Christopher K. Bennett
Hopkinsville,KY
Summary
I'm a motivated professional with over 32 years total experience in the electrical maintenance field. Dependable individual with the necessary interpersonal skills to work well with other team members.
An honest and forthright individual with more than 26 years experience in the electrical and automotive maintenance fields. A critical thinker with the ability to make self-directed judgments and work independently. Also, an effective communicator with the demonstrated ability to collaborate with new and experienced team members. Always seeking to improve knowledge base and learn new skills.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Controls Engineer
Metalsa Hopkinsville
02.2016 - 08.2025
- Reduced downtime by effectively troubleshooting and resolving control system issues.
- Trained personnel on new control system features, promoting a smooth transition during upgrades or installations.
- Streamlined industrial processes through the implementation of new PLC programes.
- Provided technical support for electrical and instrumentation equipment, improving reliability and reducing maintenance costs.
- Optimized control systems by designing and implementing innovative solutions for improved efficiency.
- Provided technical support to external and internal customers.
- Coordinated with vendors and suppliers to source high-quality components at competitive prices, reducing overall project costs.
- Traveled for Metalsa for new lines to conduct buy-offs for multiple lines. Intagrators: Fori, Comau and Centerline.
Electrical Technician
Metalsa
01.1999 - 01.2016
- Company Overview: Dana for 10 yrs then Metalsa.
- Experienced in changing and teaching weld parameters.
- Adept in reading and writing programs, troubleshooting, and making repairs with PLC 500, Rslogic 5, Rslogic 5000, and Fanuc robots.
- Responsible for preventative maintenance and service repairs on Centerline Nutwelders.
- Proficient in troubleshooting electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
- Skilled in monitoring production lines, identifying needs, and quickly repairing problem areas.
- Responsible for prioritizing and implementing preventative maintenance on robots and line equipment.
- Provide training, mentoring, and evaluation of new team members.
- Dana for 10 yrs.
Education Engineering Cooperative
Briggs & Stratton Corporation
01.1998 - 12.1998
- Analyzed and communicated production problems.
- Designed and fabricated production equipment using AutoCAD.
- Participated in two business improvement teams.
Electrician
Lyons Electric, Inc.
01.1997 - 12.1997
- Wired PLC panels and completed the electrical installation of an assembly line.
- Installation of 24v - 480v circuits.
- AC motor technician.
Cable Technician
Automated Technologies
01.1996 - 12.1996
- Ran Category 5 network cabling (250 drops was the largest).
- Installation of coax cables, Symplex fire system, and fiber optics.
Apprentice Electrician
Kaminski Electric
01.1993 - 12.1995
- Installed main distribution panels (High voltage).
- Assembled and wired power panels (240v - 480v).
- Construction of main transformers.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Electrical Engineering Technology, Power Systems, Communications Option
Murray State University
Murray, KY01.1998
Associates - Industrial Electricity
Owensboro Community and Technical College
01.1993
Skills
- AB PLC programming
- Problem identification
- Diagnosing Fanuc robot issues
- Fixture troubleshooting expertise
- SICK scanner troubleshooting
- Troubleshooting Cognex cameras: Insight and Dataman
- Proficient in resolving weld fixture issues
- System troubleshooting
- Proactive equipment maintenance
- Detail-oriented
Timeline
Controls Engineer
Metalsa Hopkinsville
02.2016 - 08.2025
Electrical Technician
Metalsa
01.1999 - 01.2016
Education Engineering Cooperative
Briggs & Stratton Corporation
01.1998 - 12.1998
Electrician
Lyons Electric, Inc.
01.1997 - 12.1997
Cable Technician
Automated Technologies
01.1996 - 12.1996
Apprentice Electrician
Kaminski Electric
01.1993 - 12.1995
Associates - Industrial Electricity
Owensboro Community and Technical College
Associate of Applied Science - Electrical Engineering Technology, Power Systems, Communications Option
Murray State University
Qualifications Summary
An honest and forthright individual with more than 22 years experience in the electrical and automotive maintenance fields. A critical thinker with the ability to make self-directed judgments and work independently. Also, an effective communicator with the demonstrated ability to collaborate with new and experienced team members. Always seeking to improve knowledge base and learn new skills.
Accreditations And Skills
- Chosen as part of a team to travel to Mexico to assist in the building and integration of a new line.
- Trained in Basic Programming at Fanuc Assembly Plant in Detroit, MI. and ICR
- Completion of Root Cause Analysis training through Briggs and Stratton of Murray, KY.
- Completion of training for Panduit PAN-NET Network Cabling System.
- Over eighty hours of continuing education training earned through Kentucky Community and Technical College System.
- Current certification in Basic Life Support and First Aid.
- Training and evaluation of new maintenance crew members.
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