate and build to prints new hand rails and shaker beds Maintenance Technician/Supervisor

Continental Casting - Palmyra, MO

2018 to 2018

to 2018

• Contracted to troubleshoot and repair die casting machines.

• Duties included welding and fabricating, repairing hydraulics (hoses, etc.), replace hydraulic pumps,rebuild pumps, and pulling and replacing tie bars.

• Performed PLC and CNC set-up and wiring, changed and rebuilt hydraulic cylinders, pulled and set up dies, and replaced push cylinders.

• Performed preventative maintenance on all machines. Maintenance Technician

Shiloh Industries

2018 to 2018

to 2018

1. Set up new die casting machines

2. Performed daily preventative maintenance on all machines. 3. Other duties included pulling dies, changing hydraulic pumps and cylinders. 4. Install new robots

5. Set up PM schedule and put into effect

6. Working with maintenance crew on daily tasks

Maintenance Technician

Magna International Inc - Birmingham, AL

2017 to 2017

to 2017

1. Work with local maintenance staff on daily tasks 2. Work with production supervisors to improve productivity 3. Fixed hydraulic leaks rebuilt hydraulic pumps

4. Did daily weekly and monthly PM's

5. Troubleshoot PLC problems

6. Troubleshoot electrical problems

7. Worked with set up techs on speeding up set up times 8. Set up a program with company for the maintenance department to receive a tool allowance Maintenance Technician/Supervisor

Continental Casting - Palmyra, MO

2017 to 2017

to 2017

1. Rebuild 60% of there die casting machines

2. Work and train there guys on how to do preventative maintenance and basic maintenance on machines 3. Troubleshoot PLCS and electrical problems throughout the plant 4. Work with production supervisor on how to improve production time 5. Rebuild trim presses and PM them

6. Rebuild and repair furnaces

7. Was responsible for giving daily tasks to the contract guys and Continental casting maintenance crew Maintenance Technician

Chassix/Automotive, LLC - Bristol, IN

2015 to 2016

1. Work with there maintenance crew doing daily tasks 2. Fixing hydraulic leaks on die casting machines

3. Wiring machines up properly

4. Fixing PLC boxes putting proper relay switch is in and rewiring were necessary 5. Teaching local maintenance crew on how to rebuild and kit hydraulic pumps and pneumatic cylinders 6. Change and install electrical motors

7. Setting up a daily, weekly and monthly PM schedule and putting it into use with local maintenance crew

8. Work with both maintenance and production supervisor on how to improve production cutting down time and shoot time

Welder/Fabricator/Rigger

Quality Crane (Wolverine Crane of Michigan) - Princeton, WV 2011 to 2014

• Use blueprints to fab cranes à

• Install motors, cables and hook

• Wire motors up to make ready for use

• Go on site of customers and installing upright beams, track and Crane.

• Primarily using flux core and ARC welding

• Rig and install cranes

Maintenance Supervisor/Technician

Intermet (Green Sand Casting) - Radford, VA

2000 to 2011

Work with quality control to ensure parts where leaving the plant made properly

• Read blueprints.

• Move and position work pieces such as mold sections, patterns, and bottom boards, using cranes.

• Sprinkle or spray parting agents onto patterns and mold sections to facilitate removal of patterns

• Position patterns inside mold sections and clamp sections together.

• Position cores into lower sections of molds and reassemble molds for pouring.

• Sift and pack sand into mold sections, core boxes, and pattern contours using hand or air tools.

• Tend machines that bond, cope and drag together to form completed shell molds.

• Cut sprouts, runner holes, and sprue holes into molds.

• Lift upper mold sections from lower sections and remove molded patterns.

• Form and assemble slab cores around patterns and position wire in mold sections to reinforce molds,using hand tools and glue.

• Completed 4 year maintenance apprenticeship. Which included electrical, hydraulics and pneumatics's a specialty included in class room training

• Weld and fabricate as needed (machine's and would fabricate anything from cat walks to rolling door frames anything asked I did was the only certified welder and maintenance.

• Do daily, weekly and monthly PM's

• Fix and rebuild hydraulic pumps

• Change and make hydraulic hoses

• Change bearings and conveyor belts on the conveyor systems

• Change pneumatic cylinders and rebuild when possible also rebuilt gear boxes

• Change the polarity on belts in electrical boxes fix diagnose any electrical issues that might come up

• Troubleshoot PLC issues and fix the problem

• Check relay switches and fix and/or replace

• After 3 years was promoted to lead man after 5 years Supervisor. I ran my shift had 12 guys who I'd give daily assignments also worked with the production supervisors with any issues that they may have.

• Was the first supervisor to initiate a daily weekly and monthly PM system that held employee accountable by signing off as they were completed then assigned the test my lead man to spot randomly check behind my guys to ensure they were done properly.

• Also initiated a PM training class and on the floor training to ensure the employee understood what he had to PM and the importance of the PM. I made it a required training that way there was no misunderstanding of what I expected to be done. I was able to cut out the excuses of employee not knowing what to do and what was expected.

• Set up monthly safety courses so the employee would understand the dangers on the floor.

• Also created a buddy system and taught importance of that system when to use it so the employee understood the danger he put his self in by working alone at times when there should be two people Maintenance Technician

RADVA Corporation (injection Molding) - Radford, VA 1995 to 2000

• Set up extruder and extruded material

• Set up machines for production operators

• Trouble shoot machines and conveyors and fix them

• Give any help needed to production supervisors to increase production

• Troubleshoot electrical problems and fix

• Troubleshoot plumbing problems and fix

• Complete daily, weekly and monthly PM's

• Weld on machines and also fabricate overhead cat walks and anything else that may come up

• Pull and set molds

• Set molds up for production (set the tonnage, shot time, heat time etc) Skills

• Manufacturing (10+ years)

• Electrical experience (10+ years)

• Mechanical knowledge (10+ years)

• Electrical Experience

• Welding and Fabricating (10+ years)

• Industrial Maintenance and Troubleshooting (10+ years)

• Schematics (10+ years)

• Programmable Logic Controllers

• Hydraulics

• Blueprint Reading

• Plasma Cutting

• Brake Repair

• Equipment Repair

• Facilities Maintenance

• Troubleshooting

• Sensors

• Plastics Injection Molding

• Low Voltage

• Refrigeration

• Handyman

• Backhoe Operation

Additional Information

Patrick Morris

List of Additional Education and Accomplishments

• Manufacturing as an elective 92-95 (Giles high School)

• Welding Arc/Mig and Blueprinting 93-95 (Giles High School Vocational Technical School)

• Intermet Casting Maintenance Apprenticeship Program

• 2002-2006

Electricity Certificate: (New River community college) HVAC Certificate: ( New River community college)

Renewable Energy Certificate: (New River community college) Industrial Maintenance Certificate: ( New River community college)

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