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Kevin Farley

Boston,KY

Summary

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

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Machine Operator

AT&T
Louisville, Kentucky
10.2022 - Current
  • Performed work for residential and commercial customers, including connecting, reconnecting, disconnecting or altering services.
  • Used all tools, equipment and vehicles in safe and efficient manner to avoid injuries and mishaps.
  • Troubleshot and diagnosed systems using speed, ping and related tests.
  • Completed tests on system components using volt-OHM meters, spectrum analyzers and other useful tools.
  • Performed troubleshooting by inspecting equipment and measuring signals to identify issues.
  • Repaired equipment to support continual service.
  • Contacted customers via phone call or text prior to arrival to inform them of the work that is going to done.
  • Determine the safest route to bury the cable.
  • Bore under sidewalks with tools.
  • Bore under driveways with machine using proper safety techniques.
  • Disconnect/reconnect copper and/or fiber optic cable to remove excess slack, place the service cable under the sidewalk or driveway.
  • Test customer service to assure service is working properly.

Laborer

A.V. Gauge
Bardstown, Kentucky
09.2022 - 10.2022
  • Utilized hand tools such as drills, grinders, saws, taps and dies when necessary.
  • Monitored machine performance during machining process to ensure quality standards were met.
  • Helped to maintain shop cleanliness by sweeping floors and organizing materials.
  • Performed minor machine maintenance such as lubrication, changing drill bits, and cleaning surfaces.
  • Communicated regularly with supervisors regarding any issues that arose during production runs.
  • Followed safety protocols at all times while working on the shop floor.
  • Prepared finished products for shipment according to company guidelines.
  • Inspected parts for accuracy using micrometers, calipers, height gauges, and other measuring instruments.
  • Readied workpieces prior to machining operations by cleaning off burrs or sharp edges.
  • Assisted machinists with setup and operation of machines.
  • Ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations related to safe workplace practices.
  • Worked closely with other team members to complete projects within deadlines.
  • Set up jigs and fixtures required for specific jobs per blueprints or drawings provided by engineers or customers.
  • Kept parts within close tolerances of design standards to maintain optimal quality.
  • Examined final products for conformance with quality and design standards.

Wheel Loader Operator

Smyrna Ready Mix
Shepherdsville, KY
12.2021 - 06.2022
  • Inspect equipment prior to operation for safe operations.
  • Control operation of heavy power machinery to complete on-site work.
  • Move materials over short distances on work sites to carry out orders.
  • Work successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
  • Load materials into hoppers that feed into hoppers at scale house.
  • Work with delivery trucks on what materials are needed to be replenished.
  • Work with plant manager on what materials are needed on specific orders.
  • Help with minor maintenance repairs.

Heavy Equipment Operator

Republic Services
Elizabethtown, KY
09.2021 - 11.2021
  • Moved dirt from dirt pile location to garbage location by haul truck.
  • Pushed trash from dump site out into landfill with bulldozer as garbage trucks dumped in unloading zone.
  • Loaded haul truck with dirt with excavator.
  • Performed pre-shift and post-shift equipment inspections and accurately completed reports to support company policy.
  • Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
  • Promoted company's strict safety protocols for operation of machinery to reduce accidents and injuries.
  • Kept equipment fueled and ready for immediate use to support scheduling demands.
  • Transported materials around construction sites to work locations.
  • Learned about new equipment and related attachments while maintaining knowledge of items used daily to meet job requirements.
  • Monitored and used handheld mobile devices to communicate and coordinate worksite resources.
  • Coordinated machine operations with other site personnel to keep materials moving smoothly and prevent accidents.
  • Kept records of material or equipment usage and completed entries in production logs.
  • Loaded and moved dirt, rocks, equipment and materials.
  • Adjusted throttles, switches and pedals to operate bulldozers, trench excavators, road graders or backhoes.

Buried Cable Technician/Machine Operator

AT&T
Louisville, KY
06.2016 - 09.2021
  • Performed work for residential and commercial customers, including connecting, reconnecting, disconnecting or altering services.
  • Used all tools, equipment and vehicles in safe and efficient manner to avoid injuries and mishaps.
  • Troubleshot and diagnosed systems using speed, ping and related tests.
  • Completed tests on system components using volt-OHM meters, spectrum analyzers and other useful tools.
  • Performed troubleshooting by inspecting equipment and measuring signals to identify issues.
  • Repaired equipment to support continual service.
  • Contacted customers via phone call or text prior to arrival to inform them of the work that is going to done.
  • Determine the safest route to bury the cable.
  • Bore under sidewalks with tools.
  • Bore under driveways with machine using proper safety techniques.
  • Disconnect/reconnect copper and/or fiber optic cable to remove excess slack, place the service cable under the sidewalk or driveway.
  • Test customer service to assure service is working properly.

Production Lead

Sun Products Corporation- Now Henkel
Bowling Green, KY
04.2015 - 06.2016
  • Selected as member of High Performance Work System Design team(HPWS).
  • Communicated with off going and oncoming shift any problems that may have occurred during the production shift.
  • Verified the amount of product in the holding tanks, verify product being produced, overpack of product, bottle color, AD labels according to customer orders.
  • Held pre-shift meeting with associates and go over safety and production expectations.
  • Gave positive feedback to associates.
  • Enforced safety rules of the company.
  • Train new associates on machinery, hygiene practices, expectations and safety rules of the company.
  • Assist associates with problems that occurred on the production line.
  • Oversaw workstation setup and operation and mobilized production line and shift employees to meet customer quality standards and schedules.
  • Trained, mentored and inspired 20 line workers in safe operation of assembly line equipment and mastered and modeled diverse production operations to support team.
  • Checked machinery operation visually, addressed issues by performing minor maintenance along side maintenance personnel and escalated serious problems to management or maintenance personnel.
  • Equipped team members with proper hand tools, supplies and power equipment to safely and efficiently perform jobs without time-consuming interruptions during production.
  • Coordinated material supply to assembly line and flow of finished goods to warehouse and fulfilled order requirements, including breaking down orders into components by cases and pallets.
  • Reported problems or concerns with quality, processes, equipment, materials to other team leads and production managers through email and phone calls.
  • Checked finished products to ensure quality and that industry standards were met before use.
  • Identified and supported continuous improvement efforts with supervisor.
  • Worked closely with supervisors and designers to understand and meet production specifications.
  • Read and interpreted work orders to determine what materials and tools would be needed for assembly.
  • Assisted new employees with assembly tasks to maintain production levels.
  • Distributed materials, supplies and subassemblies to work areas.
  • Entered data into production reports at the end of the shift.

Relief Operator

Sun Products Corporation- Now Henkel
Bowling Green, KY
10.2014 - 04.2015
  • Trained new associates on filler line equipment.
  • Relieved filler line operators for lunches and breaks.
  • Verified the amount of product in holding tanks, verified product being filled on line, verified product overpack, bottle color, and ad labels according to customer orders.
  • Educated new associates on hygiene practices, safety rules of the company, and assist with problems as they arose.
  • Assisted maintenance personnel with minor repairs on filler line to keep machines operating.

Filler Line Operator

Sun Products Corporation- Now Henkel
Bowling Green, KY
01.2014 - 10.2014
  • Read and understood job orders to meet specific product specifications, including acceptable tolerances, general specifications and required production sequences.
  • Kept line material levels within required levels to meet production goals.
  • Completed thorough inspects of finished products in compliance with established protocols and compared results against production specifications.
  • Maximized production quality by inspecting, calibrating and adjusting equipment to stay within optimal operational parameters.
  • Made proactive adjustments to machinery feeds and speeds to optimize performance and deal with malfunctions.
  • Cleared machine jams to reset malfunctions for production line.
  • Maintained optimal production schedules by safely and quickly operating packaging machinery of various types and at various stages of production lines.
  • Adjusted machine components, machine tensions, and machine pressure according to size and processing angle of product.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.

Sales Associate

Croushorn Equipment
Harlan, KY
07.2010 - 11.2013
  • Arranged new merchandise with signage and appealing displays to encourage customer sales and move overstock items.
  • Sold various products by explaining unique features and educating customers on proper application.
  • Answered incoming telephone calls to provide store, products and services information.
  • Maintained knowledge of current promotions, exchange guidelines, payment policies and security practices.
  • Met merchandise processing standards and maintained organized and accessible work area.
  • Coordinated activities with other departments to ensure quality customer service.
  • Built trusting relationships with customers by making personal connections.
  • Acted as initial contact in addressing customer concerns.
  • Negotiated and closed deals with minimal oversight.
  • Processed orders through company system and coordinated product deliveries.

