Christopher Todd Chadwel
McKee
Summary
Maintenance Technician with extensive experience in troubleshooting mechanical and electrical issues, ensuring optimal equipment performance while adhering to safety protocols. Proven track record in training teams and implementing proactive maintenance strategies that enhance operational efficiency. Skilled in performing routine and preventative maintenance, with a strong ability to diagnose faults and conduct timely repairs. Experienced fabrication shop owner with expertise in financial management, marketing, and customer service, successfully establishing performance goals.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Technician
Hyster
Berea
09.2021 - Current
- Conducted routine inspections of equipment and facilities to ensure proper functioning.
- Troubleshot mechanical issues in machinery, implementing effective repairs and solutions.
- Maintained accurate records of all maintenance activities performed.
- Repaired or replaced faulty wiring, switches, relays, and other electrical components.
- Replaced defective parts such as bearings, seals, gears, valves.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems using visual inspections and test instruments.
Maintenance Technician
CTA
Corbin
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Identified problems with production lines and took corrective action as needed.
- Followed safety protocols while operating equipment or handling hazardous materials.
- Responded promptly to emergency repair requests, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.
- Aligned and balanced new equipment after installation.
Maintenance Supervisor
LTM Warehousing
London
06.2015 - 04.2021
- Trained staff on safety protocols and best practices for maintenance tasks.
- Supervised maintenance teams to ensure proper functioning of warehouse equipment.
- Monitored and evaluated the performance of personnel in the maintenance department, providing guidance and coaching when necessary.
- Monitored pest control measures using integrated pest management techniques effectively.
- Implemented crop rotation strategies to enhance soil fertility and biodiversity on farm.
- Cultivated organic crops using sustainable farming practices and soil management techniques.
TOCCO Operator
Hitachi Automotive Systems
Berea
01.2012 - 05.2015
- Operated machinery to assemble automotive components efficiently.
- Monitored production lines for quality and safety compliance.
- Implemented best practices for reducing waste during production runs.
- Checked control panel and gauges during equipment operation.
- Set up tools, dies, jigs, fixtures, gauges and other related parts for use in production operations.
Order Filler/Warehouse
Walmart Distribution Center
London
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Operated pallet jacks to transport products within the distribution center.
- Selected and packed merchandise accurately for shipment to retail locations.
- Used handheld scanners to key in data for packages.
- Efficiently filled orders using hand-held scanners.
- Stacked merchandise on pallets for storage in the warehouse.
Iron Worker
G&G Contracting, Inc.
Annville
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Concrete worker-formed, poured, finished.
- Applied protective coatings such as paint or rust inhibitors to finished ironwork pieces.
- Repaired broken or damaged ironwork components with welding techniques.
Mechanic
Elmo Greer & Son
London
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Diagnosed mechanical issues using advanced diagnostic tools and equipment.
- Repaired engines, transmissions, and other critical components for diverse vehicle types.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems on a wide variety of vehicles using specialized tools and equipment.
- Identified additional needed repairs by conducting visual inspections of the vehicle's interior and exterior.
Lineman
Davis H. Elliot
Lexington
01.2005 - 01.2008
- Installed and maintained overhead and underground power distribution systems.
- Adhered to regulatory standards during installation and repair processes.
- Operated bucket trucks and other specialized equipment safely.
- Responded to emergency outages, restoring power quickly and efficiently.
CO-OP - General Contractor's Helper
General Contractors McKnight and Associates
London
01.2004 - 01.2005
- Positioned, aligned or sealed concrete wall sections or pipes.
- Operated hand tools, saws, routers and sanding equipment to prepare materials and finish project surfaces.
- Learned and mastered skilled trade specialties under guidance of expert mentors.
- Dug ditches or trenches, backfilled excavations or compacted and leveled earth to grade specifications.
- Supported project planning by collecting and documenting measurements, marking installation points and cutting materials to desired sizes.
Education
High School Diploma -
Jackson County Vocational Scool
McKee, KY05-2004
High School Diploma -
Jackson County High School
Mckee, KY05-2004
Skills
- Equipment operator
- Ability to repair heavy machinery
- Welding
- Fabrication
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Hydraulics experience
- Mobile hydraulics
- Hydraulics Understanding
- Equipment setup
- PM equipment (preventive maintenance)
- Troubleshooting electrical problems
- Experience reading electrical schemata
- Equipment Repair
- Maintaining components
- Pneumatics and hydraulics systems
- Attention to detail
- Work order processing
- Shop layout design
- Budgeting and cost control
Custom
Available weekends and evenings
References
- Gary Lakes, Foreman, G&G Contracting, Inc., (606) 493-7017
- Gary Mullis, Maintenance Supervisor, CTA, (606) 310-9271
- Jesse Fouch, Maintenance Supervisor, CTA, (606) 275-8099
- Mike Smith, Davis H. Elliot, (606) 224-1704
Highlighted Skills
- Equipment operator
- Ability to repair heavy machinery
- Welding
- Fabrication
- Maintenance experience, level two, lock out/tag out, hydraulics, pneumatics, troubleshooting, equipment set up, pm equipment (preventive maintenance)
- Troubleshooting electrical problems
- Experience reading electrical schematics
Timeline
Maintenance Technician
Hyster
09.2021 - Current
Maintenance Technician
CTA
06.2021 - 09.2021
Maintenance Supervisor
LTM Warehousing
06.2015 - 04.2021
TOCCO Operator
Hitachi Automotive Systems
01.2012 - 05.2015
Order Filler/Warehouse
Walmart Distribution Center
01.2011 - 01.2012
Iron Worker
G&G Contracting, Inc.
01.2009 - 01.2011
Mechanic
Elmo Greer & Son
01.2008 - 01.2009
Lineman
Davis H. Elliot
01.2005 - 01.2008
CO-OP - General Contractor's Helper
General Contractors McKnight and Associates
01.2004 - 01.2005
High School Diploma -
Jackson County Vocational Scool
High School Diploma -
Jackson County High School
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