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Chadwick Matheny

Simpsonville,SC

Summary

Dependable Maintenance Technician offering 35 years of building/equipment maintenance and repair experience. In-depth knowledge of Dynamometer, component, mechatronic and vehicle testing, safety protocols and general maintenance. Superior expertise in electrical systems for exterior and interior systems troubleshooting, installation and repair.

Experienced with managing maintenance operations and optimizing equipment performance. Utilizes preventive maintenance programs and efficient troubleshooting techniques to reduce downtime. Knowledge of team leadership and effective communication to achieve operational goals.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Maintenance Technician

ZF Transmissions
Gray Court, SC
03.2014 - Current

Prepare, monitor and and maintain the testing of prototype transmissions and components. Testing conducted using transmission/clutch/engine dynamometer, component testing, mechatronic testing, vehicle test runs, transmission teardown and evaluation.

Inspect and test electrical systems or equipment using oscilloscope,

voltmeter and ammeter.

Install, configure, troubleshoot, maintain measurement/inspection equipment.

Perform various testing activities for all transmission validation processes.

Create from schematics, wiring harnesses, cables, breakout boxes needed for various test benches.

Install framework and conduit to support wiring of equipment, control panels and junction boxes using hand tools.

Maintain, troubleshoot, service and repair all auxiliary/primary facility equipment to include infrastructure to insure proper, reliable daily operation.

Support the product testing team for all customer requested tests.

Responsible for allocation, purchasing of spare parts.

Maintain spare part inventory.

Train and support test technicians

Maintain a hazard free work place in compliance with ZF policies.

Production Supervisor

Milliken
Laurens, SC
10.2011 - 02.2014
  • Monitored equipment, checked supplies and coordinated manpower to meet expected demand.
  • Established and updated production schedules to meet changing demands.
  • Conducted performance reviews to identify and rectify areas for skill improvement.
  • Maintained top-notch quality control standards and eliminated downtime to maximize revenue.
  • Promoted employee safety awareness based on understanding of regulatory mandates and organizational best practices.

Maintenance Supervisor

Faurecia Interior Systems
Fountain Inn, SC
03.2007 - 11.2008
  • Delegated daily tasks to employees to manage resources and meet deadlines.
  • Repaired equipment and machinery, performing maintenance according to updated industry standards.

Senior Maintenance Technician

Prettl Automotive
Greenville, SC
09.2002 - 03.2007

In charge of a four person 3 shift maintenance team. Supervisor and trainer of tooling and equipment.

Education

Associate of Science - Electrical Engineering

Greenville Technical College
Greenville, SC
06-1993

Skills

  • Electrical schematics (American, European)
  • Hydraulics, Pneumatics troubleshooting, install and repair
  • Molding tool repair
  • Automation setup and repair (ABB, Arburg, Engel, KiKi, Pacific Scientific, Sepro, Star)
  • Vibration welding
  • Ultrasonic welding
  • Mig, Tig and Arc welding
  • IATF16949/ZF, TS16949,
  • 5S
  • Hot runner molds, John Klees Inc
  • Hazwoper
  • Injection molding process technician
  • Arburg maintenance training
  • CMMS, eMaint
  • Matrix, CANbus, TRIO, Profibus
  • Microsoft Office

Education and Training

other

Timeline

Maintenance Technician

ZF Transmissions
03.2014 - Current

Production Supervisor

Milliken
10.2011 - 02.2014

Maintenance Supervisor

Faurecia Interior Systems
03.2007 - 11.2008

Senior Maintenance Technician

Prettl Automotive
09.2002 - 03.2007

Associate of Science - Electrical Engineering

Greenville Technical College
Chadwick Matheny