RICK NORTON
P 817-***-**** E ************@*****.*** A 315 N 7th St, Midlothian, TX 76065
OBJECTIVE
EDUCATION & TRAINING
To bring the experience I have gained in maintenance, planning, troubleshooting, and safety over the past 29 years to be an invaluable asset to any company I come into.
• South Plains College –
Attended courses in various
technical fields
• Texas Schools of HVAC –
Training in HVAC systems
• Certifications & Training:
o Arc Flash
o First Aid & OSHA
Compliance
o Loach, BieloMatic, ABB
Robotics
o Humidification Systems &
Keiser BT60 Compressors
o Basic Electricity
o Forklift License
KEY SKILLS
• PLC Experience:
Hands-on troubleshooting and
maintenance of PLC systems.
• Management & Leadership:
Skilled in overseeing teams,
delegating work, and coordinating
with other departments to meet
deadlines.
• Industrial Printing
Equipment:
Extensive experience working with
printing machinery in compliance
with MICR standards.
• Organizational Skills:
Highly organized in managing
maintenance schedules, parts
inventory, and safety records.
EXPERIENCE
Maintenance Administrator
Harland Clarke (A Vericast Company) 1996 – April 2024 Grapevine, TX
• Maintenance Technician:
o Scheduled/performed preventive maintenance (PM), coordinating downtime with department leaders for troubleshooting/repairs. o Conducted equipment repairs/troubleshooting using various measuring devices (voltage meters, micrometers, calipers).
o Gained hands-on experience with PLCs, sensors, electrical conveyors, and wirefeed welding.
o Ensured compliance with MICR standards and banking industry regulations, working closely with Quality Control to guarantee product accuracy.
• Scheduler/Planner:
o Managed daily, weekly, and monthly PM schedules for 18 Maintenance Technicians, using Excel to allocate work orders effectively. o Coordinated downtime for extensive repairs, collaborating with production leaders to minimize disruptions.
o Maintained detailed records of PMs, equipment downtime, and vendor activities, reporting to Manufacturing Engineering on a weekly/monthly basis.
o Scheduled and coordinated external vendor services for electrical, plumbing, and compressor repairs/upgrades.
• Parts & Warehouse Specialist:
o Ordered and managed parts inventory through Central Supply and local vendors (Grainger, McMaster Carr).
o Assisted with shipping and receiving duties, loading/unloading trucks, and maintaining stock in the warehouse.
o Operated forklifts, cherry pickers, boom lifts, and pallet jacks for warehouse and maintenance tasks.
• Safety Committee Member:
o Promoted and maintained safety standards within the department, ensuring adherence to forklift operations and safety guidelines. REFERENCES
Available upon request