Kenneth Burns
Lakeland,FL
Summary
Skilled worker in numerous positions. Never shy away from exceling my career and knowledge. I work hard no matter what the circumstances are with safety as top priority. Always reliable with any task that is handed to me. I take opportunities that are given to me and turn them into success.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Technician
3m
Valley, Nebraska
01.2024 - 05.2026
- Conducted routine equipment inspections to ensure optimal performance and compliance with safety standards.
- Performed preventive maintenance on machines, enhancing reliability and minimizing downtime.
- Diagnosed mechanical issues and completed repairs promptly to reduce operational interruptions.
- Assisted in maintaining spare parts inventory for efficient operational continuity.
- Trained new technicians on maintenance procedures and safety protocols to uphold industry standards.
- Documented maintenance activities in logs, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot equipment malfunctions effectively.
- Responded swiftly to emergency breakdowns, ensuring minimal disruption during shifts.
Injection Molding Technician
3m
Valley, NE
07.2022 - 01.2024
- Used approved cleansers and solvents to clean and PM equipment after use.
- Adhered to safety protocols to minimize accidents and avoid workplace mishaps.
- Cleared jammed materials from equipment to restore functionality.
- Completed changeovers for injection molding and silicone machines.
- Reset and home robots when needed.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
Production Operator
3m
Valley, NE
11.2020 - 07.2022
- Completed housekeeping and maintenance duties to keep production area safe, organized and ready for next shift.
- Boxed, labeled and moved items to keep production lines moving swiftly.
- Inspected and repaired products to meet project expectations.
- Recognized defective material and reported issues to management.
- Moved items between machines, conveyors and transport equipment to meet production needs.
- Troubleshot issues with machines and made repairs.
- Reviewed job specifications to properly set up machines.
- preform preventative maintenance at end or work week to prevent damage and wear to machines.
- Packed out products neatly and orderly so warehouse can safely transport.
- Learn start up and shut down procedure's for the extruder and fiber line.
- Follow all safety guidelines to prevent injuries and damage to machines.
- Learn communication skills to pass on information to next shift as well as if maintenance needs to repair something, they will have clear idea on what the problem is.
Electrician's Apprentice
Watts Electric Company
Waverly, NE
05.2017 - 11.2020
- Wired transformers and breakers using wiring diagrams
- Wire street lights and outlets as needed
- Operate a wide variety of big and small equipment such as skid steers, fork lift, and digger trucks
- Preform safe work duties to prevent injuries and costly damage
- Neatly route the wires and land them in correct terminal
- Install conduit underground and above ground per bluprints
- Understand bluprints to ensure the job is done correctly
- Pour concrete for breakers, large transformers, steel tower base
- Achieved full class A CDL with no restrictions
- Ensure all work is done with high quality
- Assist Lineman with setting poles and stringing transmission wire
- Complete install of street signals starting with concrete base all the way to installing steel uprights with signals and signs
- Create templates for anchor bolts using carpentry skills
- Take charge of co workers to ensure the work gets done fast and orderly
- Introduced into trouble shooting electrical problems
- Complete pre trip/operation checks on all equipment to prevent damages and to maintain safe work
- Followed all relevant electrical and building codes for each job.
Electronics Sales Associate
Wal-Mart
Mulberry, FL
02.2015 - 11.2016
- Stocked merchandise on sales floor along with the storage area in back
- Responsible for security of high value items
- Used a Telxon to scan items on and off the floor whether it was out of stock or needed to be ordered
- Assisted customers with wide variety of knowledge
- Operated the cash registers
Contractor
Custom cable
Tampa, FL
12.2014 - 01.2015
- Pulled underground cable and fiber
- Placed pipe in trenches
- Located utilities to prevent damages and delays
- Ensured public safety while working
Cargo Handler
Ken Burns Trucking
LAKELAND, FL
06.2014 - 12.2014
- Assisted in loading and unloading cargo with manual and electric pallet jacks.
- Assembled pallets of freight and securing them with shrink-wrap.
- Installed office furniture, computer racks, and medical equipment as needed.
- Provided leadership to labor ready helpers to ensure work was done safe and promptly.
- Understood and adhered all safety policies.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Electrical/Mechanical Maintenance Technology
Metropolitan Community College
Omaha, NE02.2023
Fiber Optics
Lightbrigade
Waverly10.2019
High School Diploma -
Plant City High School
Plant City, Florida06.2014
Skills
- Leadership and teamwork
- Equipment maintenance
- Machinery troubleshooting
- Preventative maintenance
- Electrical wiring techniques
- Safety compliance
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Toolroom equipment operation
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Precision measurement instruments
- Industrial safety practices
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Machine adjustment
- Strong work ethic
- Dependability
- Customer focus
- Effective communication
- Multitasking abilities
- Light and heavy machinery operation
- Manual labor proficiency
- Power, pneumatic, and hand tools expertise
- Blueprint comprehension
- Fiber optics basics
- Team collaboration skills
- Wiring installations and schematics
- Safety awareness and compliance
- System installations and upgrades
- Injection molding optimization
- MIG and Stick welding
- plasma cutter
- oxy acetylene torch
- Class A CDL
Timeline
Maintenance Technician
3m
01.2024 - 05.2026
Injection Molding Technician
3m
07.2022 - 01.2024
Production Operator
3m
11.2020 - 07.2022
Electrician's Apprentice
Watts Electric Company
05.2017 - 11.2020
Electronics Sales Associate
Wal-Mart
02.2015 - 11.2016
Contractor
Custom cable
12.2014 - 01.2015
Cargo Handler
Ken Burns Trucking
06.2014 - 12.2014
High School Diploma -
Plant City High School
Fiber Optics
Lightbrigade
Associate of Applied Science - Electrical/Mechanical Maintenance Technology
Metropolitan Community College