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Cardrell Kendrick

Montgomery

Summary

Professional technician with high standards and focus on achieving results. Skilled in troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance for variety of systems and equipment. Strong team collaborator who adapts to changing needs and ensures reliability. Known for problem-solving abilities, mechanical aptitude, and effective communication skills.

Offering strong problem-solving abilities and hands-on approach to equipment maintenance, eager to learn and develop in fast-paced environment. Brings understanding of basic mechanical systems, coupled with skills in tool usage and basic repairs. Ready to use and develop troubleshooting and repair skills in [Desired Position] role.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Maintenance Technician

STERIS Corporation
01.2024 - Current
  • Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
  • Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
  • Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
  • Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
  • Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
  • Inspected and maintained equipment to keep items in top working condition.
  • Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
  • Successfully completed complex repair tasks within tight deadlines, minimizing disruptions to daily operations.
  • Diagnosed, repaired and replaced faulty electrical, electronic and mechanical components to maintain plant safety.
  • Installed and repaired electrical and mechanical systems, equipment and machinery to maintain proper functionality.
  • Operated various tools and equipment proficiently while maintaining a safe work environment at all times.
  • Performed routine preventive maintenance activities and retained copy of equipment programs as backups.
  • Troubleshot programs and maintained programmable logic controllers.
  • Improved production output with timely repairs and adjustments to machinery.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline maintenance processes and improve overall productivity.
  • Facilitated communication between maintenance teams and plant management, ensuring alignment on priorities and goals.
  • Increased workplace safety by ensuring proper functioning of all equipment and systems.
  • Leveraged hand tools and measuring devices to assemble electrical and electronic systems and prototypes according to engineering data.
  • Maintained restroom functionality by repairing leaking faucets, clogged toilets, and other equipment.
  • Replaced worn or defective parts and adjusted settings to improve performance.
  • Used hand and power tools to repair and maintain industrial machinery.
  • Conducted routine maintenance and inspections to identify and address mechanical issues.
  • Installed, calibrated and tested new or repaired parts and equipment.
  • Observed and tested operation of machinery or equipment to diagnose malfunctions using voltmeters or other testing devices.
  • Cleaned, lubricated and calibrated machinery components to maintain peak operating performance.
  • Read and interpreted schematics, diagrams and blueprints to follow specifications in maintaining industrial machinery.
  • Analyzed blueprints and manufacturer instructions to take apart and reassemble machinery for maintenance and component replacements.
  • Utilized computerized analytical software to detect potential mechanical problems.
  • Performed troubleshooting and repair for complex electrical equipment.
  • Reduced downtime through efficient troubleshooting and root cause analysis of equipment failures.
  • Reviewed technical documentation to complete equipment maintenance and repair.
  • Maintained strong relationships with vendors and suppliers, securing high-quality parts at competitive prices for the company.
  • Diagnosed and resolved machine operation variations and equipment problems.
  • Performed root cause failure analysis on critical equipment, leading to more effective preventative measures.
  • Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
  • Cleaned and lubricated parts to keep equipment operating at peak performance.
  • Conducted thorough risk assessments before undertaking any maintenance activities to mitigate potential hazards effectively.
  • Achieved significant energy savings by retrofitting older equipment with energy-efficient components.
  • Pioneered sustainability initiative in maintenance practices, significantly reducing waste and environmental impact.
  • Reduced downtime, meticulously scheduling repairs during off-peak hours.
  • Repaired and replaced pumps, valves and motors.
  • Positively engaged with customers and maintained professional appearance as company representative.
  • Removed trash and recyclables at end of each shift and disposed of items in proper receptacles.
  • Optimized work readiness with effective gathering of parts and supplies in alignment with specifications.
  • Reported issues to property manager so effective resolutions could be put into place.
  • Completed preventive maintenance on machines to enhance production and maintain quality.

