As a dedicated and skilled maintenance and supervisor professional, I adapt well in any working environment. I am a quick learner and enjoy working with new technology. I have more than 20 years in facility/maintenance/laboratory, including fast paced automated manufacturing environments. I am currently seeking new challenges in a position where I can give my best to my company.

Experience

November, 2007 – June 2012 Aurora, IL

Press Maintenance Engineer

Manage and develop the company’s preventative maintenance program (CMMS) using MQ1 system.

Manage a group of three maintenance technicians.

Develop predictive maintenance to reduce unplanned reactive maintenance on a 2,500 ton mechanical and a 3,000 ton hydraulic forging press and associated support equipment including induction heating systems, robot handling and die spray systems.

Perform maintenance on both forging press lines including mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical repair.

Maintained spare parts inventory. Organize spare parts storage.

Numerous cost savings implemented with payback periods of as little as 6 months. These include oil reuse system, building cold weather shutdown, wastewater supplies use reduction and new sources for components and service.

April, 2004 – Sep, 2007 D&R Technology Carol Stream, IL

Maintenance Team Leader

Manage company’s preventative maintenance program (CMMS) using Smartmaintenance system at this $50MM manufacturer of electronic sensors and switches. Familiar with ISO and TS16949 requirements.

Maintain inventory levels using lean manufacturing principles

Perform maintenance on automated assembly equipment including mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical repair. Operated PLC systems.

Maintain all building facility systems

Converted building lighting from fluorescent to HID which resulted in payback savings within 4 years

Perform maintenance on Engel Mold Machines, ConAir Material Dryers, Electrovert Wave Solder Machine, Apollo-Sieko and MTA Solder Machines.

April, 1997 – November, 2003 Appliance Controls Group, Inc., Harper Wyman Co. Sugar Grove, IL

Laboratory / Building Manager

Oversee test engineers, technicians and model maker

Monitor and maintain lab work request system and lab operating standards to ensure compliance with regulatory agencies

Develop new products with engineers including designing test procedures and developing test fixtures

Maintain all building contracts and purchase all new equipment for facility and lab

Built strong relationships with quality control, manufacturing, sales and accounting

Sep, 1985 - April, 1997 Groen, Division of Dover Industries Elk Grove Village, IL

Engineering Specialist

Built and test commercial cooking equipment using electric test tools and thermocouple recorders

Design tests to ensure compliance with regulatory agencies

Work in a team bringing new equipment from prototype to production

Designed changes to equipment based on customer requirements

Jan, 1981 – Aug, 1985 ITT Bell and Gossett Morton Grove, IL

Engineering Technician

Built and test hydronic pumps and valves

Maintained building heating system

Built test fixtures for valves and pumps

Performed certified tests per customer requirement

Nov, 1974 – Nov, 1976 United States Navy Norfolk, Virginia

Supervisor of Maintenance

Served on USS Lawrence, DDG-4

Achieved rank of Petty Officer, 3rd Class, E-4

Education

Nov, 1974 – Nov 1976 Naval Training, Machinists Mate School Orlando, Florida

Attended schools for diesel mechanics and nuclear power

Other Training

Dale Carnegie graduate, graduate of two B&K instrument courses. Have completed several ASME classes in vibration studies and micro measurement. SPC courses.

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