Carldwell LaDonta Graves
“Donnie”
Burlington, North Carolina 27217
adu227@r.postjobfree.com
Experienced lead senior advanced maintenance technician with 26 years of comprehensive expertise with a proven track record of implementing leadership, critical thinking, and safe practices.
EDUCATION
Hugh M. Cummings High School, Burlington, NC - Diploma 1985
Alamance Community College, Haw River, NC – Certifications:
Basic Electricity and basic mathematics
AC/DC Theory
Certified Welder
Alamance Foods Education Workshops (Various Locations) -Certifications
PLC Computer Programming
Video Jet Maintenance
Management & Supervisor Seminars
GKN Training Programs, Mebane, NC
PC Interface I ● Forklift Certifications
Hydraulic Maintenance I ● Maintenance Test
Electrical Troubleshooting II ● Basic Electrical Maintenance
XRC Programming Basic ● Mazak Mechanical Maintenance
XRC SV/SK/UP Maintenance ● Machine Tool Spindle
Welding ● Basic Mechanical Maintenance
DVT Introductory ● PLC Basics
DVT Intermediate ● Excello XG660 Maintenance
Lockout/Tagout ● Magnet Arc Welding
5000 Logix Designer Fundamental & Troubleshooting
EMPLOYMENT
GKN Automotive, Inc, Mebane, NC - November 1994-Present
Knowledge of all electrical components. AWG-codes, transformers, power supplies, contacts, relays, PLC wiring.
Senior Advance Maintenance Lead Tech: 13 Years
Over all shift line department maintenance.
Responsible for all shift projects, production machines, preventive maintenance.
In charge of training all new hires.
Maintenance Lead, Fixed Outer Race: 4 Years
Maintenance Tech (Floor Coverage): 1 Year
Rebuild Tech: 8 Months
Maintenance Tech (Floor Coverage): 2 Years
Machine Operator, Fixed Outer Race: 8 Months
Alamance Foods, Burlington, NC - June 1985- September 1994
Shift Coordinator/Maintenance: 1 Year
In charge of 40-60 employee’s on 2nd and 3rd shifts.
Hired and trained all new employees.
Ordered supplies for all shifts.
Responsible for maintenance and repairs of equipment ensuring that all production lines run properly.
Maintenance: 3.5 Years
Responsible for upkeep of all machines, production lines, boilers, distillers, air compressors, and transportation of all equipment parts.
Handled all chemicals in and out of the plant.
Production Supervisor: 3.5 Years
Lead Supervisor of all employees.
Trained all new hires.
Generated Labor Reports, Production Reports
Quality control
Maintenance and upkeep of machines and material.
Ensure all production quota of each line is met.
Machine Operator: 9 Months
Met production quotas
Daily Maintenance of machines
Quality control checks of products in process and keeping ample supplies for machines.
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST