Keith Herrold

• Complex installations:

Installing and mounting a wide range of truck accessories including bodies, hitches, shelves, drawers, ladder racks, mud flaps, etc

• Advanced troubleshooting:

Diagnosing and resolving issues related to truck equipment installation, including electrical wiring, hydraulic systems, and mechanical components

• Welding:

Performing basic welding tasks to modify or fabricate parts as needed for installation.

• Electrical wiring:

Installing and connecting electrical components on truck bodies and accessories, including wiring schematics.

• Safety compliance:

Adhering to all safety protocols and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

Mechanic responsible for independently installing a variety of specialty truck equipment, like service utility bodies, stake bodies, dump bodies, hitches, and other commercial truck accessories, under the supervision of a Shop Supervisor, often requiring advanced knowledge of mechanics, welding, electrical wiring, and hydraulics to complete complex installations with minimal oversight.

• Works independently with team members to fulfill order requirement
• Great attention to detail
• Using air-powered grinders and Polishers to contour aluminum aircraft propeller
• Using various measuring tools (dial calipers, micrometers, gauges) to inspect FAA conformity
• Check balance of propeller and re-balance if necessary within FAA tolerances
• Buffing using rag wheel to prepare for painting procedures
• Alodine surface conditioning
• Quality Control / Inspect and pull cord to FAA specifications using hand tools
• Repair station for " Out of Perimeters" for repairs on thickness, cord, and defects in surface of propellers
• Training for pulling components from inventory and packaging propellers for shipment
• Maintained orderly and safe work environment by enforcing tool control and awareness, prevention, and safety at all times.
• Analyzed engineering drawings and schematics to bring fixed propellers into compliance

• Diagnosed and maintained commercial machining equipment
• Set up, operate, adjust and maintain block machine, batching, handling and packaging equipment, from start to finish, of daily production cycle
• Adjust and Control machine settings, perform scheduled preventative maintenance
• Achieve weekly and monthly production goals while adhering to strong quality standards
• Inspection of product, and take required corrective actions as necessary
• Communicate with supervisor and fellow team members on safety, quality, production, equipment and maintenance
• Trained new hires
• Minimized downtime by troubleshooting stoppages and breakdowns and calling for maintenance assistance.
• Collaborated with other production workers to achieve smooth running of production line.
• Assisted quality assurance by inspecting items and removing defective parts.
• Communicated with supervisor regarding production line issues and needed repairs for fast resolution.
• Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
• Prepared reports and technical documentation of day-to-day production processes.

• Performed quality checks
• Trained in GMPs
• Maintained plant safety by following PPE rules and regulations
• Create and finalize work orders using SAP
• Disassemble machinery or equipment to remove parts and make repairs
• Clean, lubricate, or adjust parts, equipment, or machinery
• Setup machines for job changes and inspect product to ensure customer requirements are met
• Uphold British Retail Consortium quality, health, and safety standards ( BRC)
• Operate Forklift, Squeeze-lift, and Aerial work platform
• Updated daily production logs and informed management of production incidents or non-conformance issues.
• Operated multiple machines simultaneously to meet production requirements.
• Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
• Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.

• Executed excellent vision, coordination and dexterity daily while handling and manipulating materials and parts for Touring, Soft tail, and Trike models
• Maintained focus as well as attention to detail during high stress, deadline-influenced projects
• Ensured PPE standards were met for myself and crew
• Additionally, managed SAP data entry system to successfully report quality defects by department and non-conforming materials for shift
• Achieved 0% IR (Injury Rate) following EHS Standards through employment at Harley
• Maintained 5S standards for equipment and parts within rotation group
• Performed visual and functional inspection of components to determine quality and identify defects.
• Used established assembly instructions to complete jobs quickly, accurately, and with zero errors.
• Assisted quality assurance by inspecting items and removing defective parts.
• Stocked and replenished parts used on assembly line to maintain consistent supply and inventory.
• Trained and mentored new employees to apply best practices on assembly line operations and comply with procedures and regulations.
• Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
• Operated various machines used in production processes.

• Managed 10 direct reports
• Reported production numbers promptly to contribute to daily metric tracking
• Implemented accurate planograms to increase visibility of products for multiple retail locations
• Assembled lighting, plumbing, furniture, and floor plans to showcase product lines swiftly with precision
• Daily tasks involved heavy machinery operations, and multimeter testing as well as other electric and pneumatic hand tools
• Maintained proper OSHA communications between management and crew.
• Motivated and mentored merchandise team to achieve high performance and job satisfaction.
• Updated pricing and signage to complete product displays
• Verified products appeared at correct locations in proper quantities.
• Completed efficient store resets to prepare store for special promotions and seasonal updates.