Kenneth Schaefer
Chetek,WI
Summary
Skilled Maintenance Technician with background in performing routine and preventative maintenance tasks. Demonstrates strong troubleshooting abilities, adept at diagnosing faults and conducting repairs in a timely manner. Proven ability to improve efficiency through effective equipment upgrades and modifications. Known for improving safety standards and adhering to all regulations and guidelines during repair and maintenance processes.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Parts Sales Manager
AutoZone
Rice Lake, WI
11.2016 - Current
- Managed inventory levels and ensured availability of automotive parts.
- Oversaw daily operations to optimize parts sales and customer satisfaction.
- Trained and mentored team members on sales techniques and customer service.
- Conducted complimentary battery checks, testing and wiper installations.
- Assisted buyers in selecting appropriate products based on their needs.
- Supervised daily operations of the parts department, including ordering, stocking, and selling of products.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and efficiently.
- Tracked orders through the supply chain process from purchase order placement until delivery at the store level.
- Managed returns of defective or incorrect items according to company policy.
- Prepared quotes for special orders as requested by customers.
- Processed payments from customers and updated financial records accordingly.
- Taught junior employees proactive strategies to meet operational and sales goals.
- Received, examined and reshelved returned parts.
- Performed scheduled inventory audits per to verify accuracy and product availability.
- Maintained inventory accuracy by counting stock-on-hand and reconciling discrepancies.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations and standards in parts management operations.
- Implemented sustainability initiatives to minimize waste and promote recycling of parts.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding sales and service.
Powder Coating Assistant Supervisor
Hamilton Scientific
Round Rock, TX
08.2012 - 03.2016
- Selected appropriate coatings for the project according to the engineer's specifications.
- Observed machine gauges and equipment to detect defects or deviations from standards, and adjusted as necessary.
- Kept logs for daily inventory.
- Inventoried, packaged, and weighed waste powder for disposal according to proper procedure.
Poweder Coating Painter/Maintenance Technician
Advanced Lab Concepts/Thermo-Fisher Scientific
Round Rock, TX
08.2009 - 08.2012
- Set up, checked, and logged documentation for spray booths, air conditioning, air compressors, air supply components, and the drying and curing ovens.
- Coordinated with loaders on which products to be run.
- set up and operated machines or equipment to paint or powder coat
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Airframe And Power Plant Technology
Hallmark University: College of Aeronautics
San Antonio, TX06-1989
Associate of Applied Science - Automotive Engineering
Texas State Technical College
Waco, TX05-1983
Skills
- Previously held forklift operator's license
- Skills in wire feed welding
- In doing maintenance at bars, I have experience with plumbing issues, electrical issues, broken supply lines, and broken cleaning equipment
- Learned to read and comprehend technical manuals, schematics, and blueprints
- Troubleshooting skills
- Tool management
- Mechanical expertise
- Building maintenance
- Problem-solving
- Mechanical aptitude
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Parts Sales Manager
AutoZone
11.2016 - Current
Powder Coating Assistant Supervisor
Hamilton Scientific
08.2012 - 03.2016
Poweder Coating Painter/Maintenance Technician
Advanced Lab Concepts/Thermo-Fisher Scientific
08.2009 - 08.2012
Associate of Applied Science - Airframe And Power Plant Technology
Hallmark University: College of Aeronautics
Associate of Applied Science - Automotive Engineering
Texas State Technical College