Billy Allaker

• Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
• Increased overall productivity by identifying bottlenecks in the production process and proposing effective solutions.
• Oversaw quality control efforts, maintaining strict adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements while achieving high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Fostered a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging open communication between team members and regularly soliciting feedback on operational procedures.
• Conducted root cause analysis on production issues, devising corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Mentored junior staff members on best practices in production management, cultivating a skilled workforce capable of tackling complex challenges head on .
• Studied department operations to assist with development of new or improved methods of tooling and production processes.
• Implemented preventive maintenance programs for equipment, extending their lifespan and minimizing downtime due to malfunctions.

• Led cross-functional teams for successful product development, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to specifications.
• Enhanced overall team productivity with continuous training and mentoring of junior engineers.
• Reviewed technical documentation for accuracy, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Managed risk assessments during project planning phases, proactively mitigating potential issues before they arose during execution stages.
• Optimized resource allocation, effectively managing budgets and manpower for multiple simultaneous projects.
• Managed crisis situations, quickly implementing solutions to address unexpected challenges and maintain project momentum.

Coordinated preventative maintenance schedules, verifying equipment safety and function.

• Streamlined work order processes for increased efficiency in addressing maintenance requests and tracking progress.
• Supervised 6 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.
• Improved equipment reliability by implementing a preventive maintenance program and scheduling routine inspections.
• Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
• Facilitated strong communication between maintenance personnel and other departments to ensure seamless coordination during planned outages or emergency situations.

• 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.
• Successfully completed complex repair tasks within tight deadlines, minimizing disruptions to daily operations.
• Collaborated with team members to complete larger repair projects efficiently.
• Reduced downtime by quickly diagnosing and resolving technical issues on machinery.

• Ensured accurate measurements for tool making with the use of micrometers, calipers, and other precision measuring instruments.
• Utilized expertise in materials science when selecting appropriate raw materials for tool making, optimizing performance, and durability in various applications.
• completed apprenticeship level 4 machining and toolmtoolmaking