Hi, I’m
Bruce Knight
Ringgold,GA
Summary
Maintenance Worker with a proven track record in maintaining and repairing various facilities and equipment. Proficient in performing routine inspections, troubleshooting issues, and completing repairs efficiently. Skilled in a variety of maintenance tasks, including plumbing, electrical, mechanics and carpentry work.
Overview
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Sunbelt Forest ProductsRinggold, Georgia
Maintenance Technician, Supervisor, Quality Contro
01.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Maintained clear and safe workspace areas to meet OSHA standards.
- Responded quickly to emergency breakdowns to minimize downtime.
- Inspected machinery and equipment for proper functioning and identified areas needing improvement or repairs.
- Developed and implemented a preventative maintenance program to reduce downtime.
- Reported project progress, site problems and labor status to supervisors.
- Trained and monitored employees to teach daily tasks and improve performance.
- Designed, fabricated and installed upgrades to improve existing equipment.
- Provided technical support to other departments within the organization when needed.
- Kept records of parts and equipment used in projects to update inventory.
- Maintained records of all repairs performed by technicians on various machines and equipment.
- Monitored employee work levels and optimized performance with strategic approaches.
- Supervised and coordinated the activities of maintenance technicians in the repair, installation, and troubleshooting of mechanical systems.
- Trained personnel in safety procedures, equipment operations, and maintenance techniques.
- Oversaw team in completing job tasks quickly and accurately with appropriate use of instruments and tools.
- Established performance goals for each technician; monitored their performance against these goals regularly; provided feedback when necessary; took corrective action when appropriate.
- Inspected alarm systems and monitors to comply with fire, carbon monoxide and other safety levels.
- Troubleshot complex problems involving electrical circuits, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems as needed.
- Delegated daily tasks to employees to manage resources and meet deadlines.
- Delivered positive reinforcement and constructive criticism for employee work efforts.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Filled out work orders, repair logs and maintenance plans to document work completed.
- Coordinated with external contractors for specialized maintenance projects.
- Scheduled repair and maintenance of machines, tools and equipment to support continuous production operations.
- Prepared and monitored budget to keep maintenance department financially sound.
- Coordinated with other departments such as purchasing or engineering when additional resources were required for successful completion of projects and tasks assigned to technicians.
- Collected data to compile detailed reports for upper management and closely monitored equipment, tools and system upgrades.
Quality Outdoor ProductsRinggold
Welder
06.2020 - 01.2021
Job overview
- Positioned and clamped workpieces together and properly assembled in jigs and fixtures.
- Built and redesigned jigs for a more consistent outcome.
- Trained apprentices in safety procedures and use of tools, equipment used during fabrication, welding operations.
- Prepared material surfaces for welding by removing scale, rust or other foreign matter.
- Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
- Determined appropriate filler metal type based on joint design and material being joined together.
- Operated manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment to cut metal for fabrication of products.
- Adjusted weld machines to correct settings for precision and waste reduction.
- Installed new plant equipment per manufacturer's instructions while adhering to safety protocols.
- Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.
- Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
- Adjusted gas flow and pressure to create and maintain desired flames.
- Determined equipment and welding methods, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry and welding techniques.
- Monitored the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.
- Cleaned and inspected parts and assemblies at each production stage and documented production defects.
- Utilized oxyacetylene torches for preheating metals prior to welding or bending them into desired shapes.
Chattanooga cabinet company Chattanooga, Tennessee
Cabinetmaker and Installer
03.2019 - 05.2020
Job overview
- Work collaboratively with colleagues in order to meet deadlines.
- Maintain a clean workspace throughout all projects.
- Took accurate measurements to calculate size and amount of materials needed for project completion.
- Finish products with stains, sealers or paints according to customer requests.
- Sprayed assembled articles with protective or decorative finishes to desired look.
- Observed strict deadlines and adjusted plans according to changes in production schedules to maintain targets.
- Cut materials using saws, routers and other power tools.
- Lift heavy objects safely using appropriate techniques such as dollies or slings.
