Kenneth Walker
Rusk,TX
Summary
Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Handy Person
Self-employeed
Rusk, TX
05.2023 - Current
- Recorded type and cost of maintenance or repair work.
- Patched holes in ceilings and walls using spackling paste or joint compound.
- Identified problems during daily work inspections and addressed concerns.
- Maintained or repaired specialized equipment or machinery.
- Maintained clear and safe workspace areas to meet OSHA standards.
- Repaired machines, equipment or structures using tools or equipment.
- Repaired minor carpentry, electrical and plumbing issues to return equipment to functionality.
- Maintained maintenance schedules and completed timely repairs.
- Installed cabinets, countertops, appliances and other fixtures in kitchens and bathrooms.
Machine Operator
Powledge Metal Fabricating
Palestine, TX
03.2020 - 04.2023
- Replace worn tools, sharpen cutting tools, adjust machinery components.
- Detected work-piece defects and machine malfunctions, maintaining apparatus to prevent future issues.
- Set up and operate machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments.
- Perform periodic maintenance on machines such as cleaning and lubrication.
- Performed daily inspections of plant systems, identifying potential problems and taking corrective action as needed.
- Prepared machine for production processes by equipping with required tools and parts.
- Conducted preventable maintenance on process line and quickly resolved production problems to minimize downtime.
- Observe machine operations to detect any problems or defects in the finished product.
- Set up machines for various jobs to maintain compliance with manufacturing thresholds and waste reduction initiatives.
- Maintained assigned equipment and performed daily inspections to increase equipment longevity and cut costs.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Welder Helper
Michael unit maintenance dep.
Tennessee Colony, TX
01.2013 - 03.2023
- Scraped off excess spatter using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.
- Learned and mastered skilled trade specialties under guidance of expert mentors.
- Prevented distortion of parts by monitoring fitting, burning, and welding processes.
- Prepared broken parts for welding by properly grooving and scarfing surfaces.
- Conducted hydrostatic and tolerance tests on welded parts to verify weld quality and conformance to specifications.
- Loaded or unloaded building materials to distribute machinery or tools.
- Followed safety procedures with equipment to prevent injuries and accomplish tasks on time.
- Assist in laying out, cutting, fabricating and fitting of metal components prior to welding.
- Organized and cleaned work area and tools.
- Repair broken or cracked parts using appropriate welding techniques.
- Adjusted gas flow and pressure to create and maintain desired flames.
- Read blueprints and drawings and took measurements to plan layout and procedures.
- Grind, file, buff and smooth welds using grinders, drills, wire brushes and other tools.
- Communicate with supervisors regarding problems encountered during assigned tasks.
- Set up and tended equipment with machine operators to complete runs.
- Planned and completed group projects, working smoothly with others.
Education
High School Diploma -
Windham High School
Tex.02-1983
Skills
- Facilities Maintenance
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Carpentry
- Materials Transport
- Construction Maintenance
- Preventive Maintenance
- Equipment Maintenance
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Handy Person
Self-employeed
05.2023 - Current
Machine Operator
Powledge Metal Fabricating
03.2020 - 04.2023
Welder Helper
Michael unit maintenance dep.
01.2013 - 03.2023
High School Diploma -
Windham High School