Chad Sappenfield

Versatile and self-reliant Equipment Mechanic and Welding Fabricator with over 20 years of experience in installation, diagnostics, and maintenance of a wide variety of vehicles and equipment, welding, and US Army Track Mechanics that have honed skills in operations, maintenance, and repair. A proven track record of precision, quality, and efficiency reflects a commitment to delivering the highest level of operations and maintenance ensuring the proper functioning of equipment.

Certified in Gas & Shield Arc Welding, heavy equipment operation, and OSHA.

• Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, U.S. Army Training Command, 2010
• Heavy Equipment Operations - Forklift & Crane, 2005
• 10-Hour Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA) Training Course, 2005
• Welding Fabrication, North Arkansas Community College, 2003

• Optimized Preventative Maintenance
• Optimized preventative maintenance schedules and procedures, resulting in a 10% reduction in maintenance costs by streamlining parts inventory and vendor management.
• Process Refinement - Cost Reduction
• Achieved a 15% increase in production output by refining fabrication processes, resulting in a total of $1.25M in cost savings.
• Increased Equipment Longevity
• Improved equipment uptime by 15% and increased equipment lifespan through proactive maintenance activities and timely repairs.
• Troubleshooting Processes
• Improved equipment troubleshooting processes, resulting in 20% reduction in maintenance downtime.
• Cross Training Initiatives
• Led a team of 10 mechanics and operators in training Iraqi nationals maintenance and repair basics of wheeled vehicles, providing guidance and training.
• Productivity Enhancement
• Improved productivity by 20% through strategic team management and streamlined maintenance processes.