Experience

Highlands Diversified Services

• United States
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• HDS Services Administrator

  • Jul 2023 - Present

  Facilities management

• Maintenance Technician III

  • Jul 2020 - Present

  Performing highly diversified duties to install, troubleshoot, repair, and program to maintain production and facility equipment in the reduction of downtime and increasing productivity according to safety, predictive, and productive maintenance systems and processes to support the achievement of HDS business goals and objectives as assigned by the Maintenance Manager and/or Engineering, thereby reducing product costs while improving product quality, and overall efficiency.



Aerotek

• United States
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Maintenance Technician

  • Sep 2019 - Jul 2020

  Diagnose & repair automated equipment, quality control. Diagnose & repair automated equipment, quality control.



Honeywell

• United States
• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Mechanical Maintenance III

  • Dec 2018 - Sep 2019

  Maintenance Mechanic -Maintain the physical integrity of property and equipment -Maintain and repair of CNC and Manual machines -Show understanding of lock out / tag out procedures -Show understanding and knowledge of general maintenance; mechanical, electrical and machinery -Participate in control of inventory of essential maintenance materials and critical equipment spare parts -Read blueprints and schematic drawings to determine work procedures -Maintain, install, repair and troubleshoot machinery and mechanical equipment -Complete work orders and inspections as defined in preventative maintenance (PM) programs Skills Set Utilization -Effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, along with the ability to do basic math -Make decisions and solve problems by using logic to identify key facts, exploring alternatives, and propose quality solutions -Provide attention to detail and the ability to recognize problems, providing solutions Show less



Framebridge

• Richmond, Kentucky

• Maintenance Support Group

  • Dec 2017 - Sep 2018

  • Perform routine adjustments, electrical repair, installation, and maintenance to equipment. •Ensure operation of machinery and mechanical equipment through preventative maintenance. • Repair and maintain manufacturing equipment related to Allen Bradley PLC, Omron PLC, and pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical equipment. • Record all work activities, project improvements in online workforce management. • OSHA & Environmental compliance while maintaining a safe work environment. • Participate in Kaizen projects through suggestion and implementation. • Ensure all production lines/equipment were in an operational status prior to start-up for effective up-time yields assisting and support other shifts in repair activities and line improvements for higher equipment reliability through knowledge or hands on, and performing to specifications. • Work with other members of maintenance in knowledge sharing to improve overall team effectiveness in the support of production. • Promote teamwork in participating and encouraging others to be involved in activities that improve the company and equipment operation. • Knowledge sets include scheduling software, power tools, technical drawings/blueprints, catalogs and on-line references, PLC ladder logic troubleshooting and programming, gauges or inspection fixtures, precision measuring instruments, electrical/electronic testing devices, hoists and lifts, hand tools, Industrial Control software, PC computers, Microsoft Office software, Reciprocating saws, Milling equipment, Safety harnesses, Schematics, Soldering irons/guns, Tension gauges, Tube bending machinery, Volt-ohm meters (analog/digital), Welding, Drill Press, PLC Programming (Click, Direct Logics, Siemens, Omron, Mitsubushi, Allen Bradley: RSLogix 5000, Micrologix 1200,1400,1500, 5000, SLC 500), Vision Systems (IFM & Cognex), electrical/electronic maintenance, electrical wiring, hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanic maintenance, and CMMS Systems. Show less



