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prakash rao Ramesh Rao

ORG UAC Aluminium Beverage Can Manufacturing
Dammam
4
Languages
10
years of professional experience

Skilled backend production and maintenance specialist with extensive experience in Lacquer Spray, Belvac Necker, and automatic palletizer systems. Demonstrates strong troubleshooting abilities and a commitment to optimizing production processes.

Work History

Backend Maintainer

4 Years 10 Months
ORG UAC Aluminium Beverage Can Manufacturing | 10.2021 - Current

Aluminium Beverage Can Manufacturing – Backend Production & Maintenance

- Extensive hands-on experience in aluminium beverage can backend manufacturing, covering Lacquer Spray, Necker, Palletizer, Strapper, and associated conveying systems.

- Specialist in Lacquer Spray Machine operation, setup, nozzle adjustment, spray pattern optimization, lacquer flow control, and troubleshooting of spray-related defects.

- Experienced in lacquer spray gun, HME, solenoid valve, pressure regulation, and spray system troubleshooting to ensure consistent internal/external coating application.

- Skilled in monitoring and troubleshooting lacquer coverage, spray quality, overspray, nozzle blockage, pressure fluctuations, and coating defects.

- Experienced with Belvac Necker machines, including necking station setup, tooling adjustment, changeover, dimensional control, and troubleshooting.

- Knowledge of Necker tooling, die stations, punch assemblies, transfer systems, turret mechanisms, lubrication systems, and machine timing.

- Skilled in troubleshooting necking defects, can jams, transfer problems, tooling wear, dimensional variation, and machine timing issues.

- Experienced in Necker changeovers and format changes, including tooling replacement, machine setting, alignment, and trial-run adjustments.

- Specialist in automatic palletizer systems, including palletizing sequence, layer formation, can conveying, pallet positioning, and machine synchronization.

- Experienced in troubleshooting palletizer jams, sensor faults, pneumatic issues, conveyor problems, gripper/handling issues, and pallet alignment.

- Skilled in Strapper machine operation, setup, tension adjustment, strap feeding, sealing/cutting systems, and troubleshooting.

- Experienced in resolving strap breakage, incorrect strap tension, feeding problems, sealing issues, and package alignment.

- Strong knowledge of conveyors, transfer systems, sensors, pneumatic cylinders, solenoid valves, proximity sensors, photoelectric sensors, and safety interlocks.

- Experienced in machine timing and synchronization between backend equipment to maintain continuous production flow.

- Skilled in mechanical fault finding, breakdown analysis, corrective maintenance, and preventive maintenance of production equipment.

- Experienced in format changeovers, line clearance, machine setup, trial runs, and first-off production verification.

- Capable of identifying recurring equipment failures and implementing root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective actions to reduce downtime.

- Experienced in monitoring OEE, machine downtime, production efficiency, and equipment performance.

- Strong focus on machine reliability, production continuity, quality improvement, and downtime reduction.

- Experienced in working closely with Production, Quality, Electrical, and Maintenance teams during breakdowns, changeovers, and process improvements.

- Knowledge of LOTO, machine safety procedures, preventive maintenance standards, and safe working practices.

Backend Maintainer

2 Years 9 Months
UB Can and End Making Plant | 08.2018 - 05.2021

Aluminium Beverage Can Manufacturing – Backend

- Specialist in backend production and maintenance operations within aluminium beverage can manufacturing.

- Hands-on experience with Lacquer Spray Machine, including operation, troubleshooting, setup, and process optimization.

- Experienced in Belvac Necker machines, including machine setup, changeover, troubleshooting, and maintenance.

- Skilled in palletizer operation and maintenance, ensuring smooth can handling and efficient palletizing.

- Experienced in Strapper machines, including operation, setup, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance.

- Strong knowledge of backend line equipment, mechanical systems, and production processes.

- Experienced in identifying machine abnormalities, performing corrective actions, and minimizing downtime and production losses.

- Skilled in supporting changeovers, line clearance, machine adjustments, and start-up activities.

- Experienced in coordinating with production and maintenance teams to maintain machine reliability, quality, and productivity.

- Knowledge of preventive and breakdown maintenance for backend equipment.

Junior Engineer

1 Year 9 Months
Ball Corporation | 09.2016 - 06.2018

Aluminium Beverage Can Manufacturing – Backend maintainer

- Specialist in backend production and maintenance operations within aluminium beverage can manufacturing.

- Hands-on experience with Lacquer Spray Machine, including operation, troubleshooting, setup, and process optimization.

- Experienced in Belvac Necker machines, including machine setup, changeover, troubleshooting, and maintenance.

- Skilled in palletizer operation and maintenance, ensuring smooth can handling and efficient palletizing.

- Experienced in Strapper machines, including operation, setup, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance.

- Strong knowledge of backend line equipment, mechanical systems, and production processes.

- Experienced in identifying machine abnormalities, performing corrective actions, and minimizing downtime and production losses.

- Skilled in supporting changeovers, line clearance, machine adjustments, and start-up activities.

- Experienced in coordinating with production and maintenance teams to maintain machine reliability, quality, and productivity.

- Knowledge of preventive and breakdown maintenance for backend equipment.

Education

High School Diploma

Guru Raghavendra Polytechnic College | Gudiyatham,India | 2013

Diploma in mechanical engineering

Skills

KEY TECHNICAL SKILLS
- Aluminium Beverage Can Manufacturing – Backend Operations
- Lacquer Spray Machine Specialist
- Lacquer Spray Gun
HME & Solenoid Valve Troubleshooting
- Spray Pressure
Flow & Coating Coverage Adjustment
- Belvac Necker Machine Specialist
- Necker Tooling
Die & knockout Setup
- Necker Changeover
Machine Timing & Alignment
- Necking Defect & Can Jam Troubleshooting
- Automatic Palletizer Operation & Maintenance
- Palletizing Sequence
Conveyor & Sensor Troubleshooting
- Strapper Machine Specialist
- Strap Feeding
Tension & Sealing System Adjustment
- Pneumatic Systems & Solenoid Valve Troubleshooting
- Conveyors
Transfer Systems & Can Handling Equipment
- Proximity & Photoelectric Sensors
- Machine Setup
Changeover & Line Clearance
- Breakdown & Preventive Maintenance
- Root Cause Analysis (RCA) & Corrective Actions
- Downtime Reduction & Machine Reliability Improvement
- Production Line Troubleshooting & Optimization
- OEE & Production Efficiency Improvement
- Mechanical Fault Finding & Machine Alignment
- Safety Interlocks
LOTO & Safe Maintenance Practices
- Cross-functional Coordination with Production
Quality & Electrical Teams
Problem-solving
Teamwork and collaboration
Friendly
positive attitude

Languages

English
B2
Upper intermediate
Tamil
C1
Advanced
Telugu
B2
Upper intermediate
Hindi
B1
Intermediate

Link

https://www.linkedin.com/in/prakash-rao-34798a114

Timeline

Backend Maintainer

ORG UAC Aluminium Beverage Can Manufacturing
10.2021 - CurrentRead More

Backend Maintainer

UB Can and End Making Plant
08.2018 - 05.2021Read More

Junior Engineer

Ball Corporation
09.2016 - 06.2018Read More

Guru Raghavendra Polytechnic College

High School Diploma
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prakash rao Ramesh Rao