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Kirk Jackson

Cincinnati, OH,OH

Summary

Field Service Engineer with 5 year background performing repairs, installations and troubleshooting of various centrifugemachine types. Committed to providing optimum service support through phone and personal visits. Proficient in investigating and troubleshooting common problems and providing efficient, courteous and professional repair services.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Field Service Engineer

Western States Machining
08.2019 - Current

· Improved equipment reliability by conducting thorough field service repairs and maintenance tasks.

· Enhanced customer satisfaction with prompt and efficient troubleshooting of complex technical issues.

· Performed detailed diagnostics to accurately identify root causes and implement appropriate solutions for improved system performance.

· Streamlined workflow processes, reducing downtime and increasing overall productivity in the field.

· Delivered comprehensive training sessions for clients, resulting in increased confidence in operating advanced equipment.

· Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of new technologies and systems.

· Developed customized preventive maintenance plans tailored to individual client needs, extending equipment life and minimizing disruptions.

· Conducted regular equipment inspections, identifying potential issues before they escalated into costly repairs or downtime events.

· Provided remote support for clients experiencing technical difficulties, resolving problems quickly and efficiently without the need for on-site visits.

· Established strong relationships with customers through clear communication and consistent follow-up on outstanding issues.

· Collaborated with engineering teams during product development phases to provide valuable insights from a field service perspective.

· Provided technical support to troubleshoot, repair and maintain operational efficiencies in hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical systems.

Warranty Technician Team Lead

CAFUSA
10.2013 - 07.2019

· Test faulty equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test equipment or software, and applying knowledge of the functional operation of electronic units and systems.

· Examine work orders and converse with equipment operators to detect equipment problems and to ascertain whether mechanical or human errors contributed to the problems.

· Repair or adjust equipment, machines, or defective components, replacing worn parts, such as gaskets or seals in watertight electrical equipment.

· Maintain equipment logs that record performance problems, repairs, calibrations, or tests.

· Consult with customers, supervisors, or engineers to plan layout of equipment or to resolve problems in system operation or maintenance.

· Enter information into computer to copy program or to draw, modify, or store schematics, applying knowledge of software package used.

· Inspect and test electrical systems and equipment to locate and diagnose malfunctions, using visual inspections, testing devices, and computer software.

Aircraft Maintenance Technician

United States Air Force, USAF
05.2002 - 05.2012

· Read and interpret maintenance manuals, service bulletins, and other specifications to determine the feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components.

· Inspect completed work to certify that maintenance meets standards and that aircraft are ready for operation.

· Maintain repair logs, documenting all preventive and corrective aircraft maintenance.

· Conduct routine and special inspections as required by regulations.

· Examine and inspect aircraft components, including landing gear, hydraulic systems, and deicers to locate cracks, breaks, leaks, or other problems.

· Maintain, repair, and rebuild aircraft structures, functional components, and parts such as wings and fuselage, rigging, hydraulic units, oxygen systems, fuel systems, electrical systems, gaskets, and seals.

· Replace or repair worn, defective, or damaged components, using hand tools, gauges, and testing equipment.

· Modify aircraft structures, space vehicles, systems, or components, following drawings, schematics, charts, engineering orders, and technical publications.

· Check for corrosion, distortion, and invisible cracks in the fuselage, wings, and tail, using x-ray and magnetic inspection equipment.

· Inspect airframes for wear or other defects.

· Measure parts for wear, using precision instruments.

· Assemble and install electrical, plumbing, mechanical, hydraulic, and structural components and accessories, using hand or power tools.

Education

No Degree - Sugar Institute

Nicholls State University
Thibodaux, LA
06.2021

Associate of Applied Science - Network And System Administration

ITT Technical Institute - Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN
12.2015

High School Diploma -

Crisfield High School
Crisfield, MD
06.2000

Skills

Troubleshooting

Operation Monitoring

Complex Problem Solving

Reading Comprehension

Active Listening

Judgment and Decision Making

Time Management

Microsoft Office

Timeline

Field Service Engineer

Western States Machining
08.2019 - Current

Warranty Technician Team Lead

CAFUSA
10.2013 - 07.2019

Aircraft Maintenance Technician

United States Air Force, USAF
05.2002 - 05.2012

No Degree - Sugar Institute

Nicholls State University

Associate of Applied Science - Network And System Administration

ITT Technical Institute - Indianapolis

High School Diploma -

Crisfield High School
Kirk Jackson