Open To Work
Michael Carder
BAE Systems Norfolk Ship Repair
Hampton,VA
Work Preference
Desired Job Title
Outside Machinist/Marine Machinery MechanicMaintenance TechnicianOutside Machinist/Marine Machinery MechanicOutside Machinist/Marine Machinery MechanicAutomation TechnicianSummary
Seasoned maintenance technician with practical experience in the application of electronic, mechanical, and maintenance technologies. Leadership experience includes supervisory, instructor, and journeyman positions with exceptional skills in solving complicated maintenance and repair problems using innovative approaches and ideas. Exercise comprehensive knowledge of communication system operation and maintenance with exceptional ability to identify inefficiencies and recommend solutions to ensure quality, reliability, and safety. Ability to read diagrams, technical material, and manufacturer’s manuals to determine maintenance and repair requirements.
1
Certification
47
years of professional experience
Work History
Outside Machinist/Marine Machinery Mechanic
3 Years 3 Months- Perform assigned duties such as repairs, deficiencies, inspection, and overhaul
- Review procedures given to me
- Apply practical knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems and components of a diverse variety of machinery and attachments to the maintenance of marine equipment
- Dismantle, repair, relocate, modifiy, maintain, align, and install a wide variety of marine machinery equipment and systems located aboard submarines, ships, and watercraft
- Perform maintenance and repair of propulsion systems, propellers, rudders, cargo handling machinery, and anchor handling equipment.
Maintenance Technician
3 Months- Responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining corrugated equipment according to safety, predictive and corrective maintenance
- Maintain electrical power systems, working with AC voltages and DC voltages, Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
- Equipment includes Corrugator, Flexo Printers, Rotary Die Cutters, and Folder Gluer’s
- Maintain Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) using skills to troubleshoot with communication
- Maintained and repaired hydraulic, pneumatic, air, boiler, ink, conveyors, and waste systems.
Outside Machinist/Marine Machinery Mechanic
1 Year- Performed all aspects of a marine machinery mechanic overhauling a submarine
- Worked with TGI’s performing work on subsafe and non-subsafe equipment
- Acted as Hydraulic Test Mechanic
- Performed assigned duties such as repairs, deficiencies, inspection, and overhaul
- Reviewed procedures given to me
- Applied practical knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems and components of a diverse variety of machinery and attachments to the maintenance of marine equipment
- Dismantled, repaired, relocated, modified, maintained, aligned, and installed a wide variety of marine machinery equipment and systems located aboard submarines, ships, and watercraft
- Performed maintenance and repair of propulsion systems, propellers, rudders, cargo handling machinery, and anchor handling gear.
Outside Machinist/Marine Machinery Mechanic
4 Months- Performed all aspects of a marine machinery mechanic overhauling a submarine
- Applied practical knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems and components of a diverse variety of machinery and attachments to the maintenance of marine equipment
- Worked as leased outside machinist for HII.
Automation Technician
1 Year 2 Months- Performed work on Robots, Electrical, Mechanical, Preventative Maintenance and Troubleshooting
- Developed ability to correct issues to get production equipment up and running.
Marine Machinery Mechanic/Outside Machinist
1 Year 4 Months- Worked as a contractor to perform repair and overhaul of Nuclear Submarines and Naval Vessels
- Performed assigned duties such as repairs, deficiencies, inspection, and overhaul
- Worked with TGI’s performing work on subsafe and non-subsafe equipment
- Maintained active Secret Clearance to perform work.
Maintenance Technician
3 Months- Performed mechanical, machining, and PM’s on small arms ammunitions equipment.
Marine Machinery Mechanic/Outside Machinist
5 Months- Worked as a contractor to perform repair and overhaul of Nuclear Submarines and Naval Vessels
- Performed assigned duties such as repairs, deficiencies, inspection, and overhaul
- Maintained active Secret Clearance to perform work.
