Maintenance Technician Planner

DAVID S. HOTALING

Douglasville, GA ***** 678-***-**** advb4i@r.postjobfree.com

Maintenance Technician

An accomplished and reliable professional with 20+ years of experience in supervision, numerous technical trade skills, and equipment maintenance. Expertise in equipment troubleshooting and performing maintenance for mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and basic electrical systems. Self-starter, quick learner, and hands-on approach with an in-depth knowledge of business operations. Excellent experience coordinating maintenance operations. Committed to being a problem solver for an employer. Thinks outside-the-box to come up with solutions that work for everyone. Able to work independently or as part of a team. Acknowledged for strategically solving problems, using balanced judgment on critical projects, and delivering on-time, high-quality work.

LEADERSHIP IMPACT

Trusted maintenance partner who consistently delivers quantifiable value by leveraging emerging technology and business insights to optimize value and remain relevant in the marketplace.

Maintenance strategist with an entrepreneurial mindset and a contemporary approach to solving diverse business problems through technology innovation, scalability, and reliability.

A results-driven, decisive leader who is highly skilled at building stakeholder relationships and managing change, developing measurable procedures and service level agreements, and counseling/developing individuals and teams.

SIGNATURE COMPETENCIES

Equipment Maintenance Preventive Maintenance Programs Budgeting

Operational Planning & Scheduling Personnel Supervision Communications

Safety Training Team Building Troubleshooting

Safety Programs Project Management Critical Thinking

Resource Allocation/Management Inventory Management Problem Solving

Blueprints & Drawings Operational / Equipment Improvements Equipment Uptime

Procurement Root Cause Analysis Documentation

Professional Experience

Maintenance Technician/ Parts Buyer and Maintenance Planner / Scheduler - December 2020 to Present

Dewalfelbakkers - Mcdonough, Ga

SamWoo Box Packers

Ovens (Various)

CRG and RAJones Carton Machines

Wrappers

Parts Buyer

Maintenance Planner / Scheduler

Maintenance Technician - September 2015 to December 2020

Club Chef - Atlanta, GA

Parts Receiving:

Order and receive repair and replacement spare parts as needed to ensure necessary parts availability

Position will be required to travel to local supply houses to pick up partsOrder, receive and maintain non inventory stock for personal protective items.

Order, receive and maintain non inventory stock first aid supplies.

Order, pickup and maintain non inventory stock 5S items and janitorial supplies.

Issue PO’s for services and parts through the ROSS system.

Ensure GL numbers are assigned to appropriate department.

Compile complete PO packets (receivers, receipt, etc.) and submit to accounting for payment.

Conduct quarterly inventory counts and ensure parts crib is properly maintained.

Meet with vendor representatives to obtain quotes and review price or product changes.

Coordinate the roll repair and recovering program.

Administer preventative maintenance program, including the issuance of preventative maintenance work orders and entering equipment history.

Maintenance Technician:

Duties include routine and emergency maintenance, troubleshoots equipment problems; ensures that all maintenance functions and duties are met or exceeded.

Exccutes strategies to achieve key performance goals in Safety, Environment, Quality, Productivity, and Cost Project Planner for plant and maintenance department; Lead for new equipment installations.

Interprets blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work sequences and materials needed to complete projects.

Maintains hydraulic plant systems, motor replacement 110/240/440 AC/DC, Tran Slicers, Box Tapers, Product Belts, Videojet Labelers and Printers, Plumbing, Dicers, Product Washers, and Product Dryers / Spinners.

Excellent problem-solving skills; ability to understand the complexity of the production process and operation.

Maintenance Technician - November 1998 to September 2015

Centennial Farms Dairy (Kroger) - Atlanta, GA

Performed job duties in several roles; Blowmold uniloy series operator, safety coordinator, and maintenance technician.

Ensured compliance with corporate and plant safety standards and with applicable laws and regulations issued by regulatory agencies.

Operated blow-mold machines to ensure quality production; performed audits, weights and quality checks.

Adhered to quality control and blow mold process procedures.

Conducted troubleshooting and performed repairs and maintenance on: Hydraulic Plant Systems, motor replacement 110/240/440 AC/DC, Federal Fillers, Conveyors, Slant Caser, Modicon Systems, Videojets, Stackers, Blowmolds, Case Pushers, Plumbing, Bander, Case Washers & Unstackers, Refrigeration, and Homogenizer.

Prepared maintenance request forms and document equipment repairs.

Trained blow-mold employees.

Accountable for ensuring activities are carried out in conformance with company, OSHA safety requirements and regulations.

Ensures that operations are conducted in compliance with applicable company, state, federal laws, regulations, and policies.

Work Center Training Officer / Propulsion Engineer

United State Navy - Various Locations

Planner for projects involving maintenance work and safety projects; safety coordinator; operated, conducted troubleshooting, scheduled and performed maintenance on gas turbine engines, mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic equipment.

Trained new personnel in team building and performance; assigned work, schedules, and provided expertise.

Used schematics and drawings; maintained logs, records, and schedules.

Tested propulsion fuels and lubricants; in charge of seven oil labs; instructed personnel in the proper handling and performance of oil lab analysis.

Maintained 100% calibration of oil lab equipment; instrumental in HAZMAT and safety programs.

Developed new computer system for Navy Oil Analysis Program; included tracking and accountability for peak efficiency.

Performed preventive and corrective maintenance of boilers; and ensured proper operation and prevented engine failures.

Maintained US Naval ships to keep them ready for war.

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