MARK HOLSCLAW
Elkin
Summary
As a reliable professional with 37+ years of experience, 27 years as a machine operator/equipment operator, and 10+ years as a maintenance technician in an industrial environment. Knowledgeable, flexible, and offering valuable skills in troubleshooting, repairing, and preventive maintenance on various types of industrial machinery and conveyor systems. I hope to add value to your company.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Maintenance Technician
PVH Corp.
01.2017 - 01.2025
- As a maintenance technician I was responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and preventive maintenance on conveyor systems with EZ-Logic technology and various types of industrial equipment.
- Also worked on the fabrication of facility upgrades as needed or requested by management, a few examples are replacement of plumbing fixtures, (toilets, urinals, and sinks), assisted electricians with a LED lighting upgrade throughout the facility and surrounding outdoor lots, painting, ceiling tile installation, etc.
Equipment Operator
PVH Corp.
01.2011 - 01.2017
- I operated different types of industrial equipment to move products to their destination.
- Experienced in the operation of forklifts, dock stockers, walkies, and turrets.
Super setup machine operator/Tech. Support
Blyth Industry/Candle Corp.
01.2001 - 01.2011
- I was responsible for operating and tooling over various types of high speed machinery.
- Also assisted maintenance technicians/engineers in troubleshooting, repairing and modifying machinery.
Maintenance Technician
Blyth Industry/Candle Corp.
01.1999 - 01.2001
- As a maintenance technician I was responsible for troubleshooting, repairing breakdowns on various types of industrial equipment.
- (Hydraulic and mechanical presses/extruders).
- Also part of the preventive maintenance crew that serviced the entire facility.
Super setup machine operator/Lead Operator
Blyth Industry/Candle Corp.
01.1994 - 01.1999
- As a team leader I helped the machine operators in several production areas, provided training, created operating procedures, and time studies.
- I also operated machinery as needed and assisted maintenance in troubleshooting and repairs during breakdowns.
Machine Setup Operator
Blyth Industry/Candle Corp.
01.1988 - 01.1994
- Responsible for operating and tooling over production equipment.
- (Hydraulic extruders and mechanical presses).
Education
High School Diploma -
North Wilkes High School
Hays, NC06-1987
Some College (No Degree) - Introduction to Industrial maintenance, Mechanical Inspection Primer, Blue Print Reading, Troubleshooting Electric & Electronics, Industrial Hydraulics and Pneumatics, Basic Industrial Electricity, Mechanical Blue Print Reading, Machine Shop/Theory/Practice
Surry Community College
Dobson, NCSkills
- Equipment maintenance
- Conveyor system repair
- Preventive maintenance
- Facility upgrades
- Safety compliance
- Problem solving
- Hand and power tools
- Troubleshooting skills
Certification
Basic Equipment Care, Hazardous Communications, PVH Safety, Basic AC Training, Control of Hazardous Energy
Accomplishments
Perfect Attendance - Blyth Industry/Candle Corp. - 1999-2010
Perfect Attendance - PVH Corp. - 2011 - Present
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Maintenance Technician
PVH Corp.
01.2017 - 01.2025
Equipment Operator
PVH Corp.
01.2011 - 01.2017
Super setup machine operator/Tech. Support
Blyth Industry/Candle Corp.
01.2001 - 01.2011
Maintenance Technician
Blyth Industry/Candle Corp.
01.1999 - 01.2001
Super setup machine operator/Lead Operator
Blyth Industry/Candle Corp.
01.1994 - 01.1999
Machine Setup Operator
Blyth Industry/Candle Corp.
01.1988 - 01.1994
High School Diploma -
North Wilkes High School
Some College (No Degree) - Introduction to Industrial maintenance, Mechanical Inspection Primer, Blue Print Reading, Troubleshooting Electric & Electronics, Industrial Hydraulics and Pneumatics, Basic Industrial Electricity, Mechanical Blue Print Reading, Machine Shop/Theory/Practice
Surry Community College