Curtis Henderson
Kansas City
Summary
Skilled in maintenance and repair with background in efficiently resolving issues ranging from minor repairs to complex system faults. Possess advanced knowledge of various tools, equipment, and techniques relevant to job success. Strengths include problem-solving, time management, and ability to work independently or as part of a team to meet operational goals. Contributed to enhancing facility safety and reducing downtime through proactive maintenance strategies and quick response to emergency repair needs.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Technician
Yanfeng Automotive
Kansas City
12.2020 - 04.2025
- Diagnosed mechanical problems using visual inspections and test instruments.
- Adjusted machine settings according to manufacturing specifications.
- Responded promptly to emergency breakdowns at any time during shift hours.
- Performed preventive maintenance tasks, including lubrication and cleaning of machines and equipment.
- Worked closely with engineering team to develop innovative solutions for existing problems.
- Followed established safety procedures when operating heavy machinery.
- Routinely inspected plant equipment for signs of wear or malfunctioning parts.
- Read and interpreted equipment and work orders to properly perform required maintenance services.
- Conducted regular safety checks to ensure compliance with OSHA standards.
- Cleaned work areas to maintain a safe environment free from debris or hazardous materials.
- Assisted in the installation of new machinery and equipment.
- Operated hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Routinely inspected equipment for preventive and emergency maintenance needs.
- Implemented troubleshooting techniques to resolve issue.
- Dismantled machines, equipment, or devices to access and remove defective parts.
Assembly Line Worker
Yangfeng Automotive Interiors
Riverside
12.2015 - 01.2020
- Monitored assembly line operations and identified any issues or problems that arose.
- Ensured work areas were kept clean and organized at all times.
- Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures at all times.
- Communicated effectively with co-workers about production progress throughout shift hours.
- Reported any safety hazards or defective parts encountered during assembly operations.
- Inspected finished products for quality assurance purposes.
- Worked quickly and efficiently while maintaining high standards of quality control.
- Provided assistance in other departments when needed.
- Provided training and guidance to new employees on proper assembly techniques.
- Operated machinery such as drills, saws and presses to assemble parts.
- Followed standard operating procedures while performing tasks on the assembly line.
Laborer
Central Plains Cement
Sugar Creek
03.2014 - 04.2014
- Shoveling and sweeping piles of rock and cement.
- Keeping track of air quality during a confined space work, recording air levels and combustion.
- Keeping workers safe
- MSHA certificate of training
- Used Tools to complete job. Ie. Hammer jacks
Machine Operator
Mast Technology
Blue Springs
04.2012 - 06.2013
- Fixing and operating M781 machine (which makes the m781 cartilages for firearms)
- Also making other ammunition (such as 5.56, 7.62 for other firearms)
- Checking air pressure levels of the machine so it functions properly
- Trained new employees on using the machine correctly and safely
- Cleaned tools of the machine appropriately
- Performing safety and maintenance checks regularly
- Always made sure products manufactured by the machine were of high quality
- Working over-time to complete production requirements for clients
- Keeping track of record data on paper for weight check and length check of the bullets and a final production work sheet for the night
Warehouse Associate
Glazer Company
Kansas City
10.2010 - 08.2011
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto and off of truck
- Loaded and properly rotated product on trucks and trailers.
- Inspected condition and quantity of received materials before placing them in the warehouse.
- Placed received materials in correct locations.
- Maintained cleanliness and neatness of warehouse for safety and stocking purposes
Shoe Sales Associate
Harold Peners Man of Fashion
Kansas City
01.2009 - 10.2010
- Shoe salesman but also sold other pieces of clothing
- Organized the stockroom as well as the display room
- Kept the sales floor presentable and safe for people to shop in
- Interacting with customers in a positive friendly yet professional way, assisting them with finding what they needed on the sales floor
Education
High school or equivalent -
Central High School
Kansas City, MO01.2009
Skills
- Safety compliance
- Team collaboration
- Power tool operation
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Forklift operation
- Team motivation
- Attention to detail
- Quality improvement
Timeline
Maintenance Technician
Yanfeng Automotive
12.2020 - 04.2025
Assembly Line Worker
Yangfeng Automotive Interiors
12.2015 - 01.2020
Laborer
Central Plains Cement
03.2014 - 04.2014
Machine Operator
Mast Technology
04.2012 - 06.2013
Warehouse Associate
Glazer Company
10.2010 - 08.2011
Shoe Sales Associate
Harold Peners Man of Fashion
01.2009 - 10.2010
High school or equivalent -
Central High School