WILLIAM LAY
Maintenance Tech.
Monticello,Kentucky
Summary
Experienced Maintenance Technician with 20+ years of industry knowledge, demonstrating advanced technical expertise. Recognized for diligence, dependability, and a service-driven approach. Maintained a strong safety record throughout the career. Collaborates effectively with colleagues and excels in team environments. Works independently to consistently deliver exceptional, high-quality results.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Packing Operator
Clorox Co. Kingsford Charcoal
Burnside, KY
01.2024 - Current
- Kept production lines running smoothly and efficiently at all times.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, optimizing productivity and minimizing errors.
- Reduced product damage during shipment by carefully wrapping items and ensuring proper package padding.
- Maximized warehouse space utilization by strategically organizing packed goods for storage and transport.
- Completed timely inspections of packed products to ensure quality control and adherence to company standards.
- Optimized workflow by regularly maintaining equipment, reducing downtime due to mechanical issues.
- Maintained clean, tidy and safe working environment in packing area.
- Performed regular maintenance and cleaning of packing machinery.
- Monitored and adjusted machine settings to maintain product quality and accuracy.
- Operated forklift and hand truck to transport shipments from shipping and receiving platform to storage and work areas.
Machinist
Hendrickson
Somerset, KY
7 2023 - 11.2023
- Efficiently calibrated machines in order to keep productivity at a high level.
- Selected, aligned, and secured holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on axle finisher machines.
- Calibrated machines to ensure that required productivity levels and quality standards were met.
- kept eye on the machine and diagnosing any issues that arose.
- Kept a close eye on the equipment in order to detect and report malfunctions and avoid accidents.
- Kept my work areas tidy and clean.
- Assured product quality with meticulous attention to detail during each stage of the machining process.
- Took measurements and marked material for cutting or shaping.
- Operated various machinery types such as lathes, milling machines, drilling equipment, ensuring versatility and adaptability in different projects.
Die Technician
Toyotetsu America, Inc. (TTAI)
Somerset, KY
04.2022 - 05.2023
- TIG welded broken die sections by filling back to the original cutting edge.
- Transported dies to proper location and area it was needed.
- Cleaned dies and properly replaced punches, buttons, guide pins, and guide bushings. Used hand grinder to remove excess buildup.
- Ran bridge crane to move dies in the shop.
- Used Flexarm to shape die sections to proper contour.
- Smoothed welded edge down with proper tools (grinder, finishing stones).
- Enhanced productivity with expert troubleshooting of die-related issues during production runs.
- Implemented root cause analysis techniques to identify recurring issues within the die repair process, leading to targeted improvements and increased reliability over time.
- Reduced machine downtime by performing preventative maintenance on dies and related machinery.
Maintenance Technician
American Woodmark Corporation
Monticello, KY
06.2015 - 10.2021
- Thoroughly cleaned and lubricated parts to keep five and one equipment operating at peak performance.
- Kept Brute saws and conveyor equipment in good working order by troubleshooting breakdowns and performing preventative maintenance, which included replacing bearings and shafts and clearing any debris inside the machine.
- Maintained records of scheduled maintenance procedures by completing daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on machines throughout the plant.
- Used problem-solving skills to quickly resolve issues with little supervision and notified team lead of issues that required further resolution.
- Cleaned and lubricated machinery shafts, bearings, and gears as part of routine maintenance.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Enhanced equipment efficiency by performing routine maintenance and troubleshooting tasks.
Maintenance Technician
Monticello Tool & Die
Monticello, KY
02.2013 - 05.2015
- Thoroughly cleaned and lubricated parts to keep Extruder equipment operating at peak performance.
- Worked on equipment as a PM
- Completed repairs using power and hand tools in a safe and precise manner.
- Aided the Head Technician in completing a maintenance task.
- Removed old machines and installed new ones.
- Looked into and fixed mechanical issues with machines like braiders and extruders.
- Done general maintenance.
- Performed scheduled maintenance on electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems.
- Fostered a positive work environment through teamwork, collaboration, and maintaining an organized workspace.
Education
Associate of Science - Industrial Maintenance Technology
Somerset Community College
Somerset, KY 08.2024 - Current
High School Diploma -
Wayne County High School
Monticello, KY 05.2000 - 06.2003
Machine Tool Technology/ Welding -
Wayne Co. Vocational School
Monticello, KY 05.2000 - 06.2003
Skills
Customer satisfaction
Safety and compliance
Excellent Communication
Reliability
Mechanical Repair
Troubleshooting skills
Preventive Maintenance
Building Maintenance
Safety awareness
Plumbing Repairs
Blueprint and schematic understanding
Mechanical Aptitude
Timeline
Associate of Science - Industrial Maintenance Technology
Somerset Community College
08.2024 - Current
Packing Operator
Clorox Co. Kingsford Charcoal
01.2024 - Current
Die Technician
Toyotetsu America, Inc. (TTAI)
04.2022 - 05.2023
Maintenance Technician
American Woodmark Corporation
06.2015 - 10.2021
Maintenance Technician
Monticello Tool & Die
02.2013 - 05.2015
High School Diploma -
Wayne County High School
05.2000 - 06.2003
Machine Tool Technology/ Welding -
Wayne Co. Vocational School
05.2000 - 06.2003
Machinist
Hendrickson
7 2023 - 11.2023