Daryl Bard
Mercesrburg,PA
Summary
Results-driven Industrial Technician with sound knowledge of equipment lubrication, contamination control, inspection and proactive maintenance activities for industrial mechanical systems. Maintained cost-effective standards with accountability, integrity and knowledge. History of success in demanding environments.
Diligent with strong background in leading technical teams through complex projects. Successfully managed cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions. Demonstrated expertise in problem-solving and strategic planning.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Tech 3 Lead
Ingram Content Group LLC
06.2023 - Current
- Was promoted from Tech2 to Tech 3 Lead within 3 months of employment.
- Optimized resource allocation by effectively prioritizing tasks based on business needs and project timelines.
- Reduced system downtime with proactive monitoring, timely troubleshooting, and efficient issue resolution.
- Enhanced application performance by identifying bottlenecks and optimizing code.
- Collaborated with product managers to define technical requirements and develop innovative solutions for complex problems.
- Mentored junior developers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and skill improvement.
Industrial Maintenance Technician
JLG Industries
03.2022 - Current
- Adhered to safety, health and environmental rules and regulations to avoid workplace injury and machine productivity.
- Conducted preventive maintenance and repairs on equipment.
- Operated hoists and tools to safely handle and move parts and equipment.
- Installed and repaired basic mechanical systems, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems and process control systems.
- Selected troubleshooting methodologies to find malfunctions in machine systems to conduct repairs.
- Diagnosed electrical, mechanical and plumbing problems to apply corrective action for operational efficiency.
- Interpreted schematic drawings and diagrams prior to performing required maintenance.
- Monitored machine operation and verified performance met production requirements.
- Diagnosed equipment malfunctions and performed repairs to restore equipment and maintain uptime.
- Installed new systems, replacement parts and components to maintain proper operation.
- Operated hand and power tools to complete repairs.
Industrial Maintenance Technician
John Deere
07.1998 - 02.2022
- Installed and repaired basic mechanical systems, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems and process control systems.
- Operated hoists and tools to safely handle and move parts and equipment.
- Conducted preventive maintenance and repairs on equipment.
- Adhered to safety, health and environmental rules and regulations to avoid workplace injury and machine productivity.
- Selected troubleshooting methodologies to find malfunctions in machine systems to conduct repairs.
- Mastered industry tools to adjust mechanical equipment, improving functionality and reducing downtime.
- Interpreted schematic drawings and diagrams prior to performing required maintenance.
- Monitored machine operation and verified performance met production requirements.
- Installed new systems, replacement parts and components to maintain proper operation.
- Operated hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Read and interpreted equipment and work orders to properly perform required maintenance services.
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Allegheny Construction
08.1996 - 07.1998
- Dismantled heavy equipment to locate and accurately diagnose mechanical defects.
- Assessed equipment to determine cause of issue or malfunction and identified appropriate repairs.
- Disassembled equipment using hand tools and hoists to begin repair work.
- Performed preventative maintenance on wide variety of automotive, road construction and other heavy equipment.
- Inspected cranes, bulldozers and other heavy equipment to drive proper performance.
- Adjusted, repaired and overhauled work on automotive and heavy equipment.
- Performed gas electrical welding to repair heavy equipment in field.
- Overhauled hydraulic lifts and steered assemblies on motor graders and tractors.
- Completed regular installations of new equipment parts.
- Completed simple and advanced repairs according to specifications for brakes, exhaust and electrical systems.
- Operated test meters and soldering equipment to replace electrical components and wiring.
- Fabricated new metal parts using drill presses and engine lathes.
Jet Engine Mechanic
US Navy
07.1989 - 07.1996
- CDI - collateral duty inspector. Inspected technician's work to ensure proper maintenance and safety requirements of aircraft
- QAR - quality assurance representative that has higher maintenance requirements than CDI. Final authority on safety required checks.
- Completed inspections and targeted repairs of aircraft systems, components and structures.
- Updated integrated maintenance data system with latest service actions.
- Installed aircraft bearings and seals with assistance of ovens and dry ice.
- Worked on aircraft engines by repairing in place, refurbishing and building new models.
- Troubleshot and repaired problems, updated assemblies and adjusted both conventional and modified jet engines.
- Researched, read and interpreted technical manuals and guidelines before inspections, installations and repairs.
- Assembled and installed mechanical, hydraulic and structural components and accessories using appropriate tools.
- Reported issues, malfunctions, unusual wear, or damage to appropriate personnel.
- Managed repair logs, documenting preventive and corrective aircraft maintenance activities.
- Performed troubleshooting procedures to find root causes of faults.
- Interpreted logs to understand issue history and nature, troubleshoot faults and identify next steps.
- Recommended replacement, repair or modification of aircraft equipment based on inspection.
- Performed maintenance services such as lubricating components.
- Utilized drawings and schematics to install, remove and modify aircraft structures, systems and components.
- Disassembled and inspected engines and components for wear, breaks or other deficiencies.
- Removed aircraft parts such as engines, pumps and landing gear.
- Serviced and maintained aircraft systems, flushing crankcases, cleaning screens and greasing moving parts.
- Requested aviation parts and supplies before scheduled repairs to meet inventory needs.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Business management
Upper Iowa University
Fayette, IAHigh School Diploma -
James Buchanan High School
Mercersburg, PA05.1989
Skills
- QAR and CDI inspector certified
- Mechanical Repair
- Power and Hand Tool Use
- Understanding Schematics
- Troubleshooting Strength
- Safety-Oriented Mindset
- Mechanical Aptitude
- Equipment Repair
- Welding Abilities
- Troubleshooting Skills
- Problem Resolution
- Maintenance & Repair
- Relationship Building
- Technical problem solving / analysis
- Team leadership / coaching / mentoring
Additional Information
While I was working at my current and previous employers, I attended many trade schools to add to my skill set. Here are some but not all that I have attended:
Yaskawa basic robot repair
Vickers Fluid Power; troubleshooting, electro hyd controls, basic theory and operations.
OSHA Safety 40hr course
Basic and advanced Welding. Was locally certified for structural and high pressure pipe welding
Pratt and Whitney 100 basic repair
AD A school US Navy Theory of flight and Basic jet engine
C school US Navy GE F404 Advanced repair
Accelerated Advancement
Was promoted from E1 to E4 during my first year of service.
Was CAP'ed to E5 during my 4th year of service.
Timeline
Tech 3 Lead
Ingram Content Group LLC
06.2023 - Current
Industrial Maintenance Technician
JLG Industries
03.2022 - Current
Industrial Maintenance Technician
John Deere
07.1998 - 02.2022
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Allegheny Construction
08.1996 - 07.1998
Jet Engine Mechanic
US Navy
07.1989 - 07.1996
High School Diploma -
James Buchanan High School
Some College (No Degree) - Business management
Upper Iowa University
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