Greg Bahr

Experience

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  Champaign Urbana Mass Transit District

  Jun 1989 - Jan 1992

  Mass Transit Bus Mechanic

  Vehicle mechanic for a fleet of 65 buses and 8 service vehicles. Responsibilities included troubleshooting and repair of electrical systems, air-conditioning systems, pneumatic and brake systems, fuel systems, and hydraulic wheelchair lifts.

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  Associated Material Handling Industries

  Feb 1993 - Jan 1995

  Material Handling Equipment Technician and Trainer

  On-site troubleshooting and repair of Raymond electric lift trucks, wire guidance systems, and material handling equipment. Also serviced and repaired LP gas lift trucks from a variety of manufacturers. Performed complete rebuilds and major repairs on equipment in the service shop. Provided on-site training classes as the only factory authorized Raymond equipment operator safety trainer for the state of Indiana.

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  HP Products Distribution Center

  Jan 1995 - Jan 1999

  Facility Maintenance Coordinator

  Responsible for the maintenance and repair of all material handling equipment including 30 lift trucks from a wide variety of manufacturers, and 50 industrial batteries. 14 trucks operated on a VNA (very narrow aisle) wire guidance system. Also responsible for maintenance of the entire distribution facility including its various subsystems, such as electrical (including 480V 3 phase), HVAC (including 11 rooftop HVAC units and 21 warehouse heating units), plumbing and fire protection, warehouse storage rack, dock levelers and overhead doors. Performed welding and fabrication. Responsible for purchasing and inventory of all maintenance materials and equipment parts. Provided maintenance and support for additional facilities and equipment in Fort Wayne, IN; Columbus, OH; and St. Louis, MO. Supervised the maintenance team. Show less

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  United Airlines

  Jan 1999 - Mar 2002

  Aircraft Mechanic

  Responsibilities included troubleshooting, repair, overhaul, inspection, and servicing of aircraft systems and components. Performed heavy maintenance (HMV), C-checks, and special route maintenance on the following aircraft types: Boeing 737, 757, 767, 727; Airbus 319, 320. Developed specialized skills and received additional training in the following: advanced sheetmetal repair, 737 aircraft systems and engine systems, A319/A320 aircraft systems and engine systems, 757 aircraft systems. Special route responsibilities included on-call maintenance for most of the airlines operating at the Indianapolis Airport Terminal. Supervised mechanics during upgrades to the lead mechanic classification. Extensive use of computer systems for maintenance references, parts procurement, and maintenance records. Show less

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  Guitar Center Distribution Center

  Feb 2002 - now

  Maintenance Manager

  Responsible for managing all facility and equipment maintenance at an 800,000 ft² national distribution center. Created the maintenance department while managing the installation of facility systems during construction of the building. Interviewed, hired, and trained all maintenance personnel across four shifts. Responsible for initial and ongoing purchasing of all tools, equipment, parts, and supplies. Designed and implemented in-house preventive maintenance and repair programs for multiple facility areas including: sortation/conveyor with 328 drive motors, 57 lift trucks, 138 industrial batteries, 61 HVAC units, 147 dock levelers, and 150 overhead doors. Select and manage service providers for snow removal, lawn care, trash/recycling, fire suppression, and custodial. Show less