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Kenneth Hardin II

Sterling Heights,MI

Summary

Experienced with maintaining and repairing dies to ensure optimal performance. Uses technical skills to troubleshoot and resolve issues efficiently. Track record of improving equipment reliability and operational efficiency. Personable and detail-focused individual with keen ability to learn and adapt in technical environments.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Die Maintenance Technician

Stellantis
10.2018 - Current
  • Trouble shooting of die as well as die and press operations to determine cause and fix.
  • Milling, lathe, grindind operations to print.
  • Maintain inventory of spare components.
  • Adhered to OSHA safety regulations when operating equipment to prevent accidents or equipment damage.
  • Maintained quality assurance and customer satisfaction objectives.

Production Worker

Stellantis
02.1999 - 10.2018
  • Exceeded production targets consistently through focused attention on task completion without compromising quality assurance measures.
  • Followed safety protocols to prevent accidents and injuries to self and colleagues.
  • Collaborated with other production workers to achieve smooth running of production line.

Education

Apprenticeship Program - Die Maker

Macomb Community College
Warren, MI
03-2022

No Degree - Organizing And Collective Bargaining

UAW Leadership Training Institute
Region 1 Warren, MI
10-2006

Skills

  • 25 years automotive experience
  • Microsoft Word, excel power point, and project
  • Self Motivated
  • Team management/Development
  • Lean Manufacturing
  • Print reading
  • Standardized Work
  • Milling
  • Quality control
  • Lathe
  • Grinders
  • Troubleshooting
  • Lockout and tagout procedures
  • Precision measuring
  • Computer-aided design
  • Crane operation
  • Statistical process control

Military Experience

US Army

08/1989 - 07/1993

Served during the Desert Shield and Desert Storm as a E-4 Forward Observer.


Awards/Honors

The National Defense Service Medal, Southwest Asia Service Medal with 3rd Bronze Service Star, Kuwait Liberation Medal, Army Commendation Medal, and Good Conduct Medal.

Timeline

Die Maintenance Technician

Stellantis
10.2018 - Current

Production Worker

Stellantis
02.1999 - 10.2018

Apprenticeship Program - Die Maker

Macomb Community College

No Degree - Organizing And Collective Bargaining

UAW Leadership Training Institute
Kenneth Hardin II