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Gary Upton

Plymouth

Summary

Dynamic Maintenance Lead at Specialty Granules with a proven track record in mechanical troubleshooting and preventive maintenance. Expertly managed equipment inspections and repairs, enhancing operational efficiency. Strong collaborator, effectively prioritizing maintenance requests while ensuring safety compliance and meticulous inventory management. Committed to training new staff, fostering a culture of safety and excellence.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Maintenance Lead

Specialty Granules
Ione
11.2009 - Current
  • Conducted routine inspections of equipment and facilities for maintenance needs.
  • Assisted in troubleshooting mechanical issues to ensure operational efficiency.
  • Utilized safety tools and protocols while performing maintenance tasks.
  • Collaborated with team members to prioritize maintenance requests and schedules.
  • Maintained inventory of supplies and tools for effective workflow management.
  • Documented maintenance activities and reported findings to supervisors regularly.
  • Supported training sessions for new staff on safety procedures and equipment usage.
  • Assisted in training new employees on proper operation, troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance procedures for equipment used in the facility.
  • Maintained records of preventive maintenance activities and updated them regularly.
  • Conducted daily maintenance inspections and identified potential areas of improvement.
  • Ensured that all equipment was functioning properly by conducting regular tests and repairs.
  • Inspected completed work orders for accuracy and completeness prior to submitting them for approval.
  • Managed the installation, modification, testing and servicing of mechanical systems.
  • Dismantled machines, equipment, or devices to access and remove defective parts.
  • Inspected, operated or tested machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions.
  • Diagnosed and corrected mechanical problems using blueprints, repair manuals or parts catalogs.

Education

Associate of Science - Auto And Diesel Technology

Universal Technical Institute
Phoenix, AZ
06-1992

Skills

  • Equipment maintenance
  • Mechanical troubleshooting
  • Preventive maintenance
  • Safety compliance
  • Inventory management
  • Team collaboration
  • Work order inspection

Certification

  • Certified crane operator

Timeline

Maintenance Lead

Specialty Granules
11.2009 - Current

Associate of Science - Auto And Diesel Technology

Universal Technical Institute
Gary Upton