RICK Kirkby
Honeywell/ Intelligated
Burlington,Kansas
1
Certification
18
years of professional experience
Results-driven Senior Lead Maintenance Technician at Honeywell/Intelligated with expertise in electrical troubleshooting and a strong commitment to safety. Enhanced equipment reliability through strategic preventive maintenance, achieving significant uptime improvements. Proven ability to mentor teams and optimize workflows, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration.
Work History
Senior Lead Maintenance Technician
10 Years 2 Months- Led troubleshooting of conveyor, sorter, and material handling systems to restore uptime quickly.
- Directed preventive maintenance activities for automated warehouse equipment and control systems.
- Diagnosed electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic issues using schematics, meters, and technical manuals.
- Coordinated work orders, parts replacement, and CMMS updates to keep maintenance tasks organized.
- Mentored technicians on Lockout/Tagout, safety procedures, and equipment repair standards.
- Inspected PLCs, sensors, motors, and drives to identify performance issues before failures occurred.
- Collaborated with operations teams to prioritize repairs and minimize production disruptions.
- Improved equipment reliability by refining maintenance workflows and supporting process upgrades.
- Supervised technicians and assigned responsibilities.
- Generated and completed work orders for repairs, maintenance, and component replacement.
- Increased overall equipment efficiency by optimizing maintenance processes, including prioritization of work orders and inventory management.
- Completed preventive maintenance to maintain production and equipment in accordance with safety protocols and company policy.
- Completed necessary ISO documentation and records to show compliance.
- Conducted root cause analysis investigations after major breakdowns or incidents to prevent future occurrences.
- Repaired and installed electrical wiring for light fixtures, power outlets and Type system.
- Contributed to cost savings initiatives by identifying opportunities for repair instead of replacement, extending the lifespan of critical machinery.
- Coordinated with regulatory agencies during audits or inspections, demonstrating compliance with established safety and environmental guidelines.
- Assisted in training junior technicians, enhancing their technical skills and fostering a culture of teamwork within the department.
- Enhanced equipment reliability through thorough troubleshooting and timely repairs of malfunctioning systems.
- Repaired and maintained both 3-phase and single-phase motors.
- Maintained air conditioning systems by repairing malfunctioning systems and changing air intake filters.
- Managed spare parts inventory, maintaining appropriate levels to minimize downtime and ensuring cost-effective reordering.
- Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing safety regulations and ensuring proper use of protective equipment.
- Troubleshot and repaired conveyors, pneumatic systems and steam boilers.
- Developed standardized operating procedures for routine maintenance tasks, promoting consistency across all team members and reducing errors.
- Achieved advanced training on machine handling and cleaning, safety and heavy equipment utilization procedures.
- Improved machinery uptime by implementing preventative maintenance procedures and conducting regular inspections.
- Mentored new hires on best practices for equipment maintenance and company procedures, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Collaborated with painters to initiate quality assurance projects.
- Adhered to established policies and standards to safely complete projects.
- Collaborated with other technicians on complex repairs, resulting in expedited resolution of equipment issues.
- Reduced downtime by coordinating with production teams to schedule maintenance tasks during non-peak hours.
- Conducted mechanical and electrical maintenance of factory equipment.
- Used arc welding, tig welding and plasmas cutting equipment to repair metal structures, components, and manufacturing machinery.
- Completed projects on time by effectively managing resources, scheduling labor, and procuring necessary materials in advance.
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Monitored and documented work performance in maintenance logs in compliance with company guidelines.
- Installed new locks, door handles, and door closers.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve maintenance processes.
- Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
- Performed electrical and mechanical repairs of production equipment to minimize downtime.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Inspected and maintained equipment to keep items in top working condition.
Maintenance Mechanic
9 Months- Led troubleshooting of conveyor, sorter, and material handling systems to restore uptime quickly.
- Directed preventive maintenance activities for automated warehouse equipment and control systems.
- Diagnosed electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic issues using schematics, meters, and technical manuals.
- Coordinated work orders, parts replacement, and CMMS updates to keep maintenance tasks organized.
