THADDEUS R. HARDEN

**** ******** **. ******, ** *7565

(M) 252-***-****

ac4meg@r.postjobfree.com

CAREER FOCUS

To be a valuable asset to a thriving company providing innovative support with main focus of achieving growth and profits through my knowledge, experience and willingness to excel my career.

EXPERIENCE

20+ yrs in Mechanics, US Navy Veteran, Industrial Maintenance, Blueprint Reading, AC & DC Drives, Commercial Refrigeration, Hyro. Testing of Heat Exchange, Pump/Valve Repairs, Lubrication, Hydraulics, Gas Welding, 480V AC-24V DC, 3-Phase Electric Motors

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS

Vance Granville Community College Henderson, NC

2000 – 2004 Pursed Industrial System Technology/Electronics Engineering Degree

2001 – 2002 Earned Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Technology Certification

2003 - 2004 Earned EPA Certification in Refrigeration

Bandag INC. Bridgestone Tire Oxford, NC

2000 - 2001 Mechanic Proficiency Course – Bandag Tread Manufacturing (242 hrs.)

US Navy Norfolk, VA

1997 - 1998 Machinist Apprenticeship Training

1997 – 1998 Machinist Mate Technical Training Course

Truetlen High School Soperton, GA

1993 – 1997 Earned H.S Diploma - 3.0 GPA

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

2000 – Present Bandag INC. Bridgestone Tire Oxford, NC

Senior 3rd Shift Maintenance Engineer

Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and make adjustments.

Perform regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment and plant facilities.

Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters and material handling equipment in performing duties.

Detect faulty operations, defective material and report those and any unusual situations to proper supervision.

Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service. Including blue prints and schematics.

Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.

1997 – 2001 US Navy (Rank E-4) Norfolk, VA

Steam Plant Operator/Supply Manager/Maintenance Mechanic

Overseen operation of steam turbines, AC generators, air compressors and distilling units.

Responsible for performing preventive maintenance on various equipment including: Pumps/Valves and Hydrostatic Testing

Maintained accurate recordings of maintenance tool, part replacement and administrative supplies.

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