Kenneth Bennett
Laurel
Summary
Experienced Maintenance Technician at Allen Harim Foods, focused on preventive maintenance and mechanical troubleshooting. Strong critical thinking and communication skills utilized to drive operational efficiency. Delivered measurable enhancements in equipment performance while adhering to safety standards and cultivating a safe work environment. Trained to operate and perform maintenance on Fanuc robots, and jamesway incubators. Knowledgeable in the poultry industry from building poultry houses, managing poultry farm, and working in a poultry hatchery as lead level A maintenance technician.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Technician
Allen Harim Foods
06.2019 - 09.2025
- Performed preventive maintenance checks on machinery, improving overall operational efficiency.
- Troubleshot equipment issues through effective collaboration with team members.
- Utilized hand tools and power tools for repair and installation tasks.
- Supported routine maintenance efforts, ensuring compliance with safety standards and equipment functionality.
Contractor
Self-employeed
08.1975 - 2019
- Managed multiple contractor projects, ensuring timely completion and adherence to quality standards.
- Developed client proposals, outlining project scope, timelines, and budget estimates.
- Coordinated with suppliers to source materials, optimizing costs and delivery times.
- Implemented safety protocols on job sites, enhancing overall workplace safety and compliance.
- Kept site work safe and in line with budget, schedule, and applicable building codes.
- Implemented safety protocols on job sites, reducing incidents of workplace accidents and injuries.
- Hired and oversaw subcontractors to meet project needs.
- Trained new team members to apply best coding best practices and proper use of development tools.
- Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets.
- Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
- Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Poultry Farm Owner
Self Employed Services
1980 - 2015
- Oversaw daily operations to ensure optimal poultry production and welfare standards.
- Developed and implemented biosecurity protocols to reduce disease risk among flocks.
- Managed inventory and supply chain for feed, equipment, and other essential resources.
- Trained staff on best practices in animal husbandry and farm management techniques.
- Analyzed production data to identify areas for efficiency improvements in operations.
- Conducted regular health assessments of birds to maintain high quality and productivity levels.
- Implemented waste management practices to promote sustainability on the farm.
- Increased poultry farm productivity by implementing efficient feeding and breeding strategies.
- Improved overall farm health through strict biosecurity measures and routine veterinary checkups.
- Optimized the farm layout for better workflow and animal welfare, leading to increased efficiency.
- Enhanced livestock quality by selectively breeding for desirable traits such as improved disease resistance or high egg production rates.
- Stayed current on industry trends, attending conferences and workshops to improve farm operations continually.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers and vendors, securing competitive pricing on essential equipment and feed supplies.
- Maintained accurate financial records, enabling informed decision-making for the business''s growth.
- Managed a team of farm workers, ensuring proper training and adherence to safety protocols.
- Maintained proper chicken house temperature and ventilation.
- Performed repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment and property.
- Worked closely with employees to improve practices, techniques and safety choices, optimizing performance, and minimizing waste.
- Inspected and repaired equipment for livestock and crop management.
- Maintained tidy, clean and well-organized greenhouse for optimal productivity and professionalism.
- Budgeted equipment purchases and regular repairs.
- Maintained ranch records and documentation.
Education
High School Diploma -
Delmar Highschool
Delmar, DEHigh School Diploma - Career And Technical Education
Sussex Tech
DE03.1972
Skills
- Preventive Maintenance
- Building maintenance
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Troubleshooting skills
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Mechanical repair
- Parts replacement
- Equipment installation
- Equipment Repair
- Tool management
- Hand tools expertise
- Plumbing
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Power tools proficiency
- Plumbing repairs
- Groundskeeping
- Industrial equipment
- HVAC systems
- Hydraulic systems
- Electrical panels
- Mechanical expertise
- Maintenance scheduling
- Machine lubrication
- Lighting systems
- Commercial construction experience
- Documentation
- Residential construction
- Pneumatic systems
- Conveyor systems
- Boiler maintenance
- Construction management
- Fan coil units
- Cooling towers
- Blueprint and schematics
- Safety-oriented mindset
- Troubleshooting strength
- Air handlers
- Willing to learn
- Hand and power tool operation
- Hand and power tool use
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Critical thinking
- Clear communication
- Wiring installation and repair
- Problem detection and resolution
- General Plumbing
- Fertility monitoring
Timeline
Maintenance Technician
Allen Harim Foods
06.2019 - 09.2025
Contractor
Self-employeed
08.1975 - 2019
Poultry Farm Owner
Self Employed Services
1980 - 2015
High School Diploma -
Delmar Highschool
High School Diploma - Career And Technical Education
Sussex Tech
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