Thomas Kelly
P.O. Box *** West Point GA. *****
**********@*****.***
PROFILE
Journeyman Machine Repair
Implement equipment modifications that improve safety, reduce costs, improve
customer satisfaction and boost machine throughput.
Build, maintain & repair high volume automated assembly equipment
Maintain, trouble shoot, & calibrate test stands, including bench top & online
testers
Proven abilities in a wide range of technical skills, including:
Blueprint reading
Fluid power systems
Allen Bradley PLC training
Siemens training
Equipment installation & debug
Technical math
Trouble shooting of assembly & test equipment
Electrical circuit analysis
Basic machine tool (mill, lathe, welding, etc.)
EXPERIENCE
KIA MOTERS, West Point, GA 8/08 present Maintenance team member for general
assembly auto plant.
Eaton Corp, Three Rivers, MI 6/98 8/08 Machine Repair
Performed preventative maintenance & repair of high volume automated assembly
equipment. Implemented changes to improve throughput & reduce defective
products. Contributed to development & installation of two new assembly lines.
This was achieved by working with engineering during early stages of
development, working with machine builder to establish acceptance criteria &
supporting line run offs.
Burr Oak Tool & Gauge, Sturgis, MI 12/93 5/98
Industrial Pipe Fitter
Built hydraulic & pneumatic systems per engineering prints & specifications.
Installed hydraulic manifolds, heat exchangers, valves, piping, and filtration
systems.
Kendall Electric, Three Rivers, MI 8/91 12/93
Wholesale Warehouse
Duties included retail sales, inventory control & providing customer assistance.
U.S. Navy 10/86 11/90
Catapult Maintenance Mechanic
Operated, maintained & overhauled catapult equipment on board the Aircraft
Carrier USS Forrestal.
EDUCATION
Completed Georgia Quick Start Training, West Point GA.
Kalamazoo Valley Community College, Kalamazoo, MI.
Successfully completed all of the requirements necessary to gain Journeyman's
card in Machine Repair, as registered with U.S. Department of Labor
U.S. Navy, Lakehurst, NJ
Successful completion of U.S. Navy Catapult and Arresting Gear A school
U.S. Navy, Orlando, FL
Successful completion of U.S. Navy Apprentice Training Program