Maintenance Technician Food Manufacturing

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A strong leader with a well-rounded mechanical background and proven success coordinating equipment installations, repairs, and routine maintenance. Experienced in developing project objectives and timelines, coordinating outside vendors and internal resources. Past roles included building OEM packaging machines and traveling to customers across North America to install, start-up, and train their personnel on operations and maintenance. Adept at solving complex problems, learning new technologies, and teaching/mentoring less experienced team members to increase their skills and realize their full potential.

QUALIFICATION HIGHLIGHTS

Motivated leader and team builder

Intuitive problem solver

Self-motivated and positive

High aptitude for mechanical systems

Results oriented and attentive to detail

Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

BOWMAN ANDROS PRODUCTS LLC (Mt. Jackson, VA) Feb 2020 –Present

A producer of private label applesauce as well as global brands including Bonne Maman

Maintenance Supervisor / PM Lead / Electro-Mechanical Technician

Managed a team of 19 techs to support production and increase equipment uptime leading to an OEE increase from 52% to 75% in one year

Lead and work on a team that performs Preventative Maintenance on filling and packaging machinery that is improving line OEE and reducing unplanned maintenance tasks

Manage equipment improvement and repair projects utilizing BAP and contractor resources

Effectively communicate and coordinate work with automation, engineering, and maintenance team

Using INFOR (CMMS) to find parts, create and manage Work Orders

Use Root Cause Assessment methods to diagnose and resolve issues

Experience with the following machinery:

Mixing kettles / Hot water sets / HRS / GUALAPACK FFS pouch machines / Conveyor Systems / SARP / BOSCH Delta Style Robotic cartoner equipment / SOMIC Cartoners / ISOPACK Tray Loader / Shrink Wrapper / Flexicell Robotic Palletizer

Perform equipment set up and changeovers

Some experience with PLC’s and Ladder logic

VIRGINIA POULTRY GROWERS CO-OP (Harrisonburg, VA) Apr 2019 – Dec 2019

An independently owned turkey grower’s cooperative in the Shenandoah Valley

Industrial Maintenance Technician

Performed maintenance and changeovers on poultry processing equipment

WALKER-TENNECO (Harrisonburg, VA) Jun 2018 – Apr 2019

A leading manufacturer and distributor of Mufflers and Exhaust components

Warehouse Operations Associate

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RESER’S FINE FOODS (Halifax, NC) May 2017 – May 2018

A family-owned producer of private label and brand name prepared deli salads

Maintenance Technician Lead / Planner

Following many successful OSGOOD installations in Reeser factories, recruited to their NC site

Supervised four maintenance techs responsible for packaging line support and start-ups

Performed Preventative and Predictive maintenance on filling and packaging machinery

Participated in the design reviews and managed the installation of a new Bosch filler

Created training documents for equipment maintenance and operation

Trained operators and maintenance technicians on the use and repair of the equipment

Extensive work troubleshooting and correcting issues to minimize equipment downtime

Maintenance Planner for two new Filling Lines

Assisted in hiring process for new mechanics, including interviewing and technical assessments to ensure the highest talent and best fit individuals were selected

BOSCH - OSGOOD MACHINERY GROUP (Oldsmar, FL) 2013 – 2017

The North American division of a global packaging manufacturer. OSGOOD makes cup filling/sealing machines

Field Service Technician (2014 – 2017)

Strong customer relationships thru solutions-oriented support & vertical start-up focus

Responsible for all aspects of mechanical field installation and startup of filling machines

Delivered classroom and machine training to Operators and Maintenance personnel

Hands-on performance and training of equipment PM’s to ensure solid understanding

Filling Machine Assembly (2013 – 2014)

Built OEM cup filling machines from frame thru internal QC testing and customer FAT

Communicated ideas for set-up / change-over repeatability improvements which were embraced by Engineering and added to future machine design standards

AMERICAN PRODUCTS, INC. (Tampa, FL) 2012 – 2013

The specialty manufacturer of aluminum store fronts, architectural metals and building products

ACM Panel Assembly Lead

Managed production plans to optimize equipment & labor / deliver on-time and on quality

Quality Control inspection of incoming material and outgoing finished products

CUSTOM COMPONENTS COMPANY, INC. (Tampa, FL) 2009 – 2012

The custom fabricator of aluminum door frames, window components, building awnings, and railing systems

Production Supervisor

Promoted from Assembler to Floor Lead and then Supervisor to manage 10-12 associates

Lead production activities and product flow from material ordering thru fabrication

Managed materials, machines, and operators to maximize efficiency and resolve issues

Executed assembly (spot & MIG welding) and field installation work

IRON WORKER / RIGGER / BOILERMAKER 2005 – 2009

Traveled to construction sites across North America to build Coal-Fired and Nuclear Power Plants

Shaw Services LLC, Charlotte, NC (2007) The Industrial Company, Ft. Pierce, FL (2007-2008)

DCI Inc, Lumberton, NC (2005-2006) A&D Construction LLC, Georgetown, SC (2006-2007)

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