KENNETH TROY
SMITH
*** ******** **.,, ************, **. 40342, 502-***-****, *******@**********.***
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
I have a lot of experience in skilled trades and my objective has always been to control equipment downtime by making repairs expeditiously and then engineering and implementing improvements to keep the same failure from occurring again.
SKILLS
Robotics
PLC
Machine tool/die
Millwrights
Welding and fabrication
Hydraulics and pnuematics
Paperwork management
Inventory organization
Employee Training
Maintenance planning
Decision making
Troubleshooting techniques
Task prioritization
Time management
Microsoft Office
EXPERIENCE
Maintenance Supervisor
HTNA Frankfort, Ky.
September 2013 - Current
Minimized workplace hazards and accidents through continuous monitoring and training initiatives.
Maintained equipment in good working order with regular preventive maintenance.
Oversaw contracting process, including evaluating and accepting bids and monitoring work.
Promoted performance-oriented culture with regular assessments of employee work.
Achieved work objectives by prioritizing jobs, organizing schedules and coordinating assignments.
Built templates and laid out reference points for workers based on blueprints and specifications.
Kept team ready for daily demands with effective level of tools, equipment and replacement parts.
Learned from accidents and injuries, investigating causes, reporting findings and adjusting policies.
Developed and implemented kaizen strategies and consistently achieved targets.
Monitored employees and guests to prevent accidents.
Tracked daily activities in "Maintenance Connection" software for consistent reporting.
Trained new team members in their weak areas and ways to exceed performance expectations.
Oversaw night shift overtime schedule and vacation coverage.
Managed files and continuously updated and organized records.
Approached and solved work problems with initiative and knowledge of [Type] operations.
Helped team handle high-volume work by prioritizing tasks and organizing supplies.
Kept all areas clean, organized and in line with company professional standards.
Collaborated with team members to meet daily demands and handle challenging projects.
Boosted efficiency by keeping work areas clean, tidy, and free of debris.
Worked effectively with diverse team to accomplish daily objectives and meet long-term goals.
Updated office files daily and kept records organized.
Maintained full compliance with legal, health, and safety regulations.
Troubleshot problems and developed successful solutions.
Trained junior team members and mentored on important procedures.
Organized and coordinated work for all maintenance team members.
Monitored production operations to spot and correct problems early.
Operated vehicles and equipment safely and maintained clean driving record.
Fixed all types of equipment problems with effective troubleshooting and repair abilities.
Verified level of supplies and requested new inventory to meet service levels.
Contributed many successful ideas to improve maintenance work.
Maintenance Technician
Toyota Boshoku Bardstown, Ky.
October 2012 - September 2013
Completed routine maintenance work in line with good practices and care for environmental impacts.
Kept building and grounds clean with regular trash removal, landscaping, and parking lot repairs.
Diagnosed and independently solved different types of mechanical and electrical system problems.
Mitigated safety risks and reduced downtime by completing daily inspection and maintenance checklists.
Maintained detailed maintenance documentation according to company and regulatory standards.
Promoted workplace safety through strict observance of OSHA protocols.
Restored service quickly with excellent troubleshooting and repair abilities.
Improved equipment function by troubleshooting issues and correcting problems.
Completed regular basic maintenance, including lubricating components and replacing worn parts.
Troubleshot problems and developed successful solutions.
Maintenance Technician
General Cable Lawrenceburg, KY
October 2011 - October 2012
Completed routine maintenance work in line with good practices and care for environmental impacts.
Diagnosed and independently solved different types of mechanical and electrical system problems.
Promoted workplace safety through strict observance of OSHA protocols.
Maintained detailed maintenance documentation according to company and regulatory standards.
Restored service quickly with excellent troubleshooting and repair abilities.
Mitigated safety risks and reduced downtime by completing daily inspection and maintenance checklists.
Developed and implemented [Type] strategies and consistently achieved targets.
Collaborated with team members to meet daily demands and handle challenging projects.
Kept all areas clean, organized and in line with company professional standards.
