Russell DiBella

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Albion , NY*4411

Phone: 716-***-**** Email: fug0r7@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

To secure a position as a Maintenance Manager or Supervisor with an established manufacturing facility utilizing my education with 30 years of mechanical/electrical experience and 10 years of management and supervisory background .

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Management of maintenance department

Departmental budget tracking

Oversee facility and production equipment installations

Assist engineering with production upgrades and modifications

Assign work detail to maintenance personnel

Outline preventative maintenance program for all production and facility equipment

Trained to operate heavy equipment : Mobile Crane, Back Hoe , Skid loader, and forklifts

Forklift fleet management and assessment

Set up and operate rigging equipment to move machinery

Supervision of skilled trades personnel in a union shop

Fabricate and build conveyors and machine sub assemblies to blueprints

Energy management and cost analysis

Identify and implement cost reductions, Provide accurate equipment maintenance records

Coordinate all electrical work for production equipment, facilities, and projects

Implement improvements on control panels, PLC’s and Equipment automation

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Courier Westford Corp. Westford, MA 10/15/2006- 9-27-08

400 employee manufacturing book binding and printing facility

Maintenance Manager

Job Duties:

Maintaining existing equipment and facilities

Oversee equipment installations and alterations

Identify and implement cost reductions and provide accurate maintenance records

Optimize maintenance resources, capital equipment life and minimize inventory on hand

Manage maintenance staffing hours , payroll, vacations, assignments and shifts

Work closely with production , scheduling ,purchasing, and accounting

Meet with contractors, vendors and utility reps for capital improvements and facility upgrades

Plan work order activity with production and schedule repairs with department managers

Schedule weekly work order meetings to address outstanding equipment issues

Track cost on outsourced repairs for all forklifts , hand jacks , and reach trucks

Implementation and development of new improved computerized work order system

Provide technical guidance for the preventative and predictive maintenance programs

Buffalo News Press, Buffalo, NY 8/2005-10/12/2006

280 employee manufacturing printing and bindery facility with a union shop represented by AFL-

CIO-CLC

Maintenance Supervisor

Job Duties:

Lead maintenance team on press repairs, rebuilds, and breakdowns

Assign work orders to maintenance personnel

Experienced on Harris, Hantcho, Heidelberg, and Goss HV presses

Install complete press ink supply system from pump to press

Requisition parts for repairs , upgrades, and rebuilds

Trained on repairs with Butler, Meg-tech, and Enkle Roll stands

Responsible for organization of maintenance inventory and vendor contact

Ensure work is completed in a safe and efficient manner

Verify the qualifications of hourly personnel and recommends training when needed

Plan schedule , and coordinate corrective and preventative maintenance activities

Folder repair experience on RBC-21,JF-7, JF-25, QC-4 and Goss HV

American Axle & Manufacturing. Buffalo, NY 6/1994-7/2005

750 employee manufacturing and automotive parts forging facility with a union shop represented by the UAW

Millwright Foreman

Job Duties:

Coordinate and oversee machine modifications and upgrades with engineering

Manage operation and repair roof top HVAC and air handling units

Oversee fabrication and implementation on sub assemblies for production equipment

Supervise installation and set up of new production equipment from foundation to test run

Document performed preventative maintenance and record in maintenance database

Supervise and assign work to about 12-15 skilled trades personnel

Work with engineering on improving equipment automation to increase productivity

Review work planning and scheduling with maintenance manager on projects and outstanding work orders

Work with plant and production supervisors to ensure that operators are performing first line maintenance

Direct the maintenance work force and provide on-site technical guidance

Operate heavy equipment to move, install, lift, and repair as needed

Fabricate and design all size and types of conveyors and monorail systems

Assist with lockout tag out training to maintenance and production personnel

Case Hoyt Corp. Rochester, NY 6/1987-6/1994

400 employee manufacturing printing and binding facility with a union shop represented by GCIU

Maintenance Supervisor

Job Duties:

Monitor boilers, chillers, Roof top air handling units , and HVAC system

Communicate with production management and supervision on maintenance issues

Coordinate preventative maintenance program for all printing, bindery, auxiliary, and facility equipment

Submit weekly report and schedule with work order priorities to maintenance manager

Ensure that shop qualifications and quality standards for outside contractors are monitored

Identify, analyze and review equipment maintenance problems with engineering

Assign work detail to 10-12 maintenance mechanics, electricians, and system techs

Weekly meetings with production supervision and management team on work order status

Provide onsite technical support on Baker Perkins G-14, Harris M110, M1000, 850, 900

Finishing department equipment repairs performed on Folders , Cutters, Kolbus Case inline,

Harris binder, Mueller Stitcher , Trimmers , Stamper, and waste removal system

Paper Manufacturing. Philadelphia, PA 8/1978-11/1985

1500 employee printing packaging manufacturing facility non union shop

Production foreman

Job Duties:

Setup production equipment as per job specifications

Troubleshoot production equipment breakdowns (mechanical/ electrical)

Supervise and train production personnel on equipment safety and operation procedures

Prepare production reports, submit employee time sheets , evaluations , and maintenance work order request

Schedule preventative maintenance downtime with maintenance supervisor and scheduling

Assist maintenance and engineering on equipment repairs and improvements/ upgrades/modifications

Forklift operation for material handling and transporting finished goods to shipping and warehouse

Attend daily production/ scheduling meetings with management team

Education/ Certificates

School: Columbus McKenna

Major : Rigging / Hoist

Location: Buffalo, NY

Degree: Certificate

Completion Date: 6/1998

School: BOCCES Tech

Major: HVAC

Location: Spencerport, NY

Degree: Certificate

Completion Date: 10/1991

School: BOCCES Tech

Major: Analog/ Digital electronics

Location: Spencerport, NY

Degree: Certificate / Associate

Completion Date: 6/1987

School: Monroe Community College

Major: Liberal Arts

Location: Rochester, NY

Degree: Course study

Completion Date: 11/1986

School: New Horizons Training Center

Major: Access Level One

Location: Amherst, NH

Degree: Certificate

Completion Date: 2/2008

Capital Improvements And Accomplishments

50,000 a year cost savings on parts Blast Cleaning equipment cycle time decrease/ modification

25,000 a year cost savings on automation redesign of 300 ton press

1.300,000 a year cost savings over three years for filter system refit/ upgrade on all roof top air handling units

65,000 a year cost savings for adding variable frequency drives to waste system blower motors

Worked with management team in the development of operator training program

Develop improved Access based program maintenance work order system

Assist management and production with organizing workshops and team meetings to incorporate lean

Manufacturing practices

References: Available upon request

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