Alan Slowinski
Ely
Summary
Dynamic Maintenance Manager with a proven track record at Wilson Tool International, excelling in preventive maintenance and project management. Enhanced operational efficiency through innovative troubleshooting and staff mentorship, achieving significant reductions in downtime. Skilled in budget management and fostering a culture of safety, driving continuous improvement within the maintenance team.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Manager
Wilson Tool International
07.2016 - 06.2025
- Oversaw maintenance operations, ensuring equipment reliability and optimal performance across facilities.
- Developed preventive maintenance programs, reducing downtime and enhancing operational efficiency.
- Managed team of technicians, providing mentorship and fostering professional development.
- Implemented safety protocols, promoting a culture of safety and compliance within the maintenance department.
- Coordinated with vendors for procurement of parts and services, optimizing supply chain processes.
- Supervised employee performance, preventive maintenance, and safety.
- Planned scheduled maintenance outages as part of preventive maintenance program.
- Managed a team of technicians, providing guidance and support for skill development and performance improvement.
- Documented inventory of spare parts to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Collaborated with other departments to verify completion of maintenance tasks.
- Established and documented protocols for preventive maintenance procedures, decreasing equipment issues, and reducing downtime.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement within the maintenance team by encouraging open communication, problem-solving initiatives, and employee engagement activities.
- Enhanced safety standards through regular inspections, staff training, and adherence to OSHA guidelines.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Forecasted and reviewed maintenance budgets to establish cost-effective measures.
- Procured pricing information from various vendors to support cost-effective purchasing.
- Prepared and reviewed maintenance contracts with external service providers to offer mutually binding agreements.
- Implemented energy conservation measures that led to significant savings on utility bills without compromising facility operations.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
Cabinetmaker and Installer
Self-employed
01.2006 - 07.2016
- Crafted custom cabinetry using advanced woodworking techniques and precision tools.
- Installed cabinetry and millwork in residential and commercial spaces, ensuring quality craftsmanship.
- Collaborated with clients to design tailored solutions that meet functional and aesthetic needs.
- Demonstrated proficiency in various woodworking machinery such as table saws, joiners, planers, routers, sanders, drills while fabricating cabinets.
- Ensured proper transport of finished cabinets to job sites, maintaining the integrity of completed work.
- Utilized advanced woodworking techniques to create high-quality, durable cabinets that exceeded client expectations.
- Assisted clients in selecting appropriate materials, finishes, and hardware for their custom cabinets, ensuring optimal functionality and design cohesion.
- Contributed to business growth by promoting referrals through exceptional craftsmanship and customer service skills.
- Managed inventory of tools, supplies, and materials, ensuring proper maintenance for optimal performance during cabinetmaking tasks.
- Visited residential and commercial locations to remodel facilities or put in new cabinetry and millwork.
- Developed and retained excellent tool and machinery skill to produce consistent, top-quality work.
- Created detailed moldings and trim for cabinetry and furniture.
Machinist
Wilson Tool International
05.1989 - 07.2016
- Operated CNC milling machines to produce precision components according to specifications.
- Interpreted engineering drawings and blueprints to ensure accurate machining processes.
- Operated drill presses, lathes and milling machines to produce required parts.
- Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders.
- Adapted to frequently changing priorities in a dynamic manufacturing environment, ensuring timely completion of all assignments.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings and schematics to determine parts dimensions.
- Demonstrated flexibility in working with various materials, including metals, plastics, and composites, to produce high-quality machined components.
- Used CNC and manual equipment to perform both initial and final machining.
- Adjusted machine settings to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
- Worked with team members to improve production processes and procedures.
- Supported team members in troubleshooting complex machine issues, sharing knowledge and expertise to resolve problems quickly.
- Studied daily work instruction, sketches, drawings, blueprints, and manuals to determine dimensions and tolerances accurately.
- Assisted in training new machinists on company procedures, best practices, and safe operation of equipment.
- Monitored equipment to detect and report malfunctions and prevent accidents.
- Optimized tooling performance through regular inspection, cleaning, sharpening or replacing worn tools as needed.
- Achieved tight tolerances by carefully calibrating machines before beginning each job.
- Supported recordkeeping by logging daily production, scrap rate and machine maintenance data.
- Completed projects on time and under budget and maintained equipment and tools.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines while maintaining high-quality work standards.
- Performed preventative maintenance on machines regularly to minimize downtime due to breakdowns or malfunctions.
- Maintained detailed records of completed jobs, tracking materials used and time spent on each project for accurate billing purposes.
- Lubricated parts and performed minor and preventive maintenance to improve machine function and increase lifespan.
- Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
- Collaborated with quality assurance team to resolve discrepancies and implement corrective actions for non-conforming parts.
- Enhanced production efficiency by setting up, adjusting, and operating various machines according to specifications.
- Reduced waste and increased material utilization with precise measurement and cutting techniques.
- Improved workplace safety by performing routine maintenance on machinery and ensuring all equipment was in proper working order.
- Collaborated with engineers to develop new parts, interpreting blueprints and schematics for accurate production.
- Suggested new methods of machining that resulted in better product quality with reduced production time.
- Maximized machine uptime by efficiently scheduling jobs based on priority level and resource availability.
- Reduced error and non-conformances with by utilizing fixtures and cutting tools on CNC machines.
- Increased precision of manufactured components by implementing quality control measures and using advanced measuring tools.
- Mastered various machining operations, including milling, drilling, and turning, to expand production capabilities.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Machine Technology
Lake Superior College
Duluth, MN04-1989
Skills
- Preventive Maintenance
- Project management
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Maintenance planning
- Work order management
- Staff management
- Safety protocols
- Employee scheduling
- Expense tracking
- Parts oversight
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Problem resolution
- Scheduling and coordinating
- Managing operations and efficiency
- Project planning
- Emergency response
- Budget management
- Hiring and training
- Business planning
- Process improvement
Timeline
Maintenance Manager
Wilson Tool International
07.2016 - 06.2025
Cabinetmaker and Installer
Self-employed
01.2006 - 07.2016
Machinist
Wilson Tool International
05.1989 - 07.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Machine Technology
Lake Superior College
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