Korey King
Russellville
Summary
Dedicated professional with a strong work ethic and commitment to excellence in all tasks. Experienced Nuclear Valve Technician at Day & Zimmermann, specializing in valve maintenance and repair. Proven mechanical troubleshooting skills and quality control expertise, enhancing operational efficiency and safety in nuclear power environments. Recognized for attention to detail and effective problem-solving abilities, contributing to high-stakes operational success.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nuclear Valve Technician
Day & Zimmermann
09.2025 - 11.2025
- Duties included: Repair, service, and installation of multiple different types of valves and tools, including dial calipers, torque wrenches, impact torque wrenches, feeler gauges, B-rad torque wrench gun, EFCO lapping machines, depth micrometer, and other miscellaneous items. Experience with these brands of valves: Borg Warner, Pacific, Anchor, Darling.
- Types of valves: check, tilting disc, pressure seal, bonnet-hung, butterfly, ITT Grinnell diaphragm.
- Diagnosed valve malfunctions and performed necessary repairs to restore functionality.
- Conducted routine maintenance on various valve types to extend lifespan and reliability.
- Documented maintenance activities and service records for tracking and reporting purposes.
- Repaired defective valves, including replacing seals, gaskets, springs, and other components.
- Inspected parts for defects or wear before installation into a system; replaced any defective parts immediately.
- Maintained records of valve maintenance activities in accordance with company policies.
Garage Door Technician
Mize Garage Doors
07.2025 - 09.2025
- Executed installation, service, and repair of various garage door brands and sizes.
- Diagnosed garage door issues using industry-standard tools and techniques.
- Installed residential and commercial garage doors while adhering to safety protocols.
- Repaired and replaced components to ensure functionality of garage door systems.
- Operated scissor lifts daily to maintain safety in elevated work environments.
- Utilized hand tools, including hammers, impact drills, and wire cutters for tasks.
- Drove company vehicle to job sites, ensuring timely service delivery.
- Provided maintenance services to enhance the lifespan of garage door systems.
Nuclear Valve Technician
Day & Zimmermann
03.2025 - 05.2025
- Duties included: Repair, service, and installation of multiple different types of valves and tools, including dial calipers, torque wrenches, impact torque wrenches, feeler gauges, B-rad torque wrench gun, EFCO lapping machines, depth micrometer, and other miscellaneous items. Experience with these brands of valves: Borg Warner, Pacific, Anchor, Darling.
- Types of valves: check, tilting disc, pressure seal, bonnet-hung, butterfly, ITT Grinnell diaphragm.
Lift Truck Operator
Americold Logistics
11.2024 - 03.2025
- Operated various forklifts including standard and stand-up models to transport goods within warehouse.
- Conducted lift truck inspections regularly to ensure compliance with safety protocols.
- Trained new operators in safe equipment handling and order retrieval processes.
- Utilized RF scanner technology for accurate tracking of products throughout warehouse operations.
- Managed shipment processing by loading and unloading materials efficiently at dock area.
- Facilitated inventory control through cycle counts and accurate product tracking.
- Ensured proper loading practices to minimize product damage during transit.
- Maintained clear communication with supervisors regarding operational requirements.
Nuclear Valve Technician
Day & Zimmermann
09.2024 - 11.2024
- Duties included: Repair, service, and installation of multiple different types of valves and tools, including dial calipers, torque wrenches, impact torque wrenches, feeler gauges, B-rad torque wrench gun, EFCO lapping machines, depth micrometer, and other miscellaneous items. Experience with these brands of valves: Borg Warner, Pacific, Anchor, Darling.
- Types of valves: check, tilting disc, pressure seal, bonnet-hung, butterfly, ITT Grinnell diaphragm.
Lift Truck Operator
AmeriCold Logistics
Russellville
06.2024 - 09.2024
- Operated various forklifts including standard and stand-up models to transport goods within warehouse.
- Conducted lift truck inspections regularly to ensure compliance with safety protocols.
- Trained new operators in safe equipment handling and order retrieval processes.
- Utilized RF scanner technology for accurate tracking of products throughout warehouse operations.
- Managed shipment processing by loading and unloading materials efficiently at dock area.
- Facilitated inventory control through cycle counts and accurate product tracking.
- Ensured proper loading practices to minimize product damage during transit.
- Maintained clear communication with supervisors regarding operational requirements.
