Michael Anderson
Attalla
Summary
Industrial Automation Technician with hands-on experience in troubleshooting and industrial maintenance. Ability to minimize downtime and enhance equipment performance through effective root cause analysis. Committed to supporting operational efficiency and delivering quality production results.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Equipment Service Maintenance Department
Honda Manufacturer AAP
Lincoln
06.2024 - 04.2026
- Support production team in meeting daily output targets by minimizing downtime and responding to equipment issues
- Perform preventive and planned maintenance tasks using CMMS (Maximo) to maintain equipment reliability and availability
- Troubleshoot and repair equipment issues using available diagnostic tools, schematics, and system resources
- Conducted root cause analysis to identify failures and implemented corrective actions to enhance equipment performance across safety, quality, cost, delivery, morale, and environment.
- Ensure equipment operates safely and meets quality, environmental, and production standards
- Support new model and process improvement projects to help integrate updated equipment and production requirements
- Documented maintenance work, parts usage, labor time, and equipment conditions in CMMS (Maximo) to ensure accurate records and support operational efficiency.
Truck Driver Class A
Gadsden Cartage
Attalla
08.2021 - 06.2024
- Operated Class A CDL vehicles in OTR and team driving roles, ensuring timely and safe deliveries using 53-foot dry vans
- Conducted pre-trip and post-trip inspections to maintain vehicle safety and reliability standards
- Managed trip logs and delivery paperwork accurately to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
Heavy Equipment Operator
C.E.G. Construction
Little Rock
02.2018 - 08.2021
- Operated off-road articulated dump trucks (35–45-ton capacity) to transport materials across job sites
- Hauled and distributed construction materials in compliance with safety protocols across active work zones
- Conducted basic equipment maintenance, ensuring operational readiness through fueling, DEF, and air filter inspections
Material Handler / Forklift Operator
Gadsden Warehousing
Attalla
06.2015 - 02.2018
- Operated sit-down and stand-up forklifts to efficiently move, load, and organize materials within warehouse, ensuring optimal space utilization
- Drove yard mule (Class A) to shuttle trailers between yard doors and storage locations, facilitating timely loading and unloading operations
- Coordinated driver check-in and directed them to appropriate dock doors and warehouse locations, streamlining logistics flow
- Performed cycle counts to maintain accurate inventory records
Breakfast Manager
Jacks
Attalla
08.2014 - 06.2015
- Supervised and mentored employees during daily operations and order preparation, fostering a collaborative work environment
- Executed opening start-up procedures, ensuring accurate cash handling and safe audits
- Conducted inventory counts and maintained accuracy of facility records and paperwork, supporting operational integrity
- Entered and maintained accurate data in computer systems and operational software
Education
AAS - Industrial Automation Technology
Gadsden State Community College
Gadsden, AL05-2026
High School Diploma - Attalla, Alabama
Etowah County
Attalla, Alabama04-2013
Skills
- Mig and stick welding
- Industrial Maintenance
- Equipment inspection
- Hydraulic Systems
- Pneumatic Systems
- Basic Electrical Troubleshooting
- Electrical schematics reading
- Basic PLC programming
- Omron PLC Familiarity
- Industrial Automation Systems
- Basic robotics support
- Troubleshooting skills
- Time Management
- Problem Solving
- Leadership
Certification
- 525 Multimeter Certification, nc3cert, 2024
- Fundamentals of PLCs - Allen-Bradley, nc3cert, 2024
- Fundamentals of Robotics, nc3cert, 2024
- Osha 10 safety, OSHA, 2024
Military Service
Army National Guard (Alabama), 13F Fire Support Specialist, Honorable Discharge, Gathered, analyzed, and communicated critical information to support operational planning and execution, Coordinated support assets by identifying targets, processing requests, and integrating systems into operations, Operated advanced communication, navigation, and targeting equipment to ensure accurate data transmission, Facilitated coordination between teams to support efficient and effective operations
References
Scott Haywood Fame Coordinator Honda AAP (256)-2999-0577
Matt Maini Fame Instructor Gadsden State Community College (205)-903-6400
Matt Riley Team Coordinator Honda AAP [Stamping] (334)-547-2023
John Franklin Equipment Services Maintenance Department Honda AAP[Stamping] (205)-757-0468
Tim Bevis Equipment Services Maintenance Department Honda AAP[Stamping] (419)-516-9313
Timeline
Equipment Service Maintenance Department
Honda Manufacturer AAP
06.2024 - 04.2026
Truck Driver Class A
Gadsden Cartage
08.2021 - 06.2024
Heavy Equipment Operator
C.E.G. Construction
02.2018 - 08.2021
Material Handler / Forklift Operator
Gadsden Warehousing
06.2015 - 02.2018
Breakfast Manager
Jacks
08.2014 - 06.2015
AAS - Industrial Automation Technology
Gadsden State Community College
High School Diploma - Attalla, Alabama
Etowah County