Charles McKinzie
Ewing,KY
Summary
Skilled Maintenance Technician/Ironworker with a robust background at Ranger Steel/Craftforce, adept in welding/fabrication and demonstrating exceptional safety awareness. Leveraged expertise in mechanical troubleshooting and preventive maintenance to enhance team efficiency and workplace safety. Proven track record in mentoring peers and optimizing resource use, significantly contributing to project success and equipment reliability.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Maintenance Technician/Ironworker
Ranger Steel/Craftforce
Maysville, KY
05.2008 - 04.2018
- Worked fast to complete tasks and meet daily deadlines.
- Followed instructions and procedures to complete assigned tasks.
- Maintained work areas by cleaning and straightening for maximum productivity and safety.
- Cleaned and straightened work areas to maximize productivity and safety.
- Reported defective products or machinery to supervisor.
- Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
- Complied with OSHA and company safety guidelines for height safety, lock out tag out, confined space, and hazardous material handling.
- Erected structural steel and iron frameworks for bridges, buildings and other structures.
- Cut metal components to required lengths using metal shears, hacksaws, and bar cutters.
- Contributed to successful project completion through precise cutting, bending, and welding of metal materials.
- Skillfully operated hand tools such as spud wrenches or drift pins for aligning bolt holes in steel members during assembly processes.
- Prioritized safety across job site with specific attention to load suspension, welding, and cutting.
- Maximized material usage by skillfully measuring, marking, and cutting steel components with precision tools.
- Increased team efficiency by mentoring new ironworkers on best practices and techniques.
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
- Inspected and maintained equipment to keep items in top working condition.
- Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
- Contributed to a safer work environment, promptly addressing any identified hazards or concerns.
- Collaborated with team members to complete larger repair projects efficiently.
- Enhanced safety measures by performing routine inspections and identifying potential hazards.
Tree Climber/Bucket Operator
ABC Tree
Amelia, OH
04.2018 - 10.2024
- Efficiently removed deadwood from trees to promote overall health and prevent potential hazards to nearby structures or pedestrians.
- Successfully completed emergency storm response jobs, safely removing fallen or damaged trees under tight deadlines.
- Enhanced team productivity through clear communication and coordination during tree maintenance tasks.
- Improved tree climbing efficiency by implementing proper safety protocols and techniques.
- Ensured proper rigging for safe and efficient tree removal, reducing the risk of injury or property damage.
- Assisted in the successful completion of large-scale tree removal projects, ensuring minimal impact on surrounding environments.
- Safely navigated hazardous work conditions, maintaining a strong focus on risk management and injury prevention.
Maintenance Technician/Ironworker
Ranger Steel Craftforce
Maysville, KY
10.2024 - Current
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
- Inspected and maintained equipment to keep items in top working condition.
- Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
- Contributed to a safer work environment, promptly addressing any identified hazards or concerns.
- Collaborated with team members to complete larger repair projects efficiently.
- Enhanced safety measures by performing routine inspections and identifying potential hazards.
Skills
- Welding/Fabrication
- Tig Weld
- Mig Weld
- Stick Weld
- Brazing
- Crane Operations
- Preventive Maintenance
- Building maintenance
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Troubleshooting skills
- Safety awareness
- Hand and power tools
- Mechanical repair
- Parts replacement
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Hydraulic systems
- Machine lubrication
References
Available upon request
Certification
State Of Ohio Welding Certification
Timeline
Maintenance Technician/Ironworker
Ranger Steel Craftforce
10.2024 - Current
Tree Climber/Bucket Operator
ABC Tree
04.2018 - 10.2024
Maintenance Technician/Ironworker
Ranger Steel/Craftforce
05.2008 - 04.2018