- Mentored technicians on Lockout/Tagout, safety procedures, and equipment repair standards.
- Inspected PLCs, sensors, motors, and drives to identify performance issues before failures occurred.
- Collaborated with operations teams to prioritize repairs and minimize production disruptions.
- Improved equipment reliability by refining maintenance workflows and supporting process upgrades.
- Supervised technicians and assigned responsibilities.
- Generated and completed work orders for repairs, maintenance, and component replacement.
- Increased overall equipment efficiency by optimizing maintenance processes, including prioritization of work orders and inventory management.
- Completed preventive maintenance to maintain production and equipment in accordance with safety protocols and company policy.
- Completed necessary ISO documentation and records to show compliance.
- Conducted root cause analysis investigations after major breakdowns or incidents to prevent future occurrences.
- Repaired and installed electrical wiring for light fixtures, power outlets and Type system.
- Contributed to cost savings initiatives by identifying opportunities for repair instead of replacement, extending the lifespan of critical machinery.
- Coordinated with regulatory agencies during audits or inspections, demonstrating compliance with established safety and environmental guidelines.
- Assisted in training junior technicians, enhancing their technical skills and fostering a culture of teamwork within the department.
- Enhanced equipment reliability through thorough troubleshooting and timely repairs of malfunctioning systems.
- Repaired and maintained both 3-phase and single-phase motors.
- Maintained air conditioning systems by repairing malfunctioning systems and changing air intake filters.
- Managed spare parts inventory, maintaining appropriate levels to minimize downtime and ensuring cost-effective reordering.
- Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing safety regulations and ensuring proper use of protective equipment.
- Troubleshot and repaired conveyors, pneumatic systems and steam boilers.
- Developed standardized operating procedures for routine maintenance tasks, promoting consistency across all team members and reducing errors.
- Achieved advanced training on machine handling and cleaning, safety and heavy equipment utilization procedures.
- Improved machinery uptime by implementing preventative maintenance procedures and conducting regular inspections.
- Mentored new hires on best practices for equipment maintenance and company procedures, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Collaborated with painters to initiate quality assurance projects.
- Adhered to established policies and standards to safely complete projects.
- Collaborated with other technicians on complex repairs, resulting in expedited resolution of equipment issues.
- Reduced downtime by coordinating with production teams to schedule maintenance tasks during non-peak hours.
- Conducted mechanical and electrical maintenance of factory equipment.
- Used arc welding, tig welding and plasmas cutting equipment to repair metal structures, components, and manufacturing machinery.
- Completed projects on time by effectively managing resources, scheduling labor, and procuring necessary materials in advance.
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Monitored and documented work performance in maintenance logs in compliance with company guidelines.
- Installed new locks, door handles, and door closers.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve maintenance processes.
- Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
- Performed electrical and mechanical repairs of production equipment to minimize downtime.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Inspected and maintained equipment to keep items in top working condition.
Shop Lead Mechanic
6 Years 7 Months- Diagnosed diesel engine brake and suspension problems to return trucks to ready service.
- Directed shop workflow to handle preventive maintenance and urgent repairs first.
- Inspected vehicles for DOT compliance and safe operating condition.
- Coordinated parts orders to limit repair delays and downtime.
- Supervised mechanic tasks and checked quality of finished work.
- Performed electrical troubleshooting on starters, batteries, and wiring systems.
- Kept service records and repair documentation current for fleet equipment.
- Trained team members on shop safety, tools, and maintenance procedures.
- Reduced equipment downtime through proactive maintenance scheduling and timely repairs.
- Provided strong customer service by resolving concerns quickly and professionally.
- Raised customer satisfaction by delivering quality repair work within set deadlines.
- Built positive shop culture by promoting teamwork, open communication, and mutual respect among staff.
- Improved workshop efficiency by streamlining repair processes and adding time-saving methods.
- Improved communication between departments to support faster cross-functional project completion.
- Built preventive maintenance programs around client needs to support customer retention.
- Completed employee evaluations, identified strengths and growth areas, and supported professional development.