Mechanical Engineering Technician
1 Year- Worked in small arms ammunition plant
- Supporting manufacturing of ammunition
- Performed data review on maintenance calls
- After reviewing data developed plan to prevent reoccurrences
- Performed assigned tasks from maintenance manager
- Supported production, electrical, and mechanical technicians
- Researched for parts to support maintenance planner
- Interfaced with vendors
- Wrote procedures, memos, and guides
- Acted as mechanical technician when short handed
Planner purchaser, Maintenance
1 Year 8 Months- Planned and purchased for food manufacturing equipment
- Performed maintenance, electrical, troubleshooting as needed.
MRO, Maintenance Technician
4 Years- Performed purchase request for tooling & material requests through Maximo (Computerized Maintenance Management System) CMMS
- Stock & replenishes parts, tools, and supplies in MRO
- Controlled limited access to MRO & storage areas
- Worked with preferred vendors and suppliers to provide optimum stocking levels, order points, and overnight & after hours request due to emergency needs
- Performed periodic cycle counts & physical inventories
- Used lean and 5S concepts to continually improve safety, service and housekeeping in all areas
- Worked closely with maintenance planners, buyers, supervisors, along with technicians to understand parts and supply requirements
- Prepared pm kits, along with work orders to eliminate wasted time for repairs
- Participated on teams and committees to support maintenance needs
- Properly receive, put away and disburse all MRO parts, tools and supplies
- Completed required documentation accurately and in timely manner
- Operated forklifts, scissor & boom lifts, dock doors, and dock plates
- Negotiate favorable price points for MRO tools, parts, and supplies
- Ability to work in team environment
- Intermediate computer skills
- Performed all maintenance, modifications, repairs, pm’s on food processing equipment as maintenance technician.
Marine Machinery Mechanic
15 Years 9 Months- Performed inspection, testing, repair, and maintenance of marine machinery equipment and systems to ensure the highest levels of reliability and performance
- Kept upper management abreast of maintenance status and accomplishments and facilitated open communication between supervisors and mechanics
- Successfully performed management, leadership, training instructor, and journeyman activities and directed the activities of a 15-member team
- Applied skills and knowledge of the nuclear ship and submarine field to perform all aspects of assembly, repair, modification, overhaul, testing, and certification
- Coordinated job assignments, chaired safety meetings, maintained repair and overhaul records, and generated associated reports
- Restructured and improved training mock-ups and lesson plans
- Applied practical knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems and components of a diverse variety of machinery and attachments to the maintenance of marine equipment
- Dismantled, repaired, relocated, modified, maintained, aligned, and installed a wide variety of marine machinery equipment and systems located aboard submarines, ships, and watercraft
- Performed maintenance and repair of propulsion systems, propellers, rudders, cargo handling machinery, and anchor handling gear
- Performed work on bridge cranes, conveyor systems, compressors, pumps, and condensers, as well as on laundry and kitchen equipment
- Maintained and repaired air conditioning and refrigerating plants, steam turbines, and oil and water pumps
- Performed incidental work on machining parts using portable and fixed machine tools
- Maintained and repaired cargo handling machinery and forced draft blowers
- Installed and repaired foundations, bolted down parts and accessories to foundations, and ensured proper installation
- Connected steam lines, air hose couplings, fuel lines, and lubricating systems
- Operated test equipment and measuring devices, such as feeler gauges, vernier calipers, dial indicators, micrometers, tachometers, calipers, alignment scopes, precision levels, and transits to adjust, test, and verify proper equipment repair installation
- Utilized various portable machines and hand tools, small lathes, and other equipment to fabricate components
