DAVID A. LAKIN
*** ******** ****; Naperville, IL 60565
***********@***.***
CAREER SUMMARY
Dedicated and proficient mechanic with significant experience in preventative and corrective maintenance of mechanical and electrical systems. Well versed in identifying and troubleshooting a wide variety of mechanical malfunctions. Personable, team player quick to adapt and learn new systems and handle increased responsibilities.
KEY TECHNICAL SKILLS
Mig, Tig, Stick Welding Oxy Acetylene Cutting Braze Welding
Electrical Troubleshooting Technical Diagnostics Machine Assembly
Lathe Testing of Sensors Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)
240 Volt Electricity Repair of Robotic Arms Repair of Servo Motors
Light Machining Work Bridgeport Milling Machine Volt Meter
Reading of Blueprints/Schematics Soldering Microsoft Office/Word
Allen-Bradley (PLC ) Trouble shooting (PLC) Problem Solving
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
BANNER SERVICE CORPORATION / BANNER MEDICAL INNOVATIONS, LLC
(Carol Stream, IL) 2019 - present
Maintenance Supervisor
Managed both maintenance and janitorial departments with a total team of eight
Work closely with outside contractors including Carol Stream Fire Department, alarm systems, purchasing of parts and tools and building maintenance, hazardous material for OSHA
In charge of maintenance audits for ISO and various vendors
Repairs of production machinery and coordinating design of custom parts for machinery
Responsible for preventative maintenance program
Trained and mentored new maintenance employees
Training of lock out / tag out procedures and writing of SOPs with Quality Department
Updated hydraulic systems and Allen Bradley PLCs
NUCOR CORPORATION (Marseilles, IL) 2018 - 2019
Maintenance Lead
Managed and balanced a workload of both preventative maintenance and repairs to a team of two mechanics
Fabricated parts for production machinery
Worked with outside contractors
Parts Management
Used Maintenance Coordinator system
EXCEL DISPLAYS & PACKAGING (Aurora, IL) 2017 – 2018
(a subsidiary of Georgia-Pacific Corrugated, LLC)
Lead Maintenance Mechanic
Troubleshooting and repairing electric/electronic equipment, hydraulic, mechanical, and pneumatic systems
Implementation of scheduled preventative maintenance program
Rebuilding of aged machines to factory specifications
On call maintenance for third shift including on the spot trouble shooting to minimize machine downtime
Installing, maintaining, and tuning electrical and instrumentation systems including Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
Managing inventory levels of spare parts
Mentoring and training of a maintenance mechanic apprentice
Designed, implemented and installed safety features across the plant
Assisted with preparation for SQS audit
UNITED SUGARS CORPORATION (Montgomery, IL) 2016 – 2017
Maintenance Mechanic
Sole Maintenance Mechanic at newly constructed facility.
Determined appropriate inventory levels and responsible for ordering spare parts and tools
Designed and set up maintenance shop
Set up SSE work order system and preventative maintenance program
Provided forklift training to certify all employees
Wrote policies and procedures for new maintenance
Assisted with preparation for a GMP and SQS audit
MEDEFIL, INC. (Glendale Heights, IL) 2012 –2016
Maintenance Supervisor
Disassembles, inspects, reassembles, troubleshoots, repairs, welds and replaces malfunctioning parts or equipment
Installation and change parts on all production machinery
Performs routine preventive maintenance procedures as per schedule
Sets up equipment for operation
Adjust equipment during operation to improve operation
Cleans, lubricates and adjusts sections or parts of plant equipment to improve efficiency, quality, or operation.
Reads blueprints, diagrams and machinery manuals to diagnose problems, identify parts
Installation of new equipment
Direct supervision of maintenance technicians
Provides training for forklift and aerial lift operators
Repair and maintenance of chillers
Preventative maintenance of ABB and Fanuc robots
Maintenance on all machinery in FDA compliant clean room and HEPA air filters
Design, fabricate, modification of parts as necessary
Schedule, coordinate and perform semi-annual shutdown and maintenance of machinery and plant
Worked closely with general contractor on construction of new facility and coordination and set up of machinery for the new production lines in new building
POSITIONS PRIOR TO 2012 – Details available upon request
EDUCATION
COLLEGE OF DUPAGE; Mechanical Maintenance Certificate with High Honors – May, 2012
MAINE EAST HIGH SCHOOL; Park Ridge, IL - High School Diploma
CERTIFCATIONS
Certified Trained Trainer for Forklift Safety Trainer–2013
Ace Air Conditioning & Retrofitting certification – 1997
AC Delco Electrical & Charging Systems certification – 1997
Motorvac certification – 1997
AC Delco Anti-Lock brake systems certification – 1998
All Pro Engine Performance certification – 1998
Moog Chassis Steering & Suspension certification - 1999