CHRIS MEATYARD
Concord,NC
Summary
A seasoned manager boasting more than twenty-five years of dedicated experience, showcasing a wealth of customer service expertise and exemplary leadership skills. With over two decades of hands-on experience as a driller, mechanic, and certified MIG welder, complemented by a background in robotic welding, I bring a diverse skill set to the table. Renowned for exceptional interpersonal abilities, adept negotiation tactics, and effective mediation techniques, consistently praised for swift and efficient workmanship. Fueled by a robust work ethic and unwavering commitment to achieving goals, a results-driven professional ready to excel in any challenge.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Mechanic
West Rock Coffee
01.2024 - Current
- Maintain packaging, roasting, grinding, transfer systems, and labeling associated with the coffee and tea manufacturing process
- Trouble shoot problems associated with above equipment
- Conduct various operational tests and make necessary modifications to run new products
- Knowledge of electrical wiring and pneumatics
- Ability to read blueprints and wiring diagrams
- Forklift/Pallet Jack certification.
- Managed workflow effectively by prioritizing tasks based on urgency, complexity, and available resources at hand.
Missionary Driller
CTEN
01.2020 - 01.2024
- Drill and install water wells for communities and schools without water
- Raise funding for projects
- Built lasting relationships with community members through genuine empathy, compassion, active listening skills.
Lead Mechanic
Highland Milk
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Trouble shoot problems associated with machinery
- Conduct various operational tests and make necessary modifications to run products
- Knowledge of electrical wiring and pneumatics
- Ability to read blueprints and wiring diagrams
- Manage, guide, and encourage a team of mechanics.
- Performed routine and scheduled maintenance services.
- Managed workflow effectively by prioritizing tasks based on urgency, complexity, and available resources at hand.
Mechanic II
Westrock Coffee
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Maintain packaging, roasting, grinding, transfer systems, and labeling associated with the coffee and tea manufacturing process
- Inspected and tested equipment to locate worn and damaged parts.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Conduct various operational tests and make necessary modifications to run new products
- Knowledge of electrical wiring and pneumatics
- Ability to read blueprints and wiring diagrams
Owner/driller
Ameridrill Corporation
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Performs geotechnical drilling operations in very diverse subsurface conditions and terrain
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
- Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
- Hired trained, and managed a high-performing team of employees dedicated to achieving company goals.
- Perform necessary drill rig maintenance, vehicle maintenance and welding.
Robotic Welder
John Deere Harvester
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Records data and/or keeps records for quality, maintenance and/or preventive maintenance, SPC, etc.
- Remained current with industry advancements through ongoing professional development, ensuring optimal performance of robotic welding systems in a competitive environment.
- Delivered high-quality welded products on time by consistently meeting deadlines and maintaining open communication with project managers regarding potential delays or issues requiring resolution.
- Improved workplace safety standards by implementing proper use of personal protective equipment and safe operating procedures for robotic welders.
- Enhanced production efficiency by optimizing robotic welder settings and parameters.
Driller
Ameridrill Corporation
01.2001 - 01.2012
- Performs geotechnical drilling operations in diverse subsurface conditions and terrain.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Education
High School Diploma -
01.1994
Skills
- Produces high quality work in the most efficient and productive manner
- Maintain a constant conscience level of safety
- Identify problems, roadblocks, or defects and preform and/or delegate prompt solutions
- Actively pursue continuing education, training, or professional development activities to remain current with industry standards
- Meet or exceed utilization goal
- Seek and implement additional means of communication that will improve the flow and distribution of information
- Leadership, Delegation, Planning, and Coaching
- Project management
References
- Steadman Sugg, (704) 960-9743
- Jeremy Strickland, (678) 332-8148
- Terry Thompson, (704) 960-9825
Timeline
Lead Mechanic - West Rock Coffee
01.2024 - Current
Lead Mechanic - Highland Milk
01.2022 - 01.2023
Missionary Driller - CTEN
01.2020 - 01.2024
Mechanic II - Westrock Coffee
01.2018 - 01.2020
Owner/driller - Ameridrill Corporation
01.2014 - 01.2018
Robotic Welder - John Deere Harvester
01.2012 - 01.2014
Driller - Ameridrill Corporation
01.2001 - 01.2012
North Mecklenburg High School - High School Diploma,
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