Experience

COMPACT POWER EQUIPMENT, INC

• United States
• Machinery Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Field Service Professional

  • Aug 2020 - Present

  Field Service Professional for Compact power Inc. a Division of Home Depot Equipment Services. Field Service Professional for Compact power Inc. a Division of Home Depot Equipment Services.



Devro

• Belgium
• Architecture and Planning

• Maintenance Technician

  • Mar 2018 - Jun 2020

  Industrial Maintenance Technician working for the worlds foremost producer of Edible Collagen Casing. I work with high speed Shirring machinery, Collagen production and extrusion equipment, and deal with all mechanical and electrical aspects of our ISO 9001 production facility. Industrial Maintenance Technician working for the worlds foremost producer of Edible Collagen Casing. I work with high speed Shirring machinery, Collagen production and extrusion equipment, and deal with all mechanical and electrical aspects of our ISO 9001 production facility.



HSI

• United States
• E-Learning Providers
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Maintenance Technician

  • Mar 2018 - Jul 2018

  Maintenance tech in Commercial laundry, maintaining two tunnel washers, 1 Senking, 1 Lavatech, with Lava tech and Chicago folders, three Chicago irons, PM on all equipment. Welding, Cutting, Brazing, plumbing, electrical, belt and Chaim maintenance. Maintaining and repairing conveyors, gear boxes, various drive systems Maintenance tech in Commercial laundry, maintaining two tunnel washers, 1 Senking, 1 Lavatech, with Lava tech and Chicago folders, three Chicago irons, PM on all equipment. Welding, Cutting, Brazing, plumbing, electrical, belt and Chaim maintenance. Maintaining and repairing conveyors, gear boxes, various drive systems



Commercial Metals Company

• United States
• Mining
• 700 & Above Employee

• Industrial Maintenance Tech

  • Aug 2017 - Mar 2018

  Heavy Industrial Maintenance Technician maintaining production equipment in a facility producing Manganese/Aluminum Briquettes, Iron Flake, Chrome, and various other metallurgical additives. Care for Industrial Bagging equipment, Robotic Palletizer, Beeper Mill, 3 Bucket elevators, a Rod Mill and other production equipment. Steel Fabrication & Line Support Millwright work of Conveyors, Elevators, Fishbein Bagging Equipment & Bag Heat Sealer. Care & Maintenance of Wolf tech Shrink Wrapper and Okura Robotic Palletizer. Show less



R&J TRUCKING AND HAULING LLC

• United States

• Tank Wash Facility Operations Manager

  • Mar 2016 - Aug 2017

  Wash Facility Operations Manager for Bulk Commodities Tankers owned by R & J Trucking company. Supervised opening of new tank wash facility in Gaston, SC. Currently working on daily improvements to facility, equipment and processes. Implemented new quality assurance inspection process working in coordination with our largest customer DAK Americas to insure we exceed all of our customers expectations of our Tank washing processes. Recruiting and training wash bay staff. Wash Facility Operations Manager for Bulk Commodities Tankers owned by R & J Trucking company. Supervised opening of new tank wash facility in Gaston, SC. Currently working on daily improvements to facility, equipment and processes. Implemented new quality assurance inspection process working in coordination with our largest customer DAK Americas to insure we exceed all of our customers expectations of our Tank washing processes. Recruiting and training wash bay staff.



RBL & Associates

• United States

• Hotel Operations Manager

  • May 2010 - Jan 2016

  My wife and I spent a number of years managing a local hotel in Newfane, Vermont and bringing it back to a state of profitability for it's owners. In our first three years we were able to greatly increase the revenues of the hotel. My wife closed this property this property for Mr .Nick Mercede and his son Frank Mercede of Frank Mercede & Son Inc. out of Stamford, Ct. My wife co-managed the Hotel after I took another position outside the business with Chemiplastica in Nonotuck, Mass, we later relocated to South Carolina. We achieved a 5 star ratings on Tripadvisor during ourterm of management with this company. Show less



