Chad Tholen
Roanoke,IN
Summary
High-performing professional with extensive experience in production support, improving manufacturing systems and troubleshooting. Committed to high quality standards, improving efficiency and effectiveness. Eager to contribute to the ongoing success of L3 Harris through problem-solving and continuous improvements.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manufacturing Engineer Process Technician 2
Brunswick
10.2024 - Current
Create work instructions
- Conduct time studies
- Collaborate with engineering, production, and quality
- Assist with design and implementation of fixtures
- Collect and analyze data
- Operate heavy machinery (4 roller machine)
- Operate air-powered tool
Advanced R&D Prototype Technician 2
Brunswick
08.2021 - 10.2024
- Blueprint readings
- Engine install
- Wiring
- Test drove performance and capability on pontoon boats
- Delivered photo boats
- Performed maintains on pontoon motors
- Obtained Standards Compliance Specialist Certificate
- Forklift and Hoist certified
- Operated Air-powered tools
Boat Loader/ Trainer/ Team Lead
Brunswick
01.2011 - 08.2021
- Contributed to the Safety Team
- Educated new employees on job duties, safety techniques, and rules
- Operated Heavy equipment and tools
-Semi
-Tractor
-25,000lb forklift (certified)
-Hoist (certified)
-Table saw
-Air-powered tools
- Directed semi loads
- Performed preventive maintains on equipment
- Assembled loads on trailers prior to transport
- Excel and OBMS experienced
- Scheduled load plans
- Delivered pontoon boats
- Managed load shed inventory
- Hire date 5/21/2012
Landscaping
Paragon Landscaping
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Operated skid-steer loader and dump truck
- Performed a variety of planting and maintenance tasks
Education
High School -
Grosse Pointe North High School
Grosse Pointe, M.I01.2008
High School - undefined
Union County High School
Blairsville, G.A01.2007
Skills
- Quality control
- Collaborating with engineers
- Process development
- Problem-solving
- Direct involvement
- Logistics
- Workplace safety
- Process improvement
- Cross-functional teamwork
- Attention to detail
- Adaptability
Certification
- Mercury University
- M-TEK Engine Fundamentals Certificate
- M-TEK Shop Tools Certificate
- M-TEK Electrical Systems Certificate
- M-TEK Cooling Systems Certificate
- M-TEK Fuel Systems Certificate
- Six Sigma
- White Belt
- Yellow Belt
- Green Belt
Timeline
Manufacturing Engineer Process Technician 2
Brunswick
10.2024 - Current
Advanced R&D Prototype Technician 2
Brunswick
08.2021 - 10.2024
Boat Loader/ Trainer/ Team Lead
Brunswick
01.2011 - 08.2021
Landscaping
Paragon Landscaping
01.2010 - 01.2011
High School - undefined
Union County High School
High School -
Grosse Pointe North High School