larry straw

Maintenance Facilitator at TAMKO
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(386) 825-5501
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Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, US

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Experience

    • United States
    • Wholesale Building Materials
    • 400 - 500 Employee
    • Maintenance Facilitator
      • Mar 2017 - Present

      Maintenance FacilitatorMaintained an appropriate spare parts inventory necessary to support manufacturingequipment and PM schedules.1. Worked closely with plant teams and operations manager in identifying and planning.2. Assisted the operations manager with multiple capital and maintenance projects.3. Initiated and facilitated improvement projects within the maintenance department.4. Worked with suppliers to accurately and efficiently order equipment and parts.5. Maintained and documented equipment specifications and history, parts/materials.6. Ensured all work orders and other planning notes were entered accurately in the appropriate computer systems.7. Optimized personal development by continually increasing knowledge of maintenance.

    • Maintenance Planner
      • Oct 2014 - Mar 2017

      Planner position is responsible for the effective execution of all maintenance work control processes. I am responsible to the Maintenance Manager for the efficient and effective use of planning all resources to conduct maintenance activities which result in minimum downtime and maximum productivity. In order to fulfill these responsibilities in the most effective manner, I am empowered to manage work priority, develop job plans, define parts and material, define crafts and skills and engage the proper resources to develop a safe, effective and efficient work control plan. In addition, I provide the equipment-related expertise and technical guidance on improving Preventive Maintenance activities.

    • Lubrication Tech. (MLT 1 & MLA 1)
      • Nov 2012 - Oct 2014

      MLT 1 & MLA1 Description of the general activities may include:• Coordination of inventory and routine ordering of products.• Stocking inventory locations.• Use of tools and equipment for routine and non-routine lubrication functions.• Draining and cleaning of reservoirs.• Mechanical modification of systems as directed to facilitate sampling andfiltration, and other proactive improvements.• Filling reservoirs.• Topping off reservoirs.• Changing filters and breathers on reservoirs• Operating filtration equipment.• Grease relubrication with manual and automatic dispensing equipment• Maintenance of dispensing equipment and automatic systems.• Labeling and tagging reservoirs, equipment, inventory and delivery containers.• Printing and fulfilling planned lubrication activities• Update scheduling systems, including adding notes to system and requesting workorders for maintenance repairs and activities.Install sampling hardware such that a representative sample may be efficiently and repeatedly extracted from mechanical systems commonly found in industrial and fleet applications.•Effectively extract representative samples from typical industrial machinery, and prepare them for analysis.•Employ basic oil analysis techniques to identify and troubleshoot conditions of wrong or degraded lubricants, and devise and implement corrective actions.•Employ basic oil analysis to identify and troubleshoot contaminated lubricant conditions, and devise and implement corrective actions.•Employ basic oil analysis techniques to identify and troubleshoot abnormal machine wear conditions, and devise and implement corrective actions.•Inspect and receive new oil deliveries.

    • Industrial Mechanic
      • Dec 2001 - Nov 2012

      Industrial Maintenance Mechanic Job Duties:•Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshooting malfunctions.•Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation; listening for problems; using precision measuring and testing instruments.•Removes defective parts by dismantling devices; using hoists, cranes, and hand and power tools; examining form and texture of parts.•Determines changes in dimensional requirements of parts by inspecting used parts; using rules, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments.•Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments by using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, and straightedges.•Controls downtime by informing production workers of routine preventive maintenance techniques; monitoring compliance.•Fabricates repair parts by using machine shop instrumentation and equipment.•Maintains equipment, parts, and supplies inventories by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed equipment, parts, and supplies; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipt.•Conserves maintenance resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.•Provides mechanical maintenance information by answering questions and requests.•Prepares mechanical maintenance reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.•Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing technical publications; establishing personal networks.•Maintains continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.•Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.

    • Process Technician
      • Oct 1995 - Dec 2001

      Qualified and capable of performing the essential functions of all Packaging Technicians on both shingle lines.• Operates and monitors all equipment from the Finish Product Looper to the Palletizer Exit Chains.• Controls Shingle Machine/Laminator speed and helps control material flow with downstream equipment during upset conditions.• Troubleshoots upset conditions and takes appropriate actions.• Performs quality checks and diverts unsuitable material.• Operates computer terminals to control machinery functions and monitor quality.• Operates equipment as assigned and laces up equipment as required by the operation.• Clears tray jams. Starts and stops Shingle Machine/Laminator after tray jams.• Monitors Finish Looper sheet position.• Has a thorough understanding of tailout and startup procedures.• Inspects all finished products from the line to ensure critical standards are maintained.• Rejects and stacks product not meeting standards.• Assists Team Leader in updating and interpreting documentation on finished product quality.• Assists Team Leader in operating computer terminal to update and interpret quality control charts.• Operates and monitors finished product conveyors, Wrapper Machine and Palletizer.• Responds to equipment failures; adjusts equipment for product and color changes.• Maintains efficient flow of product.• Programs and troubleshoots equipment to function properly, complying with the different product demands.• Provides assistance in re-lacing sheet breaks on the line.• Hand stacks roofing products weighing 40-50 pounds onto pallets.• Builds and maintains a positive working relationship with co-workers.• Participates in the housekeeping requirements of the production facility

    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Aircraft Mechanic
      • Jun 1985 - Jan 1994

      Helicopter power plants mechanics, T-400/T-700; inspect, maintain, test, repair, and perform complete repair of helicopter power plants and power plants systems. Helicopter power plants mechanics, T-400/T-700; inspect, maintain, test, repair, and perform complete repair of helicopter power plants and power plants systems.

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