William Goforth
Summary
Dynamic Repair Technician with proven mechanical skills and a strong commitment to safety, previously employed at Kentucky Business Enterprise. Expert in equipment repair and effective communication, I enhanced repair success rates through advanced troubleshooting techniques. Adaptable and skilled in multitasking, I consistently met tight deadlines while maintaining high productivity.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Repair Technician
Kentucky Business Enterprise
09.2023 - 03.2025
- I was a Repair Technician for KBE. I worked as a state worker under Education and Labor Cabinet with The Department Of The Blind and OVR. I was recently let go due to budget cutting. My job assignments were to repair any and all issues our vendors were having at their locations from Vending machines to full on markets and shops. I would travel anywhere in Kentucky and also took on driving a box truck/pickup. Our Locations were from Prisons to Post offices or any Governmental buildings like the IRS or schools.
- Maintained inventory of repair supplies and ordered parts.
- Utilized variety of tools and diagnostic equipment to complete repairs.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Increased repair success rates, utilizing advanced troubleshooting techniques and tools.
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Forklift Operator
Clark Distribution
03.2022 - 07.2023
- Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
- Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
Glass Worker
NSG Pilkington
08.2018 - 03.2019
- Worked fast to complete tasks and meet daily deadlines.
- Followed instructions and procedures to complete assigned tasks.
- Maintained work areas by cleaning and straightening for maximum productivity and safety.
- Inspect the glass off the conveyor and stack correctly, if the glass had an issue i would mark it and throw in the bin.
Education
High School Diploma -
The Providence School
Wilmore, KYSkills
- Communication Skills
- Mechanical skills
- Safety requirements
- Equipment Repair
- Ability to work in a team
- Adaptability
- Ability to multitask
- Computer Skills
- Effective Time Management
- Truck Driving
- Forklift
- Travel
Timeline
Repair Technician
Kentucky Business Enterprise
09.2023 - 03.2025
Forklift Operator
Clark Distribution
03.2022 - 07.2023
Glass Worker
NSG Pilkington
08.2018 - 03.2019
High School Diploma -
The Providence School
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