GED -
Youth Challenge Military Academy
Fort Stewart, GA 01.2007 - 07.2007
Joe Kennedy Jr
Laborer/Maintenance
Summary
Experienced leader with strong background in intensive labor positions. Excels at working with a team, following orders, and maintaining professional safety on the job site. Demonstrates strong analytical observation, and problem solving skills. Eager to be an integral part of a team, contribute to team success, and further develop professional skills. Results- oriented laborer, and team member that Understands that safety is just as important as results. Quick learner who welcomes challenges. Brings positive attitude to any environment. Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise. Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Education
Associate of Arts - Technical Communications
Savannah Technical College
Savannah, GA 02.2012 - 01.2014
Associate of Applied Science - Welding
Ogeechee Technical College
Statesboro, GA 03.2014 - 03.2015
Overview
3
3
years of post-secondary education
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
General Laborer
Mayflower Moving Company
04.2025 - Current
- Maintained clean and organized worksites, minimizing hazards and promoting a safe working environment.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Demonstrated strong work ethic, completing physically demanding tasks under varying conditions.
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
- Assisted team members with tasks that require group effort.
- Notified supervisors of defective equipment or material.
- Performed quality checks on products and materials to identify any defects.
- Efficiently loaded and unloaded trucks with necessary materials for each project phase while adhering to proper lifting techniques.
Mkillwright
Barrett Lux Industrial
02.2024 - 03.2025
- Replaced defective parts of machines and adjusted clearances and alignment of moving parts.
- Made repairs and modified equipment by welding, soldering and brazing to avoid production delays.
- Used hoisting and rigging equipment to move heavy machinery and equipment.
- Operated machine tools to fabricate parts during overhaul, maintenance, or setup of machineries.
- Operated Various types of motorized Vehicles to ensure timely completion of tasks. These included man lifts, forklifts, cranes, boom trucks, escavators, dozers, and rubber tire Gantry's
- Adeptly utilized a range of hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments to ensure accurate workmanship in all tasks.
- Adhered to all workplace safety policies, regulations and compliances.
- Conducted comprehensive inspections of machinery to identify potential problems and ensure optimal performance.
- Aligned and leveled machines using precision measuring instruments to avoid unnecessary wear and tear.
- Reduced downtime for production lines by swiftly diagnosing and troubleshooting mechanical issues.
- Assisted in the planning and execution of major shutdowns, ensuring timely completion of critical tasks within budget constraints.
Millwright/Fabricator
Industrial Maintenance Services
01.2020 - 02.2024
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Operated a variety of hand tools to effectively complete tasks in a timely manner.
- Used Multiple welding techniques and processes to fabricate and repair various types of metals.
- Fabricated hand rail, manufactured guards, and repaired structural components
- Effectively used cranes and boom trucks to build rail mounted gantrys as a sub contractor at Georgia Ports Authority.
- Used bolts, nuts, screws, heavy duty clamps, come alongs, chain falls, and rigging straps and chains to lift heavy equipment and parts into place to adhere to professional blue prints.
- Replaced chains, shafts, bearings, wheels, gearboxes,
- Assisted in various minor electrical repairs.
- Applied for and obtained TWiC card.
- Operated machine tools to fabricate parts during overhaul, maintenance, or setup of machineries.
- Optimized equipment lifespan through proactive monitoring of wear patterns and making adjustments as needed.
- Maintained mechanical, electrical and pneumatic systems to keep systems working together correctly.
Lube Technician
Ep Minerals Mining
04.2017 - 01.2020
- Implemented tracking systems to monitor parts inventory and transactions to reduce discrepancies.
- Elevated overall service experience for clients through skilled tire rotations, brake inspections, fluid checks, and filter replacements as needed.
- Checked fluids, tires, brakes, and other systems as part of 9-point inspection.
- Mounted and balanced tires to promote even wear and decrease on-the-road safety hazards.
- Became Certified on all mine equipment through MSHA.
- Replaced Windshields, Hydraulic lines, and other safety equipment on all mine equipment
- Assisted other lube technicians and mechanics in vehicle diagnostic and repair work to enable timely completion of service tickets.
- Repaired brake, exhaust, electrical and other systems for Heavy mine equipment and automotive brands.
- Reduced vehicle downtime for mine by performing thorough inspections and identifying necessary repairs
- Worked in shop setting to identify problems, Trouble-shoot, and repair tractor trailers.
- Welded and fabricated parts for trailers, pups, and mine equipment
- Used hand tools and power tools to replace components on semi-trucks.
- Obtained and maintained MSHA certification.
- Obtained Mine safety certifications
- Welded and fabricated parts for all mine equipment.
Skills
Heavy lifting
Problem-solving
Time management
Attention to detail
Team collaboration
Safety procedures
Organization
Hand and power tools
Debris and trash removal
Equipment operation
Quality control
Tool and equipment maintenance
Construction support
Construction site safety
Basic carpentry
Job site preparation
Power tools proficiency
Safety oriented
All Welding Processes
Mechanically inclined
TWIC
Msha certification
Additional Information
Full name: Joe Jack Kennedy Jr.
Phone Number: P (912)-402-6962 Alt(912)-230-9072
Email: joe567740@gmail.com
Address: 144 James Barrett Rd NE
Ludowici Ga 31316