RICHARD SOWERS

Supervised Multi Craft Mechanics in Industrial Setting.

• Diagnosed and repaired mechanical issues in industrial machinery.

Lead and Multi Craft Responsibilities included:

Instrumentation Electric Presses

Scale Hydraulics Mixers

Air Steam Cameras

Pipe Asbestos Water Lines

Conduit Insulation Motors

Carpentry Concrete Gear Boxes

Roofing Paving Siding

Inlet /Outlet Fans

Neo Tex Conductive Flooring

High Speed Fire Compression

Replace/Repair Pumps

Replaced / Repaired Numerous Parts

• Supervised / Mentored junior mechanics, enhancing team skills and improving overall service quality.

I physically worked alongside mechanics.

Scheduled daily work orders, down day work orders

and shut down week work orders.

Approved vacation requests

Signed hot work permits, confined space permits,

and stop & think permits.

• Implemented safety protocols during repairs, promoting a secure work environment for all staff.

Assisted the Safety Dept. with implementing safety

dispatches. Assisted the Environmental Dept. with

"Returning to Green" initiatives.

• Conducted thorough inspections to identify potential problems before they escalated into major repairs.
• Performed routine maintenance services, ensuring optimal machinery performance.
• Additional Duties included:
• Diagnosed and repaired mechanical issues in a variety of machinery using advanced diagnostic tools.

Oversee the shop budget

Order parts

Review & validate PMs

Kaizens, PES improvements

Assisted Engineering with Capital Projects

Trained and reviewed benchmarks with mechanics

On Call for any off shift issues

• Diagnosed mechanical issues using advanced diagnostic tools and equipment.
• Performed preventive maintenance on complex machinery to ensure optimal operation.

• Operated production machinery to ensure efficient workflow and product quality.
• Identified areas for process improvement, implementing changes that enhanced productivity.