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Jacob Kennedy

Troy

Summary

Dedicated maintenance tech with 10 plus years in maintenance and leadership roles. Extremely hard working, reliable, respectful, and most of all honest. Looking for position that will challenge me and hone my craft. Able to multitask and a great team player. Extremely teachable which I feel makes me a great fit for any company.

Reliable Maintenance Technician known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in HVAC, electrical troubleshooting, and plumbing maintenance. Excel in time management, problem-solving, and teamwork, ensuring smooth operation of facilities. Committed to maintaining safety standards and improving system performance.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Maintenance Technician

Metalsa
Hopkinsville
04.2024 - Current
  • Work with fanuc weld robots to ensure line runs for first and second shift.
  • Replace all weld tips nightly.
  • Fill all dip cups and remove flag from fixtures and robots.
  • Replace or repair hydraulic pumps.
  • Complete and pm's assigned by supervisor.
  • Work as a team to ensure production goals are met and exceeded.

Maintenance Technician

NYX Inc.
New Albany
11.2018 - 02.2024
  • Answer all maintenance calls and complete all repairs needed to keep machines running and production quantities met.
  • Replace pumps, motors, heat exchangers, limit switches and much more.
  • Work with single phase and three phase motors.
  • Use multimeter to test three phase motors in order to see if repairable or complete loss.
  • Troubleshoot Allen Bradley controls and repair.
  • Leave accurate pass downs of all issues and descriptive notes on exact steps taken to repair.
  • If any issues remain include steps taken so far so first shift doesn't waste time trying same things twice.
  • When started this position NYX had gotten away from pass down reports. However from past experience I know how important this was and I was able to reinstate.

Maintenance Supervisor

Paint Specialists Inc.
Jeffersonville
03.2015 - 08.2018
  • Supervise all third shift maintenance duties and pm's.
  • Supervise team to ensure all work is completed following company standards and policies.
  • Inspect and clean all paint booths and paint bots.
  • Ensure all drive chains are functional and free of defects.
  • Perform preventive maintenance on all machines.
  • Keep water treatment plant up and running replacing dc motors and pumps when needed.
  • Give performance reviews and raises to team every quarter.
  • Work with all shifts to ensure productivity and decrease downtime.

Supervisor and Maintenance

Product Specialist Inc.
Louisville
04.2006 - 05.2008
  • Supervise 70 plus employees to ensure all quality standards and production goals are met when possible.
  • Practice 5s and teach staff how to apply in an industrial atmosphere.
  • Work with quality department to inspect 100% of all materials and parts so they are exactly what customer ordered.
  • While I was there I feel I brought a fresh approach with new ideas that bridged the gap between management and production team.
  • This was done by respecting my team and showing that I'm there not only to lead and direct but also to help with any issues they have.

Crew Leader/Field Technician

Life Safety Services
Louisville
08.2004 - 04.2006
  • Inspect and repair fire and smoke dampers in hospitals all over the country in order to keep them in standing with joint commission inspection.
  • Read blueprints and life safety plans to figure where HVAC ducts penetrate walls.
  • Plot dampers location on blueprint, assign damper a number, label on ceiling grid, complete all paperwork to company standards, and ensure proper operation with pics of damper open and close for customer's binder.
  • If failed repair or replace components when necessary.
  • Respect all patients' privacy and ensure our scope of work doesn't affect them.
  • Follow OSHA requirements for a safe work environment.
  • Lead crew by example and boost morale with positive reinforcement and redirecting when necessary.

Quilting Operator

Restonic Sleep Products
New Albany
09.2002 - 08.2004
  • Run and repair a 72 needle quilting machine.
  • Ensure all quality standards are met.
  • Set machine up running production properly without making unnecessary foam and padding changes.
  • Cut all toppers to size needed to complete beds.

Education

Associate's degree - Food Science

Sullivan University
Louisville, KY
05.2002

Skills

  • Welding
  • Plastics Injection Molding
  • Quality Assurance
  • Boiler
  • Lean Manufacturing
  • Facilities Maintenance
  • Troubleshooting
  • Forklift
  • Low Voltage
  • 5S
  • Production Management
  • Blueprint Reading
  • Equipment Repair
  • Electrical Experience
  • Hydraulics
  • Handyman
  • Industrial Equipment Experience
  • Mechanical Knowledge
  • Manufacturing
  • Fabrication
  • Schematics
  • Industrial Maintenance
  • Plumbing
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Technical Manuals
  • Soldering
  • Workplace Safety
  • Industry Regulations

Certification

Driver's License

Additional Information - Key Skills

  • Proficient in troubleshooting and repairing industrial machinery and equipment
  • Knowledge of electrical systems, hydraulics, and pneumatics
  • Experience with preventive maintenance programs and equipment inspections
  • Ability to interpret technical manuals, blueprints, schematics, and manuals
  • Skilled in welding, fabrication, soldering
  • Strong commitment to workplace safety and adherence to industry regulations.

Personal Information

  • Willing To Relocate: Troy, AL
  • Authorized To Work: US for any employer

Timeline

Maintenance Technician

Metalsa
04.2024 - Current

Maintenance Technician

NYX Inc.
11.2018 - 02.2024

Maintenance Supervisor

Paint Specialists Inc.
03.2015 - 08.2018

Supervisor and Maintenance

Product Specialist Inc.
04.2006 - 05.2008

Crew Leader/Field Technician

Life Safety Services
08.2004 - 04.2006

Quilting Operator

Restonic Sleep Products
09.2002 - 08.2004

Associate's degree - Food Science

Sullivan University

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