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Mario Cortes

Calhoun

Summary

Dynamic Maintenance Supervisor with a proven track record at Engineered Floors, excelling in preventive maintenance and team supervision. Enhanced equipment reliability and reduced downtime through effective troubleshooting and safety protocols. Bilingual in English and Spanish, fostering communication and collaboration within diverse teams to achieve operational excellence.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Maintenance Supervisor

Engineered Floors
05.2022 - Current
  • Coordinated preventative maintenance schedules, verifying equipment safety and function.
  • Streamlined work order processes for increased efficiency in addressing maintenance requests and tracking progress.
  • Supervised 10 employees and scheduled shifts.
  • 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.
  • Reduced downtime by quickly diagnosing and repairing issues with machinery, electrical systems, and facility infrastructure.
  • Established and documented protocols for preventive maintenance procedures, decreasing equipment issues, and reducing downtime.
  • Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
  • Enhanced safety standards through regular staff training sessions, hazard assessments, and ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations.
  • Paid close attention to guidelines, specifications, and detailed instructions to continuously adhere to strict operational and maintenance regulations.
  • Conducted regular performance evaluations of maintenance staff to identify strengths, areas for improvement, and opportunities for growth within the organization.
  • Kept track of equipment, inventories, and system upgrades in order to prepare and present detailed reports to upper management.
  • Coordinated scheduled shutdowns for major equipment overhauls, minimizing disruption to production schedules while maximizing asset longevity.
  • Mentored junior technicians through hands-on training, fostering a culture of teamwork and knowledge sharing within the maintenance department.

Production Supervisor

Engineered Floors
03.2022 - 05.2022
  • Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
  • Oversaw employee training initiatives to ensure all team members were proficient in company procedures, safety regulations, and job-specific tasks.
  • Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
  • Mentored team members through regular feedback and performance evaluations, leading to professional growth and skill development.
  • Managed team of 26 production associates, overseeing productive production processes and meeting all deadlines.
  • Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.

Maintenance Technician

Engineered Floors
06.2019 - 03.2022
  • Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
  • Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
  • Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
  • Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
  • Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
  • Inspected and maintained equipment to keep items in top working condition.
  • Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
  • Reduced downtime by quickly diagnosing and resolving technical issues on machinery.

Extrusion Operator

Engineered Floors
11.2013 - 06.2019
  • Maintain extrusion line doffs.
  • String up positions when breakouts occur as efficient as possible.
  • Effectively pack-out yarn with correct labeling and preparation.
  • Work with a partner to ensure safe and efficient production.
  • Clean and inspect spinnerets.
  • Keep work area clean and organized.
  • Assisted in training new employees on extrusion equipment operation, safety protocols, and company standards.
  • Set up and operated extrusion machines to derive plastic compounds.

Heat Set Operator

Beaulieu of America
01.2011 - 07.2014
  • Patrol and monitor the running of the machine (superba).
  • Inspect, Label, and Stack wound packages as instructed.
  • Check the Specification sheet at the beginning of each shift and verify that all specs are being followed exactly as described on the spec sheet.
  • Verify that each tube of yarn produced from the winder complies with the spec sheet.
  • Load empty tubes into Winder magazine.
  • Separate & Straighten the yarn bundle into the thread path from the Accumulator to the Winder.
  • Use Air Splice to join any broken ends.
  • If the Splicer doesn’t reach, tie a weaver knot.
  • Periodically check the thread path. If it is crossed, stop and correct the winder to ensure run-ability.
  • Ran Tunnel efficiency of 90 % or better.
  • Stack the finished packages as configured on the spec sheet.
  • Keep the work area free of yarn waste at all times.
  • Clean your assignment and work area each shift.
  • Follow all safety procedures.

Heavy Equipment Operator

Phillips and Jordan
02.2009 - 12.2010
  • Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
  • Operated excavators, bulldozers and dump trucks to transport heavy materials, practicing safety measures, (mainly operated front in loader).
  • Adapted quickly to changing project requirements or unexpected obstacles encountered during the course of work assignments.
  • Demonstrated versatility in skillset by operating multiple types of heavy machinery to accommodate project needs.

Assembly Line Worker

Trinity Rail
01.2008 - 01.2009
  • Met daily production quotas by working effectively within a fast-paced assembly line while maintaining quality of rail trains.
  • Collaborated with team members to maximize productivity and ensure seamless workflow on the assembly line.
  • Stocked and replenished parts used on assembly line to maintain consistent supply and inventory.
  • Contributed to a positive work atmosphere, fostering strong relationships with colleagues while maintaining professionalism and focus on tasks at hand.

Crew Leader

Shaw Floors
06.2005 - 11.2007
  • Trained employees in time management and proper ways to complete job duties.
  • Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines and promptly addressing potential hazards.
  • Monitored team members to verify work quality and address concerns.
  • Served as the primary point of contact between crew members and upper management, relaying important information as necessary.

Education

Gordon Central High School
Calhoun
05-2005

Skills

  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Bilingual (English and Spanish)
  • Team supervision
  • Facilities maintenance
  • Maintenance recordkeeping
  • Troubleshooting
  • Electrical troubleshooting
  • Lockout and tagout procedures
  • Safety protocols
  • Inventory monitoring
  • Equipment troubleshooting
  • Materials requisition
  • Employee scheduling
  • Inventory replenishment
  • Mechanical aptitude

Timeline

Maintenance Supervisor

Engineered Floors
05.2022 - Current

Production Supervisor

Engineered Floors
03.2022 - 05.2022

Maintenance Technician

Engineered Floors
06.2019 - 03.2022

Extrusion Operator

Engineered Floors
11.2013 - 06.2019

Heat Set Operator

Beaulieu of America
01.2011 - 07.2014

Heavy Equipment Operator

Phillips and Jordan
02.2009 - 12.2010

Assembly Line Worker

Trinity Rail
01.2008 - 01.2009

Crew Leader

Shaw Floors
06.2005 - 11.2007

Gordon Central High School
Mario Cortes