Kenneth Larkin

Performed 18-point safety checks, fluid refills, battery testing, and preventive maintenance to keep vehicles running safely. Completed routine light and wiper replacements while inspecting for potential safety and performance issues.

Organized store shelves, maintained product zones, and supported customers with a positive attitude to improve satisfaction. Rotated stock using FIFO, operated pallet jacks, and streamlined inventory handling to reduce waste and support store operations.

Assembled disposable medical devices in a cleanroom environment, maintaining sterile conditions to prevent contamination. Verified kitting accuracy with Quality Assurance and inspected units using light tables to uphold quality and safety standards.

Led ventilation duct assembly process improvements to boost efficiency and reduce costs. Directed alignment and quality checks, installed fiberglass insulation, performed spot welding, and analyzed blueprints to resolve build challenges.

Implemented FIFO in the destruct room to optimize workflow and improve productivity. Conducted weld inspections, identified defects during verification, and streamlined documentation while coordinating with weld checkers to resolve inspection issues.

Improved production efficiency by developing solutions that minimized waste and supported fast shift turnover. Performed part inspections before shipment, analyzed production data to identify improvements, and collaborated to achieve zero defects.

Met production targets while maintaining strict quality controls and safe work practices. Managed multiple stations as needed, ensured accurate sign-in/sign-out documentation, and improved workspace cleanliness and material availability.

Performed inspections on metal structures and monitored seat assembly for defects such as loose threads and wrinkles. Documented findings accurately and streamlined inspection processes to reduce defect rates through continuous quality improvements.

Completed daily sanitation inspections to ensure compliance with health regulations, maintaining exceptional cleanliness standards that reduced customer complaints by 40%. Trained staff on sanitation protocols, implemented waste-reduction strategies, and used eco-friendly cleaning methods with standardized checklists.

Completed mechanics education at Oakland High School in May 2015.