KADE LAWHON
Cartersville
Summary
Efficient individual skilled in installing and repairing electrical systems. Adept at working with high voltage systems and troubleshooting while adhering to safety protocols. Resourceful and committed to completing projects on time and within budget.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Industrial Electrician
Ball
Rome, GA
03.2025 - Current
- Working in a Fast paced enviroment with highspeed machinery to ensure proper operation of equipment.
- Replacing and troubleshooting AC 480v Allen Bradley drives.
- Troubleshooting and making changes based on need in the PLC for multiple pieces of equipment throughout the plant.
- Assist is troubleshooting with motors and pumps to production and maintenance staff to determine cause so the correct parts get replaced.
- Maintain up-to-date and correct documentation on PM's and work orders as they are completed.
- Navigating through our parts storage system and familiarizing myself with part locations and stock to ensure store room has what we need.
- Working closely with other technicians on shift to ensure what work we do is done correctly and is completely safely.
- LOTO procedures.
- Answering calls for emergency calls throughout plant on night shift without engineering support.
- Critical thinking with some complicated "line control" and "Global Line Control" systems. Controlling speeds for the plant as the entire plant is a Producer/Consumer relation ship between the 4 lines.
- Understanding Bottlenecks in plant to prioritize fixing equipment that shuts the entire plant over as priority over other equipment that isn't affecting the entire plant.
- planning and coordination with production staff to ensure PM's are getting done on equipment during normal working hours when they have scheduled change overs or downtime.
Electronics and Controls Technician
Nestle
Anderson, Indiana, USA
10.2024 - Current
- Delivered on-time, on-budget work consistently by effectively managing time, resources, and design team members.
- Determined nature and extent of electrical problems with thorough investigations, research, and testing.
- Managed inventory of tools, parts, and equipment necessary for successful project completion.
- Performed routine maintenance on control panels, wiring, and other related components.
- Responded to emergency calls after hours as needed for critical system repairs or troubleshooting on night shift.
- Troubleshot issues with automation equipment, including PLCs, variable frequency drives, and sensors.
- Conducted performance tests on existing control systems to ensure optimal functionality.
- Kept accurate records of all maintenance performed using computerized maintenance management systems CMMS.
- Mentored apprentices as they learned about controls technician profession through hands-on experience.
Tire Technician
Loves Travel Co and Truck Care
Calhoun, Ga
07.2024 - 10.2024
- Adhered to all safety procedures while operating machinery or working near moving vehicles.
- Mounted and balanced tires on personal and commercial vehicles.
- Ensured all necessary paperwork was completed accurately after completing each job task.
- Diagnosed tire wear patterns to recommend appropriate solutions.
- Skillfully disassembled and reassembled wheels using hand tools and shop machinery.
- Satisfied customers with fast and skilled service for diverse tire needs, including repairs and replacements.
- Cleaned and tidied the shop, putting up new supplies and organizing tools to keep everyone focused on the customer's needs.
- Conducted detailed inspections of tires and wheels, identifying issues promptly.
Controls Technican
Toyo Tire NA
White, GA, USA
11.2020 - 10.2023
- Highly technical job, Advanced PLC (Mitsubishi logic and GX Works software)
- Mechanical, fluid power and piping systems, hydraulic pumps, centrifugal pumps, vacuum pumps, diaphragm pumps, disassembly and repair
- Shaft shimming gearbox and motor replacement, extrusion equipment, T C U's, ASC O valves, Solenoid valves, Actuators
- Electrical, Electrical prints, contactors, circuit breakers, AC D rives, AC and D C motors
- 1-Phase and 3-Phase motors
- Advanced PLC training, PLC troubleshooting, HMI touch screen replacement, ZM touch screen software, PLC component troubleshooting and replacement
- Additional equipment was added during my time there
- A very large microwave radiation machine, which was a piece of equipment we had to be trained on how to service
Maintenance Technician
PJFS
Acworth, GA, USA
06.2017 - 11.2020
- Food Services
- PLC troubleshooting, controls repair, preventative maintenance AC Drives, Allen Bradley, Rockwell Software, Networking/I.T
- E- Calls, working in a production environment
- 3-Phase and Single Phase motors, 15Hp-250 Hp
- Mechanical troubleshooting, Tig Welding, Mig welding Fabrication work
- Ark flash training, PLC training
- 24V systems - 480 V systems
- Worked with Automation direct PLC and equipment for applications we installed in the factory for project work
- Applications were utilizing the PLC to run a solenoid to operate an alert system to inform us of delivery drivers arrival
- I was the lead on programming the device to operate the sensory system, so I had hands on experience within the Automation direct PLC UI
- Company Overview: P.J
Manufacturing Technician
Toyo Tire NA
01.2016 - 06.2016
- Ran Production equipment, was required to record data for down time and keep machine ready to go when maintenance was finished with their repairs
- Put out production numbers and worked in a high stress, fast paced, competitive environment
Education
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Industrial Maintenance and Electrical Technology
Chattahoochee Technical College
Acworth, GA12-2016
Skills
- Quick learner
- IT and Computer/Windows Experience
- Electrical safety
- Programmable logic controllers
- Memory Retention
- Effective Troubleshooter
- Industrial control wiring
- Problem-solving abilities
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Electromechanical systems
- Cause and Effect Thinker
- Electrical systems analysis
- Technical requirements estimation
- Adaptability and flexibility
Certification
- Certified Industrial Electrician
- Certified Industrial PLC Technician
- Certified Industrial Maintenance Technician
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Industrial Electrician
Ball
03.2025 - Current
Electronics and Controls Technician
Nestle
10.2024 - Current
Tire Technician
Loves Travel Co and Truck Care
07.2024 - 10.2024
Controls Technican
Toyo Tire NA
11.2020 - 10.2023
Maintenance Technician
PJFS
06.2017 - 11.2020
Manufacturing Technician
Toyo Tire NA
01.2016 - 06.2016
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Industrial Maintenance and Electrical Technology
Chattahoochee Technical College