Stephen Hardy
Covington,GA
Summary
Results-driven Plant Engineer Tech with extensive experience at KPS Global, adept in production planning and effective communication. Proven ability to interpret complex blueprints and lead teams, ensuring adherence to industry standards. Recognized for problem-solving skills and attention to detail, successfully optimizing project timelines and enhancing operational efficiency.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Plant Engineer Tech
KPS Global
06.2021 - Current
- Double checked drawing and reports to ensure proper cut sheets and drawings were released to the shop for production.
- Communicated with design and sales to answer the shops questions about orders.
- Release work packets for orders and MOs to the shop.
Sheet Metal Fabricator
Hill Pheonix
02.2020 - 10.2020
- Cut, bent and shaped metal sheets and components to meet specific project requirements.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to strict safety protocols and properly maintaining equipment.
- Interpreted blueprints, schematics and technical documentation to obtain project instructions and completion requirements.
- Prioritized tasks effectively, balancing multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring attention to detail and meeting deadlines.
Sheet Metal Fabricator
Custom Coolers
06.2018 - 02.2020
- Cut, bent and shaped metal sheets and components to meet specific project requirements.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to strict safety protocols and properly maintaining equipment.
- Interpreted blueprints, schematics and technical documentation to obtain project instructions and completion requirements.
- Prioritized tasks effectively, balancing multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring attention to detail and meeting deadlines.
- Troubleshot and resolved fabrication issues efficiently, minimizing disruptions to production schedules and maintaining project timelines.
Retail Worker
Salem Spirits
02.2017 - 08.2018
- Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise, and suggested suitable options.
- Replenished sales floor merchandise and organized shelves, racks, and bins for optimal appearance.
- Demonstrated strong communication skills when collaborating with fellow employees or assisting customers with inquiries or concerns.
- Maintained a clean and organized sales floor, enhancing the overall shopping experience for customers.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts, and printed receipts to ring up customers.
- Used POS system to process sales, returns, online orders, and gift card activations.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing personalized assistance and product recommendations.
- Resolved customer issues promptly and professionally, ensuring their continued loyalty to the brand.
Sheet Metal Fabricator/Assembly Team Leader/CAD Design Engineer
Hill Pheonix / National Coolers / KPS
09.1998 - 10.2016
- Cut, bent and shaped metal sheets and components to meet specific project requirements.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to strict safety protocols and properly maintaining equipment.
- Interpreted blueprints, schematics and technical documentation to obtain project instructions and completion requirements.
- Prioritized tasks effectively, balancing multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring attention to detail and meeting deadlines.
- Ran the assembly department for six years.
- Created metal and wood cut lists and job packets for three years.
- I was a Sr. Design Checker for three years.
Education
High School Diploma -
Heritage High School
Conyers, GA06-1994
Skills
- Production planning
- Design
- Industry standards
- Time management
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Responsible and dependable
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Critical thinking
- Effective communication
- Verbal and written communication
Timeline
Plant Engineer Tech
KPS Global
06.2021 - Current
Sheet Metal Fabricator
Hill Pheonix
02.2020 - 10.2020
Sheet Metal Fabricator
Custom Coolers
06.2018 - 02.2020
Retail Worker
Salem Spirits
02.2017 - 08.2018
Sheet Metal Fabricator/Assembly Team Leader/CAD Design Engineer
Hill Pheonix / National Coolers / KPS
09.1998 - 10.2016
High School Diploma -
Heritage High School
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