KENNETH PERKINS
West Memphis,AR
Summary
Hardworking Maintenance Technician bringing 10+ years of experience performing diverse maintenance and repair duties. Dedicated to maintaining optimal equipment functionality by managing routine and complex equipment and facility matters. Strong knowledge of hand and power tool operation and safety measures.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Industrial Maintenance Technician
West Memphis Steel & Pipe
05.2018 - Current
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Diagnosed, repaired and replaced faulty electrical, electronic and mechanical components to maintain plant safety.
- Operated various tools and equipment proficiently while maintaining a safe work environment at all times.
- Installed and repaired electrical and mechanical systems, equipment and machinery to maintain proper functionality.
- Dismantled electrical machinery to replace faulty switches and electrical and mechanical system elements.
- Conducted thorough diagnostic tests to identify root causes of malfunctions, enabling effective solutions.
- Inspected and tested electrical equipment, diagnosing malfunctioning apparatus.
- Assisted in the installation and commissioning of new equipment, ensuring smooth integration into existing systems.
- Educated fellow technicians on best practices in industrial maintenance, fostering a culture of continuous learning.
- Improved production output with timely repairs and adjustments to machinery.
Order Processor, Delivery Specialist
Display Headstones
05.2005 - Current
- Complete order receipts
- Obtain merchandise from bins or shelves
- Place merchandise on conveyors leading to wrapping areas
- Keep records of out-going orders
- Requisition additional materials, supplies, and equipment
- Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
- Interacting With Computers
- Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
- Handling and Moving Objects
- Performing General Physical Activities
- Processing Information
- Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
- Documenting/Recording Information
- Training and Teaching Others
- Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
- Thinking Creatively
- Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
- Experience with: Barcode scanners, Data entry software, Electric pallet jacks, Email software, Manual pallet jacks, Measuring tapes, Microsoft Outlook, Personal computers, Stand-up forklifts, Warehouse forklifts, Wrapping equipment
Sr. Maintenance Tech
The Greens @ Marion
01.2015 - 08.2017
- Transfer tools, parts, equipment, and supplies to and from work stations and other areas
- Disassemble broken or defective equipment to facilitate repair and reassemble equipment when repairs are complete
- Hold or supply tools, parts, equipment, and supplies for other workers
- Adjust, connect, or disconnect wiring, piping, tubing, and other parts, using hand or power tools
- Assemble and maintain physical structures, using hand or power tools
- Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
- Performing General Physical Activities
- Training and Teaching Others
- Thinking Creatively
- Experience with: Adjustable wrenches, Caulking guns, Ladders, Locking pliers, Needlenose pliers, Power drills, Power saws, Ratchets, Wire cutters, Wire strippers
Maintenance Worker, Van Driver
Connecting The Dots Child Care
11.2011 - 12.2016
- Comply with traffic regulations to operate vehicles in a safe and courteous manner
- Read maps and follow written and verbal geographic directions
- Drive gasoline, diesel, or electrically powered multi-passenger vehicles to transport students between neighborhoods, schools, and school activities
- Keep bus interiors clean for passengers
- Make minor repairs to vehicles
- Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
- Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
- Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
- Experience with: AOL MapQuest, Bus warning lights, Emergency exit doors
Maintenance
Marion School District
04.2009 - 08.2011
- Inspect, operate, or test machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions
- Diagnose mechanical problems and determine how to correct them, checking blueprints, repair manuals, or parts catalogs, as necessary
- Perform routine maintenance, such as inspecting drives, motors, or belts, checking fluid levels, replacing filters, or doing other preventive maintenance actions
- Order parts, supplies, or equipment from catalogs or suppliers
- Perform general cleaning duties of buildings or properties
- Provide groundskeeping services, such as landscaping or snow removal
- Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
- Handling and Moving Objects
- Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
- Controlling Machines and Processes
- Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
- Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
- Experience with: Allen wrenches, Dollies, Electric trimmers, Hex wrenches, Phillips head screwdrivers, Power drills, Power lifts, Socket wrench sets, Two-wheel drive front end loaders, Universal nut wrenches, Wire crimpers, Wire cutting tools
Automotive Tire Worker (Auto Tire Worker)
Gill's Truck Service
06.2008 - 04.2010
- Collect cash payments from customers and make change or charge purchases to customers' credit cards and provide customers with receipts
- Check tire pressure and levels of fuel, motor oil, transmission, radiator, battery, or other fluids, adding air or fluids as required
- Perform minor repairs, such as adjusting brakes, replacing spark plugs, or changing engine oil or filters
- Grease and lubricate vehicles or specified units, such as springs, using grease guns or spray lubricants
- Rotate, test, and repair or replace tires
- Controlling Machines and Processes
- Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
- Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
- Handling and Moving Objects
- Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
- Experience with: Adjustable hand wrenches, Cash registers, Glass squeegees, Grease guns, Hydraulic automobile lifts, Hydraulic jacks, Lug wrenches, Phillips head screwdrivers, Pneumatic impact wrenches, Socket wrench sets
Floor Finisher
Marion Market Place
03.2006 - 12.2008
- Monitor building security and safety by performing tasks such as locking doors after operating hours or checking electrical appliance use to ensure that hazards are not created
- Clean building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming
- Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment to prevent damage to floors and fixtures
- Mix water and detergents or acids in containers to prepare cleaning solutions, according to specifications
- Notify managers concerning the need for major repairs or additions to building operating systems
- Strip, seal, finish, and polish floors
- Make adjustments or minor repairs to heating, cooling, ventilating, plumbing, or electrical systems
- Handling and Moving Objects
- Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
- Controlling Machines and Processes
- Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
- Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
- Experience with: Dry mops, Floor buffers, Floor strippers, Floor waxers, Power floor scrubbers, Protective ear plugs, Push brooms, Safety glasses, Safety gloves, Wet mops
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent - General Studies
Elliston Baptist Academy
Memphis, TN03.1999
Skills
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Equipment Maintenance
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Maintenance Documentation
- Electrical Systems Maintenance
- Machine Alignment
- Conveyor System Maintenance
- Hydraulic Systems Repair
- Preventive Maintenance Planning
- Bearing installation
- Air Compressor Maintenance
- Mechanical Repair
- Troubleshooting skills
- Hand and power tools
Timeline
Industrial Maintenance Technician
West Memphis Steel & Pipe
05.2018 - Current
Sr. Maintenance Tech
The Greens @ Marion
01.2015 - 08.2017
Maintenance Worker, Van Driver
Connecting The Dots Child Care
11.2011 - 12.2016
Maintenance
Marion School District
04.2009 - 08.2011
Automotive Tire Worker (Auto Tire Worker)
Gill's Truck Service
06.2008 - 04.2010
Floor Finisher
Marion Market Place
03.2006 - 12.2008
Order Processor, Delivery Specialist
Display Headstones
05.2005 - Current
High School Diploma or Equivalent - General Studies
Elliston Baptist Academy
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