Donnie Powell
Cincinnati,OH
Summary
Technician with background in manufacturing and factory environments. Works well with other employees and demonstrates good leadership abilities. Highly trained on equipment operations and maintenance. Reputation for willingness to work long hours to complete jobs, including weekends if necessary.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance - Lead technician
Kellogg’s
01.2006 - Current
- Maintained all equipment in the plant for 17 years at Kellogg’s Cincinnati Bakery. We produce a range of Keebler cookies, crackers, Cheez-Its and Vanilla Wafers; everything from raw material to ready to eat, packaged product.
- Responsible for maintanence of all equipment in the plant, including silo’s, mixers, votated oil, lapping/layout machines, ovens, spreader/breaker equipment, vulcanized belts, Sig wrappers, Jones cartoners, tape machines, tray machines, box machines, shrink wrapper, check weighers, case packers, Xeno roller conveyors, palletizers, skid wrappers and more.
- Generated and completed work orders for repairs, maintenance and component replacement.
- Completed preventive maintenance to maintain production and equipment in accordance with safety protocols and company policy.
- Supervised technicians and assigned responsibilities.
- Conducted mechanical and electrical maintenance of factory equipment.
- Troubleshot and repaired conveyors, pneumatic systems and steam boilers.
- Repaired and maintained both 3-phase and single-phase motors.
- Adhered to established policies and standards to safely complete projects.
- Supervised maintenance functions, working collaboratively with sanitation crews on shop floor upkeep and repairs.
- Work directly with management and operators and serve on safety and continuous improvement teams for maximum safety, run time and efficiency.
Automation Technician
3M
01.2000 - 01.2004
- Led, maintained, and proactively improved the plant’s most efficient line of automated CNC machines and robots.
- Determined layouts for wiring installations in building automation systems through correct interpretation of drawing, diagrams and code specifications.
- Troubleshot, fixed and improved electrical controls.
- Kept on track with deadlines for development cycle times.
- Met with quality assurance, developers and project managers to assess scope and sequence of project.
- Supported Engineering and Maintenance departments with training and technical support.
- Trained line workers, developers and quality assurance team members in automation programs and processes.
- Installed, programmed or repaired programmable controllers, robot controllers and end-of-arm tools.
Education
High School Diploma -
Anderson High School
Cincinnati, OHElectronics And Laser Technology Certification -
Live Oaks Vocational
Welding Certificate - PLC Level I, II, And III -
Scarlet Oaks Adult Education
Skills
- Electrical
- Multimeter
- PLC
- Hydraulic
- Assignment Delegation
- Mechanical
- Cutting
- Welding
- Machining
- Caliper and Dial indicator
- Soldering
- Vulcanize and sew belting material
- Confined space training
- Certified on Forklift
- Boom lift and Scissor lift
- Pneumatic Systems
Timeline
Maintenance - Lead technician
Kellogg’s
01.2006 - Current
Automation Technician
3M
01.2000 - 01.2004
High School Diploma -
Anderson High School
Electronics And Laser Technology Certification -
Live Oaks Vocational
Welding Certificate - PLC Level I, II, And III -
Scarlet Oaks Adult Education
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