Mike Gourley
Mount Albert
Summary
Dynamic Maintenance and Engineering Manager with a proven track record at SAN Steel Fabricating, excelling in contractor management and predictive maintenance. Spearheaded energy-saving initiatives, enhancing plant performance and reducing costs. Adept at welding and fabrication, fostering collaboration and driving project success through effective communication and leadership.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance \ Engineering Manager
SAN Steel Fabricating
06.2021 - Current
- Evaluated vendor proposals negotiated contracts secured favorable terms to meet project specifications, schedule requirements cost targets.
- Coordinated shutdowns/turnarounds efficiently with minimal impact on production schedules while meeting budget constraints successfully managing contractors'' work scopes during these events as well.
- Implemented energy-saving initiatives that led to reduced operating costs while maintaining optimal equipment performance levels.
- Enhanced overall plant performance through effective management of maintenance projects and resources.
Toolmaker /Industrial Mechanic Millwright
SAN Steel Fabricating
06.2019 - Current
- Utilized expertise in materials science when selecting appropriate raw materials for tool making, optimizing performance, and durability in various applications.
- Consistently met deadlines for project completion through effective time management and organizational skills.
- Maintained clear communication with team members throughout projects to ensure all requirements were met accurately and efficiently.
Toolmaker / Testing Techician
Samco Machinery
05.2014 - 06.2019
- Worked independency as a senior technician for 5+ years in most disciplines of mechanical engineering involving roll forming.
- Specialized in dies which involved collaborating with engineering on major production lines.
- Key player in developing new project tooling to meet exact tolerances for Magna, Can-Am, Fusion.
- Solo installer on Samco's largest production line in 2018 for Can-am in England. 4 million pound new design deck line which had to comply with european union CE standard, which had to be set up from scratch in a empty building with no skilled workers.
Toolmaker
Clover Tool Manufacturing
04.2010 - 06.2014
- Reduced downtime and increased productivity by promptly troubleshooting and resolving technical issues in the manufacturing process.
- Improved production efficiency by maintaining and repairing precision tooling components.
- Senior toolmaker supporting implementation of major company expansion mainly Magna componets.
Toolmaker / Line Assembler
Samco Machinery
06.2013 - 05.2014
- Spent first year building specialty tooling / die's for custom roll forming equipment.
- Collaborating with engineering on tool & die making technical issue which arise on various machinery / roll forming lines.
- 20 % of time travelling to customer sites
- Senior mechanical trainer in production support both internal & customer sites - Royal
- incorporated Magna type technical procedures brought from my extensive automotive experience background.
Senior Toolmaker /Project Engineer
R. Reininger & Son Stamping
06.1998 - 04.2010
- Developed new project tooling to meet exact tolerances.
- Participated in cross-functional teams to develop solutions for complex manufacturing challenges that improved workflow speed while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Actively participated in lean manufacturing initiatives to identify and eliminate waste thus achieving sustainable cost reductions.
- Personally sourced & supported Magna's Camslide seat track division which eventually developed into 12 million/yr in new sales.
- Senior Toolmaker directly involved in increasing sales to 65 million from 40.
- project managed transition from loss of 0% GM work to Magna, TST Tech, Honda
Education
Mechanical Engineering - Mechanical Engineering - Tool & Die
Fleming College
Peterborough, NoneSkills
- Pneumatics and hydraulics
- Mechanical systems
- Predictive maintenance
- Contractor management
- Electrical systems
Timeline
Maintenance \ Engineering Manager
SAN Steel Fabricating
06.2021 - Current
Toolmaker /Industrial Mechanic Millwright
SAN Steel Fabricating
06.2019 - Current
Toolmaker / Testing Techician
Samco Machinery
05.2014 - 06.2019
Toolmaker / Line Assembler
Samco Machinery
06.2013 - 05.2014
Toolmaker
Clover Tool Manufacturing
04.2010 - 06.2014
Senior Toolmaker /Project Engineer
R. Reininger & Son Stamping
06.1998 - 04.2010
Mechanical Engineering - Mechanical Engineering - Tool & Die
Fleming College
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