TurfCare Supply Corp. (TurfCare™)

• Multi-craft Maintenance Mechanic

  • Jun 2015 - Nov 2015

  Maintenance Tech in charge of 2nd shift Plant Maintenance of all facility Production Equipment, Bagging Equipment, Bag Sealers, Palletizers, Shrink and Stretch Wrap Machines. Care and Maintenance of 4 Front End Loaders, Rail unloading equipment, Conveyor Systems, Product Screening Systems. Maintenance Tech in charge of 2nd shift Plant Maintenance of all facility Production Equipment, Bagging Equipment, Bag Sealers, Palletizers, Shrink and Stretch Wrap Machines. Care and Maintenance of 4 Front End Loaders, Rail unloading equipment, Conveyor Systems, Product Screening Systems.



CHEMIPLASTICA

• Italy
• Chemical Manufacturing

• Industrial Maintenance Technician

  • Nov 2013 - Jun 2015

  Responsibilities General Maintenance Technician for major producer of Urea and Melamine Thermoplastics. I was responsible for all areas of factory maintenance and preventative maintenance tasks, including but not limited to greasing and lubrication, repairs and troubleshooting production equipment, Welding and fabrications, machine retrofit and installations. New production line fabrications. Pneumatic, Hydraulics, Electrical, and Mechanical Repairs and Rebuilds. Replace Bearings, Seals, Gears, Sheaves, etc Accomplishments Fabricated and Assisted with fabrication and Installation of new Production Line PR140 Extrusion Mill Currently fabricating a small Chilsonator Line to give the company the ability to make 50 & 100 pound color samples for their customers. Skills Used Welding/Fabrications (Steel & Heavy Steel), Machinist (Lathe and Horizontal Mill Operations), Electrical Installations & Repairs, Preventative Maintenance Skills, Threading & Tapping, Precision Machining, Painting, Installations of New Equipment, Screw Conveyor Trough Patching and Repairs, Pug/Extrusion Mill Maintenance, Production Assistance, Hoist Installation and Repair, Steam Pipe Removal and Repair, Pipe Fitting & Threading, all Maintenance tasks necessary for plant operations Show less



Putney Paper Company, Inc.

• United States
• Paper & Forest Products

• Paper Converting Maintenance Technician / Production Shift Supervisor

  • Sep 2007 - Jun 2012

  Maintenance Technician and Shift Supervisor for Large Paper Mill and Converting Plant. Responsible for all phases of maintenance and preventative maintenance of all machinery in Converting & Sheeting Departments of the Plant. I also handled all parts procurement and inventory for the Converting Plant for three years. Normal shift hours are 7am to 3pm Monday thru Saturday, On-Call 24 hrs day. Plant converts paper made in its Mill to Napkin and Roll Towel Products. 2 PCMC Towel Machines, 1 Roll Towel Machine with Lyish Log saw, Hot Glue Systems, 2 Bretting Napkin Machines, 3 MG & MF Tissue Sheeting Machines, Stretch Wrap and Food Grade Packaging Equipment, Compressors, Electrical, Hydraulic & Pneumatic, & PLC systems of five machines in Converting and four machines in Sheeting Department, Vacuum Pumps, Parts & Materials Procurement, Fabrication and Installation. Coordination of machine down time with production departments. While working for Putney Paper I have received lean management training, and been regularly Certified in CPR and Blood Born Pathogens Training. I programmed, implemented and use a purchase order database system to track and control monthly maintenance and parts expenses for my department, this system is still in use. While in this position I authored five machine training manuals and 52 training DVD's for company employee's training on equipment with a total run time of over 10 hours. For nine months during my employment I was Lead Supervisor on Third Shift running a crew of approximately 10-12 employees. I gave notice at this job and resigned my position on 6-27-2012 for personal reasons. SUPERVISOR: Mike Baker/Plant Manager 1-802-387-5571 Ext 1012 Maintenance Technician Show less