Kirk Alger

Kirk Alger
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Kirk D. Alger
729 caribou lane, Eagan MN 55123• kirkalger@hotmail.com • 507-458-4619

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
I am a motivated professional seeking a position in the maintenance field. Background in manufacturing, purchasing, vendor relations, supply chain management, continuous improvement, all forms of troubleshooting, and mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic processes. Proven leadership experience, analytical abilities as well as time management and organizational skills. Thrives on challenges and the achievement of organizational goals.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Greatbatch Medical
Senior Maintenance Technician 4/2015-Present
• Ensuring operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines.
• Troubleshoot low and high voltage systems, plc’s, linear drives, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, automation equipment, and robotics
• Schedule work for both internal and external customers to make sure deadlines are met.
• Maintain equipment, parts, and supplies inventories by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed equipment, parts, and supplies; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipt.
• Perform calibrations on company assets making sure that outputs follow what procedure says.
• Conserve maintenance resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.

PhillipsMedisize
Maintenance Technician II 5/2014-4/2015
• Ensuring operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines.
• Following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer’s instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshooting malfunctions. Locate sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation; listening for problems; using precision measuring and testing instruments.
• Remove defective parts by dismantling devices; using hoists, cranes, and hand and power tools; examining form and texture of parts.
• Maintain equipment, parts, and supplies inventories by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed equipment, parts, and supplies; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipt.
• Perform calibrations on company assets making sure that outputs follow what procedure says.
• Conserve maintenance resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
New French Bakery 9/2013-2/2014
Buyer/Planner Maintenance Department
• Generate purchase orders for contractors and supplies needed
• Vendor relations
• Maintenance PM and work order planning
• Project implementation and management
• Purchase and implementation of current maintenance management software
• Product and vendor research and selection
• Inventory setup and management
• Ammonia refrigeration and food processing
Covidien, Wabasha, MN 4/2010-9/2013
Maintenance
• Perform preventative maintenance and repair machines
• Project Management, Microsoft Office Project 2007
• Monitor inventory levels and set up lead times to ensure efficient flow of materials
• Instructor / trainer Maximo version 7.5 our previous
• Reliability Centered Maintenance Trainer
• Place orders and manage vendor relations
• Develop and manage vendor accounts
• Data analysis and process improvement
WinCraft, Winona, MN 10/2001-4/2010
Maintenance Technician (2001-2010)
• Administered all types of welding and cutting operations on various alloys
• Inspected machines to ensure they are working properly, trying to prevent problems before they occur by finding loose connections/worn out parts; clean, oil, grease parts and tighten belts
• Maintain records of maintenance and repair work including parts and the date that parts were replaced on each machine; accurately operate forklift in close quarters with no accidents

Education and Military

Minnesota School of Business, (Online)
Bachelor of Science: Business Administration

Aveta Business Institute
Lean/ SixSigma Green Belt Certification

MSC-Southeast Technical, Winona, MN:
Associate in Applied Science: Industrial Technology

United States Military- Achieved rank of Staff Sergeant
Platoon Leadership Development Course, Basic Noncommissioned Officer Course phases I&II, Tank Commander Course