James Darden
Clarksville,TN
Summary
Multi-Craft Industrial maintenance technician with 20 + years experience. Significant experience in the maintenance, repair and upgrade of many types of industrial equipment and problem solving, and analysis. Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Technician
Hankook Tire Company Inc.
Clarksville, TN
03.2017 - Current
- Troubleshot and diagnosed problems with mechanical and electrical systems and equipment In the mixing and extruding area
- Investigated and corrected mechanical problems with machinery such as Banbury mixers and Troester extruders
- Quickly responded to internal service calls regarding malfunctioning equipment and completed repairs effectively.
Experienced and skilled technician
Danfoss
Hopkinsville, KY
05.2010 - 03.2017
- Repair and maintenance on CNC machines from various manufacturers including, but not limited to, Kitako, Brother, Fanuc Robodrill and Mazak
- Assisted in new production line setup and in the changeover
- Maintained, serviced, repaired, altered, adjusted, modified, updated, and upgraded machines and equipment in service
- Have used Arc, Mig, & Tig welding machines
- Able to read and understand blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings
- Knowledgeable in the use of precision instruments, micrometers, calipers, and snap gauges.
Letica Corporation
Clarksville, TN
11.1995 - 05.2010
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot creatively, solve problems effectively, and make informed decisions while successfully guiding others through constant change
- Skilled in problem solving and troubleshooting
- Specialized in repair and maintenance of Extruding, Thermoforming, Printing and Packaging equipment as well as, Die Cutting and Conveyor Systems
- Set up, tested, diagnosed, adjusted, and modified newly installed machines and equipment
- Assisted in new production line setup and in the changeover from old production line
- Mason labor.
Suiter Construction
Clarksville, TN
03.1993 - 11.1995
Engineman
US Navy, USS Normandy
03.1989 - 03.1993
- Maintained all auxiliary equipment such as Chilled water plants, Air compressors (low and High pressure), Potable water, Steam and Hydraulic Systems to ensure normal ships operation.
Education
High school diploma -
Northeast High School
05.1987
Some College (No Degree) - Machine Shop Technology
Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Dickson
Clarksville, TNSome College (No Degree) - Basic Robot
Hopkinsville Community College
Hopkinsville, KYSkills
- Calipers
- Blueprint Reading
- Schematics
- Fabrication
- Micrometer
- Industrial Equipment Experience
- CNC
- Masonry
- Industrial Maintenance
- Facilities Maintenance
- Precision Measuring Instruments
- Electrical Experience
- Military Service
Military Service
United States Navy, e4, Blueprint Reading, CNC, Navy, Packaging, Problem solving, Read, Schematics, Tig, Troubleshoot, Troubleshooting, Welding
Timeline
Maintenance Technician
Hankook Tire Company Inc.
03.2017 - Current
Experienced and skilled technician
Danfoss
05.2010 - 03.2017
Letica Corporation
11.1995 - 05.2010
Suiter Construction
03.1993 - 11.1995
Engineman
US Navy, USS Normandy
03.1989 - 03.1993
High school diploma -
Northeast High School
Some College (No Degree) - Machine Shop Technology
Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Dickson
Some College (No Degree) - Basic Robot
Hopkinsville Community College
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