I’m looking for a remote career where I can deliver quality work and consistent performance to increase productivity, and keep improving processes through data-driven problem solving and teamwork.
Kenneth Larkin
@kennethlarkin
Automotive and manufacturing technician delivering precise inspections, preventive maintenance, and process improvements.
What I'm looking for
I’m a Certified Technician who keeps vehicles and products running safely through detailed inspections, preventive maintenance, and reliable test-and-replace work. At Valvoline Instant Oil Change, I completed 18-point safety checks, performed fluid refills and battery testing, and handled routine maintenance like lights, wipers, and fluid services.
Earlier in my career, I strengthened quality and efficiency across manufacturing and controlled environments—assembling disposable medical devices in cleanrooms with zero-contamination standards, leading ventilation duct assembly improvements as an Assembly Foreman, and conducting weld inspections and documentation as a Welding Inspector. I bring a continuous-improvement mindset, strong teamwork, and the discipline of following protocols for sterility, alignment, and quality.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Certified Technician
Valvoline Instant Oil Change
Jan 2025 - Jul 2025 (6 months)
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.
Floor Sales Associate
Walmart
Jan 2024 - Aug 2024 (7 months)
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.
Cleanroom Assembly Technician
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Sep 2022 - Apr 2023 (7 months)
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.
Assembly Foreman
SWEGON
Aug 2020 - Aug 2022 (2 years)
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.
Welding Inspector & Destruct
Dexter Stamping Company, LLC
Sep 2019 - Aug 2020 (11 months)
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.
Production Line Technician
NHK Seating of America
Apr 2019 - Sep 2019 (5 months)
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.
Structure Technician
Adient LLC
Nov 2018 - Apr 2019 (5 months)
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.
Inspector / Quality Control
MS Companies
Aug 2018 - Oct 2018 (2 months)
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.
Cleaning Captain
Taco Bell
May 2015 - Aug 2017 (2 years 3 months)
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.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Oakland High School
Mechanics
Completed mechanics education at Oakland High School in May 2015.
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