NSG Group - Pilkington

• Lexington, Kentucky Area

• Maintenance Tech III

  • Apr 2014 - Dec 2017

  • Performed routine adjustments, electrical repair, installation, and maintenance to equipment. • Repaired and maintained manufacturing equipment related to Allen Bradley PLC's (various types), ABB Robotics, and pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical equipment. • Recorded all work activities, downtime, project improvements, SOP changes, and costs. • OSHA & Environmental compliance while maintaining a safe work environment. • Participated in Kaizen projects through suggestion and implementation, utilizing PPMR system. • Ensured all production lines/equipment were in an operational status prior to start-up for effective uptime yields assisting and support other shifts in repair activities and line improvements for higher equipment reliability through knowledge or hands on. • Worked with other members of maintenance in knowledge sharing to improve overall team effectiveness in the support of production. • My accomplishments included Glass Type Crowder Auto Select Project (designed & implemented), Turn Table Overhead to Floor Rewire/Restructure Project (suggested & designed), along with several others in progress. • Knowledge sets include scheduling software, power tools, technical drawings/blueprints, catalogs and on-line references, PLC ladder logic troubleshooting and programming, gauges or inspection fixtures, precision measuring instruments, electrical/electronic testing devices, hoists and lifts, hand tools, Industrial Control software, PC computers, Microsoft Office software, Reciprocating saws, Milling equipment, Safety harnesses, Schematics, Soldering irons/guns, Tension gauges, Tube bending machinery, Volt-ohm meters (analog/digital), Welding, Drill Press, PLC Programming (Click, Direct Logics, Allen Bradley: RSLogix 5000, Micrologix 1200,1400,1500, 5000, SLC 500), Vision Systems (IFM & Cognex), electrical/electronic maintenance, electrical wiring, hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanic maintenance, and CMMS Systems. Show less



GR Springs and Stamping

• Richmond, Kemtucky

• Production Process Technician

  • May 2012 - Apr 2014

  • Set up machines and performed light repair as needed, inspected, measured, and tested work pieces of operated equipment. • Loaded or fed work pieces into machines operating various welding production lines assembling work pieces recording operational data. • Read and interpreted production schedules, conducting trial runs as needed. • My accomplishments included Participation in the WCI Program for Machine and Area Improvements (2013 Bonus Award), Participation in the 5S Program for Area Improvements, Trainer for other Production Associates. • Sort materials, such as metals, glass, wood, paper or plastics into appropriate containers for recycling. • Knowledge sets include Grinders, Gauges, Measuring Devices, Hand Tools, Production, Safety; • Maintenance Skill Set used for light to moderate machine repair and tool setup. Show less



R & J Cabinets; Bybee Quick Stop

• Waco, Kentucky

• Carpenter/Shift Supervisor

  • Jun 2011 - Apr 2012

  • Installed cabinets and fixtures in buildings, built structures. • Used air compressors, power tools (nail guns, saws, drills, and routers), and hand tools. • Knowledge sets include blueprint reading, drilling, cabinets, fixtures, Masonry, saws. • Night Shift Supervisor, cashier, and grill cook • Knowledge sets include baking, food preparation, food server, ovens, fryers, processing food orders, sanitization of equipment and tools with high customer satisfaction. • Installed cabinets and fixtures in buildings, built structures. • Used air compressors, power tools (nail guns, saws, drills, and routers), and hand tools. • Knowledge sets include blueprint reading, drilling, cabinets, fixtures, Masonry, saws. • Night Shift Supervisor, cashier, and grill cook • Knowledge sets include baking, food preparation, food server, ovens, fryers, processing food orders, sanitization of equipment and tools with high customer satisfaction.



Aramark

• United States
• Hospitality
• 700 & Above Employee

• Shift Supervisor

  • Feb 2006 - May 2011

  • Clean/inspected work areas and equipment to ensure cleanliness and functional operation. • Cooked various foods in large quantities, served and catered food according to menu. • Knowledge sets include Baking, buffet, cleaning, food preparation, food server, food service, line cook; prepare food, salad, sanitation, meals, meat, grill cook, kitchen help • Recognition for outstanding performance, maintaining highest standards, and well organized work areas with up to 10 personnel supervised serving up to 500 at a given time. Show less



Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky

• Georgetown, Kentucky

• Bodyweld Maintenance Groupleader

  • Jun 1992 - Dec 2005

  • Developed tools to solve problems, implementing new procedures, and management of work force. • Developed/designed instructional system (TPS) for Body Weld Maintenance Training Center for related processes. • Developed and Coordinated Safety Training Matrix and Tracking System for related processes. • Section training management and coordinator, Production operations management, Inventory Control/Budget management, Capital improvement projects design/development, and group facilitator, OSHA, MSHA, MSDS, EPA, Lockout-Tagout adherence and management. • Managed Safety Priorities – 5S Audits, ICARE, Safety Jishuken, Semi Annual machine safety checks. • Managed Quality Priorities – Quality Maintenance Improvement Activity, Weld Defect Control • Managed People Development Priorities – Area Control, QC Circles, Training • Managed cost/Productivity Priorities – Meet Area Budget Targets, Cost Reduction Activity, Run Ration, Major Breakdown A3 follow-up • Managed Corporate Citizenship & Diversity Priorities – Participated & Supported VIP program and CIDA. • Managed Environmental Priorities – Zero Landfill, Energy Reduction. • Managed job rotations, staffing, team member development, vacations, absenteeism while ensuring policy compliance. • Ability to identify issues creating plans for the organization through innovative ideas and mid to long-term viewpoints while caring out tasks achieving targets through Appropriate Judgment, Decision Making, and Perseverance. • Participation in the Individual Development Plan (IDP) to improve the cycle of management (PDCA) by being able to grasp the situation, make decisions based on situation, and improve maintenance support of line run – Efficiency through demonstration of TPS Principles in Efficiency providing a smooth continuous flow of production run time minimizing response and repair time of maintenance. • PLC programmer (Mitsubishi, Allen Bradley, Omron, Siemens, Kyoho, Kito, Toyopuc PC1, PC2, PC3, & PCJr) Show less



TOKICO USA

• Berea, Kentucky

• Maintenance Tech III

  • Jan 1991 - May 1992

  • Examined and tested machinery, equipment, components, and parts for defects to ensure proper functioning associated with electrical, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic, and PLC's utilizing prints and schematics. • Installed and replaced equipment, repairing broken/defective equipment, facilitating in repairs using resources. • Knowledge sets electrical & electronic maintenance, electrical systems, PLC's (Toyopuc, Allen Bradley, and Mitsubishi), robotics, troubleshooting and repair. • Examined and tested machinery, equipment, components, and parts for defects to ensure proper functioning associated with electrical, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic, and PLC's utilizing prints and schematics. • Installed and replaced equipment, repairing broken/defective equipment, facilitating in repairs using resources. • Knowledge sets electrical & electronic maintenance, electrical systems, PLC's (Toyopuc, Allen Bradley, and Mitsubishi), robotics, troubleshooting and repair.



Vitro Automation Industries

• Richmond, Kentucky

• Site Supervisor

  • May 1982 - Dec 1991

  • Site supervisor and lead technician for troubleshooting/repair operations of digital multiplex equipment, preventative & corrective action, managing two local sites in Kentucky (AVON & Bluegrass Army Depot) along with installations of new equipment with 9 personnel supervised. • Knowledge sets include prevention, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair with 24 hours on call. • High recognition for highest standards & outstanding management of contracts for customer satisfaction. Show less



Catawba Nuclear Power Station

• Clover, South Carolina

• Maintenance Tech II

  • Oct 1981 - Apr 1982

  • Examined/tested machinery, Instrumentation & Control equipment, components, and parts for defects to ensure proper functioning associated with electrical, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic control devices. • Installed/replaced equipment, disassemble of broken/defective equipment, facilitated in repairs using blue prints/schematics. • Developed Standardized Work Procedures of Routine, Preventative or Corrective maintenance. • Examined/tested machinery, Instrumentation & Control equipment, components, and parts for defects to ensure proper functioning associated with electrical, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic control devices. • Installed/replaced equipment, disassemble of broken/defective equipment, facilitated in repairs using blue prints/schematics. • Developed Standardized Work Procedures of Routine, Preventative or Corrective maintenance.



US Navy

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Petty Officer First Class, Sonar Technician

  • Oct 1975 - Sep 1981

  • Experienced with SONAR/Navigation systems and maintenance of same equipment keeping service records. • Found/diagnosed problems, repaired damaged or defective components using test equipment, hand/power tools. • Read schematics, manufacturer's specs, work orders, blueprints, manuals and circuit plans. • Anti-Submarine Warfare, Mine Warfare (Sonar Repair) • Supervised 27-50 personnel in various job assignments, Fire Control, Training, and other operational duties. • Multiple Letters of Appreciation and Commendations for outstanding performance of duties, dedication, personal commitment with the highest degree of professionalism contributing to overall success of assigned missions. • Honorable Discharge (High Distinction), numerous Awards, Letters of Appreciation & Commendation. Show less