Yer Khang
Minneapolis,MN
Summary
Seasoned Industrial Technician Representative with a proven track record at Tennant Company, enhancing equipment efficiency and safety through expert diagnosis, repair, and preventative maintenance. Skilled in mechanical knowledge and leading teams to exceed expectations, demonstrating exceptional problem-solving abilities and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Industrial Technician Representative
Tennant Company
04.2023 - Current
- Diagnosed, repaired and replaced faulty electrical, electronic, mechanical, hydraulic components to maintain plant safety.
- Installed and repaired electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems, equipment and machinery to maintain proper functionality.
- Troubleshot programs and maintained programmable logic controllers.
- Inspected and tested EV/IC equipment, diagnosing malfunctioning apparatus.
- Enhanced equipment efficiency by performing regular maintenance checks and implementing necessary repairs.
- Managed inventory of spare parts and tools, reducing instances of delays due to unavailable resources.
- Conducted thorough inspections of machinery to identify potential issues before they escalated into costly repairs.
- Reviewed blueprints and schematics to ensure proper assembly and alignment of new machinery components during installations or repairs.
- Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
- Tested selected products at specified stages in production process for performance characteristics or adherence to specifications.
Forklift Truck Technician
Wiese USA
02.2022 - 04.2023
- Diagnosed mechanical problems for repair or replacement.
- Conducted full operational compliance inspections before releasing vehicles for use.
- Followed factory and dealership standards to accurately perform repairs according to work order.
- Managed parts inventory and tracked status of recent orders to maintain tool and equipment stock.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Certified electric, hydraulic trouble shooting.
Power Industrial Mechanic
Caterpillar Paving
03.2021 - 02.2022
- Performed root-cause analysis on defective components, disassembling them to identify issues and completing necessary repairs.
- Operated hoists, cranes and power tools to disassemble devices and remove defective parts.
- Calibrated and adjusted machinery for operational consistency.
- Performed regular inspections and regularly lubricated machinery.
- Utilized troubleshooting tools and schematics to identify parts needing repair.
- Read blueprints and schematic drawings of machinery to determine appropriate procedures and necessary supplies.
- Cleaned, lubricated and calibrated machinery components to maintain peak operating performance.
- Determined sources of problems resulting in machinery malfunction, utilizing evaluation instruments and visual and auditory observation to troubleshoot defective equipment.
- Diagnosed equipment issues by analyzing error messages and testing results.
Material Handling Team Leader
Tennant Company
04.2017 - 03.2021
- Oversaw and motivated team of 50 employees in Assembly, Fabrication, Supply Chain value streams
- Daily tier meeting that consisted of safety topic, issues, concerns, and company news.
- Covered daily schedule to support Assembly, Fabrication, and Supply Chain Value Streams.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Onboarding new hires and contractors.
Assembly Cell Captain
Tennant Company
04.2014 - 05.2017
- Lead daily safety stretches.
- Assembled sweeper and scrubber machines.
- Trained assemblers in multiple work cells.
- Trained assemblers yearly in H.E.A.T. to insure all assemblers abide to company compliance.
- Trouble shoot machines with pneumatic and hydraulic schematics.
- Identify engineer drawings.
- Rotate team members to critical areas needed to meet daily business demands.
Associate Team Leader
Ford Motor Company
07.2006 - 12.2013
- Built strong relationships with union workforce through positive attitude and attentive response.
- Led team of 16 union workforce members to exceed business expectations and demands.
- Conducted training and mentored team members to promote productivity, accuracy and commitment to friendly service.
- Maximized efficiency by removing safety hazards and debris from work areas.
Education
Normandale Community College
Minneapolis, MN2013
Skills
- Diagnosis and Repair
- Preventative maintenance
- Small engine repair
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Environmental compliance
- Issue Analysis
- Pneumatic and hydraulic component repair
- Pneumatic and hydraulic installation knowledge
- Pneumatic and hydraulic equipment knowledge
- Aptitude hand, power, and electric tool knowledge
- Safety and compliance inspections
- Safety courses
- Risk management
Timeline
Industrial Technician Representative
Tennant Company
04.2023 - Current
Forklift Truck Technician
Wiese USA
02.2022 - 04.2023
Power Industrial Mechanic
Caterpillar Paving
03.2021 - 02.2022
Material Handling Team Leader
Tennant Company
04.2017 - 03.2021
Assembly Cell Captain
Tennant Company
04.2014 - 05.2017
Associate Team Leader
Ford Motor Company
07.2006 - 12.2013
Normandale Community College
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