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Kurtis M Keesling

AUGUSTA

Summary

Skilled MIG welder and fabrication specialist with a strong focus on preventive maintenance and equipment operation. Proven ability to enhance safety protocols and streamline processes, contributing to increased efficiency and reduced downtime.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Fabrication Welder/Equipment Operator

Fitzgerald Excavating
06.2024 - 09.2025

Repaired structural damages on equipment

Fabricated parts for equipment as well as improved or modifided parts to last longer.

Preformed hard facing on buckets blades and grinders

operated equipment when needed (skiders,excavators,loaders,skidsteers ect)

ARC welding

Maintenance Technician

McKesson
07.2020 - 01.2024
  • Trained junior technicians on equipment operation and safety protocols, promoting skill development within the team.
  • Streamlined maintenance processes by introducing new tools and methods, resulting in improved efficiency and reduced costs.
  • Led initiatives to upgrade outdated machinery, increasing reliability and operational effectiveness across the facility.
  • Implemented best practices for inventory management of spare parts, optimizing resource allocation for maintenance tasks.
  • Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
  • Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
  • Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
  • Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
  • Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
  • Inspected and maintained equipment to keep items in top working condition.
  • Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
  • Successfully completed complex repair tasks within tight deadlines, minimizing disruptions to daily operations.
  • Improved equipment functionality by conducting regular maintenance checks and repairs.
  • Contributed to a safer work environment, promptly addressing any identified hazards or concerns.
  • Installed new locks, door handles, and door closers.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete larger repair projects efficiently.
  • Reduced downtime by quickly diagnosing and resolving technical issues on machinery.
  • Performed electrical and mechanical repairs of production equipment to minimize downtime.
  • Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
  • Trained new employees on proper use and care of tools, machinery, and safety protocols.
  • Minimized production delays, responding swiftly to emergency breakdowns or unexpected malfunctions.
  • Monitored and documented work performance in maintenance logs in compliance with company guidelines.
  • Enhanced safety measures by performing routine inspections and identifying potential hazards.
  • Maintained restroom functionality by repairing leaking faucets, clogged toilets, and other equipment.
  • Ensured smoother operations, maintaining accurate records of all maintenance activities.
  • Boosted overall productivity with timely preventive maintenance on key equipment.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to improve maintenance processes.
  • Maintained compliance with industry regulations and standards through meticulous record-keeping practices.
  • Assisted management in developing long-term plans for equipment upgrades and replacements.
  • Liaised with vendors to ensure timely delivery of essential parts and materials for repairs or replacements.
  • Streamlined communication with other departments, ensuring maintenance issues were addressed in timely manner.
  • Conducted energy audits to identify savings opportunities, resulting in significant decrease in utility expenses.
  • Streamlined inventory management for spare parts, ensuring critical components were always available.
  • Fostered culture of continuous improvement, regularly suggesting and implementing process enhancements.
  • Implemented digital maintenance request system, improving response times and tracking of maintenance issues.
  • Improved reliability of electrical systems by conducting thorough inspections and updates.
  • Increased machinery lifespan with detailed attention to routine and preventive maintenance tasks.
  • Improved machine efficiency, conducting regular diagnostics and repairs.
  • Optimized production line performance, troubleshooting and fixing issues promptly.
  • Revamped workshop organization, leading to more efficient workflow and easier access to tools.
  • Performed preventive maintenance and repairs on various types of equipment.
  • Followed instructions from supervisor regarding daily job tasks and duties.
  • Repaired and replaced pumps, valves and motors.
  • Rewired and replaced faulty electrical components in equipment.
  • Utilized variety of tools and test equipment to troubleshoot and diagnose equipment malfunctions.
  • Diagnosed and repaired complex mechanical and electrical systems.
  • Conducted regular inspections of equipment to promptly identify issues that could cause machinery malfunctions.
  • Reported issues to property manager so effective resolutions could be put into place.
  • Inspected, tested and adjusted mechanical and electrical systems to facilitate proper functioning.
  • Executed tasks within time and budget constraints.
  • Detected and repaired machinery faults using electrical and manual testing methods.
  • Continuously adhered to strict regulations as well as detailed instructions, guidelines and specifications.
  • Optimized work readiness with effective gathering of parts and supplies in alignment with specifications.
  • Supervised maintenance functions, working collaboratively with sanitation crews on shop floor upkeep and repairs.
  • Completed preventive maintenance on machines to enhance production and maintain quality.
  • Conducted routine inspections and preventive maintenance on production equipment to ensure optimal performance.
  • Diagnosed mechanical issues, implementing effective repairs to minimize downtime and enhance productivity.
  • Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot equipment failures, fostering a proactive maintenance culture.
  • Maintained accurate records of maintenance activities, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and company standards.

