1. David C Brooks
6241 Lindbergh Avenue, Niagara Falls, NY 14304
716-523-5733 davidcolemanbrooks@yahoo.com
OCCUPATIONAL GOAL:
A management position with a team oriented employer in the Maintenance, Engineering or
Manufacturing field.
SUMMARY:
• Mechanical Integrity Engineer, managing PSM and PM activities, at GY Chemical Plant, utilizing
SAP. API 570 Certified Piping Inspector. API 510 Certified Pressure Vessel Inspector.
• Twenty eight plus years experience safely leading both skilled and production associates, UAW,
IAM, USW in demanding manufacturing and forging environments.
• Mechanical / Project Manager / Engineer (Maintenance Manager and Maintenance Supervisor
were Direct Reports) for the, 26 Million dollar reopening project, of the Globe Metallurgical Silicon
Foundry in Niagara Falls, NY
• Create, implement and maintain preventative maintenance plans. Reduced downtime associated
with PM, by having work instructions and spare parts ready for scheduled PM’s, utilizing Maximo
and SAP.
• Responsible for Purchasing Capital Equipment and Managing Capital Projects and Budgets.
• Forging Manufacturing Engineer responsible for Flash-less die set design, quick change tooling,
automation and installation and debug of NACHI robots.
• Forging Supervisor responsible for safety, schedule attainment, material and product inventory,
scrap reduction, process improvements, quality and leading OEE team activities.
• Participated in quality improvement, lean practices, 5S and product development teams.
• Four years experience as a Job Shop Machinist, lathe, mill, surface grinders and some CNC.
EDUCATION:
• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering Technology, GPA 3.2, May 1991
State University of New York at Buffalo, New York
• A.A.S. in Mechanical Engineering Technology, May 1989
Erie County Community College North, Buffalo, New York
• Certificate of Completion in Machine Shop, June 1983
• Completed first of two years in Building Trades, June 1981
Orleans-Niagara Vocational Center, Sanborn, New York
• Certificate of Completion in Overhead Crane Operation, 2008
Crane Safety Associates of America Inc, McDonough, GA
• Six Sigma Green Belt Certification Course, enrolled (Nov, 2008, did not
Complete (50%) due to new employment at Globe Metallurgical in Dec, 2008)
University of Buffalo Center for Industrial Effectiveness, Buffalo, New York
• API 570 Certified Piping Inspector, August 2014
• API 510 Certified Pressure Vessel Inspector, January 2015
SOFTWARE:
• SAP, Maximo, Oracle, GMTKS
• Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, Access, some Project and PowerPoint
• Auto Cad 2D, UG NX3 3D Modeling
EXPERIENCE:
Goodyear Tire & Rubber 5/2011 – PRESENT
5500 Goodyear Drive, Niagara Falls, NY 14304
Mechanical Integrity Engineer
• Responsible for PSM, and Preventative Maintenance activities, utilizing SAP
• API 570 Certified Piping Inspector
• API 510 Certified Pressure Vessel Inspector
2. • Purchasing and Managing Installation of Capital Equipment Projects
• Plant Mechanical Engineering and Maintenance Support
GM Powertrain Tonawanda- Contract 2/2011 – 5/2011
2559 River Road, Tonawanda, New York 14240
Facilities Maintenance Supervisor
• Responsible for Facility Maintenance
• Responsible for Facility PM’s and Reactive Maintenance, utilizing Maximo
Globe Metallurgical 12/2008 – 5/2010
3807 Highland Avenue, Niagara Falls, NY 14305
Mechanical / Project Manager / Plant Engineer
• Responsible for all Plant Maintenance, Maintenance Manager and Maintenance
Supervisor were Direct Reports
• Hire and direct Plant Maintenance personnel as well as outside contractors and vendors
• Project Coordination, New Construction
• Purchasing of Capital Equipment and materials for projects, construction and maintenance
GM Saginaw Division
American Axle & Manufacturing Tonawanda Forge Facility 1990 – 11/2008
2390 Kenmore Avenue, Tonawanda, New York 14240
Maintenance Planner / Coordinator / Supervisor 2002 – 11/2008
• Create, implement and maintain preventative maintenance plans utilizing Maximo
o Evaluate and improve existing plans and procedures
o Order and stock parts as needed (Oracle System)
o Create timelines, estimate labor and material and report out
• Facility Maintenance and Maintenance Project Coordination
oIncluding environmental compliance, Hazardous waste handling
oSafety, building and grounds, some HVAC, some boilers
o Review feasibility and oversee maintenance projects and construction
• Directly responsible for approximately 35 skilled hourly associates
o Lead monthly safety team meetings and Schedule applicable training
• Collaborate with and service other departments as needed
Manufacturing / Process Engineer 1998 - 2002
• Design Forging Tools, Dies, Die Sets and Material Handling equipment used in the forge
o Using UG and Auto Cad
• Participate in and lead development teams with the goal of designing prototype tools for new
programs and engineering design changes.
• Interact with Vendors, Contractors and associate teams to solve problems and achieve goals
• Improve processes and procedures to improve safety, part quality, productivity (OEE),
ergonomics and reduce waste
Die Room Supervisor 1993 - 1996
• Supervised all areas of a $10M Forging Die Manufacturing facility, consisting of up to 100
highly skilled machinists across three shifts
• Directly responsible for scheduling of machining, welding, assembly and inspection of
tooling throughout the manufacturing process, across three shifts
• Helped create manufacturing cells that let one machinist operate multiple machines
Manufacturing / Production Supervisor 1990 - 1993, 1996 - 1998
• Supervised several different areas of the Forging facility, which consisted of up to 600
skilled and hourly associates across three shifts
• Directly responsible for approximately 35 hourly associates in the forging facility per
assignment
3. Murray Mfg Tonawanda, NY 1986 -- 1987
Lancaster Knives Lancaster, NY 1984 -- 1986
Helmel Engineering Niagara Falls, NY 1983 -- 1984
Job Shop Machinist / Fabricator / Assembler
