James E Kerr
Kenosha,WI
Summary
Maintenance Technician with a proven track record at Laserage Technologies/Ametek EMD, Demonstrates exceptional problem-solving abilities and a commitment to enhancing equipment functionality, leading to a significant reduction in downtime. Skilled in using both hand and power tools, and known for a willingness to learn and adapt to new challenges.
Professional technician with high standards and focus on achieving results. Skilled in troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance for variety of systems and equipment. Strong team collaborator who adapts to changing needs and ensures reliability. Known for problem-solving abilities, mechanical aptitude, and effective communication skills.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Maintenance Technician
Laserage Technologies/Ametek EMD
12.1998 - 01.2022
- 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.
- Successfully completed complex repair tasks within tight deadlines, minimizing disruptions to daily operations.
- Improved equipment functionality by conducting regular maintenance checks and repairs.
- Installed new locks, door handles, and door closers.
- Reduced downtime by quickly diagnosing and resolving technical issues on machinery.
- Performed electrical and mechanical repairs of production equipment to minimize downtime.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Minimized production delays, responding swiftly to emergency breakdowns or unexpected malfunctions.
- Monitored and documented work performance in maintenance logs in compliance with company guidelines.
- Trained new employees on proper use and care of tools, machinery, and safety protocols.
- Maintained restroom functionality by repairing leaking faucets, clogged toilets, and other equipment.
- Ensured smoother operations, maintaining accurate records of all maintenance activities.
- Boosted overall productivity with timely preventive maintenance on key equipment.
- Assisted management in developing long-term plans for equipment upgrades and replacements.
- Supported inventory management efforts, tracking spare parts usage and reordering as necessary.
- Enhanced building security by upgrading and maintaining security systems and hardware.
- Streamlined inventory management for spare parts, ensuring critical components were always available.
- Streamlined communication with other departments, ensuring maintenance issues were addressed in timely manner.
- Facilitated smoother operation of HVAC systems through regular maintenance and updates.
- Reduced equipment failures, meticulously adhering to manufacturers' maintenance guidelines.
- Replaced worn or broken parts on machines and equipment.
- Repaired and replaced pumps, valves and motors.
- Rewired and replaced faulty electrical components in equipment.
- Utilized variety of tools and test equipment to troubleshoot and diagnose equipment malfunctions.
- Diagnosed and repaired complex mechanical and electrical systems.
- Inspected, tested and adjusted mechanical and electrical systems to facilitate proper functioning.
- Detected and repaired machinery faults using electrical and manual testing methods.
- Installed and maintained plumbing and HVAC systems.
- Completed preventive maintenance on machines to enhance production and maintain quality.
Cable TV Installation Technician/Repair Technician
Post Newsweek Cable
03.1992 - 05.1997
- Assisted in training new technicians on installation procedures, safety protocols, and company policies.
- Educated customers on proper care techniques for their cable systems minimizing potential future issues.
- Maintained a high standard of professionalism while interacting with clients to address concerns or complaints.
- Provided exceptional customer service by patiently explaining system features and functionality to clients.
- Managed inventory levels of essential materials such as cabling, connectors, splitters, amplifiers ensuring sufficient stock for each project.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by efficiently installing and configuring cable TV systems in residential and commercial properties.
- Conducted thorough site surveys for optimal equipment placement and accurate job estimates.
- Adhered to all local/state codes and regulations throughout installation process contributing towards 100% compliance rating.
- Safely navigated diverse environments including attics, crawlspaces, basements during installations depending on site requirements.
- Kept detailed records of installations, repairs, and maintenance tasks for efficient documentation purposes.
- Reduced service call-backs by effectively troubleshooting and resolving hardware, software, and connection issues.
- Demonstrated proficiency in operating various tools and equipment necessary for successful cable installations.
- Completed new connects, reconnects, disconnects, and service changes for residential and commercial customers.
- Installed data and telephone cable lines between outside underground or pole lines and residential and commercial buildings.
- Operated equipment, vehicles, and tools with optimal safety procedures to prevent injuries.
- Tested cables using tools such as volt-OHM meters, spectrum analyzers, and signal level meters.
