William Swearingen
Hopkinsville, Kentucky
JOB TARGET
Mechanical, Electrical, and Maintenance Technician
QUALIFICATIONS
. Courses in mechanics and engine
. Strong mechanical and math aptitude
. Proven ability to meet deadlines and work independently and supervisor
. Productive team member with strong work ethics
. Computer Skills & Computer Programming
. Robotics Programming and Maintenance
. Computerized Transfer Systems and Servo Drives
. Blue Print Reading
. First Aid and CPR certified
VOCATIONAL SKILLS
. Certified mechanic for gasoline and diesel engine in all areas
. Electrical knowledge
. Welding Arc and Acetylene gas
. Plumbing limited ability
. Hand tools general knowledge, and air conditioning limited ability
. Operation of trucks, tractors, and forklifts
. Held CDL Class B operation license with air brakes and passenger bus
endorsement
. Hydraulic pumps and systems general knowledge
EDUCATION
. Completed High School with G.E.D. 1971
. Attended Eagle University, Fort Campbell, Kentucky 1972
. Training in Army with completion of Head start, German language,
Defensive
. Driving, Drug/Alcohol Abuse and Military Justice 1973-74
. Twenty-one hours of Higher Education containing General Education
Courses, Visual Basic Programming, and Advanced Computers courses at
Hopkinsville Community College
ADVANCE EDUCATION
. Aircraft Turbine Engine Repair Course (Mos 68 B20) June 10, 1971
. Aircraft Turbine Engine Repair (Mos 68 B20 I (SBD) September 20, 1971
. Advance Auto Mechanics Eagle University, 1972
. Nixon Detroit Diesels, Inc 5 Day 92 Overhaul, June 1982
. Supervisory Management Training, February 1985
. Electronic Ignition Troubleshooting and Repair August 1985
. Occupational Safety and Health Program, Hopkinsville Community College
1985
. Coping with Conflict in the Workplace, Hopkinsville Community
College
. Introduction to SPC, Hopkinsville Community College, January 1994
. S4 Programming, ABB Robotics Detroit, Michigan July, 2005
. ControlLogix Maintenance and Troubleshooting and Basic Ladder Logic
Programming, August, 2005
. S4 Advanced Programming, ABB Robotics Detroit, Michigan October,
2005
. Trabon Centralized Lubrication Systems, December, 2005
. Electrical Safety and Quantities, Hopkinsville Community College
January, 2006
. Flow Controls, Hopkinsville Community College January, 2006
. Instruments &Determining Conductors Sizes, Hopkinsville Community
College January, 2006
. Wiring Pneumatic, Hopkinsville Community College January, 2006
. Basic Electrical Circuits, Hopkinsville Community College January,
2006
. Basic AC and Transformers, Hopkinsville Community College January,
2006
. Wiring Pneumatic Solenoids, Hopkinsville Community College January,
2006
. PLC Logic, Hopkinsville Community College March, 2006
. Electrical Wiring Diagrams & Symbols, Hopkinsville Community
College March, 2006
. Pneumatic Lube System, Hopkinsville Community College, March, 2006
. Math and Calculators, Hopkinsville Community College, March, 2006
. Electrical Relays, Hopkinsville Community College, March, 2006
. Electrical Controls, Hopkinsville Community College, March, 2006
. PLC Basic, Hopkinsville Community College, March 2006
. Pumps Adjustments, Hopkinsville Community College, March, 2006
. Troubleshooting Procedures, Hopkinsville Community College, March
2006
. Three Phase Circuits, Hopkinsville Community College, March, 2006
. Twin CAT training with Beckhoff Automation LLC, Minneapolis,
Minnesota, April, 2006
. HDD/HDS Digital Drive with HVE/HVR Power Supply, Rexroth Bosch
Group Chicago, Illinois, June, 2006
. NX100 Accelerated Programming, Motoman Robotics, West Carrollton,
Ohio, August, 2007
SPECIAL RECOGNITION
. Certificate of Achievement of the United States Army Europe and
Seventh Army, July, 1975
. National Defensive Service Medal, December 1970-72
. Good Conduct Medal
. Marksman M16
. Honorable Discharge United States Army, August 1975
. Dedicated Service to Police Memorial from Fraternal Order of Police
in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, May 1989
COMMUNITY SERVICE
. Volunteer Bus Driver for Christian County High School Band and
Guard
. Volunteer in Super Days for City of Hopkinsville
. Volunteer Service for Girl Scouts of America, while daughter was
member
. Volunteer Fireman of Gracey Fire Department
. Attends Gracey West Union Baptist Church
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
. Worked with grandfather on out-board motors and small engine repair
age 14
. Gas Station Attendant, age 15
. Die Casting Plant in Richmond, Illinois, age 18
. Enlisted in the United States Army 1970-75
. Employed at Pennyrile Ford Tractor, 1975-1976
. Employed at Lone Star Auto Machine, Clarksville, Tennessee 1976-81
. Technician for L&B Trucking, Clarksville, Tennessee 1981-82
. Certified Diesel Technician for Bill Ed's Chevrolet 1982-closing
of Diesel and Gas
Truck service department
. Co-owned Hopkinsville Truck and Diesel
. City of Hopkinsville Street Department 1984-1994
. Presently employed at Dana/Metalsa Corporation 1994- 2013
References available upon request