Nuclear Valve Technician
Day & Zimmermann
04.2024 - 05.2024
- Duties included: Repair, service, and installation of multiple different types of valves and tools including, dial calipers, torque wrenches, impact torque wrenches, feeler gauges, B-rad Torque wrench gun, EFCO lapping machines, depth micrometer and other misc. Exp with these brands of Valves: Borg Warner, Pacific, Anchor Darling
- Types of Valves: check, tilting disc, pressure seal, bonnet hung, butterfly, ITT Grinnell Diaphragm.
Fiber Installation Technician
TGS
07.2022 - 04.2024
- Duties included: Repair, service, and installation of fiber to the home services internet, phone and TV. Tools/equipment used: electrical/data scissors, rj45 crimpers, diagonal wire cutters, Ethernet testing and toning equipment, high speed wood/concrete drill bits ⅜ to ½ inch, impact and hammer drill, telephone butt set, GFCI outlet tester, wire strippers, fiber optic light meter for testing light levels, fiber optic fusion splicer,6 ft/8 ft/28 ft extension ladders.
Field Service Supervisor
Cable Gains Services
Russellville
03.2019 - 07.2022
- Supervised 18 installation technicians, enhancing overall performance and training of new employees.
- Coordinated schedules for service calls and technician assignments to optimize workflow.
- Conducted quality control inspections on installations to ensure compliance with standards.
- Managed inventory of tools and supplies, ensuring availability for field operations.
- Communicated with clients to resolve service inquiries and address issues promptly.
- Traveled to field locations to assess equipment performance and technician adherence to protocols.
- Checked team member performance against established standards to maintain quality assurance.
- Observed field safety protocols, reducing risk of injuries and accidents.
General Laborer
ANO
03.2021 - 04.2021
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment daily.
- Assisted team members in loading and unloading materials efficiently.
- Followed safety protocols to ensure a secure worksite.
- Collaborated with supervisors to complete projects on schedule.
- Followed instructions from supervisors regarding specific tasks that needed to be completed.
- Completed variety of physical labor tasks.
- Performed physical activities requiring heavy lifting, walking and standing for long periods of time.
Broad-Band Technician
Cable Gain Services
06.2016 - 03.2019
- Duties included: Repair; Service and installation of Telecommunication & Home Entertainment systems; CAT 3 & CAT 5; VeeX Portable Signal Testers CX 310, CX 350, CX 150.
Multi-Forklift Operator
Americold
11.2012 - 06.2016
- Duties included: Safe Operation of: Standard Forklift; Stand-Up Forklift; Double Electronic Pallet Jack; Inventory Control; Trained new employees on Safe Operation of various forklifts and order pulling.
Industrial Janitorial
Defender Services
11.2011 - 12.2012
- Duties Included: Numerous Industrial Safety Courses; Various OSHA Training Classes; Lock Out/Tag Out; Industrial Janitorial Operations; Operated Electric Forklifts & Gas Forklifts; Safe Operation of Pressure Washers; Banbury clean out; Tuber clean-out; Shipping / Receiving.
Renovation Specialist
A&M Paint & Repair Safely
01.2011 - 12.2011
- Duties Included: (Worked as Needed. Worked after hours / on weekends after full time job). Operated various tools; Skill Saw; Miter Saw; Jig Saw; Electric Drills; various hand tools during total or partial home renovations – Carpentry, Plumbing & Electrical; Customer Service.
Contract Cafeteria Specialist
Imperial Foods
09.2011 - 11.2011
- Duties included: Staffed through Preferred Staffing aka Turnage Employment / Employment Solutions. Held Unescorted Access at Arkansas Nuclear One; Inventory Control; Safe operation of Grills and Fryers; Customer Service.
Various Temporary Jobs
Preferred Staffing Turnage Employment / Employment Solutions
04.2011 - 09.2011
- Duties included: Temporary positions: Industrial Power Incorporated (IPI) – Yard Hand – cleaning and reorganizing the Welding / Electrical / Steel work yards, shop, etc.
Shift Supervisor
Brick Oven Pizza
06.2010 - 04.2011
- Duties included: All Supervisory duties for scheduling the workforce; bank drops; training of new employees; Operated all the Industrial Kitchen Equipment; Customer Service.
Renovation Specialist
A&M Paint & Repair Safely
01.2010 - 12.2010
- Duties Included: (Worked as Needed. Worked after hours / on weekends after full time job). Operated various tools; Skill Saw; Miter Saw; Jig Saw; Electric Drills; various hand tools during total or partial home renovations – Carpentry, Plumbing & Electrical; Customer Service.