- Connected components to exterior cable systems and tested connections for adequate power and functional links.
- Collaborated with other workers and customers to resolve issues of deficient communications connections.
- Assembled communication equipment such as wiring, switching equipment, and power apparatus.
- Installed wiring, cabling and networking hardware on customer premises.
- Installed and configured new devices and system components.
- Responded to service requests during and after business hours.
- Planned layouts and ran cable into buildings and through walls, attics, and crawl spaces.
- Maintained inventory of repair supplies and ordered parts.
- Utilized variety of tools and diagnostic equipment to complete repairs.
- Conducted diagnostic procedures to determine root cause of customer problems and provide accurate repair recommendations.
- Consistently maintained a clean, organized, and safe work environment to ensure the efficient completion of repairs and the wellbeing of both employees and customers.
- Supported colleagues by sharing knowledge of specialized techniques or tools used in specific types of repairs when necessary.
- Provided exceptional customer service by explaining the repair process, answering questions, and offering expert advice on device care and maintenance.
- Installed and programmed variety of consumer products.
- Improved safety standards by adhering to strict electrical and mechanical repair protocols, reducing workplace incidents.
- Optimized inventory management, ensuring all necessary repair parts were readily available without overstocking.
- Increased repair success rates by utilizing specialized diagnostic tools for precise problem identification.
- Demonstrated to customers proper methods for operating equipment after it had been installed.
- Worked with diverse types of weather and ground conditions.
- Inspected, evaluated and calibrated electrical and mechanical systems and components.
Maintenance Technician
Christ Community Church - Zion
10.1994 - 09.1996
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- 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.
- Improved equipment functionality by conducting regular maintenance checks and repairs.
- Installed new locks, door handles, and door closers.
- Collaborated with team members to complete larger repair projects efficiently.
- Facilitated smoother operation of HVAC systems through regular maintenance and updates.
- Replaced worn or broken parts on machines and equipment.
- Performed preventive maintenance and repairs on various types of equipment.
- Repaired and replaced pumps, valves and motors.
- Installed and maintained plumbing and HVAC systems.
- Maintained boiler and steam heating systems
- Inspect, test and calibrate pneumatic HVAC controls(Johnson Controls).
- Grounds keeping, tree and bush trimming using chain saws and landscaping equipment.
- Repairing/welding and maintaining landscape and mowing equipment.
Customer Service, Rough Laborer, Final/Trim Labor
Landmark Homes Inc.
06.1987 - 02.1992
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Expanded skill set through continuous learning of new techniques, tools, and equipment related to laborer tasks.
- Improved worksite efficiency by maintaining clean and organized work areas.
- Demonstrated flexibility with shifting responsibilities based on project needs, contributing to overall productivity levels.
- Maintained high-quality workmanship through attention to detail and adherence to industry standards.
- Supported construction projects by assisting with heavy equipment operations and manual labor tasks.
- Upheld company reputation for quality workmanship through dedication to best practices within the laborer role.
- Delivered consistent results under challenging weather conditions or other external factors affecting productivity.
- Facilitated timely project completions by consistently meeting deadlines for assigned tasks.
- Used variety of hand and power tools to complete tasks.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks and trailers.
- Cleaned and maintained tools, equipment and worksites.
- Moved and cleared debris from work sites to dispose of in designated areas.
- Provided labor support to carpenters, masons and other skilled trades.
- Completed minor repairs or scheduled contractors for major repairs
Maintenance Custodian
Waukegan Public Library
04.1985 - 02.1987
- Upheld high standards of cleanliness in all aspects of the facility including floors, walls, ceilings, fixtures, appliances.
- Improved facility cleanliness by conducting regular maintenance tasks such as sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming.
- Demonstrated flexibility by adapting to changing priorities and taking on additional tasks as needed.
- Continuously expanded knowledge of maintenance best practices through ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
- Maintained a welcoming environment for visitors through meticulous upkeep of common areas, restrooms, and exterior spaces.
- Promoted a healthy working environment through proper sanitization practices in communal spaces such as break rooms and restrooms.
- Facilitated smooth operations for staff members by promptly addressing requests for maintenance support or repairs.
