Garvin Hershey
Marion, AR ***64
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.