Various Position
KFC
01.2007 - 06.2010
- Duties included: Operated all the Industrial Kitchen Equipment (Ovens, Fryers, Hot Boxes); Fry Cook; Front Counter Service; Buffet Service; Health Department Cross.
Education
Welding Certification -
University Arkansas Community College
Morrilton, AR12.2013
G.E.D. - General Education Study
Arkansas Department of Education
Russellville, AR04.2009
Skills
- Valve maintenance and repair
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Equipment installation
- System diagnostics
- Quality control
- Safety compliance
- Inventory management
- Customer communication
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Team leadership
- Precision measurement
- Welding techniques
- Torque wrench operation
- Schematic interpretation
- Hand tool proficiency
- Analytical thinking
- Multitasking capacity
- Field safety monitoring
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Risk assessment and management
- Industrial safety standards
- Decision-making skills
Certification
- Welding Certification UACCM
- OSHA 10 Construction Industry
- Field Safety C09854 Certified
- Broadband Installation C09854 Certified
- Radio Frequency Basics C09854 Certified
References
- Shirley Hardin, 479-858-1131, Planner/Coordinator, Day & Zimmermann, 623-393-1506 PV PA office, 623-393-6731 Alpha Office
- Keith Hankins, 470-279-2198, Americold Operations Manager
- Roy Hughes, 479-747-8717, Welding Instructor
- Charles Hendricks, 479-880-3928, Broad Band Maintenance Technician for Optimum
Formal Training
- Certified MIG, TIG, PIPE Welding, Pipe Fitter, Blueprint Reading, OSHA Training
- Multiple Nuclear training classes
- Excellent Safety skills
- Strict Policy and Procedure use and adherence
- Welding - Pipe, MIG, TIG, Stick, Tack Welding pipe into place; Plasma Cutter, Acetylene Torch
- Various rigging evolutions with the piping and other materials performed safely. General layout of pipe and other materials
- Welding Fit-Up, Metal Beveling, all preparation of Various materials for Weld.
- Safe Operation of various pneumatic tools (pneumatic nut driver, pneumatic ratchet, pressure washers)
- Torque Wrenches, Dial Calipers, Grinders, Inside & Outside Mics, Snap Gauges, and Feeler Gauges.
- Fork-Lift: over 10,000 (+) hours of safe operation
- Safety Harness Knowledge & Use (1,000 + hours) OSHA Height Safety Training
- Various General Hand Tools, Chain Saws, Pole Saws
- CAT 3 & CAT 5, VeeX Portable Signal Testers CX 310, CX 350, CX 150
- Safe Hazardous materials handling meeting all MSDS and OSHA requirements.
- Proficient in the use Microsoft Office Suites - Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Troubleshot physical and systematical issues for cable & wiring from the pole to inside the home.
Timeline
Nuclear Valve Technician
Day & Zimmermann
09.2025 - 11.2025
Garage Door Technician
Mize Garage Doors
07.2025 - 09.2025
Nuclear Valve Technician
Day & Zimmermann
03.2025 - 05.2025
Lift Truck Operator
Americold Logistics
11.2024 - 03.2025
Nuclear Valve Technician
Day & Zimmermann
09.2024 - 11.2024
Lift Truck Operator
AmeriCold Logistics
06.2024 - 09.2024
Nuclear Valve Technician
Day & Zimmermann
04.2024 - 05.2024
Fiber Installation Technician
TGS
07.2022 - 04.2024
General Laborer
ANO
03.2021 - 04.2021
Field Service Supervisor
Cable Gains Services
03.2019 - 07.2022
Broad-Band Technician
Cable Gain Services
06.2016 - 03.2019
Multi-Forklift Operator
Americold
11.2012 - 06.2016
Industrial Janitorial
Defender Services
11.2011 - 12.2012
Contract Cafeteria Specialist
Imperial Foods
09.2011 - 11.2011
Various Temporary Jobs
Preferred Staffing Turnage Employment / Employment Solutions
04.2011 - 09.2011
Renovation Specialist
A&M Paint & Repair Safely
01.2011 - 12.2011
Shift Supervisor
Brick Oven Pizza
06.2010 - 04.2011
Renovation Specialist
A&M Paint & Repair Safely
01.2010 - 12.2010
Various Position
KFC
01.2007 - 06.2010
Welding Certification -
University Arkansas Community College
G.E.D. - General Education Study
Arkansas Department of Education