- Assisted in maintaining landscaping features surrounding the facility by trimming bushes, raking leaves or removing snow during winter months.
- Supported event setup and teardown processes by arranging furniture, setting up audio-visual equipment, and providing general assistance as needed.
- Replaced and refilled paper towel and toilet paper dispensers for users convenience.
- Checked in and stocked inventory throughout facility.
- Emptied trash cans and recycling bins to keep building clean and free of germs.
- Ran variety of cleaning machines such as floor machines designed to strip, wax, extract, and top scrub floors and carpets.
- Maintained clean and comfortable environments in commercial buildings by vacuuming, cleaning windows, and dusting.
- Kept building spaces premises clean inside and outside.
- Inspected facility and grounds and picked up trash or other debris impacting appearance or movement flows between spaces.
- Moved furniture for cleaning and set up for special events.
- Deep cleaned or replaced flooring, performing stripping, sealing and finishing tasks.
- Maintained cleanliness of restrooms by washing down and properly sanitizing walls, floors and toilets.
- Used hand trucks or manually lifted supplies, equipment and heavy furniture.
- Maintained floor cleaning and waxing equipment.
- Used vacuum and shampooers to clean carpeted areas in offices, lobbies and corridors.
- Operated buffers and burnishers to clean and polish floors.
- Responded immediately to calls from personnel to clean up spills and wet floors.
- Collected books from remote and exterior book drops.
Test and Repair Technician
Electronic Counters and Controls
05.1981 - 03.1985
- Assembled units into enclosure using hand and power tools
- Optimized calibration procedures for test instruments, enhancing measurement accuracy and repeatability.
- Assisted in training new technicians, ensuring consistent quality across all team members'' work.
- Increased testing accuracy through the development of new diagnostic tools and methodologies.
- Conducted tests on electronic components, products, assemblies and systems to determine functional performance.
- Tabulated detailed records of test results and statistics to report to production department.
- Attended training to gain knowledge of program needs for test failure diagnosis and repair.
Education
High School Diploma -
Waterloo High School
Waterloo, WI05-1973
Skills
- Preventive Maintenance
- Building maintenance
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Troubleshooting skills
- Hand and power tools
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Mechanical repair
- Parts replacement
- Equipment installation
- Equipment Repair
- Hand tools expertise
- Plumbing
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Power tools proficiency
- Drywall repair
- Painting
- Plumbing repairs
- Groundskeeping
- Drywalling
- HVAC systems
- Hydraulic systems
- Electrical panels
- Door hardware
- Maintenance scheduling
- Machine lubrication
- Lighting systems
- Supply management
- Pneumatic systems
- Air compressors
- Motor controls
- Ventilation systems
- Boiler maintenance
- Air filtration
- Steam systems
- Fire alarm systems
- Project estimation and bidding
- Chiller maintenance
- Fan coil units
- HVAC system maintenance
- Plumbing repair
- Roof maintenance
- Power and hand tool use
- Snow clearing
- Heat exchangers
- Air handlers
- Willing to learn
- Hand and power tool use
- General Plumbing
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking and PM schedule spreadsheets.
- Developed a test unit that reduced the test time for a control unit manufactured at Electronic Counters from 7 minutes per unit to 2 minutes.
- Saved company $7000 annually by maintaining HVAC, plumbing, and mechanical systems.
Certification
- Forklift Certification
- RECRA waste handling and management certification for small generator.
- CPR/AED Certification
- First Aid Certification
Languages
English
Timeline
Maintenance Technician
Laserage Technologies/Ametek EMD
12.1998 - 01.2022
Maintenance Technician
Christ Community Church - Zion
10.1994 - 09.1996
Cable TV Installation Technician/Repair Technician
Post Newsweek Cable
03.1992 - 05.1997
Customer Service, Rough Laborer, Final/Trim Labor
Landmark Homes Inc.
06.1987 - 02.1992
Maintenance Custodian
Waukegan Public Library
04.1985 - 02.1987
Test and Repair Technician
Electronic Counters and Controls
05.1981 - 03.1985
- Forklift Certification
- RECRA waste handling and management certification for small generator.
- CPR/AED Certification
- First Aid Certification
High School Diploma -
Waterloo High School
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