John Kinsey
Gadsden,AL
Summary
With a proven track record at Fontaine Specialized, I excel in team training and troubleshooting, enhancing safety and efficiency. My expertise spans preventive maintenance and effective communication, significantly improving operational standards. I bring a blend of technical acumen and leadership, ensuring top-notch quality control and seamless integration of procedural updates.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Lead
Fontaine Specialized
11.2022 - 12.2024
- Assisted in training new employees and implementing procedural changes.
- Trained and monitored line associates to perform proper assembly techniques, apply best practices and comply with safety procedures.
- Trained new employees on production line processes, ensuring a smooth transition into their roles and maintaining high performance standards.
- Performed daily inspections and maintenance of equipment to manage wear and tear.
- Conducted thorough quality control inspections of finished products, ensuring adherence to established specifications and industry standards.
- Monitored product quality to achieve superior quality reputation.
- Maintained open lines of communication between management and production staff, successfully resolving any conflicts or concerns that arose during daily operations.
- Liaised with engineering team to troubleshoot and resolve machinery issues quickly.
Maintenance Technician
Southside Property's
03.2017 - 11.2022
- 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.
- 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.
- Installed new locks, door handles, and door closers.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
OTR Truck Driver
NuHot Inc.
04.2016 - 06.2018
- Made sure that deliveries were on time for scheduled appointments.
- Maintained accurate driving records in accordance with federal laws and regulations.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping by diligently updating electronic logs and submitting required paperwork in a timely manner.
- Maintained compliance with federal regulations through diligent adherence to hours of service requirements and regular safety checks.
OTR Truck Driver
Schuster Trucking
02.2016 - 04.2016
- Made sure that deliveries were on time for scheduled appointments.
- Maintained accurate driving records in accordance with federal laws and regulations.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping by diligently updating electronic logs and submitting required paperwork in a timely manner.
- Maintained compliance with federal regulations through diligent adherence to hours of service requirements and regular safety checks.
- Inspected vehicle before and after every trip and conducted minor repairs.
- Delivered goods to customers both locally and long distance.
OTR Truck Driver
PAM Transportion
12.2014 - 02.2016
- Made sure that deliveries were on time for scheduled appointments.
- Maintained accurate driving records in accordance with federal laws and regulations.
- Maintained compliance with federal regulations through diligent adherence to hours of service requirements and regular safety checks.
- Maintained a safe driving record by adhering to all company safety guidelines and federal regulations.
- Ensured compliance with weight limits by properly balancing load distribution within trailers before each journey.
- Upheld a clean driving record through adherence to speed limits as well as state and local traffic laws at all times during transport operations.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
Education
GED -
Gadsden State Community College
Gadsden, AL05-2018
Skills
- Safety procedures
- Team Training
- Standard operating procedures
- Assignment delegation
- Machine operation
- Workload prioritization
- Troubleshooting
- Worksite safety
- Equipment installation
- Preventive Maintenance
- PPE enforcement
Timeline
Line Lead
Fontaine Specialized
11.2022 - 12.2024
Maintenance Technician
Southside Property's
03.2017 - 11.2022
OTR Truck Driver
NuHot Inc.
04.2016 - 06.2018
OTR Truck Driver
Schuster Trucking
02.2016 - 04.2016
OTR Truck Driver
PAM Transportion
12.2014 - 02.2016
GED -
Gadsden State Community College
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