Montell Huggins
Pendergrass
Summary
Highly skilled Maintenance and Automation Technician with over 14 years of experience in electrical, mechanical, and electro-mechanical systems. Demonstrated expertise in troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and optimizing automated systems within diverse manufacturing and production environments. U.S. Navy veteran recognized for strong leadership capabilities in training initiatives, safety compliance, and driving continuous improvement efforts. Committed to delivering high-quality results that enhance operational efficiency and reliability.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Automation Technician
CHEP, A Brambles Company
01.2025 - Current
- Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair automated pallet handling systems and robotics.
- Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on PLC-controlled equipment.
- Diagnose electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
- Collaborate with production teams to resolve issues efficiently.
- Contribute to process improvements, boosting productivity and reliability.
Maintenance Technician
National Gypsum Corporation
05.2024 - 01.2025
- Optimized conveyor systems, minimizing downtime and improving efficiency.
- Diagnosed and repaired drywall mud mixers, gravity pumps, and pneumatic valve systems.
- Coordinated maintenance schedules with production to minimize disruptions.
- Implemented preventive maintenance strategies to reduce repair costs.
Maintenance Technician
Shasta Beverage
10.2022 - 04.2024
- Maintained high-speed production equipment, performing changeovers and troubleshooting.
- Developed and implemented preventive maintenance strategies.
- Diagnosed pneumatic and hydraulic system issues, minimizing downtime.
- Streamlined package change-overs to reduce transition times.
Electrical Wire Technician
Bold Controls
02.2022 - 10.2022
- Assembled and wired control panels with precision to quality standards.
- Conducted testing and troubleshooting on assemblies to ensure integrity.
- Suggested process improvements, enhancing production efficiency.
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment.
Electro-Mechanical Technician
John Soule’s Food
06.2020 - 07.2020
- Troubleshot and repaired equipment to maintain maximum capacity.
- Enhanced plant efficiency with preventive maintenance on assembly line systems.
- Minimized downtime through rapid diagnosis and repair of equipment failures.
Electrical Technician
Federal Mogul Powertrain
10.2017 - 07.2018
- Troubleshot and repaired plant electrical systems.
- Performed preventive maintenance to improve reliability.
- Interpreted schematics to support design modifications.
- Planned and executed work orders with accuracy.
Gas Turbine Electrical 3M Coordinator / Maintenance Technician
U.S. Navy
11.2015 - 10.2017
- Managed safety programs, surpassing OSHA standards while training 300+ Sailors.
- Orchestrated 1,300+ equipment validations with a 96.6% pass rate.
- Tracked and maintained critical electrical equipment (120–4160V AC, 24–1000V DC).
- Led cross-functional teams to streamline processes and reduce downtime.
Main Propulsion Division Work Center Supervisor & Leading Petty Officer
U.S. Navy
05.2010 - 09.2015
- Led 46 personnel across 4 shops, overseeing electrical system maintenance.
- Troubleshot power distribution and electrical systems.
- Trained 100+ Sailors in operations and advanced troubleshooting.
- Coordinated maintenance schedules, improving fleet readiness.
Education
High School Diploma -
Richmond Senior High School
Rockingham, NC01.2009
Skills
- Electrical Systems: High & Low Voltage, Schematic Reading, Ladder Logic, PLCs, Control Panels
- Mechanical Systems: Pneumatics, Hydraulics, Conveyor Systems, Robotics, Automation
- Maintenance & Reliability: Preventive Maintenance, Troubleshooting, Equipment Optimization, Facility Maintenance
- Software/Tools: Excel, CMMS (OMMS-NG, SKED, DIRECTLINE), Panel Assembly
- Leadership & Teamwork: Training, Process Improvement, Safety Compliance
Certification
- 3-M System Coordinator/Inspector
- Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)
- Gas Turbine Electrical Maintenance Technician
- Electrical Distribution Systems Technician
- Engineering Professional Apprenticeship
- Electrical Apprentice & Basic Engineering Common Core
Timeline
Automation Technician
CHEP, A Brambles Company
01.2025 - Current
Maintenance Technician
National Gypsum Corporation
05.2024 - 01.2025
Maintenance Technician
Shasta Beverage
10.2022 - 04.2024
Electrical Wire Technician
Bold Controls
02.2022 - 10.2022
Electro-Mechanical Technician
John Soule’s Food
06.2020 - 07.2020
Electrical Technician
Federal Mogul Powertrain
10.2017 - 07.2018
Gas Turbine Electrical 3M Coordinator / Maintenance Technician
U.S. Navy
11.2015 - 10.2017
Main Propulsion Division Work Center Supervisor & Leading Petty Officer
U.S. Navy
05.2010 - 09.2015
High School Diploma -
Richmond Senior High School
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