David Foreman
Maintenance Mechanic * - DART CONTAINER CORPORATION
Grand Prairie, TX 75052
adwbe8@r.postjobfree.com
Working on machines, while doing PM's, keeping lines running and fully operational.
Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Maintenance Technician
Aerotek - Mansfield, TX
September 2022 to February 2023
Doing mold changes and set up from the machines to run and working on Palitizers.Understand and
adhere to all sanitation and safety procedures, promote safety by reporting unsafe
conditions. Identify and report basic equipment, repair of production lines, machine and tool problems.
Performing repairs in a timely fashion while using normal range of hand tools.
Assist in maintaining and cleaning work areas, follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and internal
auditing standards.Inspect sample workpieces to verify performance with specifications, requirements
and operational
sequences. Adjust machine controls and change tool settings in order to keep dimensions within specified
tolerances. Moving controls to set cutting speeds, depths, feed rates, and positioning tools in relation
to the working system. Monitoring/observing the entire conveyor system to ensure the no malfunctions
occurred according to written specifications or knowledge of metal properties and shop mathematics.
Crank machines through cycles, stopping to adjust tool positions and machine controls to ensure
specified timing, clearances, and tolerances.
Assigning duties and PM's, keep records required by governmental agencies regarding sanitation when
appropriate. Reviewing work procedures and operational problems to determine ways to improve
service,
performance, or safety. Ordering and purchasing of equipment while recording the number, type, and
cost of items sold, to determine which items are needed for the machines to functions properly .
Taking care of all the electrical and robotic maintenance work such as running wires changing the
electrical panel and replacing robots including palletizers and conveyor system.
Taking care of all the electrical and robotic maintenance work such as running wires changing the
electrical panel and replacing robots.
Maintain Mechanical 2
DART CONTAINER CORPORATION - Dallas, TX
September 2016 to September 2022
Installing, repairing and monitoring the factory’s processing and production machinery. Conducting
routine and emergency maintenance tasks; conducting complex machinery checks, ensuring the
machines are properly lubricated and calibrated; preventing damage to the machinery by conducting
emergency repairs and with limited downtime. Identifying mechanical issues; preparing necessary work
orders, Install or remove for replacement basic machine components and preparing reports pertaining
to the activities conducted.
Understand and adhere to all sanitation and safety procedures, promote safety by reporting unsafe
conditions. Identify and report basic equipment, repair of production lines, machine and tool problems.
Performing repairs in a timely fashion while using normal range of hand tools.
Assist in maintaining and cleaning work areas, follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and internal
auditing standards.
Lead Mechanical
Kraft Foods Group - Garland, TX
December 2014 to September 2016
Scheduling PM's and assign duties, work orders and training of the newly employed maintance techs
while organizing and assisting in direct worker training programs.
Stepping in to assist with monitoring budgets, payroll records, and review financial transactions to ensure
that expenditures are authorized and budgeted correctly. Maintaining records required by government
agencies regarding sanitation when appropriate. Reviewing work procedures and operational problems
to determine ways to improve servicing, performance diagnostics and/or safety. Ordering and purchasing
equipment/supplies. Arrange for equipment maintenance and repairs, and coordinate a variety of
services such as pest control.
Taking care of all the electrical and robotic maintenance work such as running wires changing the
electrical panel and replacing robots.
Team Leader Mechanic
DR. PEPPER/SNAPPLE GROUP - Dallas, TX
January 2005 to December 2014
Assigning duties and PM's, keep records required by governmental agencies regarding sanitation when
appropriate. Reviewing work procedures and operational problems to determine ways to improve service,
performance, or safety. Ordering and purchasing of equipment while recording the number, type, and
cost of items sold, to determine which items are needed for the machines to functions properly .
Taking care of all the electrical and robotic maintenance work such as running wires changing the
electrical panel and replacing robots including palletizers and conveyor system.
Conveyor Belt Technician
Fedex - Dallas, TX
April 1996 to January 2005
Inspect sample workpieces to verify performance with specifications, requirements and operational
sequences. Adjust machine controls and change tool settings in order to keep dimensions within specified
tolerances. Moving controls to set cutting speeds, depths, feed rates, and positioning tools in relation
to the working system. Monitoring/observing the entire conveyor system to ensure the no malfunctions
occurred according to written specifications or knowledge of metal properties and shop mathematics.
Crank machines through cycles, stopping to adjust tool positions and machine controls to ensure
specified timing, clearances, and tolerances. To ensure the safe and efficient running of complex
machinery, the potential to use hand and power tools to perform complex repairing and maintenance
work, troubleshooting skills, physical stamina, and dexterity; an advanced understanding of hydraulics,
pneumatics, and mechanics.
Education
College in Engineering
Texas Southern University (TSU) - Houston, TX
Skills
• Electrical Engineer (Less than 1 year)
• Engineer (Less than 1 year)
• MECHANICAL/ELECTRICAL ENGINEER (Less than 1 year)
• Problem Solving (10+ years)
• robotic (10+ years)
• Leadership (7 years)
• Manufacturing (10+ years)
• Quality Audits
• Mechanical Engineering
• Process Improvement
• Employee Evaluation
• Team Management
• Lean Manufacturing
• Quality Systems
• Maintenance Connection
• Pest Control (8 years)
• Mechanic Experience (10+ years)
• Quality Assurance (10+ years)
• Equipment Repair (10+ years)
• Industrial Maintenance (7 years)
• Programmable Logic Controllers (6 years)
• Hydraulics (10+ years)
• Welding (3 years)
• CGMP (3 years)
• Fabrication (3 years)
• Facilities Maintenance (10+ years)
Additional Information
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
• Complex Problem Solving
• Troubleshooting
• Electrical Engineer
• Robotic Engineer
• Computer Engineer