Jim Fischer

Experience

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  US Navy

  Jun 1992 - Jun 2012

  Maintenance Mechanic / Maintenance Supervisor & Instructor

  • Operated and maintained steam propulsion equipment such as boilers, turbines, pumps, valves, heat exchangers, air compressors, and associated equipment. Performed preventive and corrective maintenance on this equipment.• With an emphasis on hydraulics, led small groups of mechanics to remote locations throughout Europe to complete emergent repairs on submarines and ships. As the Maintenance Manager, I was responsible for ensuring we could complete the job within the scope of the work request, had all required repair parts, assigned mechanics according to their abilities, ensured the system would facilitate the maintenance safely, all QA points were met, and system testing.• Supervised and tracked maintenance on propulsion gear for a Navy nuclear power plant. This maintenance was conducted according to the strictest of safety and good mechanic practices. • Shipboard Departmental Safety Representative responsible for ensuring compliance with the Navy Occupational Safety and Health (NAVOSH) program. Conducted safety and fire prevention inspections, risk analysis, safety audits, and monthly and situational safety training in accordance with NAVOSH. All findings and any corrective actions were reported to the command NAVOSH director.• Developed, implemented, and evaluated curricula, instructions, and course supporting material. Conducted in-service training, instructor evaluations, and formal course reviews.• Supervised groups of personnel ranging from 12-88; culminating with supervising four staff members and over 250 people.• Experience in combating shipboard fires, flooding, CBR, and minor medical emergencies. As the Assistant Coordinator for emergency services, supervising over 65 people in emergency response; ensuring all casualty response was carried out properly and safely. My area of responsibility encompassed about ¼ of a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier; to include a nuclear reactor and related propulsion equipment. Show less

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  Seeking Opportunities

  Jul 2012 - Nov 2012

  Maintenance Mechanic / Manager seeking Opportunities

  Transitioned from active military service and was seeking opportunities in the civilian workforce.

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  Mercury Marine

  Dec 2012 - Jun 2014

  2nd Shift Production Supervisor

  • Supervised 20 employees in the investment casting manufacturing of stainless-steel propellers.• Supervised 10 employees in the heat treatment process of various steel and aluminum components.• Ensured employee safety by conducting supervisor safety audits with hourly employees.• Ensured first tie quality of products through ISO internal audits; providing feedback to the employees.• Created work assignments and adjustments according to the production plan and employee skills and abilities.• Conducted Safety Go-Sees for safety near misses and employee injuries. Ensured all corrective actions were completed in a timely manner. Show less

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  Charter Aarrowcast

  Jul 2014 - Nov 2015

  Safety Specialist

  • Scheduled and conducted safety audits of eight departments to ensure compliance with OSHA standards: ensuring employee safety.• Reviewed, updated, and created as needed company safety policies to ensure compliance with OSHA standards and foundry best practices.• Drove completion of corrective actions associated with incident investigations, physical hazards, safety audits, and employee reports.• Provided safety and health training to new and tenured employees.• Provided daily safety updates and a daily safety topic to all department managers at the Daily Production Meeting.• Reviewed safety related permits to ensure OSHA compliance and maintained those permits and other records.• Coordinated and delivered train-the-trainer OSHA compliance training for 30 supervisors, resulting in approximately 300 employees receiving safety training.• Conducted safety incident investigations to determine root cause and identify corrective actions by working with employees, supervisors and members of management.• Instructed new and tenured employees in the Safe Start Program.• Led monthly Safety Committee meetings, ensuring committee members completed safety observations and tracked progress of safety related projects for committee members.• Coordinated the production of three safety videos of employees sharing an injury. After the employee shared their story, I spoke about the safety aspects involved in their story.• Coordinator for the Emergency Response Team, ensuing all members were properly trained in emergency procedures and CPR and first aid. Show less

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  AstenJohnson

  Nov 2015 - Nov 2016

  Safety and Environmental Team Leader / Seaming Continuous Improvement Specialist

  • Provided safety training for approximately 180 employees.• Investigated safety incidents, injuries, and complaints related to workplace safety to identify root cause. • Drove completion of corrective actions associated with workplace safety incidents or identified hazardous situations.• Reviewed and updated all safety programs, ensuring compliance with OSHA standards and best practices.• Managed the site safety audit program, ensuring a 95% completion of audits assigned to supervisors and managers.• Co-chaired the Appleton Site Safety Steering Team.• Ensured employee follow up regarding safety related accidents, injuries, and safety concerns.• Analyzed potentially dangerous workplace practices and conditions and makes recommendations accordingly.• Coordinator for the First Responder Team made up of employees trained in CPR and first aid.• Process engineer for the seaming department. Show less

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  Fox Valley Technical College

  Jan 2017 - now

  Adjunct Instructor
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  Fox Valley Safety, LLC

  Feb 2017 - Sept 2017

  Safety Trainer & Consultant

  • Provided safety training and consulting services to small to mid-sized companies.• Conducted safety training on topics such as LOTO, CPR/FAID, machine guarding, hearing conservation, fire extinguisher (with hands on Bulex System), etc. • Completed minor maintenance and calibration of air monitoring devices.• Provided location safety audits to identify non-compliance of OSHA standards and hazardous situations. Provided the client with a written report and corrective action recommendations.• Assisted and/or lead safety committees, enhancing employee/employer safety relationships.• Certified CPR/First Aid Instructor through the National Safety Council. Show less

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  Neenah Foundry Company

  Sept 2017 - Sept 2021

  • Conducts safety orientation training for new employees. Conducts monthly train-the-trainer training for supervisors.• Walks the manufacturing floor, interacting with employees daily to establish a safety presence, provide support, and build relationships.• Conducts reviews of safety policies and procedures, ensuring 100% compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations.• Manages the company confined space program and provides non-entry rescue training to employees.• Manages the company’s silica program and conduct all associated industrial hygiene sampling.• Conducts compliance reviews, general risk assessments and other safety assessments to ensure a safe work environment.• Authors and/or maintains safety programs and policies.• Aids and advises employees, supervisors, and management on safety related issues, making recommendations with employee suggestions.• Participates in incident investigations and Root Cause Analysis to identify accident and near-hit causation.• Leads in the development and presentation of relevant safety training.• With the help of departmental personnel and managers, drives corrective actions for identified safety deficiencies.• Works with employees to achieve a positive safety cultural change in the face of potential resistance.• Company representative to the Northeast Wisconsin Risk Reduction Partnership. This is a collaborative effort with Northeast Wisconsin companies and OSHA in reducing risk to employees.• Company representative to the American Foundry Society’s Safety and Health Committee; assisting foundries in maintaining a safety and healthy environment for their workers.• Maintains positive and proactive relations with managers and employees, as well as our customers and regulatory agencies. Show less

  • Senior Safety Engineer

    May 2019 - Sept 2021

  • Safety Engineer

    Sept 2017 - May 2019
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  U.S. Department of Labor

  Sept 2021 - now

  Compliance Safety & Health Officer