Kason Harmon
Reliance
Summary
Maintenance professional skilled in planning, scheduling, and coordinating maintenance activities to ensure optimal equipment performance and minimal downtime. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Known for flexibility and reliability in adapting to changing needs. Expertise in resource allocation, preventive maintenance, and work order management, coupled with effective communication and problem-solving skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Planner
Whirlpool
01.2023 - Current
- Reduced downtime for critical assets by developing and implementing comprehensive maintenance plans.
- Coordinated with vendors and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of spare parts, minimizing delays in repairs.
- Negotiated contracts with external service providers for specialized services when necessary, ensuring quality work at competitive rates.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and standards throughout all aspects of the maintenance planning process.
- Created detailed work orders specifying required tasks, materials, tools, and resources for efficient execution by technicians.
- Performed root cause analyses on recurring equipment failures, identifying potential solutions to prevent future occurrences.
- Managed inventory levels effectively, ensuring optimal stock availability for essential maintenance items.
- Improved equipment uptime by diligently scheduling and coordinating preventive maintenance tasks.
- Managed maintenance team of 9 employees and coordinated repair schedule according to priority level.
- Established strong communication channels between departments, streamlining coordination efforts during scheduled shutdowns or emergencies.
Maintenance Technician
Whirlpool
05.2016 - 06.2023
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Reduced downtime by quickly diagnosing and resolving technical issues on machinery.
- Performed electrical and mechanical repairs of production equipment to minimize downtime.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
CNC Machine Operator
Whirlpool
09.2013 - 04.2016
- Properly loaded and unloaded materials in and out of machines.
- Performed daily cleaning to keep machines in good working condition and prolong equipment lifespan.
- Inspected finished parts by checking for defects to meet quality standards.
- Increased product quality by adhering to strict tolerances and carefully monitoring machining processes.
- Exceeded productivity targets consistently, skillfully managing time and workload to achieve outstanding results.
- Performed accurate Punch press and Press Brake tool changes and offsets.
- Enhanced precision in manufactured parts by consistently calibrating and adjusting CNC machinery before each production run.
Education
No Degree - Industrial Maintenance
Chattanooga State Community College
Chattanooga, TN11-2017
No Degree - Industrial Maintenance Tech.
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
Athens, TN08-2011
High School Diploma -
Polk County High School
Polk County TN06-2008
Skills
- Asset management
- Work order preparation
- Work order management
- Maintenance strategies
- Continuous improvement
- Cost estimation
- Job prioritizing
- Tools and equipment maintenance
Timeline
Maintenance Planner
Whirlpool
01.2023 - Current
Maintenance Technician
Whirlpool
05.2016 - 06.2023
CNC Machine Operator
Whirlpool
09.2013 - 04.2016
No Degree - Industrial Maintenance
Chattanooga State Community College
No Degree - Industrial Maintenance Tech.
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
High School Diploma -
Polk County High School
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