Melvin Hardy
Midway,KY
Summary
Self-motivated and experienced operations manager. Background includes hands on management from the ground up with close attention to detail. Skilled at identifying opportunities for improvement with a mindset of continual improvement. Adept at creating and maintaining relationships. Highly engaged and cooperative team member regarded as a valued member of the team. Particularly effective in busy environments where day-to-day operations must be completed on tight schedules without short-changing personal attention. Able to prioritize and adapt to rapidly changing situations. Industrial maintenance professional with hands-on experience in troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining complex machinery and systems. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving operational efficiency. Reliable, adaptable, and skilled in diagnostics, preventive maintenance, and safety protocols. Known for excellent mechanical aptitude and problem-solving abilities. Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Industrial Maintenance Technician
Avon Protection
03.2022 - Current
- Trouble shooting of mechanical drives and multiple conveyor systems
- Trouble shooting of electrical systems
- Trouble shooting of Pneumatic systems
- Answering and responding to shut-down calls
- Completing special projects
- Welding
- Light PLC work
- Completing work orders
Maintenance Technician
Coorstek
04.2021 - Current
- Performed electrical and mechanical repairs of production equipment to minimize downtime.
- Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Contributed to a safer work environment, promptly addressing any identified hazards or concerns.
- Conducted regular inspections of equipment to promptly identify issues that could cause machinery malfunctions.
- Rewired and replaced faulty electrical components in equipment.
- Utilized variety of tools and test equipment to troubleshoot and diagnose equipment malfunctions.
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Inspected and maintained equipment to keep items in top working condition.
- Successfully completed complex repair tasks within tight deadlines, minimizing disruptions to daily operations.
- Performed preventive maintenance and repairs on various types of equipment.
- Installed and maintained plumbing and HVAC systems.
- Inspected, tested and adjusted mechanical and electrical systems to facilitate proper functioning.
- Diagnosed and repaired complex mechanical and electrical systems.
- Detected and repaired machinery faults using electrical and manual testing methods.
- Repaired and replaced pumps, valves and motors.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Collaborated with team members to complete larger repair projects efficiently.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
Owner and Manager
Hardy and Sons
01.2009 - Current
- Own and manage rental business
- Function as primary trouble shooter and maintenance person for 15 commercial and 13 residential real estate units requiring a high degree of customer service and attention to detail
- Primary responsibilities have been building teams of sub-contractors and organizing schedules and maintaining equipment and tools resulting in a high degree of readiness
Industrial Maintenance Technician lead 2nd shift tech
Howa
05.2021 - 01.2022
Industrial Maintenance Technician
Aerotek
09.2020 - 02.2021
Education
Associates degree - Industrial Maintenance
Bluegrass Community And Technical College
01.2009
Skills
- Identifying opportunities for improvement
- Building rapport
- Developing excellent working relationships
- Problem identification
- Solution development
- Equipment operation
- Preventative maintenance
- Light rebuilding
- Working with mechanics
- Overseeing repairs
- Using power tools
- Maintaining power tools
- Repairing hand tools
- Electrical Systems Maintenance
- Schematics
- Conveyor System Maintenance
- Hydraulic Systems Repair
- Pneumatic Systems Maintenance
- Equipment Calibration
- Bearing installation
- Mechanical Repair
- Troubleshooting skills
- Safety awareness
- OSHA
- Lighting Systems
- HVAC Systems
- Facility Management
Certification
- Industrial Maintenance Machinist
- Maintenance Welding Technician
- Certificate in Electrical Technology
- EPA 608 Universal Certification
- Electrical Wiring for construction Certificate
- OSHA 10 certified
- Fork lift operator
- Welding – MIG and Stick
- Basic PLC knowledge
- Electrical Wiring
- Basic Circuits
- Motor Controls
- Fluid power (hydraulics and pneumatics)
- Blueprint reading for Machinist and Industrial Technologies
- Precision Measurements
- Basic knowledge of Resistance Welding
- Industrial Safety
- 5 S standards
- CPR certified through AHA
References
- Allen Cobble, Maintenance Technician, 118 North Bold Forbes Blvd., Georgetown, KY, 40324, 502-550-9751
- Allen Price, 14391 N. Hwy 1247, Eubank, KY, 42567, 606-875-6163
- Dr. Chris Phillips, Professor, Somerset Community College, 409 Wildlife Drive, Somerset, KY, 42503, 606-305-6151
- Emily Gaunce, Coroner, Nicholas County, 363 Cliffway Drive, Carlisle, KY, 40311, Emily.gaunce@gmail.com, 859-473-0337
Timeline
Industrial Maintenance Technician
Avon Protection
03.2022 - Current
Industrial Maintenance Technician lead 2nd shift tech
Howa
05.2021 - 01.2022
Maintenance Technician
Coorstek
04.2021 - Current
Industrial Maintenance Technician
Aerotek
09.2020 - 02.2021
Owner and Manager
Hardy and Sons
01.2009 - Current
- Industrial Maintenance Machinist
- Maintenance Welding Technician
- Certificate in Electrical Technology
- EPA 608 Universal Certification
- Electrical Wiring for construction Certificate
- OSHA 10 certified
- Fork lift operator
- Welding – MIG and Stick
- Basic PLC knowledge
- Electrical Wiring
- Basic Circuits
- Motor Controls
- Fluid power (hydraulics and pneumatics)
- Blueprint reading for Machinist and Industrial Technologies
- Precision Measurements
- Basic knowledge of Resistance Welding
- Industrial Safety
- 5 S standards
- CPR certified through AHA
Associates degree - Industrial Maintenance
Bluegrass Community And Technical College
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