Ben Kekich
Lewisburg
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Metal Fabrication/Welder
Ironcraft
Lewisburg
03.2014 - Current
- Assembled components into sheet metal products by fastening seams and joints, ensuring structural integrity.
- Processed sheet metal by cutting, punching, and threading using power saws, drill presses, hand and power shears, pan and box brakes, and cleat benders and rollers.
- Set up jobs by interpreting blueprints, drawings, and written and verbal instructions to ensure accurate fabrication.
Sheet Metal Worker
Local #177
Nashville
08.2012 - 03.2014
- Fabricated metal components using precision tools and equipment.
- Assembled sheet metal products with attention to detail and quality standards.
- Operated machines for cutting, bending, and shaping metal sheets.
- Installed ductwork systems for ventilation in commercial buildings.
- Fabricated and altered parts with metal hammers, punches, drills and shears.
- Performed finishes by trimming and deburring to create smooth surfaces and joints of assembled parts.
Maintenance Technician
JOHNSON CONTROLS INC, Johnson Controls
Nashville
07.2005 - 08.2012
- Performed routine inspections of HVAC systems and equipment for optimal performance.
- Conducted preventive maintenance on building systems to ensure reliability and safety.
- Troubleshot electrical and mechanical issues using diagnostic tools and techniques.
- Maintained accurate records of maintenance activities and repairs performed.
- Responded promptly to maintenance requests from staff to minimize downtime.
- Collaborated with team members to improve maintenance processes and workflows.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols during all maintenance operations.
- Operated hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Responded promptly to emergency breakdowns at any time during shift hours.
- Cleared clogged drains and replaced valves, faucets, and fixtures.
- Performed preventive maintenance tasks, including lubrication and cleaning of machines and equipment.
- Inspected grounds and buildings to identify, minimize and correct hazardous property conditions or liability concerns.
Sheet Metal Mechanic
Local#177
Nashville
01.1990 - 07.2005
- Fabricated and adjusted component parts using shop and on-site tools to meet assembly requirements.
- Aligned and balanced overall structures and component parts by using precision instruments.
- Built and installed complete [Type] systems according to [Type] standards and customer specifications.
- Prepared metals for industrial processes by cleaning, degreasing, and removing impurities to ensure quality standards.
- Trimmed and deburred finishes to create smooth surfaces and joints for optimal assembly fit.
- Fabricated and altered parts with metal hammers, punches, drills and shears.
- Used power tools to grind, sand and polish metals, plastics and wood products.
- Interpreted blueprints and schematics to determine duct placement.
- Operated heavy machinery to prepare metal products according to customer specifications.
Education
Journeyman Mechanic - Sheet Metal Technology
Sheet Metal Apprentice Program
Nashville, TN06.1994
High School Diploma -
Marshall County High School
Lewisburg, TN06.1986
Timeline
Metal Fabrication/Welder
Ironcraft
03.2014 - Current
Sheet Metal Worker
Local #177
08.2012 - 03.2014
Maintenance Technician
JOHNSON CONTROLS INC, Johnson Controls
07.2005 - 08.2012
Sheet Metal Mechanic
Local#177
01.1990 - 07.2005
Journeyman Mechanic - Sheet Metal Technology
Sheet Metal Apprentice Program
High School Diploma -
Marshall County High School