Ken Crawford
Gaylord,MI
Summary
Responsible Technician with excellent troubleshooting bringing 34 service years of experience. Broad skills in Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services and repairing
faults in equipment.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Master Sergeant
Army National Guard - Retired
05.1987 - 02.2024
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Worked well in team setting, providing support and guidance.
Federal Technician
M.A.T.E.S. - Maneuver Area Training Equipment Site
09.1989 - 01.2024
- Operated and Maintained following Combat Equipment: M88A1, M578 Recovery Vehicle . M1, M2/M3 Bradley, M113A2, M548A1 M109A3, MLRS, M577.
- Operated and Maintained following Wheel Vehicles: M936 Wrecker, All Variant HUMMWVS, LMTV/MTV non UP Armor and Armor, M984A2/4, PLS. Tractors Trailers
- Operated and Maintained following Construction Equipment: Graders, Loaders, Scrapers, Skid Steers. D7/D7R2 Dozers
- Conducted PMCS Inspections of equipment to identify areas of wear or causes of malfunctions
- Diagnosing and Troubleshooting Mechanical, Electrical and Hydraulic systems, noting issues and completing preventive maintenance.
- Followed established procedures for inspection of belts, drives and motors, performing needed maintenance.
- Maintained strong focus on safety and efficiency to provide comprehensive support to personnel performing skilled repairs.
- Scheduled maintenance and repair tasks in alignment with production deadlines to reduce bottlenecks.
- Worked with diverse types of weather and ground conditions.
- Addressed routine equipment maintenance according to established schedule.
- Managed maintenance activities, supervised staff, and inspected equipment.
- Maintained compliance with regulatory standards and safety requirements.
- Mentored junior technicians in maintenance, repair, and reporting duties.
- Organized work to meet demanding production goals.
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Liaised with internal departments to optimize productivity and efficiency.
Education
High School Diploma -
Gaylord High School/Voc. Bldg.
Gaylord, MI05.1983
Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Manufacturing Processes
- Safety Equipment
- Workload Management
- System Installation
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- Welding skills
- Component Replacement
- Heavy Equipment Repair
- Equipment Repair
- System Troubleshooting
Certification
CDL-CLASS A LICENSE
Timeline
Federal Technician
M.A.T.E.S. - Maneuver Area Training Equipment Site
09.1989 - 01.2024
Master Sergeant
Army National Guard - Retired
05.1987 - 02.2024
High School Diploma -
Gaylord High School/Voc. Bldg.
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