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Brady Gardner

Kinston

Summary

I have been working at Wayne-Sanderson Farms since March 2026, maintaining and troubleshooting equipment in a fast-paced food-processing environment. I hold an Associate’s Degree in Industrial Systems Technology with basic technical training through Festo Advanced Manufacturing. Certifications include Applied PLCs (Allen-Bradley and Siemens), Fundamentals of PLCs (Allen-Bradley and Siemens), Fluid Power – Hydraulics, Fluid Power – Pneumatics, Mechanical Systems, Sensor Technology, Robotics, Fundamentals of Electricity (AC/DC), and Electro-Pneumatics. Additional qualifications include forklift certification at Lenoir Community College and ACT WorkKeys Gold certification. Basic experience with mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, PLC systems, pneumatics, equipment repair, and interpreting electrical schematics and technical documentation

Overview

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year of professional experience

Work History

Complex Maintenance - LSF General | 2-3

Wayne Sanderson Farms
Kinston, NC
03.2026 - Current

Education

Diploma -

South Lenoir High School
Kinston, North Carolina
06-2025

Associate in Applied Science - Industrial Systems - Industrial Maintenance Track

Lenoir Community College
Kinston, North Carolina
02-2026

Skills

  • Sensor Technology Skills
  • PLC with Siemens and Allen Bradley Skills
  • Mechanical Systems Skills
  • Pneumatics Skills
  • Hydraulics Skills
  • Troubleshooting Skills
  • Computer Skills
  • Lockout and Tagout Procedures
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Basic Problem-solving
  • Hand Tool Skills

Certification

  • Fundamentals of Sensor Technology - Festo Advanced Manufacturing
  • Fundamentals of PLCs - Siemens - Festo Advanced Manufacturing
  • Fundamentals of PLCs - Allen-Bradley - Festo Advanced Manufacturing
  • Applied PLCs - Siemens - Festo Advanced Manufacturing
  • Applied PLCs - Allen-Bradley - Festo Advanced Manufacturing
  • Fundamentals of Mechanical Systems - 2021 - Festo Advanced Manufacturing
  • Fundamentals of Fluid Power - Pneumatics - Festo Advanced Manufacturing
  • Fundamentals of Fluid Power - Hydraulics - Festo Advanced Manufacturing

Timeline

Complex Maintenance - LSF General | 2-3

Wayne Sanderson Farms
03.2026 - Current

Diploma -

South Lenoir High School

Associate in Applied Science - Industrial Systems - Industrial Maintenance Track

Lenoir Community College