Ken Lavigne

Twin Lake, MI ***** 231-***-**** ady3ky@r.postjobfree.com

Work Experience

● Terrell Manufacturing Services 9/2019 – 2/2020 Machine Builder

● Assembled electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic components to print as well as custom applications.

● Mig welding to create components as required from prints and custom applications.

● Electrical wiring of components as needed.

● Pipefitting of pneumatic and hydraulic systems (tube, hose, stainless and iron pipe).

● Participated in company safety training and process improvement programs.

● Installation, commissioning and run off of custom machines at customers facilities.

● Mentor of new hire employees.

Specialized Automated Services 11/2018 - 8/2019 Service Technician

● Rebuilt and upgraded material handling systems (Conveyors, Palletizers, ASRS Cranes).

● Installation of safety systems on existing equipment at customers facilities.

● Project management of time and material costs to keep within budgeted allocations.

● Detailed reporting of services provided.

● Safety certified in OSH30 and Lock Out/Tag Out protocols. WPI, LLC 4/2018 - 11/2018 Maintenance Technician

● Preventative maintenance on Injection Mold Machines.

● Troubleshooting and repair of systems when failures occurred to minimize plant downtime..

● Detailed reporting of repair and maintenance activities daily. Chassix Inc. 6/2013 - 4/2018 Maintenance Technician

● Preventative maintenance and repair of aluminum die cast machinery, trim presses, and heat treat furnaces.

● Preventative maintenance of material handling systems (conveyors, work stations, process interfacing).

● Repair of any type of plant breakdowns of capital equipment, forklifts, HVAC system, and intranet.

● Detailed reporting of repair and maintenance activities as well as stockroom check outs. Howmet Casting Corp. 10/2001 - 4/2013 Supervisor/Final Quality Inspector

● Lead person responsible for a crew of 12-18 workers in the Quality Department.

● Consistently adhered to Engineering requirements of zero defect in product manufacturing.

● Implementation of process control checks to expedite the process and reduce avoidable errors.

● Initiated quality process controls to better complete customer quality audits while decreasing dept. budget. Prince Machine 9/1991 - 9/2001 Machine Builder/Plant Maintenance Lead

● Led a crew of 6-8 employees in the Machine Building Dept.

● Coordinated with Management, Engineering and Sales Departments the building of machinery.

● Fabricated mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic components to schematics provided.

● Reporting of issues found during the build phase and provided solutions to overcome these problems.

● Budget allocation and cost reporting of departments activities. Education

● Muskegon High School

● Muskegon Trades Center - Machining Principles and Practices

● Skilled Trades Academy - Basic machining

Skills

● Installation of Conveyor, Sortation, Palletizing, and A.S.R.S. (Automated Storage and Retrieval Syatems)

● Management and leadership of installation and maintenance crews and various contractors

● Expertise in troubleshooting electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic and mechanical systems

● Customer installation and commissioning management

● Able to provide training on the use, troubleshooting, and maintenance of complex automated equipment

● Project Management, Customer Relations

● Proficient in MS Office

● Mig and Arc welding

● Able to set up and use; Mills, Lathes, Surface Grinders, Pipe Benders and various hand tools

● Trained and certified in the use of industrial aerial lifts and fork lifts References

● Albert Holm N. Muskegon, MI 231-***-****

● Rich Otworth Rothbury, MI 231-***-****

● Dan Boychuck Grand Haven, MI 616-***-****

● Dan Struder Muskegon, MI 231-***-****

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