Kenneth Mckie
Electrical Mechanical Technician / Supervisor
North Augusta,SC
Summary
Electrical/Mechanical technician with 17 years experience in numerous fields of industrial maintenance. Over 2 years experience in team management in various maintenance driven roles. Self motivated, detail oriented worker committed to safety and providing the highest quality work in a timely fashion. Strong electrical and mechanical background with experience in robotics, fabrication and welding. Proficient in multiple platforms of PLC logic to include Rockwell Allen Bradley PLC5, 500 and Logix 5000, as well as Mitsubishi. Proficient at reading and interpreting mechanical drawings and electrical schematics. Experience in the usage of data logging, and procurement software such as SAP, MP2, and other proprietary CMMS software. Experience with vendor relations and parts procurement. Possesses an Associates Degree and multiple certifications.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
16
16
Certifications
Work History
Maintenance Crew Leader
Bridgestone Firestone Aiken PSR Plant
Graniteville, SC
11.2021 - Current
- Oversee crew of 16-37 multi-skilled technicians as well as contracted maintenance technicians with focus on safety, teamwork, personal improvement, preventive maintenance and continuous improvement of processes and machines for better reliability and less machine down time.
- Responsible for annual parts and labor budget of 4.1 million dollars.
- Work with other crew leaders and HR to recruit and interview new team members.
- Collaborate with engineering and production control for scheduling of equipment for planned maintenance, continuous improvement projects, and shutdown work.
- Coordinate technicians and engineers for effective repair of emergency equipment failure.
- Collaborate and work with vendors and contractors for parts procurement and contracted labor.
- Data logging of machine non-operating time and maintenance repair times using proprietary CMMS software.
- Countermeasure equipment failure to decrease future non-operating time.
- Use of SAP for managing all aspects of department's MRO budget, from running expense reports to writing purchase requisitions for parts or labor.
- Serve as Emergency Response Team leader. Point of contact responsible for immediate action and coordination with upper management and safety during fire, first aid, or other emergency situations.
Electrical Mechanical Service Technician
Bridgestone Firestone PSR Plant
Graniteville, SC
10.2011 - 11.2021
- Work in safe manner by using proper work practices, wearing proper PPE and performing Lock Out Tag Out as needed.
- Work in team fashion with a common goal to improve equipment for betterment of the company.
- Have a mindset of continuous improvement for all activities which include work practices, safety, equipment and equipment knowledge.
- Troubleshoot, repair, and install equipment including but not limited to hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical systems such as large gearboxes, rubber extruders, material conveyors and cutters.
- Troubleshoot, repair, and install electrical systems such as PLC hardware, PLC controls, AC induction motors and drives, AC servo motors and drives, robotic arms and controllers (PLC and motion control platforms include Rockwell Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi, and Yaskawa). Very familiar with Yaskawa drives as well as Allen Bradley PowerFlex, Ultra 3000 and Kinetix.
- Utilize parts diagrams as well as electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics to diagnose and make repairs.
- Perform PM's with a focus on continuous improvement of all systems, and preventive maintenance to reduce equipment downtime and improve reliability.
- Remove outdated electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems and install upgraded equipment.
- Calibrate electronic material verification and material quality control devices as well as measuring devices such as temperature controllers, gauges, and scales.
- Utilize precision measuring devices to perform alignments on machinery in order to maintain specified tolerances as well as maintain equipment reliability and reduce down time.
- Serve on the Emergency Response Team and maintain certifications in Incipient Firefighting, CPR and First Aid.
- Serve as a safety coordinator, responsible for maintaining a continuous focus on all safety related items, tracking team member's proactive safety activities, regular inspection of tools and equipment for safe condition, conduct audits on equipment and observe teammates for safe work practices. Responsible for conducting hazard prevention activities in an effort to keep safe work practices in the forefront of the team's minds and habits.
- Serve as parts coordinator, responsible for communicating with outside vendors, engineers, and teammates to procure parts or services.
- Heavy use of SAP and other proprietary data logging software.
- Organize Non-MRO inventory for teammate's quick access and ease of use.
Electrical Mechanical Service Technician
Hubbell Power Systems
Aiken, SC
11.2007 - 10.2011
- Work in safe manner by using proper work practices, wearing proper PPE and performing equipment Lock Out Tag Out as needed.
- Perform scheduled PMs, during which repairs were made to electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
- Troubleshoot and repair electrical, electronic, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems during emergency breakdowns.
- Metal fabrication work
- Manage inflow and outflow of inventory through maintenance department's parts room.
- Organize inventory for teammates to quickly acquire parts needed.
- Schedule pick up and delivery of all repair parts going out and coming in.
- Work with vendors to maintain stock and keep parts up to date.
- Purchase parts and services utilizing SAP.
- Implemented bar code scan system using software to streamline inventory check out and check in process.
- Implemented new software to better track in stock items, maintain up to date value of all in stock inventory, as well as perform cost analysis on equipment repairs.
Tech Scholar/Apprentice
Hubbell Power Systems
Aiken, SC
11.2006 - 11.2007
- Perform scheduled PMs
- Make repairs as needed to electrical, electronic, mechanical, and hydraulic systems.
- Assist Breakdown/On Shift technicians in troubleshooting and repairing electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic repair of rubber injection molding equipment.
- Implement knowledge gained from formal education to practical experience on the job.
Education
Associate of Science -
Aiken Technical College, Industrial Maintenance Technology
Aiken, SC 05.2005 - 2007.01
Certification
ACT WorkKeys "Applied Technology" Level Score = 6
References
Ricky White
803-221-2040
Stephen Schlachter
803-270-0570
Brian Childers
803-507-0489
Timeline
Maintenance Crew Leader
Bridgestone Firestone Aiken PSR Plant
11.2021 - Current
ACT WorkKeys "Applied Technology" Level Score = 6
11-2019
ACT WorkKeys "Graphic Literacy" Level Score = 5
11-2019
ACT WorkKeys "Workplace Observation" Level Score = 3
11-2019
ACT WorkKeys "Workplace Documents" Level Score = 7
11-2019
OSHA 10 Certification
01-2019
Yaskawa Motoman YRC1000 Basic Robotics Programming
10-2018
Allen Bradley Variable Freq. Motor Drives
09-2014
Mitsubishi PLC/Motion/Safety
09-2013
Mitsubishi GXWorks2 Programming, Motion, Variable Frequency Drives
09-2013
Allen Bradley Control Logix Programmable Controllers Level Two Advanced Maintenance & Troubleshooting
06-2012
Industrial Pneumatic & Air Logic
06-2012
Allen Bradley SLC-500 Programmable Controllers Level Two Advanced Maintenance & Troubleshooting
05-2012
Allen Bradley Control Logix Programmable Controllers Level One Maintenance & Troubleshooting
03-2012
Troubleshooting Industrial Hydraulics
03-2012
Allen Bradley SLC-500 Programmable Controllers Level One Maintenance & Troubleshooting
01-2012
Electrical Mechanical Service Technician
Bridgestone Firestone PSR Plant
10.2011 - 11.2021
Electrical Mechanical Service Technician
Hubbell Power Systems
11.2007 - 10.2011
Basic Welding
05-2007
Tech Scholar/Apprentice
Hubbell Power Systems
11.2006 - 11.2007
Associate of Science -
Aiken Technical College, Industrial Maintenance Technology
05.2005 - 2007.01
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