SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
Highly self-motivated and reliable machine maintenance technician with over 20 years of professional experience in the manufacturing equipment repair industry. 8 years of Organizational Management experience. Emphasis on troubleshooting, maintenance and assembly of automated manufacturing equipment. Strong mechanical, electrical and troubleshooting skills. Some equipment design experience.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Electrical/Automation Technology:
• Able to develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules.
• Troubleshoot Toshiba, GE Fanuc, Automation direct, and Allen Bradley PLC systems
• Design, wire and mechanical assembly of high voltage control cabinets.
• Troubleshoot electrical / electronic circuits to component level.
• Troubleshoot high voltage multi-phase equipment, AC/DC motors, servo motors and their control circuits.
• Assemble, test and troubleshoot pneumatic/hydraulic systems and their control circuits.
• Knowledge understanding and use of complex electrical schematics.
•Various VFD controls including: GE, Reliance, Siemens, Emerson, Parker and Kollmorgen.
MECHANICAL SKILLS
• Excellent mechanical troubleshooting skills.
• Able to perform precision mechanical tooling adjustments.
• Perform routine or major mechanical equipment repairs, maintenance, assembly and installation.
• Proficient in use of mechanical and electrical wiring tools and measuring devices.
• Mechanical blueprint reading used to assemble or modify equipment.
• MIG/ARC welding
• Vehicle and fork truck maintenance.
• Building equipment maintenance.
• Excellent shop tools and equipment skills
MANAGERIAL SKILLS
Military leadership experience. U.S Army R.O.T.C Leadership Training
Experience with Preventive Maintenance Program development and implementation
Application of various computer software tools including Excel and PM Software
Able to develop and submit various reports purposed to track goals and measure outcomes
Excellent organizational skills
Excellent leadership dimensions
RECENT WORK EXPERIENCE:
GREIF, Alsip Illinois
Electrician October 2019- October 2020
Electrical troubleshooting and repair of equipment used in steel drum manufacturing process
Heavy press equipment- Minster, Komatsu, Bliss and Niagra presses.
Work with Conveyor systems, KUKA Robots, Paint booths and Industrial ovens.
PLI CARDS, Romeoville Illinois
Electrician. July 2017- October 2019(Plant location closed)
Electrical and mechanical preventative maintenance and repair of printing press, Laminator and collating equipment 120/240/480 volt circuits.
Special projects electrical design, layout and testing.
Troubleshoot and repair AC/DC multi-phase motors, and drive controls.
PLC troubleshooting and modifications to ladder logic using Allen Bradley, Siemans, Modicon, and Omron Logic software.
BAM BUILDING MAINTENANCE Chicago, Illinois
Maintenance Manager. August 2015-July 2017 (Bam house inc. Dissolved)
Managed, planned and supervised contract technicians at various work sites in the commercial and industrial manufacturing field.
Developed schedules, strategic plans, counseled employees and provided reports to upper level management. Supervised 15 employees
Managed customer accounts and billing
Developed, implemented and managed on the job training program.
TOWER AUTOMOTIVE Chicago, Illinois (UAW Union)
Machine maintenance technician-February 2015-August 2015(temp-hire contract ended)
Electro-mechanical preventative maintenance and repair of automation equipment used to manufacture Front Structures for Ford Vehicles.
Troubleshooting skills applied to 120/240/480 volt circuits, and various VFD’s including: Reliance, Siemens and Emerson,
Troubleshoot/repair Fanuc Robots used for welding and material handling
Troubleshoot/repair Allen Bradley PLC input/output circuits
Troubleshoot/repair various multi-phase AC Motors and their control circuits and motor starters.
WEBBER-STEPHENS-Palatine, Illinois-
Machine Maintenance technician-January 2014-October 2014 (temp-hire contract)
Electro-mechanical preventative maintenance and repair of automation equipment used to manufacture Gas and Charcoal Barbeque grills.
