Kedrick McILwaine
Assembly Technician
Winston-Salem, NC
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To obtain a position that utilizes my specialized training in various processes such as Six Sigma (Greenbelt Trained), process improvement, production management, DMAIC/DMEDI, VST, RIW, 5S, permit/non-permit required confined space entry, ability to read blueprints, mechanical functionality, troubleshooting, diagnostic testing, craning, lifting, rigging and assembly processes.
Work Experience
CDL Class A Driver
Alliance - Greensboro, NC
March 2019 to Present
CDL Class A Driver
Hogan Transportation - Lexington, NC
October 2018 to December 2018
LTL Driver
Averitt Express - Colfax, NC
June 2018 to August 2018
CDL Class A Driver
NS Farringtom - Winston-Salem, NC
April 2018 to June 2018
CDL Class A Driver
SALEM CARRIERS - Winston-Salem, NC
January 2018 to March 2018
CDL Class A Driver
I H Caffey - Greensboro, NC
June 2017 to December 2017
Class A Route Driver
Piedmont Cheerwine - Colfax, NC
January 2017 to June 2017
Drive a semi to location and deliver sodas.
Assembly Technician
Caterpillar Inc - Winston-Salem, NC
2013 to 2016
Work various value streams within the facility
• Operate oil filled flush stations
• Certification in all value stream operations, diagnostic testing
• Rebuild rear wheels for mining trucks, brakes and suspension units
• Lead continuous improvement meetings, identify problems within the plant while developing solutions and strategies, which will improve or fix the problems, and train employees.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and provide feedback in areas of quality, safety, velocity and cost
• Excellent problem identification, diagnostic skills, communication and teamwork to ensure component quality levels while have direct control of key aspects of component quality
• A self-starter with the ability to demonstrate strong initiative
• Capable of interpreting technical instructions, dealing with large degrees of variation with part and process consistency, while delivering the highest levels of quality components
• Able to work in a team environment
• Participated in (RIW) Rapid Improvement Workshop expansion for Large Front Wheels
• Member of the Safety Committee
• Operate various mechanical and pneumatic testing instruments on large apparatus
• Conduct hydraulic oil filtration test and air test
• Able to understand and follow Standard of Work Processes Distribution Assistant
Second Harvest Food Bank - Winston-Salem, NC
2011 to 2013
Customer service representative interacting with customer
• Distributed food and household items
• Supervised volunteers and assisted in training
• Operated forklift and pallet jack
• Maintained client files
• Processed and managed inventory control
• Supervised TEFAP program.
Forklift Operator
Marconi - Welcome, NC
2005 to 2011
Shipping & Receiving
• Loaded or unloaded materials manually, off or on to pallets, platforms, skids, or lifting devises
• Completed forklift operator training provided by the industry annually
• Reported to supervisor regarding any damage to racks, faulty equipment, or any other safety hazards
• Performed other duties as allotted by a manager or supervisor. Cashier/Stocker
Wal-Mart - Winston-Salem, NC
2002 to 2006
Customer service representative
• Took inventory to identify items to be reordered or replenished
• Received, opened, and unpacked cartons or crates of merchandise, checked invoices against items received, cleaned display cases, shelves, and aisles, handled money, and data entry.
• Sales Associate - helped run and maintain the establishment Polisher
Trimark Food Craft - Winston-Salem, NC
1999 to 2005
Polisher:
• Polished, cleaned, and removed blemishes, dents, scratches, and stains on restaurant kitchen equipment after it was welded.
Education
Independence High school
1996 to 1999
Skills
Cdl-A, Cdl Driver, CDL
Certifications/Licenses
Class A CDL
November 2017 to January 2022
Additional Information
Over 10 years of experience in manufacturing; that includes over 3 years of assembly. Cross trained in numerous areas in Caterpillar, as well as having my Greenbelt Certification, and has currently served on greenbelt projects. I have worked to polish my skill set of dealing with ambiguity and training of team members on proper operation and procedure, as well as assisted in managing the tactical flow and quality of products.