Electrical Supervisor Heavy Equipment

Dennis R. Custer

Fisher, IL *****-**** 217-***-**** / ************@*****.***

Maintenance Supervisor

An experienced, highly-motivated, and determined Maintenance professional who is service oriented, and a strong leader with over twenty years experience in the industrial construction industry. Ensuring that proactive maintenance practices are taken to assist in company cost savings. Experienced background in team supervision and team building, welding, pipefitting, MLT, oil analysis, heavy equipment operating and operations. Handles tasks with accuracy and efficiency, as well as excellent communication and time management skills.

Strong Work Ethic Analytical Verbal & Written Communications Attention to Detail Collaborative

Organizational Skills Problem Solving Multi-task Team Leadership Time Management

Professional Overview

Kraft Heinz – Champaign, IL 03/2021-Present

Maintenance &Electrical Supervisor

Overseeing and managing 30+ people over 3 different working shifts. Ensuring that all employees make it to their required meetings and have all needed materials. Assisting with any and all maintenance issues that arise at the plant and making sure all OSHA guidelines are followed and met. Completing all paperwork for audits, such as COVID required procedures and documentation, handing out and marking complete any work orders out of SAP and ensuring the accuracy of all documents.

Organized and carried out the needed tools to complete 3 of 5 maintenance projects that have been stagnant and left untouched for 3+ years

Clifford Jacobs Forging – Champaign, IL 03/2018-02/2021

Maintenance &Electrical Supervisor

Managing the maintenance team of 20 employees while ensuring that the plant is functioning at its full capacity. Being proactive on plant maintenance and delegating needed work to increase maintenance efficiency. Repair forge furnace burners, forging hammers and presses, oil lines, and plant piping as needed. Kept the organization up-to-date on all maintenance issues and their current status. Worked closely with my direct reports to ensure that all maintenance tasks are handled in a timely manner.

Participated in management meetings while assisting in planning and implementing new processes.

Bridgestone – Normal, IL 11/2017-03/2018

Maintenance for Pipefitters 99

Completed all plant maintenance in a timely manner while multitasking other responsibilities. Reviewed the service orders that were issued and worked with the other maintenance technicians to ensure that they were completed accurately.

Cargill, Inc. – Bloomington, IL 06/2015-11/2017

Maintenance Mechanic A / M.L.T. 1 (08/2015-11/2017)

Maintained optimal functionality for all plant equipment and systems by performing inspections, completing proactive maintenance measures and repairing and modifying equipment and systems. Identified and implemented any follow-up work required to improve the condition of all facility departments. Worked as a team leader with a positive attitude that helped promote and communicate maintenance and reliability to the organization. Kept up-to-date on all safety training.

Assisted in the development and implementation of new systems and processes.

Machinery Lubrication Technician (06/2015-08/2015)

Responsible for equipment lubrication, contamination control, inspection and proactive maintenance activities for all lubricated mechanical systems. Coordinated the inventory and routine ordering of products. Worked proactively to complete system improvements and modifications to facilitate sampling and filtration. Implemented cost saving measures for the company by filtering and changing the breathers on the oil reservoirs.

Performed field level oil analysis, including Crackle, Viscosity, Demulsibility and Blotter Tests.

Schedule, collect, label and mail samples for analysis. Evaluated oil analysis results for proactive maintenance and make follow-up work orders from the result data.

Prime Industrial Construction – Attica, IN 11/2008-06/2015

Welder, Pipefitter, Millwright & Supervisor

Supervised daily workload for all welders, fitters and laborers. Provided guidance in regards to safe and efficient work practices. Evaluated and upgraded work practices through the development of JSA's, in order to improve overall work practices. Worked as contractors for companies such as Cargill Inc., Humco/Kraft, Loder Croklaan & Harrison Steel/Cat. Worked directly with the company owner to keep them informed of job progress and material requirements. Ensured the machine setups conformed to specs by accurately reading blueprints and repair manuals to identify any mechanical problems and fix them.

Reviewed project drawings to perform installation activities according to specifications.

Cut, fit, and welded metal components, including plate, structural shapes, and pipe.

Pella Windows, Inc. – Champaign, IL 06/2002-11/2008

Warehouse Manager and Service Technician

Supervised 15-20 employees at a time. Counted and verified orders picked to ensure accuracy. Handled end-processing of customer orders including hand loading trucks and removing product from trucks. Processed work orders and prioritized jobs as well as determined appropriate tools and equipment to ensure the job was done efficiently. Responsible for promoting safe and clean working environment. Picked, packed, received, and restocked products with forklift, lift truck and stock picker.

Ensured customer satisfaction by providing highest quality of products by ensuring all Pella's product was properly installed and working correctly.

All Pro Welding – Mahomet, IL 05/2000-06/2002

Service Welder

Determine appropriate welding technique based on the type of metal being used. Lay out work pieces and metal stock to confirm that specifications match. Carefully studied blueprints and drawings prior to starting a project to ensure that welds matched the design specifications. Confirm quality of all completed work and repair any damaged components and fabricate new parts. Prepare and modify design diagrams.

Education and Certifications

Hydraulics and Pneumantics/ Diesel Power / Drivetrain – Parkland College, Champaign, IL

Machinery Lubrication / Oil Analysis Course – Noria’s Lubrication Training Courses, Milwaukee, WI

apCrane Training: “Qualified Rigger & Signal Person” – Dept. of Labor O.S.H.A 29 CFR 1910.179; CFR 1400 / A.S.M.E B 30.5, B30.9 and B30.23 Standards.

Waste Management/Air Emissions/Spill Prevention, Control, & Countermeasures/Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans/EPCRA Reporting – Foth Infrastructure & Environment, LLC, Bloomington, IL

Leadership, Team Building and Coaching Skills for Managers and Supervisors – Fred Prior Seminars, Chicago, IL

10-Hour General Industry Safety and Health – OSHA, Champaign, IL

Broderson Crane Operator – Complies with OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1400 Subpart CC

Affiliations

Bakery, Confectionary, Tobacco Workers & Grain Millers, Local 303G

Local Pipefitters 99

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