Heavy Equipment Operator

Sequoia Energy
Harlan, KY
05.2010 - 07.2010
  • Operated Caterpillar 777 rock truck
  • Performed pre-shift and post-shift equipment inspections and completed all reports accurately to support company policy.
  • Hauled blasted material from load area to dump site.
  • Followed signals from ground crew and other operators to safely move materials and prevent dangerous interactions or missed cues.

Heavy Equipment Operator

Xinergy Coal Company
Stoney Fork, KY
06.2009 - 05.2010
  • Operated blast hole drill to make holes in rock for powder crew to load blasting agent and set off blast charge.
  • Operated Caterpillar 777 rock truck by hauling blasted material from load site to dump site.
  • Loaded powder truck with blasting agent from silo and took to drill area to load blasting agent in to drill holes.
  • Performed pre-shift and post-shift equipment inspections and completed all reports accurately to support company policy.
  • Followed signals from ground crew and other operators to safely move materials and prevent dangerous interactions or missed cues.
  • Operated front loader clearing haul dump of rock and dirt.
  • Operated skid steer as coal wash plant cleaning out wash pit.

Heavy Equipment Operator

Debra Lynn Coal
Stoney Fork, KY
07.2008 - 06.2009
  • Operated blast hole drill to make holes in rock for powder crew to load blasting agent and set off blast charge.
  • Operated Caterpillar 777 rock truck by hauling blasted material from load site to dump site.
  • Loaded powder truck with blasting agent from silo and took to drill area to load blasting agent in to drill holes.
  • Performed pre-shift and post-shift equipment inspections and completed all reports accurately to support company policy.
  • Followed signals from ground crew and other operators to safely move materials and prevent dangerous interactions or missed cues.

LAN Technician

Harlan County Board Of Education
Harlan, Kentucky
10.1999 - 07.2008
  • Troubleshot complex problems involving multiple layers of technology stack like routers, switches, application servers.
  • Assisted users in resolving technical problems related to their LAN connection or setup issues.
  • Maintained local area networks for multiple sites by configuring, diagnosing and repairing all networking systems.
  • Installed and configured LAN hardware such as switches, routers, bridges, hubs and other network devices.
  • Set up and installed network cabling infrastructure.
  • Read and understood network printouts to locate facility equipment.
  • Communicated technical information in easily understood terms to non-technical individuals.
  • Handled equipment repairs and related trouble reporting.
  • Terminated Cat6 cable connectors and modular plugs.
  • Installed and repaired network fiber optic cables, Ethernet cables and other networking cabling and conduits.
  • Installed wiring, cabling and devices to establish, repair and improve network operations.
  • Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Liberal Arts

Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH

Some College (No Degree) -

Southeast Community And Technical College
Cumberland, KY

Skills

  • DOT and safety compliance
  • Scheduling flexibility
  • Power and hand tools
  • Quality assurance control's
  • Safety procedures
  • Safe equipment operation
  • Following directions
  • Effective communication skills
  • Safety program understanding
  • Communication
  • Work ethic
  • PPE use
  • Access Control Systems
  • Cable termination
  • Fiber Optic Installation
  • Troubleshooting Techniques
  • Repair work
  • Effective customer communication
  • Diagram and blueprint assessments
  • Issue diagnosis
  • Quality Assurance
  • Staff Training

Timeline

Machine Operator

AT&T
10.2022 - Current

Laborer

A.V. Gauge
09.2022 - 10.2022

Wheel Loader Operator

Smyrna Ready Mix
12.2021 - 06.2022

Heavy Equipment Operator

Republic Services
09.2021 - 11.2021

Buried Cable Technician/Machine Operator

AT&T
06.2016 - 09.2021

Production Lead

Sun Products Corporation- Now Henkel
04.2015 - 06.2016

Relief Operator

Sun Products Corporation- Now Henkel
10.2014 - 04.2015

Filler Line Operator

Sun Products Corporation- Now Henkel
01.2014 - 10.2014

Sales Associate

Croushorn Equipment
07.2010 - 11.2013

Heavy Equipment Operator

Sequoia Energy
05.2010 - 07.2010

Heavy Equipment Operator

Xinergy Coal Company
06.2009 - 05.2010

Heavy Equipment Operator

Debra Lynn Coal
07.2008 - 06.2009

LAN Technician

Harlan County Board Of Education
10.1999 - 07.2008

Some College (No Degree) - Liberal Arts

Southern New Hampshire University

Some College (No Degree) -

Southeast Community And Technical College

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