Brad Schultz
Bath,PA
Summary
Maintenance and ride mechanic with hands-on expertise in safety inspections, preventive maintenance, welding, and PLC troubleshooting. Repairs motors, pumps, hydraulic systems, and production equipment to restore uptime. Supports daily operations through organized work planning and clear maintenance-team communication.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Ride Mechanic
Cedar Fair
Allentown, PA
07.2015 - Current
- Inspected Cedar Fair amusement park rides for mechanical wear and safety issues.
- Repaired ride components using hand tools, power tools, and shop equipment.
- Performed preventive maintenance on attractions, motors, belts, and hydraulic systems.
- Conducted daily, monthly, and annual ride maintenance and PA state safety inspections,, Maintained cleanliness and organization of work areas to enhance safety and operational efficiency., Improved ride safety per cooperate and manufacturer specifications
Dept. Supervisor ( multiple department's )
Lowe's
Whitehall Township, PA
- Current
- Oversaw budget creation and set goals for co-workers to enhance customer service support by delegating tasks to appropriate team members.
- Oversaw daily operations to ensure tasks were completed efficiently
- Managed FedEx and UPS shipping processes for inbound and outbound logistics.
- Utilized communication skills to improve collaboration and achieve team objectives.
- Adapted quickly to new tasks to ensure timely completion
- Able to adapt quickly to new tasks and complete in a timely manner. Exceed the expectations of what the job needed.
- Communications is key in everyone's success to everyone's success in their job.
Maintenance Technician
Mars fish care
Chalfont, PA
- Current
- Executed repairs and diagnostics on machinery to minimize downtime in a fast-paced environment. issues with machines, work in a high pace environment. Performed programming and troubleshooting on PLC systems to support seamless operations.
- Detailed machine repair and diagnostic tasks to maintain operational efficiency in a high-paced environment.
- Repaired motors, pumps, and conveyor components to keep operations running smoothly
- Performed preventive maintenance on processing machines and support systems
- Inspected production equipment at fish care facility for wear, leaks, and faults
Equipment Operator
Americold Logistics
Bethlehem, PA
11.2001 - 01.2007
- Operated equipment to load and unload trailers and trucks efficiently.
- Unloading and loading trucks in a safe manner.
- Applied steady hands for load management
- Re-organized loads to enhance stability and safety during transport.
- Met mandatory goals for pick orders consistently.
- Outlined key responsibilities for job role
- Highlighted key achievements in the role
Millwright
Alantic States Cast Iron Company
Phillipsburg, NJ
06.1998 - 02.2001
- Responded to production floor calls for repairs and performed daily and nightly maintenance to minimize downtime
- Executed welding techniques to support system integrity and enhance machinery performance
- Able to get systems run longer than expected. Increased production with fewer breakdowns.
- Defined daily duties and tasks to ensure operational continuity
- Welding, knowledge of the systems, Big machine operations, opinions for better ideas for operations.
- Highlighted key achievements
Education
High School Diploma -
Nashville Auto Diesel
Nashville, TN01-1995
Diploma - Auto motive
Easton Area High
Easton, PA01-1994
Skills
- Ride system operation
- Preventive maintenance strategies
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Hydraulic systems maintenance
- PLC troubleshooting
- Equipment upkeep
- Safety inspections
- Inventory management
- Inventory control
- Technical support
- Computer skills
- Organizational skills
- Team leadership
- Team collaboration
- Construction experience
Additional Information
Looking for a company that is willing to keep my interest in the job. Test the skills I have and looking to move the company forward with the goals they have set.
Timeline
Ride Mechanic
Cedar Fair
07.2015 - Current
Equipment Operator
Americold Logistics
11.2001 - 01.2007
Millwright
Alantic States Cast Iron Company
06.1998 - 02.2001
Dept. Supervisor ( multiple department's )
Lowe's
- Current
Maintenance Technician
Mars fish care
- Current
High School Diploma -
Nashville Auto Diesel
Diploma - Auto motive
Easton Area High