Garvin Hershey

*** ******* ******

Marion, AR ***64

901-***-****

acckr6@r.postjobfree.com

Summary

Maintenance Manager/Mechanic offering over several years' progressive

experience. Reputation for maintaining and improving facilities and

equipment at above-standard levels, ensuring smooth and continuous

operation. Understand and ensure compliance with all OSHA guidelines.

Built and restore vintage cars.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

. Maintenance Mechanic

. Facility Maintenance

. Purchasing/Sales/Inventory

. Mig/Tig Weld

. Ability to Read Blueprints

. Fabrication

. Scheduling Contractors/Personnel

. Build & Restore Complete Cars

. PLC Programming

. Able to Weld Stainless Steel/

Steel/Aluminum

. Preventative Maintenance

. Problem Resolution

. Organization/Time Management

. Installation/Repair Equipment

(Injection Molders/Blow Molders/

Leak Detectors/Conveyor System/

Palletizing Equipment)

. Team Building

. Car Mechanic

. Troubleshooting

. Excellent Communication Skills

. Strong Supervisory Skills

. OSHA Regulations/Safety

Professional Experience

MARSHALL STEEL, Memphis, TN 09/13 - Present

Fabrication Foreman

Oversee all production and maintenance issues to include overhauls,

repairs and modifications for a large steel supplier.

. Supervised, counseled and provide discipline action for up to 60

employees.

. Responsible for scheduling and training employees.

. Designed process improvement for Bewo saw that enabled the company to

save "2 man hours" for machine

operation.

. Follow policies and procedures with focus on safety.

BRIDGESTONE AMERICAS TUBE BUSINESS, Russellville, AR

10/11-08/13

Maintenance Technician/Machinist

Serve as a Maintenance Technician and Machinist for a major rubber

plant that specializes in Inner Tube production and Rubber Mixing.

. Worked on and repaired various inner tube manufacturing equipment.

. Upgraded steam pressure monitoring systems with pressure

transmitters.

. Performed lubrication and other P/M maintenance.

. Machined several parts to minimize down time and cost.

. Received Electrical Drive training and worked on Allen-Bradley 755

PowerFlex Drives.

. Troubleshot problems with conveyor systems steam pressure monitoring

systems and PLC Problems.

.Worked with Allen-Bradley Micrologix 1100 and 1200 PLC's and Modicon

984 PLC's.

. Fabricated and produced parts for Injection Mold and an obsolete Blow

Mold machine in order to repair to

excellent working condition.

. Saved Company up to $51K on repair issues from machine manufacturers.

. Hired incoming maintenance personnel and machine operators.

. Fabricated and produced parts for Injection Mold and an obsolete Blow

Mold machine in order to repair to

excellent working condition.

. Saved Company up to $51K on repair issues from machine manufacturers.

. Hired incoming maintenance personnel and machine operators.

Garvin Hershey

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VERIPLAS CONTAINER/MOUNTAIN VALLEY SPRING WATER,

Little Rock, AR

05/10-10/11

Maintenance Manager

Serve as Maintenance Manager for large water company. Have managed 4

different locations.

. Developed P/M procedures and programs for Injection Machines/Computer

Operated Palletizers and numerous

apparatus equipment.

. Revised and developed change over procedures on Injection and Blow

molding equipment that took down time

from 6+ hours no more than 1 hour.

. Managed OSHA standards along with safety issues. Wrote shutdown and

startup procedures.

. Controlled all sub/service contractors.

. Developed a parts sign out procedure along with a parts request

formula.

. Controlled vacation and PTO time for all maintenance and production

employees.

. Fabricated and produced parts for Injection Mold and an obsolete Blow

Mold

machine in order to repair to excellent working condition.

. Saved Company up to $51K on repair issues from machine manufacturers.

. Hired incoming maintenance personnel and machine operators.

ROD SHOP OF MEMPHIS, Memphis, TN

04/96 -Present

Owner/Mechanic

Founded, owned and managed one of the top 10 street rod builders and

restoration companies within the country. Developed and produced

chassis and independent front suspension systems along with fabricating

own parts for retail purchasers. Built and restored complete vintage

cars from 1900 to 1970.

. Build vintage cars "to order".

. Distributor of aftermarket automotive parts.

. Recognized by Southern Rides Magazine in October 2004 for custom

built truck.

. Conduct inspections; repair engine failures and mechanical and

electrical systems malfunctions. Replace parts

and components; repair body damage.

. Meet with clients to outline car specifications. Customize car per

client's wants.

BEATRICE FOODS, Memphis, TN

02/84 -03/96

Maintenance Manager/Mechanic

Served as Maintenance Manager from facility's inception. Ordered and

installed all equipment to include injection molders, blow molders,

leak detectors, conveyor systems, and palletizing equipment. Directed

daily activities of maintenance staff. Duties to include labor

scheduling, personnel management, maintenance/repair of machinery, and

inventory.

. Diagnosed mechanical problems and determined how to correct them,

checked blueprints, repair manuals,

schematics, and parts catalogs as necessary.

. Inspected parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements

using rules, calipers, micrometers, and other

measuring instruments/devices.

. Reviewed and analyzed production and maintenance procedures to ensure

facility ran smoothly.

. Established priorities and expedited workflow. Revised production

schedules as needed.

. Installed material transportation.

. Supervised staff of 11.

. On-call 24/7. Handled all major breakdowns for fast repair.

. Scheduled all outside contractors.

. Responsible for team development of maintenance employees according

to targeted specifications, to achieve

total quality.

. Took pride in ability to motivate, energize and lead to successful

outcomes.

. Utilized problem solving skills with demonstrated ability to find

solutions to difficult situations, and

employ practical, cost effective strategies.

. Consistently met or exceeded company's objectives.

. Displayed proficiency in fast-paced environments demanding strong

organizational, analytical and

interpersonal skills.

. Addressed OSHA and Safety issues.

. Consistently demonstrated a willingness to learn, as well as the

ability to exercise good judgment.

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