Kenneth Downing

Permanent Address
4680 Cromwell Lane * Loves Park, Illinois 61111
Home: 815-654-7198
Mobil: 815-988-5338
Email: kd648bb2@westpost.net

Qualifications:
Experienced in building, repairing and preventative maintenance of precision mac
hinery and automation in the machine tool industry. Customer service, product d
evelopment and quality oriented. Results oriented self-starter with attention t
o detail and efficiency. Strong organizational, communication and team developm
ent skills.
Work History:
FurstStaffing Rockford, Illinois
Barnes International - Machine Builder 12/2008-12/2008
* Machine building
* Cooling Systems
* Chip Removal
* Follow Blue print directions
* Pipe fitting

Jeavons Enterprise Rockford, Illinois

Ingersoll Production System - Field Service Representative 07/2007 - 7/2008
* Supervise machine installation, and retool of existing machinery
* Consulting with customer on machine installation, and repair
* Installs, repairs, and maintain machines at customer sites
* Ensures product runs at optimal levels
* Identifies needs for parts or machine replacement.
* Train customers in product usage

Job Network Rockford, Illinois

Ingersoll Production System - Field Service Representative 09/2005 - 7/2007
* Supervise machine installation, and retool of existing machinery
* Consulting with customer on machine installation, and repair
* Installs, repairs, and maintain machines at customer sites
* Ensures product runs at optimal levels
* Identifies needs for parts or machine replacement.
* Train customers in product usage

Kroeschell Operations Inc. Peoria, Illinois

Caterpillar - Preventative Maintenance Technician 2/2004 - 9/2005
* Preventative Maintence on a variety of precision machines
* Trouble shooting and repair of precision machines
* Retrieval and data input into computer system for work orders
* Certified fork lift driver
* JLG lifts
* Scissor lifts

Ingersoll Milling Machine Company Rockford, Illinois

Mechanical Technician 1977 - 2003
* Supplied technical input for the project schedule
* Worked directly with supporting functions
* Performed mechanical assembly duties with little or no supervision
* Directed and lead people to complete specific tasks
* Used complex testing and gauging equipment
* Interpreted and applied complex mechanical drawings
* Traveled national and international, to install, trouble shoot and repair mach
ines

Education:
Rock Valley College Rockford, Illinois
Integrated Systems Technology 2003
* 200 hour course covering : Electrical control circuits, Residential, Commercia
l and Industrial Wiring, Electrical motor control, Industrial power distribution
, Programmable controllers, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Piping systems, Electro-Flui
d power, Electronic sensors, Basic mechanical drives, Light and Heavy duty v-bel
t and chain drives
Office systems
* Microsoft Office Suite 2003
o Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Power Point, Microsoft Access

Ingersoll Training Program Rockford, Illinois

* Vibration Technology 1
* Intra Laser Training
* Hamar Laser Alignment Course
* Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing
* CMM Reports
* Permabond Distributor Training School
* Ingersoll Six Sigma - Yellow Belt
* Fork Truck Safety Training
* ISO 9000 and 9001 Training
* Blueprint reading for industry
* Quadrabeam training

Jefferson High School Rockford, Illinois

Diploma