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William Kidwell

Cowpens,SC

Summary

Adept Tooling Technician with a proven track record at Bericap Inc., where I minimized production delays by troubleshooting mechanical issues and spearheading preventive maintenance, enhancing machine uptime significantly. Expert in machine operation and precision measurement, I excel in mentoring junior technicians, showcasing exceptional leadership and technical skills.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Tooling Technician

Bericap Inc.
08.2010 - Current
  • Troubleshot mechanical issues and provided timely solutions, minimizing production delays.
  • Managed inventory of spare parts and tools, ensuring their availability when needed for repairs or replacements.
  • Trained junior technicians in proper maintenance practices, contributing to overall team performance.
  • Reduced machine downtime by performing preventive maintenance on a regular basis.

Robotic Technician

Ambassador Staffing/Renfrow Brothers Industrial Co
09.2009 - 08.2010

Performed preventative maintenance according to work orders during production shut downs.

Checked and repaired welding robots and fixtures per instructions.

Mold Technician

Core Molding Inc
01.2009 - 03.2009

Repaired and maintained fiberglass compression molds.

Repaired and modified drill and glue fixtures, rebuild injection pumps and nozzles and assisted maintenance with welding and machine work.

Tool Technician

Carthuplas Inc.
10.2007 - 11.2008

Trouble shoot and repair plastic injection molds. Manufacture spare parts for molds and automated assembly machines.

Tooling Technician

Tyco Electronics
01.2001 - 10.2007

Performed preventative maintenance and repair of plastic injection molds.

Set up tooling according to production schedules.

Repaired tooling according to work orders from quality assurance and worked with outside vendors to facilitate repairs.


Education

Associate of Science - Machine Tool Technology

Spartanburg Technical College
Spartanburg, SC
05.1993

High School Diploma -

Broome High School
Spartanburg, SC
06.1989

Skills

Machine Operation

Surface grinding

Precision measurement

Electrical Systems

Hydraulic systems

Tool Maintenance

Timeline

Tooling Technician

Bericap Inc.
08.2010 - Current

Robotic Technician

Ambassador Staffing/Renfrow Brothers Industrial Co
09.2009 - 08.2010

Mold Technician

Core Molding Inc
01.2009 - 03.2009

Tool Technician

Carthuplas Inc.
10.2007 - 11.2008

Tooling Technician

Tyco Electronics
01.2001 - 10.2007

Associate of Science - Machine Tool Technology

Spartanburg Technical College

High School Diploma -

Broome High School
William Kidwell