Kelson Batten
Mansfield
Summary
Results-driven Maintenance Manager with extensive experience in facility maintenance, equipment repair, and industrial operations. Skilled in overseeing HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems while implementing preventive maintenance programs to minimize downtime. Strong background in troubleshooting electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, as well as PLC programming and automation. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, negotiate supplier contracts, and optimize maintenance workflows. Adept at improving efficiency, reducing costs, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. A hands-on leader with a passion for operational excellence and team development.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Maintenance Manager
Ashland County Commissioners
06.2024 - Current
- Oversaw the maintenance and repair of all building systems, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical equipment
- Developed and implemented preventive maintenance programs to ensure optimal functioning of facilities and minimize downtime
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations by conducting regular inspections and implementing corrective actions as needed
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to plan and execute facility improvement projects within budgetary constraints
- Negotiated favorable terms with suppliers resulting in cost savings on materials/equipment purchases
- Developed standard operating procedures (SOPs) for routine maintenance tasks ensuring consistency across multiple locations
- Our team went from a team that did a lot of hiring outside work, to a team that now does 95% inside work
Lead Maintenance Technician/Supervisor
BREITINGER COMPANY
10.2018 - 06.2024
- Lead Maintenance technician at Breitinger Company in Mansfield, Ohio
- My job consists of building, troubleshooting, and repairing machinery, used to manufacture a wide variety of parts for Newman Technology
- Hydraulic installation and troubleshooting
- Electrical installation and troubleshooting
- Pneumatic installation and troubleshooting
- Reading and modifying electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic schematics
- PLC programming, monitoring, troubleshooting
- Experience on manual lathe and mill
- Supervision of maintenance techs
- Inventory control
- Creating work orders
- Delegating work to techs that match qualifications
Education
Associate's degree - Operations Management
North Central State College
Shelby, OH03.2025
Associate's degree - Electrical maintenance
North Central State College
Shelby, OH12.2022
Skills
- Welding
- Fabrication
- Communication skills
- Electrical Experience
- Organizational skills
- Manufacturing
- Maintenance
- Programmable Logic Controllers
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Leadership
- Machine Operator
- Production management
- Blueprint Reading
- Quality Assurance
- Schematics
- Troubleshooting
- Electrical experience
- AutoCAD
- CAD
- Assembly
- Hydraulics
- Equipment Repair
- Team management
Certification
- Electrical maintenance journeyman, 12/01/22, Present
- OSHA 10, 03/01/19, Present
- Forklift Certification, 07/01/22, 06/01/25
- Driver's License, 12/01/17, 03/01/25
- CPR, 08/01/22, 08/01/24
- 8 hours of EMT training
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Maintenance Manager
Ashland County Commissioners
06.2024 - Current
Lead Maintenance Technician/Supervisor
BREITINGER COMPANY
10.2018 - 06.2024
Associate's degree - Operations Management
North Central State College
Associate's degree - Electrical maintenance
North Central State College
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