Handy Junior Dawes
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SUMMARY
A cost-effective, productive, solution-focused professional with experience in the manufacturing, electrical, and mechanical fields. Highly adaptable to the changing needs and goals within the organization. History of working safely, providing quality, and production standards.
EXPERIENCE
PFIZER (formerly Hospira), Rocky Mount, North Carolina
Maintenance Tech II 2007 to Present
Performed PMs in a timely manner. Kept machinery at minimal downtime. Changeovers, troubleshooting, minor and major repairs of production PM equipment, the general facility, and utility equipment. Maintained electrical and mechanical systems. Utilized and adhered to all SOPS, cGMPs, and plant quality, safety, and documentation systems requirements.
TORPEDO SPECIALTY WIRE, INC., Rocky Mount, North Carolina
Electronic Technician/Maintenance 2000 to 2007
Oversaw development of production electronic components, parts, equipment and systems, including layout, build, testing, troubleshooting, repair, and modification. Repaired and maintained machinery and mechanical equipment, such as motors, pneumatic tools, and production machines and equipment. Worked with Direct Logic Koyo PLC (Automatic Direct), DL05, DL 105, DL 205, Red Lion Gemini foot Counter and omega Temperature Controllers. Installed and programmed AC/DC drives, Hitachi, Motortronics, Quantum, Servomotors, and Mitsubishi amplifiers. Calibrated LaserMike Scanners and Optical Micrometers and Tension meters.
Kept all production equipment running with minimal down time
Received bonuses for outstanding attendance and performance.
Safety Team Member
MILITARY
UNITED STATES ARMY RESERVE, Cary, North Carolina
805th Military Police Company, 1981 to 2013
Unit Prevention Leader (Urinalysis Testing)
Supply Specialist
Food Service
Pay and Sponsorship
Commander’s Driver
Special Weapons Team
Administrative Duties
Building Security
Gunner/Assistant Gunner
Field Artillery
Cannoneer
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
PRECISION COMMUNICATION SERVICES INCORPORATED, Tarboro, North Carolina, Electronic Technician, 1999 to 2000. Diagnosed problems with electrical communication equipment. Followed blueprints and manufacturer’s specifications. Used hand tools, tested equipment, industrial controls, and soldering irons. Aligned, adjusted, and calibrated testing instruments. Maintained records of repairs, calibrations, and tests.
INTERNATIONAL PAPER, Spring Hope, North Carolina, 1983 to 1998, Press Line/Lab Lead Man, 1997 to 1998. Inspected quality and production of product. Supervised team operation. Relieved supervisor for vacation. Responsible for general plant cleanliness. Provided confident and efficient leadership to the press line team. Experienced in all aspects of production and quality control. Developed knowledge in computer operation.
Rated one of the three top safety observers in the plant.
Fire Brigade Member
Standard First Aid
American Red Cross Adult CPR
Safety Training
Lab Technician, 1995 to 1997. Operated testing measurement instruments including micrometers and scales. Cut test samples of the board. Ran density profiles. Used computer to make sophisticated measurement, reports, and results. Developed skills in Quintex, Compaq and Tinius Olsen testing equipment. Operated all equipment safely. Reported results and ensured factory specifications were being met. Completed requirements for certification to operate a density profiler model ODP-01X.
Production Aide, 1990 to 1995. Assisted supervisor in production and quality control. Relieved equipment operators during breaks. Unloaded wax cars. Inspected system for fires and washed out systems. Learned leadership skills. Worked closely with operators and supervisors.
Front-end Loader Operator, 1985 to 1990. Pushed chips over a chip pit. Cleaned out all bins. Loaded trucks. Loaded incinerator and boiler chains. Operated front-end loader in a safe manner. Learned how to service front-end loaders.
Chip Washer Operator, 1984 to 1985. Observed the wood chip washing. Assisted front-end loader operator.
General Helper, 1983 to 1984. Helped keep plant clean. Learned to drive front-end loader and skid steering loader.
EDUCATION
EDGECOMBE COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Tarboro, North Carolina, Electrical Electronics: Concentration
NASH COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Rocky Mount, North Carolina, Continuing Education & Industrial Training
CERTIFICATIONS
Journeyman Technology II (Maintenance Technical Apprentice Program), 2009 (Hospira. Inc.)
Predictive/Preventive Maintenance, 2004
Manufacturing Systems I/II, 2003
Industrial Electrical Training, 2001/2002
Interview/Resume/Application Workshop, 1999
Electrical/Electronics Technology, 1999