This summary provides an overview of Matt Lafferty's qualifications and experience: Matt Lafferty has over 25 years of experience as a maintenance mechanic with extensive background in industrial packaging equipment. He has troubleshooting skills for PLC controlled equipment and experience laying out and integrating new and used equipment. His skills include troubleshooting various packaging machines, customer service, organizational skills, and electrical and mechanical aptitude. He has held manager level maintenance positions at two previous employers for over 15 years.

1. Matt Lafferty
18557 W Country LN, Grayslake IL 60030
Home: 224-541-4351
mattlafferty39@gmail.com
Summary
Maintenance Mechanic with 25 years experience. Extensive background in Industrial
packaging
equipment ,Mechanical/Electrical.
Trouble-shooting Plc controlled equipment
Layout and integration of new and used equipment
Purchasing and controlling inventory
Employee reviews
Cost savings management ,Efficiencies improvements
5'S training
Safety team
GMP'S
SOP'S
FDA
HACCP
Quality control
Training
Machine programming
Skills
Troubleshooting Form Fill Seal Equipment:
Customer service skills Hayssen,Viking,Bosch,Matrix,MultiVac,Algus,GEA
Solid independent Cartoning equipment:
worker
Bosch,Adco,Thiele,Hanagata,Superior,Tanney,Clybo
rn,Econocorp
Strong organizational Engineering, Re-Engineering equipment
skills Ancilliary Equipment :
Strong work ethic Checkweigh,Inspection cameras,Metal
detectors,Tapers,X-ray
Team player machines, Conveyors
Timely project Intergration
completion Machine shop experince
Deadline driven Electrical 480 220 110 24 12 volts

2. Schematics reading Horizontal flow wrappers, FFS,Shrink
wrappers,Pallet
Establishing goals and wrappers,Compressors,Candy wrappers, Stream
feeders, coupon
setting priorities placers
Good mechanical Robotic pick and place equipmnet
aptitude Case erectors
Project management Lazer printers, Ink jet printers,Label
printers/Placers/Applicators
Computer literate Bottle filling equipment,cap placer,torqer,pumps,
Consistent work history Band sealing
Shrink sleeving, Tripack,Bosch,Kalish
Boiler, steam shrink
Accomplishments
Project Planning
Provided project controls, cost estimation, and other business support services to
technical line
management.
Training
Reported and documented unsafe conditions, equipment and/or injury.
Documentation
Reported and documented unsafe conditions, equipment and/or injury.
Equipment Maintenance
Performed routine maintenance on equipment on as-needed basis.
Inventory Control
Restocked and organized items as necessary and as directed.Programming
Programmed machinery Purchasing
Maintained inventory of spare parts inventories and completed purchase requisitions
as necessary.
Purchasing
Maintained inventory of spare parts inventories and completed purchase requisitions
as necessary.
Machine Repair
Detected machine malfunctions and problem-solved accordingly.
Repaired, maintained and replaced partsDeveloped and enforced standards,
procedures and
compliance.
Used operational knowledge of systems, parts and components to solve problems
that arose

3. during operation.Contributed to an increase in productivity through improvements
in operations,
quality, safety and administration.
Safety Team Member
5's Training certification
Experience
Visualpak July 2007 to
September 2015
Manager Maintenance
Waukegan, IL
Actively suggested operational improvements to enhance quality, improve production
times and reduce
costs.Adjusted machine feed and speed if machine malfunctioned.Changed equipment over
to new
product.Helped achieve company goals by supporting production workers.Started machine
operations
by inserting control instructions into control units.Ensured the most cost-effective
production methods
were employed.Hired and managed staff, overseeing any personnel grievances.Inspected
finished
products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.Monitored and adjusted
production
processes or equipment for quality and productivity.Calibrated or adjusted equipment to
ensure quality
production using tools such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, protractors and ring
gauges.Worked with managers to implement the company's policies and goals.Responsible
for setting
minimum standards and providing technical guidance and support for design, installation,
operation and
maintenance of mechanical systems used in the process.Reviewed operations and conferred
with
technical or administrative staff to resolve production and processing problems.Reviewed
the
performance of subordinates.Set up and operated production equipment in accordance with
current good
manufacturing practices and standard operating procedures.Started up and shut down
processing

4. equipment.Supported financial analysis and support in securing and executing external
financing for
projects.Troubleshooted problems with equipment, devices or products.
Sigma Services June
2000 to July 2007
Manager Maintenance
Mundelien, IL
Assisted in implementation of operations, maintenance.
Completed all repairs and maintenance work to company standards.
Ensured customer satisfaction by providing highest quality of products by ensuring all
equipment was
properly installed and working correctly.
Exceeded customer product expectations by maintaining equipment to product quality
products.
Planned work and determined appropriate tools and equipment.
Reduced downtime during production by maintaining equipment and reducing unnecessary
maintenance.
Responsible for promoting safe and clean working environment.
Took care of facility equipment, grounds, roads and fences.
Used processes including gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, shielded
metal arc,
resistance welding, and submerged arc welding.
Worked overtime, including evenings and weekends, to respond to emergencies and fix
unsafe
conditions.
Assisted in management of business operations by maintaining records and files, preparing
cost and
inventory reports, and ordering supplies.Reviewed project drawings to perform
installation activities
according to specifications.Kept supervisor informed of job progress and material
requirementsMaintained inventory for central warehouse of tools and supplies.Maintained
record
accuracy by using work order reporting system.Managed work with little
supervision.Notified
supervisors of faulty operations and defective materials.Oiled and cleaned machines and
added coolant to
machine reservoirs.Performed weekly maintenance assessments.
Education and Training

5. Round Lake Sr. High 1988
High School Diploma: Required
Round Lk Bch, IL, USA