DENNIS
HIGGINS
Marion, IA
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Skills Summary
A persistent and dedicated maintenance professional with a unique blend of Industrial Electronics, Electrical, Mechanical, Compliance Management and Program/Maintenance expertise.
Primary skills include:
Meeting or exceeding deadlines and budgets while directing and facilitating all functions in a rapidly and demanding, fast paced working environment. I prioritize workload and handle multiple tasks. I also provide creative solutions while maintaining a commitment to excellence that generates results by exceeding internal expectations on a consistent basis.
Professional Employment
Roer Energy
May2022-present
Plant electrician
Electrical/mechanical repair of equipment
Healthcare of Iowa/senior living facility
July 26 2021-May 2022
Maintenance Director
Building/Electrical/Plumbing Maintenance
Treehouse private brand foods Cedar Rapids, IA. May 27 2020-July 2021
E-Tech
Electrical/Electronics/Mechanical Machine diagnostics and repairs
Machine installation and commissioning
PM”S
Cedar Graphics Hiawatha, IA. September 2015-2020
Machine Maintenance
My position requires me to keep the plant up and running, whether it is a high tech operation or a simple task. Examples include troubleshooting ladder logic and software on the complex machines to changing a fuse on a basic machine. My goal is more PM’S and less down time and inventory of essential parts and materials.
Major accomplishment
•Set the bar high in maintenance standards
The Fisher Group Hiawatha, IA. July 2007-September 2015
Letter Shop Maintenance Manager
My responsibilities were to direct and manage the activities between the Production Department and Maintenance. I listened to operator’s concerns and found and implemented solutions while ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures. The primary focus of my job was to obtain optimum product/ service in terms of cost, quality and delivery deadlines.
Major accomplishment
•Employee safety
I instrumented major updates on machines to improve delivery deadlines
Janda Motor Service Cedar Rapids, IA. May2003-July 2007
Motor Tech
I diagnosed problems and submitted reports on the findings so an estimate could be figured. I disassembled DC motors, servos, clean and replace parts as needed. I also assembled and tested.
Major accomplishment
•I designed and built a test station resulting in a higher quality of repairs.