|Kelly Fitzpatrick
|South Woodslee,ON
Summary
Dependable Maintenance Technician offering 23 years of building maintenance and repair experience. In-depth knowledge of hand and power tool operations, safety protocols and general maintenance. Superior expertise in Troubleshooting electrical systems. Head supervisor of Many Projects when working for Neighborhood electric including large scale shops, solar farm etc. Worked well with other Tech's and have a very good understanding of listening to operators and thinking through problem together.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Technician Supervisor
Greco aluminum railings
Windsor, ON
07.2022 - Current
- Ran fluke's E-maintenance program. Program scheduled and organized PM's as well as work orders to be completed. Organized importance of each submission from colleagues.
- Contacted ESA to start program for annual inspections of systems and made sure any safety concerns were dealt with in a timely manner.
- Worked with Health and Safety rep to install templates with procedures, tags, and lock-outs to safely work on machinery.
- Installed new machinery and tested machinery and worked hand in hand with Health and safety to make sure its safety to enter production.
- Adjusted hours to benefit production. Hours adjusted so we can PM and repair machinery outside of production hours. This benefits both company and my employee's.
- Raised standard of workmanship on projects. From small to large scale, quality of work was most important. Employee and operators were happier with effort put in, which raised moral both with operators and employee completing the work.
- Stressed importance of 5s program. Explained it makes everyone proud of the work they do and were they work.
- Worked with save on energy managers and implemented lighting savings program to convert lights, also looking into other savings. Cost payback was within one year.
- Added telemetry unit to our Argon tanks we use for welding, found 4 leaks as chart made from adding telemetry unit was easier to spot, fixed 4 argon leaks saving company about 30 percent on each fill, around 6000k a year.
- Supervised and coordinated the activities of maintenance technicians in the repair, installation, and troubleshooting of mechanical systems.
- Ensured that preventive maintenance schedules were followed and completed on time.
- Developed and implemented a preventative maintenance program to reduce downtime.
- Responded quickly to emergency breakdowns to minimize downtime.
- Inspected machines and equipment for conformance with operational standards.
- Prepared and monitored budget to keep maintenance department financially sound.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Implemented onsite safety protocols and procedures and properly trained team members on prevention measures.
- Delivered positive reinforcement and constructive criticism for employee work efforts.
Electrician
Vistaprint
Tecumseh, ON
07.2012 - 08.2022
- Performed preventive maintenance tasks, including lubrication and cleaning of machines and equipment.
- Conducted electrical repairs on motors, lighting systems, and other related components.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems using visual inspections and test instruments.
- Repaired or replaced faulty wiring, switches, relays, and other electrical components.
- Replaced defective parts such as bearings, seals, gears, valves.
- Troubleshot complex electrical and mechanical issues with minimal downtime.
- Maintained accurate records of all maintenance activities performed.
- Installed new pumps, compressors, boilers and other mechanical systems.
- Provided technical support to production staff for machine troubleshooting needs.
- Responded promptly to emergency breakdowns at any time during shift hours.
- Adjusted machine settings according to manufacturing specifications.
- Worked closely with engineering team to develop innovative solutions for existing problems.
- Developed preventative maintenance plans for various types of machinery.
- Read and interpreted equipment and work orders to properly perform required maintenance services.
- Diagnosed equipment malfunctions and performed repairs to restore equipment and maintain uptime.
- Performed routine maintenance by inspecting drives, motors or belts.
- Dismantled machines, equipment, or devices to access and remove defective parts.
Electrician
Neighbourhood electric
Windsor, ON
06.2009 - 06.2011
- Installed conduit, wire and motor controls.
- Traced and diagnosed electrical malfunctions using hand tools and test equipment.
- Adhered to specifications and codes in installation of electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures.
- Directed electricians on installation, maintenance and repair on electrical wiring and equipment.
- Assessed, tested and operated variety of electrical components and systems.
- Planned and installed complicated circuit systems in both commercial and residential construction.
- Placed and installed safety systems and set up emergency lighting, uninterruptible power systems and battery systems.
- Evaluated electrical systems, equipment and components to identify and resolve defects and safety risks.
