Maintenance Supervisor Project Manager

Chris Peterson

***** ******* **** • Edwardsburg, Michigan 49112

*******@*****.*** • C: 269-***-****

Qualifications Profile

Technically sophisticated Maintenance Supervisor with solid history of delivering world-class repair, maintenance, and the ability to lead in broad array of manufacturing environments.

Focused leader with articulate communication strengths; able to teach systems and processes and motivate workers to achieve company goals.

Highly organized project manager; talent for developing strategies, building teams, coordinating workflow, and ensuring on-target completion of all deliverables

Experienced working with industrial electrical / mechanical components, metal-stamping equipment, aluminum extrusion machinery and resistance welders. Keen understanding of hydraulic systems.

Skilled welder with hands-on experience in SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, oxyacetylene, braze, and plasma welding. Proficient with diverse range of hand, electric, and pneumatic tools.

Core Technologies

Platforms:

Windows 10/7/XP/, Maintenance Pro2, Allen Bradley plc’s, Automation direct plc’s

Applications:

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel); diagnostic programmers

Equipment:

Diagnostic machines, multimeters, Wintriss Press Controls, PC computers, gas and diesel motors, generators, air compressors, hydraulics; punch press; alignment laser; multimeters, pressure / vacuum gauges; fasteners, torque wrenches; knee mills; lathes; Haas CNC; forklifts

Professional Experience

Durogreen Outdoor.,Elkhart, Indiana

Maintenance Manager/Supervisor, 4/2021– Present.

Responsible for all repairs/maintenance of cnc routers, vacuum pumps, dust collectors for the manufacture of HDPE outdoor furniture.

Lake Cable Of Elkhart.,Elkhart, Indiana

Maintenance Supervisor, 11/2018– 4/2021

Train, mentor, and manage team of technicians handling complete maintenance processes for manufacturing company producing copper wire.

Hoosier Tank and Manufacturing Inc., South Bend, Indiana

Maintenance Supervisor, 5/2011– 11/2018

Train, mentor, and manage team of technicians handling complete maintenance processes for manufacturing company producing air brake tanks. Create work schedules, job priorities, and standard operating procedures for handling machine breakdowns and implementing regular scheduled maintenance requirements. Implement safety procedures to minimize risk and injuries while protecting equipment and personnel. Collaborate with project managers to implement audits and inspections to troubleshoot and resolve issues in the initial stages.

Continuously praised by plant manager for skilled communications with production supervisors and team members.

Talent for engaging team members in devising solutions and modifications to optimize production results.

Skilled at implementing feasibility assessments to determine applicability of changes and increase team-wide ownership of results.

Restrategized system for compiling and utilizing data gathered in downtime reports; compiled previously discarded information into database to rapidly identify repeated issues; resolved multiple previously challenging issues.

AACOA, Niles, Michigan, 6/2004 – 5/2011

Maintenance Technician / Lead Mechanic

Oversaw machinery maintenance in support of aluminum extrusion activities, carefully tracking work orders to ensure on-target completion of all tasks. Operated high-tech testing equipment such as compression testers, motor analyzers, and various diagnostic software, multimeters, gauges, and hand, electric, and pneumatic tools. Assembled and disassembled equipment. Employed welding of all types on wide range of materials, from aluminum to titanium. Prepared and delivered daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly status reports. Performed safety inspections and scheduled / unscheduled maintenance.

Received fast-track promotion to Lead Mechanic in the Fabrication Department.

Personally designed and built new components that increased efficiency and accuracy.

Directed maintenance and repair on equipment formally handled by outside contractor.

Significantly contributed to cost and time savings by building and installing rigging in-house.

Praised for ability to improve factory performance and match staff with assignments.

QMP Inc., Elkhart, Indiana, 9/1999 – 6/2004

Maintenance Technician

Led team in repair and maintenance of a broad range of equipment used in a company dedicated to metal stampings, tools and dies, wire fabrication, welding, and screw machining. Utilized testing, diagnostic, electrical, and measuring devices; operated refrigerant recovery / charging equipment; and used a full range of welding processes.

Skillfully rebuilt compressor on 50hp Ingersoll-Rand screw air compressor.

Participated in tool and die making to help reduce company backlog.

Developed and implemented a preventive maintenance schedule to eliminate downtime.

Schott Saw Co., Dowagiac, Michigan, 3/1996 – 9/1999

Grinding Machine Operator

Controlled face, side, and outside diameter CNC grinding machines in day-to-day assignments involving industrial saw sharpening.. Maintained equipment. Worked well with coworkers and reported directly to shop foreman.

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Served with distinction for nearly six years as a Gas Turbine Mechanic in the US Navy.

Professional Development

Risk Assessment, 2008

OSHA Requirements for Safeguarding Machines

Allen Bradley PLC Training, 2007, 2006 Ladder Logic Basics, Mechanical Problem Solving

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