Years of Industrial Maintenance Experience
Austin Barron
Somerset,KY
Summary
Hardworking KYFAME Graduate with an Associate Degree in Industrial Maintenance and over 2,000 hours of hands-on technical experience on the factory floor. Solid background troubleshooting electrical systems, PLCs, and mechanical equipment in fast-paced automotive manufacturing environments. Focused on working safely, keeping machines running smoothly, and helping the team minimize downtime.
Overview
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Work History
Industrial Maintenance Technician
Toyotetsu America
Somerset, KY
05.2024 - 06.2026
- Completed 2,001 hours of documented hands-on industrial maintenance within a high-volume Tier-1 automotive stamping and assembly plant.
- Performed routine preventive and predictive maintenance on production machinery, automation cells, and heavy equipment.
- Strictly adhered to plant safety protocols, including daily use of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) to ensure a safe work environment.
- Inspected, diagnosed, and repaired mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues to maximize machine availability and operational efficiency.
- Collaborated closely with team members and production operators to troubleshoot unexpected equipment failures under pressure and minimize line downtime.
- Executed precise equipment tracking, repairs, and component installations using a wide array of hand and power tools.
Content Specialist
35Visual
Somerset, KY
06.2016 - 03.2024
- Captured and edited high-quality commercial video content and technical media projects for diverse corporate clients.
- Managed project workflows, media hardware assets, and client communication timelines to ensure polished final product delivery.
Apprentice Boilermaker
International Union of Boilermakers
Elizabethtown, Kentucky
03.2022 - 01.2024
- Supported the heavy industrial installation, rigging, and servicing of boilers and related high-pressure piping systems.
- Performed structural welding tasks using oxy-acetylene and arc welding equipment in strict accordance with safety and quality procedures.
- Maintained and serviced specialized trade tools and equipment to ensure reliable performance and minimize project delays.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Advanced Manufacturing Technician (AMT) Track
Somerset Community College
Somerset, KY05-2026
Skills
- Equipment maintenance
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Safety compliance
- Team collaboration
- Project management
- Technical documentation
- Welding techniques
- Motor control circuits
- Programmable logic controllers
- Electrical panels
Timeline
Industrial Maintenance Technician
Toyotetsu America
05.2024 - 06.2026
Apprentice Boilermaker
International Union of Boilermakers
03.2022 - 01.2024
Content Specialist
35Visual
06.2016 - 03.2024
Associate of Applied Science - Advanced Manufacturing Technician (AMT) Track
Somerset Community College