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CHAD HOWARD

CHAD HOWARD

Summary

Committed Control Room Operator with strong production background. Focused on maintaining team safety and meeting challenging performance targets. Skilled in managing supplies and keeping line moving smoothly.

To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

paint 2 control room operator

Technology Unlimited
02.2022 - Current
  • Same duties at location, different contractor, previous contract expired
  • Inspected plant activities on screens and computers to identify and troubleshoot issues.
  • Provided variance reports to field staff to assist with task prioritization.

Pant 2 control room operator

Pa Solutions
11.2016 - 02.2022
  • Same duties at location, different contractor, previous contract expired
  • Observed equipment in operation, system activities and control readouts on continuous basis.
  • Inspected plant activities on screens and computers to identify and troubleshoot issues.
  • Provided variance reports to field staff to assist with task prioritization.

Paint 2 control room operator

P.A.S.S
11.2015 - 11.2016
  • Operate and maintained the control room for the Mercedes paint shop
  • Observed equipment in operation, system activities and control readouts on continuous basis.
  • Independently designed and enhanced various spreadsheets used by both production and maintenance to maintain and improve efficiency
  • Collaborates with production, maintenance, engineers and other groups to maintain and improve shop efficiency.
  • Inspected plant activities on screens and computers to identify and troubleshoot issues.
  • Provided variance reports to field staff to assist with task prioritization.

Shop Floor Computer Technician

Atos
11.2010 - 11.2015
  • Same duties at location, different contractor, previous contract expired
  • Used diagnostic tools to identify hardware failures and replace non-functional components.
  • Tested and installed motherboards, processors and graphics cards on desktops and laptops for corporate staff.
  • Assessed system hardware and software and suggested modifications to reduce lag time and improve overall speed.
  • Linked computers to network and peripheral equipment.
  • Explained technical information in clear terms to non-technical individuals to promote better understanding.
  • Responded to support requests from end users and patiently walked individuals through basic troubleshooting tasks.
  • Imaged and prepared new computers for integration into company networks and systems.
  • Oversaw equipment inventory to maintain on-hand availability of necessary replacement parts and consumable goods.
  • Decommissioned outdated equipment, referring devices to appropriate recyclers or disposal personnel.
  • Diagnosed and troubleshot problems, repairing and restoring machines to peak performance.
  • Trained customer employees and managers on machine use and maintenance.
  • Documented all changes and actions in computer-based tracking system.
  • Adhered to safety protocols and policies to reduce workplace hazards.

Shop Floor Computer Technician

P.A.S.S
10.2007 - 11.2010
  • Repaired and improved devices used by production
  • Oversaw IT device inventory as well as devices received and sent out for repair
  • Decommissioned outdated equipment, referring devices to appropriate recyclers or disposal personnel.
  • Diagnosed and troubleshot problems, repairing and restoring machines to peak performance.
  • Used diagnostic tools to identify hardware failures and replace non-functional components.
  • Tested and installed motherboards, processors and graphics cards on desktops and laptops for corporate staff.
  • Linked computers to network and peripheral equipment.
  • Explained technical information in clear terms to non-technical individuals to promote better understanding.
  • Refurbished PC systems and peripherals such as monitors, networking equipment, printers and more.
  • Imaged and prepared new computers for integration into company networks and systems.
  • Oversaw equipment inventory to maintain on-hand availability of necessary replacement parts and consumable goods.

Education

CNS - CNS APPLIED COMPUTER SCIENCE

ITT Technical Institute
Bessemer, AL

Skills

  • Tech Savvy, Computer Literate
  • Dispatching
  • Lockout and Tagout Processes
  • Active Listening
  • Customer Needs Assessments
  • Capable with Business and Industrial applications
  • Self-Motivated and good at multitasking
  • Experience with Remedy Ticketing System
  • Interdepartmental Communication
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Critical Thinking
  • Recordkeeping Requirements

Timeline

paint 2 control room operator

Technology Unlimited
02.2022 - Current

Pant 2 control room operator

Pa Solutions
11.2016 - 02.2022

Paint 2 control room operator

P.A.S.S
11.2015 - 11.2016

Shop Floor Computer Technician

Atos
11.2010 - 11.2015

Shop Floor Computer Technician

P.A.S.S
10.2007 - 11.2010

CNS - CNS APPLIED COMPUTER SCIENCE

ITT Technical Institute
CHAD HOWARD