LOGAN PAYNE
Hawesville
Summary
Dedicated Rod Mill Technician with over 13 years of experience in aluminum production {molten as well as cold ingots}. Skilled in workload management, team training, and ensuring safety compliance. Committed to enhancing workflow efficiency and reducing downtime through effective collaboration. Forklift certified, participated in multiple training courses designed to help train team members more efficiently.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Express Delivery Driver
FedEx
Owensboro, KY
05.2026 - Current
- Delivered packages efficiently, ensuring accurate and timely service to customers.
- Navigated local routes using GPS systems to optimize delivery times and route efficiency.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to maintain vehicle safety and compliance with regulations.
- Assisted in training new drivers on operational procedures and best practices for deliveries.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced package handling and reduced delivery errors.
- Coordinated with dispatch teams to manage delivery schedules and address customer inquiries effectively.
- Monitored vehicle maintenance needs, ensuring reliability and minimizing downtime during operations.
Rod Mill Technician
Southwire Company
Hawesville, KY
06.2012 - 03.2026
- Operated and maintained manufacturing equipment to ensure optimal performance and reliability or aluminum rod production.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced workflow efficiency and reduced downtime.
- Oversaw daily operations of machinery, ensuring adherence to quality control measures.
- Developed troubleshooting guides for common technical problems to aid team efficiency.
- Collaborated with team members to identify and resolve technical issues on production lines.
- Conducted routine inspections to verify compliance with safety standards and operational protocols.
- Assisted in training new technicians on equipment operation and maintenance procedures.
- Worked with lean manufacturing and the 5 S system throughout my career.
Education
Agribusiness
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY05-2014
High School Diploma - undefined
Hancock County High School
Lewisport, KY05-2010
Skills
- OSHA compliance
- Safety Equipment
- 10 years working around molten aluminum and metal additive elements
- Works Well Under Pressure
- Multitasking and organization
- Troubleshooting
- Quality control
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Heavy lifting
- Workload management
- Deadline oriented
- Team Training
Certification
- OHSA forklift
- CPR
- Lock out tag out
Accomplishments
- Completed in house training courses to help train other team members.
Timeline
Express Delivery Driver
FedEx
05.2026 - Current
Rod Mill Technician
Southwire Company
06.2012 - 03.2026
Agribusiness
Western Kentucky University
High School Diploma - undefined
Hancock County High School