Maintenance Technician

Gerhardi INC
07.2022 - 12.2023
  • General maintenance
  • Operation of all plant equipment
  • Support production regarding equipment
  • Perform, complete daily check sheet
  • Maintain and perform 3R5S in work areas related to maintenance property and equipment
  • Make list and repair damaged objects regarding equipment
  • Record process data required per ADEM and OEM related equipment
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Perform, complete preventive maintenance with SAP work orders
  • Perform weekend work plan tasks
  • Performs shutdown and holiday work plan tasks
  • Make suggestions for improving of PM
  • Breakdown Maintenance
  • Conduct troubleshooting for equipment problems or breakdowns
  • Repair equipment as needed
  • Complete downtime log for every downtime event
  • Complete trouble report with countermeasure or improvement report
  • Communication
  • Communicate with each dept
  • Regarding maintenance
  • Share information for shift change meeting regarding any maintenance daily issue
  • Health and safety
  • Maintains Personal Protective Equipment (OSHA Standards)
  • Comply with all safety rules and guidance, as well as report all recognized hazards
  • Report results for check sheet and 3R5S
  • Report results for SAP work order, weekend & shutdown and holiday work plan tasks
  • Report related equipment breakdown issues
  • Follow Module Maintenance work standards
  • All other duties assigned
  • Key Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Assists Industrial Maintenance Technicians and Supervisors (and above) in repairing and maintaining machinery, equipment, supporting structures, and electrical systems of assembly line manufacturing operations by performing the following duties
  • Dismantles machines or equipment, replaces defective parts and motors, and adjusts feed mechanisms
  • Cleans and lubricates machine parts such as shafts, pulleys, gears, and bearings
  • Replaces or repairs machine belts, chains, or cables
  • Removes dust, dirt, grease, and waste material from machines
  • Paints machines or equipment to prevent corrosion
  • Bends and cuts conduit and wire, and drills holes in walls, floors, and ceilings for electrical connections
  • Connects wire to motors, fixtures, and other electrical equipment, replaces switches and fuses, and splices wire and insulates wire with friction tape
  • Bends, cuts, and threads pipe, cuts openings in walls, ceilings, and floors for pipes, and seals pipe joints with sealing compound
  • Cuts out and joins parts for worktables, benches, shelves and other furnishings supporting assembly operations
  • Operates welding machine to repair or join metal parts
  • Furnishes Industrial Maintenance Technicians and Supervisors (and above) with materials, tools, and supplies
  • Cleans work area, tools, and equipment
  • Perform PM checks
  • Service pneumatic and electric tools
  • Perform cable testing and repair
  • Other tasks as assigned
  • Molding change over and mold setting on engram press and also doing pm 10s daily check sheet
  • Processing and doing maintenance checks on dryer and vacuum pumps
  • Performing daily checks on air compressors and also chillers
  • Electricity & electrical application; programmable logic controls (PLC); heating, A/C, ventilation & refrigeration; plumbing & pipe fitting; welding; pneumatics; mechanical systems; machine tool practices; industrial machinery; hydraulics; schematics; CNC programming; robotics; servos

Final Assembly Technician/ Maintenance

Hyundai Power Transformers USA
05.2017 - 07.2022
  • Building big transformers ground up
  • Reading blueprints welding and brazing on the units
  • Maintained a safe work area
  • Screwed work pieces
  • Diagnosed testing structures
  • Operated precision measuring instruments
  • Complied with production and assembly instructions
  • Operating power tools and hand guns
  • Using lumber and heavy machinery equipment
  • Going inside the tanks and hooking up wires and bushes
  • Electricity & electrical application; programmable logic controls (PLC); heating, A/C, ventilation & refrigeration; plumbing & pipe fitting; welding; pneumatics; mechanical systems; machine tool practices; industrial machinery; hydraulics; schematics; CNC programming; robotics; servos

Painter, Press Operator, Maintenance Tech

KASAI NORTH AMERICA
12.2014 - 04.2018
  • Adjusted alignment of drills, cutters, dies, guides, and holding devices
  • Assisted machine operators with finished pieces
  • Collated components for assembly
  • Fabricated large and small parts per drawing and assembled parts as required
  • Maintained necessary level of communications between shifts
  • Responsible for achieving production requirements
  • Developed methods to estimate the efficiency of biomass pretreatments
  • Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality
  • Monitored product standards and quality-control programs
  • Set up and verified the functionality of safety equipment
  • Tested products or subassemblies for functionality or quality
  • Removed dents, filled in cracks and painted the car exteriors to restore appearance and condition
  • Operated equipment such as infrared engine analyzers, compression gauges and computerized diagnostic devices
  • Adjusted repaired systems to meet manufacturers' performance specifications
  • Completed routine maintenance to prevent future breakdowns
  • Diagnosed computer and electrical failure with appropriate testing equipment
  • Applied preservation chemicals to protect against spots and stains
  • Maintained adequate water storage tank levels and pressures to meet water demand
  • Monitored flows, pressures, chemical feeds levels and water quality indicators
  • Measured and adjusted chemical feed rates
  • Recorded inside and outside process readings on daily log sheets
  • Procured materials and supplies to complete daily tasks
  • Daily maintenance on CNC press and daily maintenance on engram press machines and also operating maintenance on straight-side, BG (back geared), geared, gap, OBI (open back inalienable) and OBS (open back stationary) press machines
  • Electricity & electrical application; programmable logic controls (PLC); heating, A/C, ventilation & refrigeration; plumbing & pipe fitting; welding; pneumatics; mechanical systems; machine tool practices; industrial machinery; hydraulics; schematics; CNC programming; robotics; servos

