Kevin Banks
Neptune,NJ
Summary
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Heavy Duty Truck Mechanic and Shop Worker
Toon Truck and Trailer Repair
02.2024 - 10.2024
- Performed routine oil changes, tire rotations, brake replacements as part of regular truck maintenance schedules; preventing costly damage or accidents due to wear-and-tear over time.
- Repair of trailers to adhere to DOT regulations.
- Expertly performed electrical system diagnostics and repairs; ensuring truck safety and reliability through proactive attention to potential issues.
- Enhanced shop productivity by organizing workspaces, maintaining clean environments, and adhering to strict safety protocols.
Warehouse Forklift Operator / Warehouse Manager
Shore Point Distribution Co
02.2021 - 02.2024
- Operate forklift for up to 12 hours loading and picking beer and wine to deliver to customers
- Follow detailed attention to each order on electronic device then load the pallet of beer and wine into the correct truck
- Duties also included driving side loader trucks / driving 18 wheels tractor trailer through the yard into the building to load the trucks
- Built pallets and loads for partial and mixed pallets, wrapped finished pallets and staged pallets and loads into truck when ready for shipment.
- Worked with racking systems and loaded or unloaded pallets, pulling and placing pallets on or off of vertical product racking systems and trucks, maximizing storage by stacking products vertically.
- Ensured timely deliveries by efficiently loading and unloading trucks with the use of forklifts.
- Contributed to the reduction of workplace accidents by adhering to strict safety protocols during all forklift operations.
- Monitored area for pedestrian and vehicular traffic while operating various types of equipment.
- Enhanced team productivity by providing on-the-job training to new forklift operators, ensuring proper handling techniques were followed at all times.
Repair Technician /Production Supervisor
Safran Aerospace
01.2016 - 01.2021
- Repair aircraft and helicopter slides, rafts, and floats according to CMM specs and standards
- Follow measurements, weights, and folding procedures according to FAA regulations to provide safety and quality work to various customers
- Relied on to help company meet deadlines and quality work in a timely manner regardless of lack of time to complete certain tasks or lack of help to complete job within timeframes
- Troubleshoot all necessary requirements to fulfill customers request for specified job assignment
- Cleaned stains from fabric or garments using spray guns and cleaning fluid.
- Maintained inventory of repair supplies and ordered parts.
- Utilized variety of tools and diagnostic equipment to complete repairs.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Increased repair success rates, utilizing advanced troubleshooting techniques and tools.
- Inspected and tested, repaired and refurbished products for proper operation.
- Maintained detailed records of repairs, parts inventory, and warranty information for accurate documentation purposes.
- Followed detailed repair and maintenance procedures for consumer products.
- Adhered to strict safety protocols while working with potentially hazardous materials or electrical components during the repair process.
- Tested parts and components to confirm adherence to manufacturer specifications.
- Collaborated with team members to complete complex repairs and improve overall service quality.
- Consistently maintained a clean, organized, and safe work environment to ensure the efficient completion of repairs and the wellbeing of both employees and customers.
- Expanded technical knowledge through continuous education in industry developments and trends.
- Supported colleagues by sharing knowledge of specialized techniques or tools used in specific types of repairs when necessary.
- Provided exceptional customer service by explaining the repair process, answering questions, and offering expert advice on device care and maintenance.
- Ability to read CMM and calculate measurements
- Basic understanding of Word and Excel to complete tasks
- Helped with closure of Lafayette facility to move all helicopter floats to NJ
- Attended QRQC training and run daily meetings to improve facility
- Referred employees and trained various employees
- Helped meet monthly goals and target dates for all customers
- Trained at facility in France to help with helicopter floats and improve customer relations and company management
- Helped in making the company’s highest monthly budget of exceeding $1 million dollars at the peak of the 777 program
- Packing of 777's, 787's, A320 slides, floats, and rafts
- FAA repairman's license
- Inspect and issue 8130's
Education
High School Diploma -
Neptune High School
Neptune NJ06.1998
Skills
- Safety and Regulatory Compliance
- Turnaround time
- Change management
- Team supervision
- Leadership
- Lean Methodologies
- QRQC Methodologies
- Reduce cost
- Improve quality management
- Customer service
- Maintain files
- Service various customer needs
Timeline
Heavy Duty Truck Mechanic and Shop Worker
Toon Truck and Trailer Repair
02.2024 - 10.2024
Warehouse Forklift Operator / Warehouse Manager
Shore Point Distribution Co
02.2021 - 02.2024
Repair Technician /Production Supervisor
Safran Aerospace
01.2016 - 01.2021
High School Diploma -
Neptune High School
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