1. STEVEN D. FERRELL
40 West Long Street apt.#710
Columbus, Ohio 43215
Cell # (614) 615-0060 H
Steveferrell81@yahoo.com
MAINTENANCE MECHANIC
“Experienced in Electrical Control Systems”
Well-qualified and technically proficient multi-craft maintenance professional with 20+ years of
experience setting up, troubleshooting, repairing, and supporting complex electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and
pneumatic systems and equipment to ensure optimal performance and uptime of production environments.
Skilled in fabricating parts and implementing engineering modifications to machinery to enhance
quality of products, reduce downtime, and improve overall safety.
Demonstrated ability to prioritize broad range of responsibilities to achieve maximum level of operating
effectiveness in fast-paced, precision-driven environments.
Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills ; interface effectively with management, teams, and
vendors to define needs, design solutions, and facilitate the delivery of quality products.
P R O F E S S I O N A L E X P E R I E N C E
ABBOTT LABORATORIES U.S.A. / ROSS LABORATORIES - Columbus, Ohio
Maintenance Mechanic “2” (22 years)
Dedicated career providing maintenance expertise to high-speed filling and packaging equipment and systems for 10+
production environments and processing areas. Collaborated with engineering teams to start-up, expand, convert, and
decommission production lines. Fabricated machine parts following failure, leveraging mill and lathe tools to reduce
downtime of production environments. Documented issues and solutions for shift turnover.
 Recognized as a multi-craft maintenance mechanic capable of setting up, repairing, servicing, and maintaining
motor control, steam, water, and air systems. Repackaged and replaced valves, fitted new and existing pipes, and
troubleshot complex pneumatic and hydraulic systems.

2.  Pivotal role in starting up the filling and packaging control automated production lines for the new 2 fluid ounces
infant formula product offering. Set-up, tested, and maintained steam, water, and air systems. Analyzed and
troubleshot all electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatics issues for 7 consecutive years.
 Member of a 6-person team charged with inspecting and troubleshooting issues with FMC rotary sterilizer
systems within a confined space for the 32 fluid ounces and 13 fluid ounces can production lines.
 Partnered with engineers to design major modifications to machinery and systems that resolved balance issues
following a massive change over of the 4 fluid ounces bottle line to 2 fluid ounces. Performed mechanical
enhancements to machinery, equipment, and systems within the production line.
 Selected to maintain and ensure 100% uptime of 14 station robotic pick-and-place assembly and blister
packaging production lines for the infant formula products.
 Solely responsible for fabricating 1,000+ machine guards that enhanced safety and reduced injuries.
 Kept following a massive lay-off of 60 maintenance personnel and given complete maintenance responsibility for
all production equipment and machinery within the plant during second shift operations. Trained and mentored
production personnel on troubleshooting techniques, achieving a high-production record and eliminating potential
shutdown of plant.
 Assumed responsibility as mediator between production and maintenance personnel for assigned production lines
during day shift. Liaised between teams to resolve conflicts and enhance communication on issues.
 Designated Plant Floater
 Chosen to assume interim supervisor and crew leader roles by management in response to outstanding technical,
communication, and problem solving skills.
 Special Projects Point Person (Projects that need to be done before the end of the day prior to “plant tours” per
 Per Plant Manager.
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Steven D. Ferrell Page #2
40 WEST LONG STREET APT.#710
COLUMBUS, OHIO 43215
CELL # (614) 615-0060
STEVEFERRELL81@YAHOO.COM

3. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE CONTINUED
SHASTA BEVERAGES, INC. – Obetz, Ohio
Maintenance Mechanic “A” (4 years, 9 months)
Brought in as a designated floater to analyze, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain complex high-speed filling and pouch
making equipment / systems for multiple production lines and the processing area during second shift operations
manufacturing products for the Capri Sun brand.
 Responsible for converting the production can line from 12 fluid ounce cans to 8 fluid ounce cans. Modified
equipment, machinery, and systems to support the manufacturing of new products.
 Chosen as Transitional Training Coordinator following the relocation of pouch making production operations to
Illinois. Trained quality control, production, and maintenance personnel on best practices for maintaining,
troubleshooting, and monitoring quality control processes for 10 pouch making machines.
 Designated Plant Floater.
E D U C A T I O N & T R A I N I N G
Electrical Trades Certificate and Diploma
EASTLAND CAREER CENTER
Attended my last (2) years of High School
High School Diploma
Whitehall Yearling High School
Certified Sanitary Pipe Welder for Stainless Tubing
HOBART INSTITUTE of Welding Technology
T E C H N I C A L E X P E R T I S E
Motor Control Systems up to 480 Volts vac (3) phase
Steam, Water, and Air systems up to 150 PSI
Black Iron and Stainless Steel Pipe Fitting (Sch. #40 and #80)

4. Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems
Allen Bradley PLC-5 Input / Output Configuration
Lotus Notes, MS Windows, and MS Office Software