- Maintained assigned equipment and tools
- Ensured the application of drawings, diagrams, and technical manuals.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Management
GPA: 3.6 Cum Laude
Associate's Degree - Electronics Technology
GPA: 3.6 Cum Laude
Some College Coursework Completed - Journeyman Marine Machinery Mechanic
GPA: 3.0
High School Diploma
Skills
Mechanical Equipment Overhauling
Operation Monitoring
OSHA Regulations Knowledge
Repair Diagnosis
Preventive Maintenance
Post-Repair Testing
Motor alignment
Torque wrench usage
Thread cutting
Fastening techniques
Material handling
Pump maintenance
Safety protocols
Hand tool expertise
Mechanical assembly
Technical troubleshooting
Manual dexterity
Surface finishing
Blueprint interpretation
Pneumatic systems
Measurement tools
Valve repair
Precision machining
Gear alignment
Bearing installation
Seal replacement
Problem-solving abilities
Hydraulic systems
Preventative maintenance
Equipment maintenance
Quality control
Materials Management
Assembly and Production
Large Lathe Operation
Mechanical Drawing Interpretation
Visual Inspection
Troubleshooting
Steam Turbine Maintenance
Sawing and Sanding
Technical Writing
Blueprint Reading
Mechanical Troubleshooting
Caliper Use
Pumps and Compressors
Machine Setup
Precise Measuring
Equipment Repair
Deburring Skills
Detail Oriented
Flexible and Adaptable
Machine Assembly
Team Training
Routine Equipment Maintenance
Product Defect Identification
Defective Parts Disassembly
Inspection Processes
Routine Machinery Checks
Parts Assembly
Corrective Maintenance
Machine Alignment
Basic Mathematics
Bandsaw Safety
OSHA Compliance
Additional Information
Journeyman Marine Machinery Mechanic, Received numerous Notable Achievement Awards, Presented with several Special Act Awards, Presented with several Beneficial Suggestion Awards, Honors Honor Graduate at Jet Engine School in United States Air Force, Awarded Maintenance Airman of the Month/Quarter at Travis AFB, CA, Exceptional Performance Award Electronics Institute Quarterly Honor Roll 3/1996, 9/1996, 12/1996, Seasoned maintenance technician with practical experience in the application of electronic, mechanical, and maintenance technologies. Leadership experience includes supervisory, instructor, and journeyman positions with exceptional skills in solving complicated maintenance and repair problems using innovative approaches and ideas. Exercise comprehensive knowledge of communication system operation and maintenance with exceptional ability to identify inefficiencies and recommend solutions to ensure quality, reliability, and safety. Ability to read diagrams, technical material, and manufacturer’s manuals to determine maintenance and repair requirements.
Job Related Training
Apprenticeship Program as Marine Machinery Mechanic Journeyman, Mare Island Naval Shipyard Vallejo, CA, 1979 to 1995
Certification
- Journeyman Marine Machinery Mechanic/Outside Machinist 1984 to present
Timeline
Outside Machinist/Marine Machinery Mechanic
BAE Systems Norfolk Ship Repair
03.2023 - Current
Maintenance Technician
Pro Services-Packaging Corporation of America
10.2022 - 01.2023
Outside Machinist/Marine Machinery Mechanic
Newport News Shipyard
08.2021 - 08.2022
Outside Machinist/Marine Machinery Mechanic
PMQS (Project Management Quality Services) contracting for HII/Newport News Shipyard
12.2020 - 04.2021
Automation Technician
Chep (Brambles Limited)
10.2019 - 12.2020
Marine Machinery Mechanic/Outside Machinist
Oceaneering
06.2018 - 10.2019
Maintenance Technician
Orbital ATK
03.2018 - 06.2018
Marine Machinery Mechanic/Outside Machinist
Life Cycle Engineering Inc.
10.2017 - 03.2018
Mechanical Engineering Technician
Orbital ATK
08.2016 - 08.2017
Planner purchaser, Maintenance
Pizza Blends
12.2014 - 08.2016
MRO, Maintenance Technician
Sara Lee Corporation/Hillshire Brands
12.2010 - 12.2014
Marine Machinery Mechanic
Mare Island Naval Shipyard
10.1979 - 07.1995
Excelsior Springs High School
High School Diploma
MINSY Apprenticeship Program
Some College Coursework Completed from Journeyman Marine Machinery Mechanic
Electronics Institute
Associate's Degree from Electronics Technology
National American University
Bachelor's Degree from Management