Maintenance Technician

Rivianafoodservice
06.2015 - 07.2020
  • Conducted routine inspections and preventive maintenance on production equipment to ensure optimal performance.
  • Diagnosed mechanical issues, implementing effective repairs to minimize downtime and enhance productivity.
  • Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot equipment failures, fostering a proactive maintenance culture.
  • Maintained accurate records of maintenance activities, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and company standards.
  • performed welding (Tig,Mig,ARC) machine work mill lathe work and fabrication of parts

Education

High School Diploma -

Jameswood
Winchester Va
06-1989

General Mechanical (automotive And Machine) - Mechanical

Dowel J Howard
Winchester Va
06-1989

Skills

  • MIG welding
  • Pipe welding
  • Grinders
  • Grinding and finishing techniques
  • Plasma cutting
  • Fabrication
  • Hand tool safety
  • Parts fabrication
  • Welding safety procedures
  • Carbon steel welding
  • Jig fabrication
  • Defect repair
  • Gas metal arc welding
  • Blueprint interpretation
  • Stainless steel welding
  • Blueprints
  • Welding symbols
  • Flux core arc welding
  • Welding codes and standards
  • Custom fabrication
  • Welding procedure specification
  • Stick welding
  • Crane and rigging safety
  • Equipment monitoring
  • Production
  • Flux-cored arc welding
  • Aluminum welding
  • Lockout and tagout procedures
  • Shielded metal arc welding
  • Oxy-acetylene welding
  • Structural fabrication
  • Shop drawings
  • Personal protective equipment
  • Gas tungsten arc welding
  • Job orders
  • Visual inspection
  • Weld inspections
  • Fire prevention and protection
  • Power tool safety
  • Precision measurement
  • Welder qualification test
  • Specification reading
  • Component assembly
  • Materials selection
  • Equipment management
  • Quality control and assurance
  • Hazard communication
  • Post-welding treatment
  • Department collaboration
  • Copper welding
  • Material costing
  • Component inspection
  • Brass welding
  • Liquid penetrant testing
  • Non-destructive testing
  • Electrical safety
  • Confined space entry
  • Cast iron welding
  • Magnetic particle testing
  • Structure repair
  • First aid and CPR
  • Scrap reclamation
  • Fall protection
  • TIG welding
  • Material conservation
  • Jig building
  • Troubleshooting tactics
  • Welding procedure verification
  • Welding
  • Vertical welding
  • Attention to detail
  • Critical thinking
  • Arc welding
  • Gas metal arc equipment
  • Welding techniques
  • Structural welding
  • Overhead welding position
  • Surface grinding
  • Measurements and calculations
  • Power tool operation
  • Stainless steel metal welding
  • Safety monitoring
  • Hand and power tool operation
  • Combination metal welding
  • Pipe fitting
  • Mathematical calculations
  • Power tools

Timeline

Fabrication Welder/Equipment Operator

Fitzgerald Excavating
06.2024 - 09.2025

Maintenance Technician

McKesson
07.2020 - 01.2024

Maintenance Technician

Rivianafoodservice
06.2015 - 07.2020

High School Diploma -

Jameswood

General Mechanical (automotive And Machine) - Mechanical

Dowel J Howard
Kurtis M Keesling