- Fabricate, assemble, install and repair wooden cabinets, fixtures, furniture and other items made of wood or wood substitutes.
- Mastered panel saw, clamps and drilling and dowel machinery and applied skills toward producing high-quality work for every customer.
- Measure materials accurately with rulers and measuring tapes.
- Inspect finished products for quality assurance purposes.
- Completed work quickly and helped team members in order to achieve deadlines and satisfy customers.
- Repair damaged furniture by replacing broken parts or reinforcing joints.
- Fit cabinets and countertops within installation space with exceptional accuracy and attention to detail.
- Reinforced joints with nails and fasteners to prepare articles for finishing.
- Sand wood surfaces to create a smooth finish.
- Create custom pieces by shaping wood with chisels and planes.
- Operated boring machines to bore holes for insertion of screws and dowels.
- Assemble wooden components into frames using glue, screws and dowels.
- Assisted with installation of base, trim and crown moldings to achieve desired looks and quality of construction.
- Install hardware such as hinges, handles and drawer slides according to specifications.
- Utilized various tools, equipment, materials and forming systems to complete construction tasks.
- Operate machinery such as planers, jointers and mortisers for specialized tasks.
- Construct cabinetry from scratch utilizing jigsaws, biscuit joiners and table saws.
- Perform minor adjustments on doors and drawers to ensure proper fitment.
- Consistently constructed square and level projects.
Valley mechanicalRossville, Georgia
Lazer Operator
03.2016 - 11.2018
Job overview
- Inspect completed parts for accuracy and conformance to customer specifications.
- Perform quality checks on finished products according to established standards and guidelines.
- Verified quality of drilling against work orders and technical documentation.
- Make minor repairs and adjustments to laser cutting machines as needed.
- Followed optimum cleaning procedures to keep machines, tooling and parts free of build-up and avoid excess wear.
- Clean work area regularly and maintain a safe working environment at all times.
- Operate computer numerical control systems to program and control laser cutting processes.
- Troubleshoot problems with machinery or parts when necessary.
- Changed out aging tools, fixtures and offsets.
- Completed daily preventive maintenance and cleaning to keep machines and equipment in good working order.
- Operated hoists, cranes and other material handling equipment to lift heavy work pieces or move loads.
- Completed accurate calculations of machine speed, feed ratios and cut parameters.
- Loaded and unloaded different tool parts from trucks and storage areas.
- Controlled machine operations to complete precise, high-quality work.
- Fabricated various parts using multiple machines at once.
- Set-up and operated lathes, mills and grinders to cut raw materials.
- Performed routine maintenance on machines and monitored usage to reduce parts breakdown.
- Calibrate laser cutting machines in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
Education
Lafayette High SchoolLaFayette, GA
N/a from N/a
01-2014
Skills
- Documentation
- Painting
- Commercial construction experience
- Tool management
- Plumbing
- Grounds upkeep
- Drywalling
- System installations
- Flooring repair
- Roof maintenance
- Apartment maintenance
- Field maintenance
- Air filtration
- Equipment Repair
- Facility management
- Parts replacement
- Problem-solving
- Conveyor systems
- Safety awareness
- Troubleshooting strength
- Project management
- Hand tools expertise
- Preventive Maintenance
- Maintenance scheduling
- Hand and power tools
- Motor controls
- Drywall repair
- Equipment installation
- Machine lubrication
- Mechanical repair
- Industrial equipment
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Residential construction
- Roofing
- Lighting systems
- Pneumatic systems
- Plumbing repair
- Hydraulic systems
- Air compressors
- Plumbing repairs
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Mechanical expertise
- Building maintenance
- Door hardware
- Groundskeeping
- Mechanical troubleshooting
Timeline
Maintenance Technician, Supervisor, Quality Contro
Sunbelt Forest Products
01.2023 - Current
Welder
Quality Outdoor Products
06.2020 - 01.2021
Cabinetmaker and Installer
Chattanooga cabinet company
03.2019 - 05.2020
Lazer Operator
Valley mechanical
03.2016 - 11.2018
Lafayette High School
N/a from N/a
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