JAYESH KUMBHANI
Kitchener,Canada
Summary
Dynamic Maintenance Millwright with expertise in mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, honed at Estee Lauder Companies. Proven track record in reducing downtime through effective troubleshooting and preventive maintenance. Strong communicator and collaborator, committed to continuous improvement and safety compliance, leveraging CMMS tools to enhance operational efficiency.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Maintenance Millwright
Septodont of Canada Inc. / Novocol Pharma
Cambridge
06.2024 - Current
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on production and facility equipment following SOPs and GMP guidelines.
- Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic issues on filling lines (Bosch Washer, Tunnel, Filler), compounding tanks, valves, and pumps.
- Maintain and troubleshoot packaging equipment including inspection, labeling, and cartoning machines (Uhlmann and Marchesini).
- Work with vision systems such as Optel and Antares to support inspection, serialization, and quality control processes.
- Support maintenance of terminal sterilization systems to ensure proper operation and validation.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including production, maintenance planning, and inventory, to minimize downtime.
- Assist in machine set-ups and adjustments to support production efficiency.
- Participate in plant shutdowns, continuous improvement initiatives, and emergency response operations.
- Adhere to all safety standards, regulatory requirements, and company policies.
- Complete work orders, maintenance records, and non-conformance reports using CMMS to ensure accurate documentation and compliance.
- Adhere to GMP, EH&S, and internal validation protocols during all maintenance tasks to maintain safety and regulatory standards.
Maintenance Millwright
Estee Lauder Companies
Scarborough
01.2023 - 06.2024
- Strictly adhered to Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures to safely perform equipment maintenance.
- Ensured product quality and adhered to GMP and SOP guidelines.
- Maintained peak operational efficiency of Pumps, Air mixers, Electric mixers, M4E, Hockmeyer homogenizer, and Mills through consistent setup, troubleshooting, Preventive Maintenance (PM), and Corrective Maintenance (CM).
- Reduced downtime for Atmospheric kettles, Hybrid kettles, Symex kettles, and Symex kettle XP through proactive troubleshooting, PM, and repairs.
- Replaced mechanical seals, gaskets, valve seals, blades, sensors, sensor cables, and actuators on Support/Phase and Main kettles during annual preventative and corrective maintenance.
- Utilized diverse skills to perform TIG and MIG welding, operate power tools for kettle, and support equipment maintenance and modifications.
- Implemented problem-solving strategies: employed 5 Whys and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to minimize downtime and optimize performance.
- Embraced continuous improvement: regularly applied the Kaizen method to enhance overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) and achieve optimal results.
- Leveraged technology for efficient work management: used Maximo, TML, MS Teams, Outlook, and so on to manage work orders and to communicate effectively with co-workers and the operations team.
Maintenance Mechanic
Amazon Fulfillment Centre
Hamilton
10.2020 - 12.2022
- Maintained and troubleshooted conveyor systems, and related electrical and mechanical equipment.
- Replaced and repaired motors, gearboxes, rollers (MDR, end-roller, snub-roller, and tensioning-roller), conveyor belts (flat belt, Intralox, V belt, IQ or Nitta belt, Timing belt, Metering belt, and conical belt), Photo eyes and so on during downtime.
- Troubleshooted and repaired Packaging SmartPac machines (Printer, Vertical/ Horizontal cutting blades, Crush & Film sensors, Communication cables).
- Conducted preventive maintenance and diagnosed faults in the shoe pins of product sorters using equipment drawings and Waites Critical Alarms, IR, and Ultrasound tools to perform predictive maintenance.
- Demonstrated expertise in maintaining, and troubleshooting Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) and power distribution systems.
- Conduct planned preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance and keep maintenance records using tools such as iINFORM, ezRME, Grafana, DMS, Dematic, Waites, and Microsoft Office.
- Followed Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) procedures strictly for all types of corrective and reactive maintenance.
- Maintained a safety-first culture by promoting and adhering to best work practices among team members.
- Coordinated with Planner for necessary manpower, task priority, and CMMS for parts availability to plan repairs and PMs during DTW.
- Suggested improvement plans using tools such as Fishbone, and executed them to enhance equipment performance.
- Improved client's KPI by doing RCA, repairing MHE proactively, and providing suggestions to enhance processes.
- Conducted IOQ (Installation, Operation, and Quality) as per SOP during launch and led assigned team of technicians to complete designated areas; also assisted Base Building Management team for projects and maintenance.
- Led shifts in the absence of the lead maintenance technician and ensured timely completion of absent technicians' PMs.
- Mentored junior technicians by providing motivation, guidance, and direction to help them achieve their goals.
Maintenance Mechanic
OM Engineering PVT. LTD.
Rajkot, India
07.2018 - 09.2020
- Handled installation, repairs, overhauls, and upkeep of a variety of plant machinery and equipment, including electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
- Carried out both scheduled and urgent maintenance tasks to keep machines running efficiently, and reduce unexpected breakdowns.
- I took part in machine changeovers and mechanical assembly work, while also inspecting equipment regularly to catch and fix issues early.
- Tracked spare parts and tools and kept maintenance records organized using a digital system.
- Referred to manuals and technical drawings to perform accurate repairs and maintenance tasks.
- Used hoists, cranes, and other lifting equipment safely and according to industry practices.
- Followed strict hygiene, safety, and product quality rules while working on the production floor.
- Worked closely with maintenance planners to arrange downtime for repairs and make sure the right team members were available.
Education
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering -
Gujarat Technological University
Gujarat, India06.2018
Skills
- Mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems expertise
- Troubleshooting and fault diagnosis
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
- Machine alignment and balancing
- Preventive and predictive maintenance
- Skilled use of hand and power tools
- Safety, compliance, and certification (eg, PIT, working at heights)
- Proficiency with CMMS tools (eg, Maximo, CARL, ezRME, INFORM)
- Adaptability and continuous improvement focus
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
Certification
- Industrial Mechanic Millwright (433A)
Timeline
Maintenance Millwright
Septodont of Canada Inc. / Novocol Pharma
06.2024 - Current
Maintenance Millwright
Estee Lauder Companies
01.2023 - 06.2024
Maintenance Mechanic
Amazon Fulfillment Centre
10.2020 - 12.2022
Maintenance Mechanic
OM Engineering PVT. LTD.
07.2018 - 09.2020
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering -
Gujarat Technological University