Troubleshooting skills applied to 120/240/480 volt circuits used to control: conveyor systems, Packaging equipment and hydraulic stamping.
Troubleshoot/repair Fanuc Robots used for welding and screwing.
Troubleshoot/repair Allen Bradley PLC input/output circuits
Troubleshoot/repair various multi-phase AC Motors
Heavy press equipment maintenance experience includes: Niagra and Bliss,
BAM BUILDING MAINTENANCE Chicago, Illinois
Maintenance Manager. June 2007- September 2014
Managed, planned and supervised contract technicians at various work sites in the commercial and industrial manufacturing field.
Developed schedules, strategic plans, counseled employees and provided reports to upper level management. Supervised 15 employees
Managed customer accounts and billing
Developed, implemented and managed on the job training program.
DOUGLAS PRESS INC. Bellwood, Illinois(Teamsters Union)
Electrician. February 2006- June2007 (laid off)
Electrical and mechanical preventative maintenance and repair of printing press equipment 120/240/480 volt circuits.
Special projects electrical design, layout and testing.
Troubleshoot and repair AC/DC multi-phase motors, servo motors and drive controls, and Scanner systems.
PLC troubleshooting and modifications to ladder logic using Allen Bradley RS Logic software.
CHICAGO CASTINGS- Cicero, Illinois(UAW Union)
Electrician. September 2005- February 2006 (Bankruptcy)
Responsible for electro-mechanical maintenance of conveyor systems and overhead P&H cranes used in the steel manufacturing industry. Troubleshooting skills applied to 120/240/480 volt circuits, Allen Bradley PLC and VFD’s.
ALOHA ENTERPRISES- Chicago, Illinois
Field Technician. April 2001-September2005 (Dissolved)
Responsible for electrical and mechanical maintenance of food service equipment.
LTV STEEL COPPERWELD- Bedford Park, Illinois
Electrical Maintenance. January 2001- March 2001 (Bankruptcy)
Responsible for electro-mechanical maintenance of conveyor systems and overhead P&H cranes used in the steel manufacturing industry. Troubleshooting skills applied to 120/240/480 volt circuits, Allen Bradley PLC and VFD’s.
EDUCATION
ITT TECHNICAL INSTITUTE-Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Associates in Electronic Engineering Technology 3.2 GPA
Graduated with honors and achieved perfect attendance. 1994-1996
CHAMINADE UNIVERSITY OF HONOLULU- Honolulu, Hawaii
Criminal Justice program. 1988-1990
UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII-Pearl City, Hawaii
Graduated with Associates of Liberal Arts. 1985-1988
TRINITY INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY- Deerfield, Illinois 2.8 GPA
Non Profit Administration/ Organizational Leadership undergraduate student 2011-currently not taking classes
MILITARY EXPERIENCE
UNITED STATES ARMY RESERVES
Army Reserve Engineer Battalion Ft. Derussy Hi
Crane operator and mechanical equipment maintenance. Followed orders and close attention to details. Developed organizational skills. Honorable discharge 1986-1994
Professional References
(PLI Cards)
Val Radchenko
1120 Windham pkwy
Romeoville, Il
Tower Automotive
12350 South Avenue O
Chicago, IL 60633
Ron Spencer
Maintenance Manager
or
Ed Juiano
or
Gus Bello
HR Manager
BAM Building Services
138 S. Hamlin blvd.
Chicago Il 60624
Bridget Howleit
Douglas Press Inc.
2810 Madison St.
Bellwood Il 60104
Norene Stimburis
HR Manager
Personal References
Alderman Jason Ervin
28th Ward Chicago
2622 W Jackson Blvd,
Chicago, Il 60608
Senator Annazette Collins
Il. State Senator 5th District
2417 West Madison Street
Chicago, Illinois 60612
Phone: 312-***-****
Dr. Hutz Hertberg
Executive Pastor
The Moody Church
1635 N LaSalle Dr, Chicago, IL 60614