Maintenance Hydraulic Press Specialist (2001 thru 2011)
United L/N Glass/Pilkington Glass/NSG Glass Versailles, Ky.
July 2001 - October 2011
In July 2001 Promoted to Maintenance Hydraulic Press Specialist in 2001 and did this job for a decade with a heavy emphasis on day to day troubleshooting of press hydraulic systems,chains,sprockets,gears,3 phase motors.
Mold Shop Tool/Die/Machinist Technician
United L/N Glass/Pilkington Glass/NSG Glass Versailles, Ky.
January 1990 - July 2001
In 1990 the top 20 candidates were again tested so they could be ranked and determine which order they would be taken into skilled trades while still attending classes. I was ranked #3 and started my career in skilled trades in January 1990.
Furnace Operator
United L/N Glass/Pilkington Glass/NSG Glass Versailles, Ky.
January 1988 - January 1990
This is where I began my industrial career, I started as a production furnace operator/print room operator/Cut-Bend-Seam operator. In early 1989 NSG announced a maintenance training program and over 70 team members applied but NSG only they wanted the top 20 candidates to go to school thus we were given preliminary testing to narrow the field down. I made the cut and started attending my classes at Lexington Vo-tech (now BCTC) at night after work.
EDUCATION
Fanuc Handling tool operation and programming = October 2018
Fanuc Robotics, Mason, Ohio
JJuly 2018
DX100 Accelerated Programming = May 2018
Yaskawa Academy, Miamisburg, Ohio
May 2018
Basic Omron PLC Programming = August 2015
Omron Training Center, Lebanon, Ohio
August 2015
DX100 Maintenance with Programming Overview = March 2015
Yaskawa Academy, Miamisburg, Ohio
March 2015
DX100 Basic Programming with Ladder Editor = February 2014
Yaskawa Academy, Miamisburg, Ohio
February 2014
Autocad LT = May 2002
Executrain, Lexington, Ky.
May 2002
Power Fluids = January 2002
Anderson County BCTC, Lawrenceburg, KY
January 2002
Blueprint reading & gauging = April 1991
Lexington Vo-tech, Lexington, Ky.
April 1991
Welding = April 1991
Lexington Vo-tech, Lexington, Ky.
April 1991
Millwrights = April 1991
Lexington Vo-tech, Lexington, Ky.
April 1991
Industrial Maintenance = April 1991
Lexington Vo-tech, Lexington, Ky.
April 1991
DC Fundamentals = April 1991
Lexington Vo-tech, Lexington, Ky.
April 1991
Sequence Circuitry/PLC = April 1991
Lexington Vo-tech, Lexington, Ky.
April 1991
Machine Shop = January 1990
Southside Vo-tech, Lexington, Ky.
January 1990
General Diploma = May 1986
Anderson County High School, Lawrenceburg, KY
May 1986
Auto Mechanics = May 1986
Harrodsburg Vo-tech, Harrodsburg, Ky.
May 1985
A little about myself:
I can do a little bit of everything but my passion is weld/fab, tool/die, machine work, robotics.
9 straight years of perfect attendance.
Lead my current plant in hours worked for 7 straight years.
I reside in Lawrenceburg with my wife Laura who is a RN at UK hospital.
I have 6 children ( 2 biological and 4 step). They are all grown (Thank god…lol)
I am a competitive drag racer and currently race a naturally aspirated 9 second quarter mile S10.
I build custom computers as a hobby.
I coached competitive soccer for about 15 years but have since retired.
Job References
Rusty Sayer = Current HTNA Maintenance manager. Phone: 502-***-****
Patrick Gant = Former HTNA Maintenance manager. Phone: 859-***-****
Rick Hartley = NSG Glass Maintenance Group Leader. Phone: 859-***-****
Brandon Douglas = NSG Glass Maintenance. Phone: 859-***-****.
John Eades = NSG Glass Production Supervisor. Phone: 859-***-****.
Tommy Yaremchak = HTNA Maintenance Tech. Phone: 859-***-****.
Darian Payton = Enova Premier Maintenance Specialist. Phone: 502-***-****.