Kris Franklin
Petersburg,IN
Summary
Adept Technician II with a robust background in machinery calibration and maintenance, honed at Ryder Transportation and other notable employers. Excels in operation monitoring and customer service, demonstrating a keen attention to detail and a tech-savvy approach. Proven track record of enhancing equipment efficiency and safety, leveraging both hard and soft skills to achieve superior results.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Technician II
Ryder Transportation
03.2023 - Current
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
- Maintained strong focus on safety and efficiency to provide comprehensive support to personnel performing skilled repairs.
- Worked with diverse types of weather and ground conditions.
- Tended to machines, troubleshot malfunctions and completed basic repairs to keep equipment fully functional and well-maintained.
- Inspected, evaluated and calibrated electrical and mechanical systems and components.
- Diagnosed and repaired problems with electrical and mechanical systems.
- Tested systems, noting issues and completing preventive maintenance.
Train Conductor
CSX
08.2014 - 03.2023
- Maintained strict schedules for cargo.
- Communicated with train dispatchers to obtain and adjust directions.
- Cut, switched and supervised loading and unloading of railcars.
- Performed daily inspections on switches.
- Prepared forms, required reports, switch lists and train orders daily.
- Inspected train in motion and stationary to determine proper functionality.
- Kept records of contents and destination of each train car and made arrangements to add or remove cars at proper points on routes.
Machine Operator
Creative Foam
10.2008 - 08.2014
- Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
- Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
- Loaded raw materials into machines and unloaded finished products to keep manufacturing process running smoothly.
Light Wheel Mechanic "63 Brovo"
US Army
09.2002 - 09.2005
- Inspected vehicle brakes, shocks and suspension systems, making repair recommendations to restore condition.
- Verified vehicle safety by testing batteries, performing oil changes and inspecting fluid levels.
- Checked brake systems and determined need of pad replacement, disc turning or other maintenance requirements.
- Tore down, repaired and rebuilt faulty assemblies such as power systems, steering systems and linkages.
Education
High School Diploma -
Ross Beautty
Cassopolis, MI08-2002
Skills
- Commercial construction experience
- Machinery calibration
- Customer service
- Operation Monitoring
- Tech-Savvy
- Attention to detail
- Maintenance and repairs
- Documentation and reporting
- Power Tools and Equipment
Timeline
Technician II
Ryder Transportation
03.2023 - Current
Train Conductor
CSX
08.2014 - 03.2023
Machine Operator
Creative Foam
10.2008 - 08.2014
Light Wheel Mechanic "63 Brovo"
US Army
09.2002 - 09.2005
High School Diploma -
Ross Beautty
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