John Wright
Gate City
Summary
Dynamic Maintenance Coordinator with a proven track record at Eastman Chemical Company, excelling in scheduling coordination and asset management. Enhanced interdepartmental communication, significantly reducing repair delays. Skilled in health and safety compliance, I fostered a culture of continuous improvement while mentoring new operators, ensuring operational excellence and team cohesion.
Professional maintenance expert with significant experience in facility management, systems upkeep, and preventive maintenance strategies. Proven ability to lead teams, coordinate tasks, and ensure optimal operation of equipment. Known for adaptability, reliability, and achieving results in dynamic environments. Strong skills in troubleshooting, safety compliance, and project management.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Coordinator
Eastman Chemical Company
09.2019 - Current
- Enhanced communication between departments, facilitating prompt responses to maintenance requests and reducing delays in repairs.
- Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.
- Managed vendor relationships for timely delivery of parts and services, ensuring smooth operations within the facility.
- Maintained detailed records of all maintenance activities performed, allowing for effective tracking of progress over time.
First Operator/Trainer
Eastman Chemical Company
10.2014 - Current
- Ensured compliance with industry standards by staying current on regulations, guidelines, and best practices in the field of operations.
- Enhanced safety protocols through regular equipment inspections and maintenance tasks.
- Championed continuous improvement efforts within the workplace by actively soliciting feedback from operators regarding potential areas for advancement or refinement in daily processes.
- Mentored new operators, ensuring a smooth transition to the production floor and boosting team morale.
Machinist
Joy Global
02.1997 - 10.2014
- Inspected completed parts to verify compliance with specifications and quality standards.
- Utilized micrometers and calipers to measure and verify precise tolerances.
- Operated drill presses, lathes and milling machines to produce required parts.
- Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders.
Education
No Degree - Chemical Operator Apprenticeship
Northeast State Community College
Blountville, TN03-2018
High School Diploma -
Sullivan North High School
Kingsport, TN05-1989
Skills
- Scheduling coordination
- Asset management
- Maintaining facilities
- Facility maintenance
- Work order management
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Maintenance planning
- Health and safety compliance
Timeline
Maintenance Coordinator
Eastman Chemical Company
09.2019 - Current
First Operator/Trainer
Eastman Chemical Company
10.2014 - Current
Machinist
Joy Global
02.1997 - 10.2014
No Degree - Chemical Operator Apprenticeship
Northeast State Community College
High School Diploma -
Sullivan North High School
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