J. Chad Eckard

**** **** ****** ***** ********* Hickory, NC 28601 828-***-****

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Industrial Systems Engineer

Self-driven, Industrial Systems Technician, with over 10 years of troubleshooting, diagnosis and repair of manufacturing, and environmental equipment. A team leader with a track record of successfully completing critical milestones and delivering crucial repairs on time, according to specifications, and 85% of assignments under estimated budget. All with a team that had a <10% rework average.

Troubleshooting

Welding

Machining

Budgeting

Project management

skills

System design

Mechanically

inclined

Development of

practices

Staff management

ARC Flash compliant

5S and ISO

Safety oriented

First Responder

Fire Brigade

Passport

Able to react and

adapt

Outstanding

customer relation

skills

Budgeting and

estimating

reconstructions

Technical Experience

Lead Maintenance Technician, 3A Composites USA, Statesville, N.C. 2005-Present I am responsible for the day to day operations of the facility maintenance department. I delegate assignments. I organize repairs, shut downs, scheduling of contractors and the removal/installation of equipment. Took the department to a <8% down time efficiency rating and saw repair cost reduced by 14%, due to my mentoring and teaching the existing and new hire team members. During this time I have made many indirect improvements to equipment to produce a better product at a more effective price point.

Maintenance Tech Level A1, Hickory Springs MFG Newton N.C. 1998-2005 Maintained the operating systems of the facility from equipment to PLC’s and preformed more in-depth repairs, rewiring, modifications to programs, and also introduced into the metallurgy aspect of metal working. Became more molded into the leadership aspect and introduced to supervision. I have acquired the skills necessary to retube a boiler. Diagnosis and repair the chill water system for the facility to operate at full capacity.

Maintenance Apprentice, Hickory Springs MFG. Newton N.C. 1997-1998 Responsible for preventive maintenance of all equipment: forklifts, dozers, trucks, and manufacturing production equipment. Obtained boiler and chiller training. Learned basic troubleshooting skills and progressed through the courses to become a Maintenance Tech Level A1. Education & Technical Training

Catawba Valley Community College, Hickory N.C.

Electrical Systems Technology 2009 with Honors

Emphasis on: DC systems • Diodes • Resistors • Circuit boards • Control Systems • Electronics• with a secondary emphasis on AC controls, plc’s and troubleshooting of both systems. Industrial Systems Technology 2009 with Honors

Emphasis on: Hydraulics and Pneumatics • Print reading • Industrial wiring • Motors and controls • Machining applications • Maintenance procedures • Basic refrigeration • PLC • Welding and metallurgy • Industrial electronics • Industrial safety • Customer relations • R-stamp welder • Current on all NEC updates with a N.C. Electrical License During my tenure at each of the facilities I have had the pleasure to be employed, I have grown as a mechanic, a person and a leader. I would like to further my growth and skills with your company. Not to only work for you, but to work with you and grow your company as well. References, salary requirements or additional information upon request. J. Chad Eckard

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