Chad Garn
Jonesville,MI
Summary
Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success. Experienced and dependable with a proven track record of efficiently completing tasks in various settings. Skilled in manual labor, equipment operation, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace. Safety-conscious with a strong work ethic and the ability to adapt to different environments. With a commitment to achieving company goals and delivering exceptional service. Passionate about continuous learning and professional development.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Director
Allegra Nursing and Rehab
Jackson , MI
12.2021 - Current
- Scheduled and coordinated maintenance activities with other departments.
- Tracked inventory levels of parts, supplies and materials needed for maintenance projects.
- Reviewed vendor contracts to ensure cost efficiency while maintaining quality standards.
- Coordinated with outside contractors on major building repairs or renovations.
- Ensured compliance with applicable federal, state, local laws and regulations governing maintenance operations
- Developed and implemented preventive maintenance programs for all equipment.
- Conducted regular inspections of the facility to identify any necessary repairs or replacements.
- Contacted vendors to procure equipment and tools to meet organizational demands.
- Managed safety and fire protection planning, preparation, and employee drills.
- Managed schedule of repairs to guarantee arrival of parts, equipment and resources needed to satisfy job.
- Researched and hired highly trusted contractors to assist with full-scale maintenance or construction projects.
- Performed emergency repairs during off-hours to restore essential utilities.
Printing Press Operator
Graphics3
Coldwater, Michigan
09.2011 - 12.2021
- Operated printing press to produce printed materials, including brochures, newsletters, and business cards.
- Troubleshot mechanical problems with printing press components such as rollers and cylinders.
- Lubricated and cleaned equipment regularly to ensure optimal performance.
- Set up plates into the cylinder based on customer specifications or job order requirements.
- Repaired any damaged plates before resuming operations on the press.
- Conducted daily safety inspections to identify potential hazards or malfunctions in equipment.
- Reviewed customer proofs for proper layout, color accuracy, text clarity., before beginning a run on the press.
- Participated in regular maintenance activities such as replacing worn parts or lubricating moving parts.
- Utilized computer programs related to printing operations such as pre-press software applications.
- Maintained machines in good working order by cleaning, lubricating and adjusting.
- Prepared machines for printing and operated one-and two-color printing presses, platemakers, hydraulic paper cutters and digital printers and copiers.
- Set appropriate speeds, flows, colors, temperatures, and positions for printing.
- Maintained data on printing outputs produced, supplies consumed, printing costs and equipment maintenance and repairs performed.
- Kept records of materials used and time needed for projects.
Melt Technician
Asama Coldwater Manufacturing
Coldwater, Michigan
06.2009 - 09.2011
- G.F. & Disa Casting Department
- Start up & Shut Down
- Top Cap & Stopper Rod
- Manual Pouring & Auto Pour
- Pattern Changes
- Melt Truck for Both Foundries
- Performed daily safety checks
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
- Assisted in troubleshooting malfunctions or breakdowns of furnaces during production processes.
- Operated ladles, tilt-pour furnaces, and other related equipment used in melting operations.
- Assisted with the setup and operation of casting machines when necessary.
- Participated in troubleshooting activities as needed to resolve operational problems quickly and efficiently.
- Complied with all local, state and federal laws pertaining to safe working conditions within the casting
- Weighed material for furnace, recording production data and maintaining appropriate logs.
- Assisted EQS as time allowed
- Help fill and maintain chip spinner
Aluminum Kiln Dryer Operator
Aleris (Real Alloy)
Coldwater, MI
04.1998 - 05.2008
- Checked and monitored gauges, meters and displays to ensure proper functioning of dryer equipment.
- Adjusted temperature settings on dryers according to product specifications.
- Set up, operated and maintained drying machines to process materials or substances.
- Performed regular maintenance checks on dryers to ensure optimal performance.
- Monitored conveyor systems to prevent jams, clogs
- Troubleshot malfunctions in dryer systems and made necessary repairs as needed.
- Loaded raw materials into feed hoppers of dryers according to product
- Calibrated various components such as timers, pumps and valves for optimal performance of equipment.
- Conducted regular inspections on belts, chains, pulleys and other moving parts to identify potential problems before they occur.
- Analyzed product moisture content using moisture meters to verify correct moisture levels throughout and after drying.
- Set drying machine controls to prepare for processing, lit ovens, dryers and burners, started and operated equipment and adjusted during process to maintain productive conditions.
- Read temperature, pressure and humidity gauges to gather information about drying process to establish and maintain equipment operation at specified
- Maintained correct settings for temperature, humidity, and pressure during processing to consistently produce high-quality products.
Timeline
Maintenance Director
Allegra Nursing and Rehab
12.2021 - Current
Printing Press Operator
Graphics3
09.2011 - 12.2021
Melt Technician
Asama Coldwater Manufacturing
06.2009 - 09.2011
Aluminum Kiln Dryer Operator
Aleris (Real Alloy)
04.1998 - 05.2008