Education

Associate of Science - Computer Programming

Auburn University At Montgomery
Montgomery, Al
12-2024

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering Automotive

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA
05.2015

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -

ALABAMA CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
Montgomery, AL
05.2011

Skills

  • Cable design
  • Diverse team
  • Employee relations
  • Fluid dynamics
  • Fuel
  • Forklift
  • Manufacturing
  • Electrical Experience
  • Plastics Injection Molding
  • Brake Repair
  • Mechanic Experience
  • Automotive Repair
  • Blueprint Reading
  • Mechanical Design
  • SolidWorks
  • Precision Measuring Instruments
  • Basic math
  • Machining
  • Alignment
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Self-motivated
  • Strong verbal communication
  • Powerful negotiator
  • Conflict resolution
  • Extremely organized
  • Motivated team player
  • Training and development
  • Physically fit
  • Active listening skills
  • Natural leader
  • Stocking
  • Shipment processing
  • Personable
  • Daily workflow improvement
  • Safety processes and procedures
  • Mechanical component design
  • Engine components, pumps, and fuel systems knowledge
  • Quick learner
  • SAP
  • Statistical analysis
  • Manufacturing systems integration
  • Technical direction and product strategies
  • Technical problem-solving
  • Works well in diverse team environment
  • Strong communication skills
  • Strong decision maker
  • SharePoint
  • Complex problem solver
  • LabVIEW
  • Plastic mass-manufacturing techniques
  • Complex problem solving
  • Manufacturing process controls
  • Math Works
  • Injection molding
  • Tolling design
  • Connectors
  • Materials, plating's and finishes
  • Electrical components
  • Environmental sealing
  • Eligible for security clearance
  • Test instrumentation
  • Instrumentation
  • Fuel systems
  • Pneumatic
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Building maintenance
  • Mechanical troubleshooting
  • Troubleshooting skills
  • Lockout and tagout procedures
  • Plumbing
  • Power tools proficiency
  • Drywall repair
  • Painting
  • Plumbing repairs
  • Groundskeeping
  • OSHA
  • HVAC systems
  • Industrial equipment
  • Hydraulic systems
  • Electrical panels
  • System installations
  • Machine lubrication
  • Maintenance scheduling
  • Lighting systems
  • Documentation
  • Air compressors
  • Pneumatic systems
  • Motor controls
  • Control circuits
  • Facility management
  • Ventilation systems
  • Variable frequency drives
  • Refrigeration systems
  • Conveyor systems
  • Codes compliance
  • Air filtration
  • Proficient in [software]
  • Gas detection
  • Fire alarm systems
  • Water treatment
  • Chiller maintenance
  • Air balancing
  • Energy management
  • Problem-solving
  • Organizational growth
  • Blueprint and schematics
  • Electrical certification
  • Reporting and documentation
  • Building automation
  • Grounds upkeep
  • Field maintenance
  • Flooring repair
  • Safety-oriented mindset
  • Troubleshooting strength
  • Journey-level background
  • Maintaining components
  • Willing to learn
  • Diagnostics certification
  • Critical thinking
  • Clear communication
  • Wiring installation and repair
  • Problem detection and resolution
  • General Plumbing

Timeline

Maintenance Technician

STERIS Corporation
01.2024 - Current

Maintenance Technician

Gerhardi INC
07.2022 - 12.2023

Final Assembly Technician/ Maintenance

Hyundai Power Transformers USA
05.2017 - 07.2022

Painter, Press Operator, Maintenance Tech

KASAI NORTH AMERICA
12.2014 - 04.2018

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -

ALABAMA CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

Associate of Science - Computer Programming

Auburn University At Montgomery

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering Automotive

Georgia State University
Cardrell Kendrick