Chad Ludlow
Augusta,AR
Summary
Safety-conscious and technically skilled Maintenance Supervisor with over 15 years of hands-ons experience in industrial equipment repairt, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance. Proven leadership in managing maintenance teams, prioritizing workplace safety, and optimizing equipment uptime. Certified in multiple disciplines with strong capabilities in electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic systems, and welding
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Coordinator
Shearers Foods
11.2021 - Current
- Lead maintenance operations across shift teams, ensuring task delegation and timely project completion
- Oversaw adherence to OSHA safety standards and company preventive maintenance schedules.
- Conducted performance actions to improve reliability.
Lead Senior Technician
Advanced Technology Services
07.2020 - 10.2021
- Diagnosed complex equipment issues and directed repair protocols,.
- Installed control systems and maintained technical components for production optimization.
- Designed and rolled out safety initiatives, fostering a proactive maintenance culture.
Maintenance Technician IV
Anthem
08.2017 - 08.2020
- Independently performed electrical mechanical, plumbing, pneumatic and hydraulic repairs across various equipment platforms.
- Coordinated with inventory and purchasing to ensure timely availability of parts..
- Mentored junior technicians in equipment maintenance and safety procedures.
Technician III
Advanced Technology Services
08.2014 - 08.2017
- Troubleshot production malfunctions, minimizing downtime and enhancing operational efficiency.
- Complied strictly with LOTO and Safety protocols.
- Supported plant-wide initiatives to improve machine reliability.
Maintenance Technician
Sloan Valve Company
03.2010 - 08.2014
- Monitored and maintained lubricant system, reducing contamination incidents
- Promoted to Maintenance technician I, performing repairs independently.
- Earned Industrial Maintenance certification through company sponsorship.
Education
Certificate Industrial Maintenance - Industrial Maintenance
Arkansas State University
Searcy, AR08-2010
McCrory High School
McCrory, AR05-2003
Skills
- Boiler Certified
- Forklift, Boom Lift, Scissor Lift Certified
- Welding: Mig, Stick, Tig
Core Competencies
- Leadership & Team Supervision
- Preventive & corrective Maintenance
- Electrical, Hydraulic, & Pneumatic System
- Mig, Stick, & Tig Welding
- Equipment Installment & Troubleshooting
- Safety Compliance (LOTO, PPE Protocols)
- Certified: forklift, Boom Lift, Scissor Lift, Boiler
Timeline
Maintenance Coordinator
Shearers Foods
11.2021 - Current
Lead Senior Technician
Advanced Technology Services
07.2020 - 10.2021
Maintenance Technician IV
Anthem
08.2017 - 08.2020
Technician III
Advanced Technology Services
08.2014 - 08.2017
Maintenance Technician
Sloan Valve Company
03.2010 - 08.2014
Certificate Industrial Maintenance - Industrial Maintenance
Arkansas State University
McCrory High School
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