- Performed electrical utility services for industrial-based and new building projects.
- Responded to emergency callbacks and provided onsite support.
- Oversaw project details and adhered to diagnosis, wiring and OSHA regulations.
- Selected equipment and fixtures to draft wiring layouts and develop plans for installation according to project specifications.
- Installed cables, conductors and wire trays and completed necessary hook-ups for primary power lines.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to correctly assemble panels and control boxes.
- Diagnosed issues in electrical circuits and equipment and took proper corrective or preventive measures for repair.
- Contributed to various projects, providing value to department, company and client base.
- Read large scale prints and used workforce and time management to organize workforce to complete task
- Troubleshot EMCS and variable frequency drive systems to correct and rectify issues.
- Diagnosed malfunctioning systems, apparatus and components to locate cause of breakdowns and correct problems.
Maintenance Technician
AP Plasma
Windsor, ON
06.2011 - 03.2012
- Operated hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Maintained clear and safe workspace areas to meet OSHA standards.
- Installed new systems, replacement parts and components to maintain proper operation.
- worked on plastic ejection machinery and assembly racks as well as 3 axis robots.
- troubleshoot electrical as well as hydraulic issues with plastic ejection machinery
- worked on plastic welding machinery, vibration welders
- Worked with different computer programs to reprogram robots for correct movement, most of our robots were 3-axis.
Electrician
chromesheild
Windsor, ON
06.2004 - 06.2009
- Installed conduit, wire and motor controls.
- Traced and diagnosed electrical malfunctions using hand tools and test equipment.
- Interpreted schematics, blueprints and diagrams to complete projects on time.
- Adhered to specifications and codes in installation of electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures.
- Selected equipment and fixtures to draft wiring layouts and develop plans for installation according to project specifications.
- Reviewed and assessed electrical, mechanical and architectural diagrams and specifications to accurately complete projects.
- Responded to emergency callbacks and provided onsite support.
- Evaluated electrical systems, equipment and components to identify and resolve defects and safety risks.
- plant was a chrome and buffing bumper facility, we worked on automated hoist lines, automated buff lines, large scale rectifiers that we had to troubleshoot using a oscilloscope
- rebuilt and automated buffing line to prevent late night call-ins, plant manager was so impressed it was scheduled to rebuild 1 and asked us to do the other 2.
- Troubleshot EMCS and variable frequency drive systems to correct and rectify issues.
Education
License 442A Electrician -
St. Clair College of Applied Arts And Technology
Windsor, ON09.2012
Licensed 309A ELECTRICIAN -
St. Clair College of Applied Arts And Technology
Windsor, ON06.1999
High School Diploma -
Forester Secondary School
Windsor, ON05.1995
Skills
- Understanding Schematics
- Electrical Certification
- Codes Compliance
- Power and Hand Tool Use
- Troubleshooting Strength
- Mechanical Repair
- Piping Systems Maintenance
- Parts Lubrication
- Problem Detection and Resolution
- Equipment Dismantling
- Heavy Object Lifting
- Heavy Lifting
- Preventive Maintenance
- Technical Documentation Interpretation
- Wiring Installation and Repair
- Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
- Cutting Torches
- Control Precision
- Manual Dexterity
- Decision Making
- Metal Welding
- Critical Thinking
- Clear Communication
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Safety-Oriented Mindset
- Maintenance Scheduling
- Equipment Repair
- Organizational Ability
- Mechanical Aptitude
- pneumatic troubleshoot and repair
- hydraulic troubleshoot and repair
- organized and installed pm electrical maintenance program
Timeline
Maintenance Technician Supervisor
Greco aluminum railings
07.2022 - Current
Electrician
Vistaprint
07.2012 - 08.2022
Maintenance Technician
AP Plasma
06.2011 - 03.2012
Electrician
Neighbourhood electric
06.2009 - 06.2011
Electrician
chromesheild
06.2004 - 06.2009
License 442A Electrician -
St. Clair College of Applied Arts And Technology
Licensed 309A ELECTRICIAN -
St. Clair College of Applied Arts And Technology
High School Diploma -
Forester Secondary School
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