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Mel Winegardner Jr.

Mel Winegardner Jr.

Maintenance Technician
Logansport,IN

Summary

To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

47
47
years of professional experience

Work History

Maintenance Technician

Indiana Packers
Delphi, IN
07.2008 - Current
  • Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
  • Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
  • Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair or maintenance.
  • Quickly responded to internal service calls regarding malfunctioning equipment and completed repairs.

Maintenance Supervisor and Technician

Tyson Foods
Logansport, IN
01.1996 - 07.2008
  • Supervised Number employees and scheduled shifts.
  • Kept track of equipment, inventories and system upgrades in order to prepare and present detailed reports to upper management.
  • Analyzed and identified equipment failure root causes and initiated correction actions.
  • Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.

Attendant, Caseworker, Supervisor

Indiana FSSA
Indianapolis, IN
01.1976 - 01.1996
  • Worked with children diagnosed with emotional, mental and behavioral disorders and delivered high-quality case management and therapy to patients.
  • Assessed needs of each client and recommended appropriate services and resources.
  • Managed caseload of family screening and investigation, child removal, permanency planning, and family resource support.
  • Maintained high level of client confidentiality, following strict guidelines and recommendations.
  • Documented progress in treatment plans, educational and recreational activities and maintained updated case records.
  • Coordinated with courts and community agencies for supportive services.
  • Provided crisis intervention and case management services to child, family and legal guardians.
  • Supervised overall client services and acted as liaison between clients, caregivers and service providers.
  • Developed relationships with juveniles aged out of foster care system and assisted in finding permanent housing through Section 8 programs.
  • Performed annual evaluations and reviews for large staff of employees.
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.

Education

Bachelor Of Applied Science - Criminal Justice/Sociology

IUPUI
Indianapolis, IN
01.1976

Skills

  • Electrical Component Replacement
  • Metal Welding
  • Facilities Painting and Repair
  • Task Concentration
  • Problem Detection and Resolution
  • Hand and Power Tool Operation
  • Parts Lubrication
  • Technical Documentation Interpretation
  • Repair Work Planning
  • Piping Systems Maintenance
  • Mechanical Repair
  • Safety Awareness
  • Troubleshooting Strengths
  • Belt Conveyors
  • Replacing Parts
  • Problem-Solving Ability
  • Facility Upkeep
  • Equipment Installation
  • Mechanical Expertise
  • Voltage Testers
  • Parts Fabrication
  • Client Interfacing
  • Roofing Replacement
  • Voltage Meters
  • Safety Monitoring and Compliance
  • Machine Maintenance and Repair
  • Training Personnel

Timeline

Maintenance Technician

Indiana Packers
07.2008 - Current

Maintenance Supervisor and Technician

Tyson Foods
01.1996 - 07.2008

Attendant, Caseworker, Supervisor

Indiana FSSA
01.1976 - 01.1996

Bachelor Of Applied Science - Criminal Justice/Sociology

IUPUI
Mel Winegardner Jr.Maintenance Technician