Kevin Mitchem
Summary
At Briggs & Stratton LLC, I excelled as a Manufacturing Technician A, where I spearheaded safety improvements and significantly enhanced production efficiency. My expertise in equipment troubleshooting and preventive maintenance, combined with a talent for process improvement and team training.
Manufacturing professional with strong technical skills in equipment operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Proven ability to enhance production efficiency and ensure high-quality standards. Well-versed in safety protocols and lean manufacturing principles. Strong team collaborator who adapts seamlessly to changing demands and consistently delivers reliable results.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manufacturing Technician A
Briggs & Stratton Llc
05.2008 - Current
- Maintained a safe work environment by enforcing safety protocols and conducting routine inspections.
- Troubleshot equipment issues, minimizing downtime and keeping production on track to meet deadlines.
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
- Increased overall productivity by training new technicians and providing ongoing support to team members.
- Participated in continuous improvement initiatives, sharing insights and suggestions for enhancing operational efficiency.
- Contributed to culture of safety and compliance, leading by example and encouraging peers to follow best practices.
- Participated in skill enhancement workshops, continuously advancing technical expertise and operational knowledge.
- Coordinated with engineering teams to test prototype models, ensuring specifications were met with precision.
- Mapped process workflows to enhance understanding of procedures.
Education
High School Diploma -
East Carter R-2
Ellsinore, MO05-2006
Skills
- Safety protocols
- Good manufacturing practices
- Problem-solving
- Process improvement
- Equipment installation
- Equipment repairs
- Multitasking
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Precision assembly
- Preventive Maintenance
Certification
- Forklift Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Master Service Technician through Briggs and Stratton 11/22/2022
- State-certified Dispensing Propane Sagely MPGA. Expires 01/17/2026
- CPR/AED Certification
Timeline
Manufacturing Technician A
Briggs & Stratton Llc
05.2008 - Current
- Forklift Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Master Service Technician through Briggs and Stratton 11/22/2022
- State-certified Dispensing Propane Sagely MPGA. Expires 01/17/2026
- CPR/AED Certification
High School Diploma -
East Carter R-2
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