KENNETH GIBSON
HOUSTON, TX 77078
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Career Objectives
Seeking a position that will allow me to utilize my mechanical skills and experience to facilitate the growth necessary for potential leadership opportunities.
Summary of Qualifications
20 years experience in auto mechanics
20 years experience as a mechanic supervisor/manager Work History
WYMAN-GORDON FORGINGS INC,
MAINTENANCE MECH Feb 01, 2012 - Nov 19, 2015
Ensured operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshooting malfunctions. Located the source of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation; listening for problems; using precision measuring and testing instruments.
Removed defective parts by dismantling devices; using hoists, cranes, and hand and power tools; examining form and texture of parts.
Determined changes in dimensional requirements of parts by inspecting used parts; using rules, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments.
Adjusted functional parts of devices and control instruments by using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, and straightedges.
Fabricated repair parts by using machine shop instrumentation and equipment. Maintained equipment, parts, and supplies inventories by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed equipment, parts, and supplies; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipt. Provided mechanical maintenance information by answering questions and requests. Tenaris, Texas
Maintenance Supervisor May 01, 2008 - Dec 01, 2011 Kept equipment available for use by inspecting and testing vehicles; Completed preventive maintenance such as, engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotation and changes, wheel balancing, replacing filters. Answered and addressed all customer questions and concerns
Provided customer information regarding their vehicle Tenaris, Texas
Maintenance Supervisor May 01, 2004 - May 01, 2008 Inspected facilities periodically to determine problems and necessary maintenance Prepared weekly maintenance schedules and allocate work Recruited, supervised and trained maintenance technicians Hired and supervised tradesmen during installations, repairs or maintenance (electricians, plumbers etc.) Inspected and maintained building systems (heating, ventilation etc.) Contributed to the development of maintenance budget and ensure compliance Monitored inventory of materials and equipment
Participated in coordinaton of projects (e.g. renovations) Ensured adherence to quality standards and health and safety regulations Training
Manual mill and lathe
Lone Star College
Fundamentals of manual mill and lathe
Hydraulic and Pnuematic valves
Lone Star College
Diagnose and repair of valves
Computer Skills
• Data Entry Terminal (PDT, Mainframe Terminal, etc)
• EMail Software (Outlook, Thunderbird, etc)
• Internet Browser (Internet Explorer, Firefox, etc)
• Peripheral Devices (Scanners, Printers, etc)
• Personal Computers
• Spreadsheet Software (Calc, Excel, etc)
• Word Processing Software (Word, WordPerfect, etc) Language Skills
English - Excellent ( Read Write Speak )
Driver's License
Class C - Standard Driver's License