John Kasai
Guelph
Summary
Professional in industrial maintenance, skilled in troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining complex machinery and equipment. Strong background in mechanical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, and welding. Known for effective team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs. Reliable and results-driven with focus on operational efficiency and safety.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Industrial Mechanic Millwright
Cascade Containerboard Packaging
11.2024 - Current
- Ensured smooth plant operations by conducting routine inspections and implementing necessary adjustments to machinery.
- Improved equipment efficiency by performing regular maintenance and repairs on industrial machinery.
- Reduced downtime by troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing complex mechanical issues in a timely manner.
- Made repairs and modified equipment by welding, soldering and brazing to avoid production delays.
- Used hoisting and rigging equipment to move heavy machinery and equipment.
- Maintained accurate records of completed work orders, spare parts inventory, and equipment manuals for reference purposes.
Maintenance Supervisor
Zambian Breweries
01.2023 - 06.2024
- Coordinated preventative maintenance schedules, verifying equipment safety and function.
- Streamlined work order processes for increased efficiency in addressing maintenance requests and tracking progress.
- Supervised a team of technicians, providing guidance on complex repair tasks and fostering professional development opportunities.
- Managed inventories of spare parts and tools to ensure the availability of necessary resources for timely repairs.
- Increased productivity by reducing downtime, budgeting effectively, allocating tasks, and maintaining high standards of safety and work quality.
- Improved equipment reliability by implementing a preventive maintenance program and scheduling routine inspections.
- Enhanced safety standards through regular staff training sessions, hazard assessments, and ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations.
- Analyzed and identified equipment failure root causes and initiated correction actions.
Process Artisan
Zambian Breweries
10.2018 - 12.2022
- Performed skilled welding tasks when required for repairs or fabrication projects ensuring high-quality results every time.
- Increased reliability of critical equipment by executing precision alignments using laser alignment tools and techniques.
- Maintained mechanical, electrical and pneumatic systems to keep systems working together correctly.
- Performed routine inspections and maintenance to optimize machinery performance.
- Analyzed schematics and blueprints to fix machinery and calculate materials needed for repair.
- Maintained accurate records of completed work orders, spare parts inventory, and equipment manuals for reference purposes.
Utilitiy Operator
Zambian Breweries
09.2015 - 10.2018
- Ensured accurate record-keeping by maintaining up-to-date logs of equipment performance data and maintenance activities conducted.
- Enhanced safety procedures by conducting regular inspections of utility systems and reporting any concerns or issues.
- Improved plant efficiency by monitoring and adjusting equipment settings based on operational needs.
- Operated and monitored both high and low-pressure boilers and systems, pipes and gauges.
- Verified that all safety procedures were followed while working on utility systems.
- Performed routine, preventative maintenance of utility systems on water lines, valves and meters.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Copperbelt University
12.2022
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
Northern Technical College
12.2015
Mwinilunga High School
11.2010
Skills
- Welding expertise
- Rigging techniques
- Lubrication management
- Equipment installation
- Hydraulic systems
Accomplishments
- Reduced operational costs by standardizing equipments.
- Enhanced team efficiency by implementing new protocols.
Certification
- Licensed Industrial Mechanic Millwright 433A-Skill Trade Ontario
Timeline
Industrial Mechanic Millwright
Cascade Containerboard Packaging
11.2024 - Current
Maintenance Supervisor
Zambian Breweries
01.2023 - 06.2024
Process Artisan
Zambian Breweries
10.2018 - 12.2022
Utilitiy Operator
Zambian Breweries
09.2015 - 10.2018
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Copperbelt University
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
Northern Technical College
Mwinilunga High School
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