Keith Howell

Maintained all of the combines and Peanut Pickers

• Monitored, inspected or tested mechanical equipment.
• Troubleshot, diagnosed, and repaired engineering equipment.
• Inspected completed work for accuracy and quality assurance.
• Worked independently and as team member to develop design concepts that met business and technical needs.
• Replaced worn or defective parts with new ones.

• Unload finished products from machines onto conveyors or other transport systems.
• Monitor the feed and speed of machines during the machining process.
• Carry out regular safety checks on machinery prior to operation.

Operated Peanut Picker gather crops

• Ordered replacement parts as required to keep machines running efficiently.
• Prepared budgets for upcoming projects based on estimated labor costs and materials needed.
• Maintained optimal supply levels to meet expected demands without overreaching budget targets.
• Maintained records of repairs and parts inventory usage to optimize future planning efforts.
• Oversaw team in completing job tasks quickly and accurately with appropriate use of instruments and tools.
• Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
• Coordinated with external contractors for specialized maintenance projects.
• Provided technical support to operations staff as needed to resolve complex problems with equipment or processes.
• Coordinated emergency repairs as needed in order to minimize disruption in production schedules.
• Filled out work orders, repair logs and maintenance plans to document work completed.
• Reported project progress, site problems and labor status to supervisors.