Matthew Griffith

• Leadership & Operations: Direct multi-shift maintenance operations and direct-hire contractors in a unionized manufacturing facility for the world’s largest finished goods brass foundry, enforcing strict safety, environmental, and collective bargaining standards.
• Reliability & Uptime: Spearhead preventive (PM) and predictive maintenance methodologies, CMMS tracking, and resource allocation for emergency repairs and major planned plant shutdowns.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Operations, Engineering, and Safety leadership to eliminate recurring failure modes, streamline shutdown execution, and protect workforce well-being while hitting plant production capacity targets.
• Preventive Maintenance Optimization: Increased PM completion rate from 67.1% to 88.9% by implementing visual tracking tools for maintenance staff across all shifts.
• Availability & Performance Gains: Raised molding line machine availability from 67% to 93.7% through strategic OEM engagements for targeted inspections, workforce training, and rigorous PM redesigns.
• Key Metrics: Achieved a Mean Time to Repair (MTTR) of 0.26 and a Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) of 6.3 hours across all molding lines by collaborating with engineering to resolve root-cause

failures.
• Asset Management: Standardized critical spare parts inventories for all Tier 1 foundry assets—including melting furnaces, conveyors, cranes, molding equipment, and hydraulic/pneumatic systems—to guarantee immediate component availability and prevent line-stoppages.

• OPEX & Rental Cost Elimination: Spearheaded the successful in-house overhaul and repair of the primary air compressor system, eliminating a 4-year-old external rental contract to deliver $10,400 in monthly operational savings ($124,800 annually).

• Coordinated preventive maintenance plans with production needs to reduce equipment disruptions and keep crews aligned.
• Maintained detailed maintenance records for repairs, inspections, and scheduled service activities.
• Prepared weekly maintenance schedules that balanced labor availability, equipment priorities, and material readiness.
• Verified lockout/tagout steps and safety requirements before releasing equipment for maintenance work.
• Reviewed open work requests and set priorities based on equipment condition, downtime risk, and safety concerns.
• Supported maintenance planning for machinery installation and repair activities across plant operations.
• Monitored spare parts availability and flagged material shortages before scheduled downtime windows.
• Maintained computerized maintenance management system records for work orders, delays, and completed service actions.
• Checked blueprint details and equipment notes to support accurate planning for maintenance assignments.
• Documented repair findings and shared clear notes to support follow-up maintenance and repeat issue prevention.
• Coordinated worker training on safe maintenance procedures, equipment checks, and standard operating steps.

• Increased productivity by implementing efficient millwright procedures and processes.
• Spearheaded efforts to upgrade outdated equipment, enhancing overall plant efficiency substantially.
• Streamlined equipment maintenance with timely inspections, reducing downtime significantly.
• Ensured safety compliance by conducting regular audits and enforcing strict adherence to industry regulations.
• Reduced equipment malfunctions, executing preventative maintenance strategies effectively.
• Conducted comprehensive risk assessments prior to commencing work, mitigating potential hazards proactively.
• Contributed to successful project completion within tight deadlines by coordinating effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Enhanced team performance by providing thorough training and guidance to junior millwrights.
• Optimized workflow, assigning tasks based on individual strengths and skillsets.
• Managed resource utilization efficiently, balancing manpower allocation across multiple projects simultaneously.
• Shrunk knowledge gaps with ongoing training and close employee mentoring for new and less experienced team members.
• Monitored daily progress and work quality to provide guidance and direction to mechanics and installers.
• Lead equipment alignment and installation work to keep rotating machinery operating within required tolerances.
• Inspect machinery, identify wear, and complete repairs before issues disrupt production schedules.
• Coordinate daily crew assignments and adjust priorities based on equipment needs and jobsite conditions.
• Monitor lockout/tagout steps and hazard checks before maintenance work begins on energized equipment.

• Ensured compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements through meticulous documentation of work processes and procedures.
• Assisted in reducing overall maintenance costs through effective inventory management and procurement strategies.
• Enhanced workplace safety by conducting thorough inspections of equipment and identifying potential hazards.
• Proactively addressed potential issues with machinery performance, employing predictive maintenance techniques to minimize unplanned downtime events.
• Performed comprehensive root cause analysis investigations following equipment failures, identifying corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
• Served as a reliable resource for other departments requiring millwright expertise, collaborating on projects and providing guidance on best practices.
• Improved equipment efficiency by performing regular maintenance on machinery and mechanical systems.
• Delivered prompt emergency response during critical breakdowns, restoring operations swiftly while minimizing production losses.
• Contributed to team success by mentoring junior technicians and sharing best practices for efficient operations.
• Streamlined workflow by designing custom tools and fixtures that facilitated more efficient equipment repair tasks.
• Optimized production processes with the installation of new machinery and equipment upgrades.
• Aligned work priorities with company goals, effectively managing competing demands while maintaining high-quality output under tight deadlines.
• Reduced downtime by troubleshooting and resolving technical issues in a timely manner.
• Inspected and examined all machinery and equipment to detect malfunctions or irregularities.
• Installed stationary industrial machinery and mechanical equipment according to layout plans.
• Replaced defective parts of machines and adjusted clearances and alignment of moving parts.
• Inserted shims, adjusted tension on nuts and bolts and positioned parts, using hand tools and measuring instruments with 100% accuracy.
• Aligned and leveled machines using precision measuring instruments to avoid unnecessary wear and tear.
• Adhered to all workplace safety policies, regulations and compliances.
• Documented repairs and maintenance activities to create reports for management.
• Troubleshot machinery problems and suggested accurate repairs.
• Kept detailed and accurate maintenance reports and documentation of progress.
• Performed routine inspections and maintenance to optimize machinery performance.

• Disassembled, repaired, and replaced components in aircraft's body or engine.
• Used technical data to diagnose and solve maintenance problems on aircraft systems.
• Performed ground checks and assisted functional check pilots with in-flight functional check procedures.
• Performed aircraft structural repairs as related to sheet metal and composite structures.
• Maintained records of repair work, parts replacement, and routine maintenance.
• Inspected airframes to detect wear and other defects.
• Maintained repair logs to document all corrective and preventive aircraft maintenance.
• Lubricated shafts, bearings, and gears to maintain optimal performance.
• Operated power tools, gauges and testing equipment to adjust, repair, and replace faulty components in aircrafts.
• Performed flight line AFE preflight and postflight requirements.
• Maintained, repaired and rebuilt aircraft engine and fuel systems
• Performed scheduled and unscheduled inspections to check flight readiness of aircraft.
• Obtained fuel and oil samples to check for contamination.
• Evaluated individual aircraft components to identify and troubleshoot issues.
• Recorded maintenance actions in aircraft logbooks.
• Assisted with aircraft and equipment transport and movement.
• Examined and tested aircraft parts, components and systems to verify airworthiness and functionality.
• Read and interpreted aircraft documentation to determine repair feasibility and methods.
• Diagnosed aircraft system issues using technical data, testing equipment, and hands-on troubleshooting.
• Repaired and replaced engine, fuel, and structural components to return aircraft to service.
• Inspected airframes and components for wear, defects, and other maintenance discrepancies.
• Performed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance to keep aircraft ready for flight operations.