Paul Thomas

Maintenance Manager at Shearers

Guelph, Ontario, Canada

About

Over 14 years experience working in high speed Bottling Industry, with expertise as a Millwright and Blow Mould mechanic. Excellent trouble-shooter, strong work ethic, and committed to finding the root cause of every problem.

Experience

  • Shearer's Foods (11 yrs 8 mos)
    • Maintenance Manager
      Mar 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 5 mos

    • Maintenance Supervisor
      Nov 2022 - Mar 2024 · 1 yr 5 mos

    • Maintenance Coordinator
      Jan 2018 - Nov 2022 · 4 yrs 11 mos

  • Industrial Mechanic Millwright at Chudleigh's Ltd.
    Sep 2013 - Nov 2014 · 1 yr 3 mos

  • Industrial Mechanic Millwright at Nestle Waters North America
    Sep 2004 - Sep 2013 · 9 yrs 1 mo

    •Maintain machinery, retro-fit updates, changeovers; improve line efficiency in both Blow Mould and Production departments. •Evaluate machine operation; create VWIs, SOPs and conduct hands on operator training. •Proficient in SAP for work order management. •Source parts and pricing for machinery. •Repair and maintain Husky Injection Moulding machines.

  • Blow Moulding Operator/Teamlead at Aberfoyle Springs
    Apr 1999 - Mar 2004 · 5 yrs

    Was in charge of a 3 man crew and the safe operation of the blow moulding department when on shift.