- Improved shop performance by reviewing workflows and applying needed changes.
- Improved team productivity through regular training sessions and performance feedback for mechanics.
- Put inventory management system in place to track tools, parts, and supplies and cut waste and costs.
- Oversaw major engine overhauls across multiple engine types while meeting quality standards.
- Maintained safe working conditions through strict safety protocol compliance and regular inspections.
- Mentored junior mechanics, sharing expertise in troubleshooting complex mechanical issues to expedite repairs.
- Managed budgeting process for the department including cost control measures that effectively reduced overhead expenses.
- Developed a strong rapport with suppliers, ensuring timely delivery of parts and materials at competitive prices.
- Performed routine and scheduled maintenance services.
- Diagnosed mechanical failures to determine and delegate corrective actions.
- Maintained cleanliness, safety and efficiency of garage.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
- Promoted workplace safety by examining tools and equipment and providing employee safety training to prevent unsafe conditions.
- Delegated jobs to subordinates and monitored quality of work.
- Wrote work orders and updated accounts in workshop computer.
- Requisitioned materials and supplies such as tools, equipment and replacement parts.
- Trained and coached junior employees on procedures for completing various types of repairs and maintenance on cars and light trucks.
- Completed diversified electrical work on automotive equipment such as servicing and installing batteries and terminals, repairing and adjusting lights and repairing generators and starters.
- Utilized Software to complete estimates for materials, labor and service costs.
- Determined schedules and assignments of work activities for Number-member team, considering work priority, availability of equipment and skill of personnel.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems for repair or replacement.
- Serviced and maintained engines by performing regular oil and filter changes.
- Handled repairs, replacing broken components and inspecting engines for wear and tear.
- Performed preventive maintenance on diesel engines, preventing malfunctions.
- Used specialized tools and equipment to diagnose and repair issues with diesel engines.
- Conducted full operational compliance inspections before releasing vehicles for use.
- Adhered to safety regulations while servicing vehicles, preventing injuries and accidents.
- Collaborated with other mechanics to inspect diesel engines for signs of damage.
- Assessed equipment for damage, wear, battery life, and fluid levels.
- Operated transport vehicles and auxiliary equipment to move materials safely to and from target areas.
- Changed faulty or damaged fuel injectors, air filters and spark plugs in diesel engines.
- Managed parts inventory and tracked status of recent orders to maintain tool and equipment stock.
- Ordered new parts for broken belts, hoses and filters, resupplying inventory.
- Organized test drives in buses and trucks to identify needed repairs.
- Checked completed repairs in buses and trucks, confirming correct servicing procedures.
Education
- Conveyor Systems Plc Vfd Blueprints Boss OperatingIRUs
High School Diploma
Skills
Electrical troubleshooting
Electrical repair
Lockout and tagout procedures
Masonry repairs
Product testing
Power distribution
Acetylene torches
Arc welding
Electrical work
Electrical maintenance
Lighting systems
Air compressor operation
Pneumatic controls
Groundskeeping
Mechanical troubleshooting
Motor repair
Hydraulic systems
Plumbing
Electrical systems
Welding techniques
Painting
Equipment installation
Plumbing repairs
Vendor coordination
Single-phase motors
Air compressors
Pneumatic systems
Building automation systems
Energy management
Scissor lifts
ISO compliance
Plasma cutting equipment
Articulating man lift
Conveyors
Enclosed spaces safety training
Generator maintenance
Industrial lighting
Carpentry work
Lock out tag out
Plumbing repair
Lighting
Diesel generators
Building maintenance
Equipment Repair
System installations
Proficient in software
Mechanical expertise
Machine lubrication
Problem-solving
Hand and power tools
Parts replacement
Mechanical repair
Troubleshooting skills
Safety awareness
Tool management
Documentation
Maintenance scheduling
Preventive Maintenance
Conveyor systems
OSHA
Supply management
Blueprint and schematics
Field maintenance
Snow clearing
Certification
OSHA-10 forklift scissor lift and boom lift
Timeline
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