Shane Saunders
Stevenson,WA
Summary
Multi talented seasoned worker with broad skill set. Experienced welder and mechanic with 10 years experience. Work scopes ranging from high level boiler maintenance to shop and field diesel repairs.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Public Utility District Meter Reader
Skamania County Pud No 1
Carson, WA
04.2020 - 08.2022
- Checked accuracy of electric and water meters against previous data and kept detailed reports of inconsistencies.
- Attended safety meetings and took part in safety awareness trainings and programs.
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
Utility Mechanic I
Skamania County Pud No 1
Carson, WA
07.2019 - 04.2020
- Performed administrative duties, including maintenance to fleet vehicles and equipment.
- Supported needs of the lead mechanic with skill and efficiency.
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
Diesel Mechanic
Gorge Machinery
Carson, Washington
09.2017 - 03.2019
- Worked both in shop setting and field repairs utilizing service truck.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed problems with brakes, steering and transmissions.
- Ordered parts necessary for vehicle repairs and new installations.
- Performed preventative maintenance on engines, transmissions, tires and other vehicle systems.
- Disassembled and repaired diesel engines in automobiles, trucks, buses and construction vehicles.
- Employed wide variety of hand and power tools including hoists, drills, precision measuring instruments and electronic testing devices.
- Responsible for wide variety of duties including, pipe fitting, painting, carpentry, electrical repair, installation, building repair.
Welder/Mechanic
GH McCulloch
Tualatin, OR
11.2011 - 09.2017
- Set up and operated hand and power tools, including shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Clamped and tack-welded components to achieve desired configurations.
- Operated hoists, cranes and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Welded various types of connections using various welding techniques to complete tasks on-time and with high-quality final results.
- Effectively managed repair and maintenance scheduled to increase shop organization and equipment longevity.
- Repaired manufactured products by dismantling, straitening, reshaping and reassembling parts.
- Minimized warping by using good fitting, burning and welding techniques.
Welder Helper
Steam Generation Corp.
Mesa, AZ
10.2009 - 08.2011
- Acted as an apprentice to lead welder
- Fetched materials, equipment and tools for welding professionals.
- Used hand trucks, forklifts and scissor lifts to complete tasks and transport items.
- Uses rigging and hoisting devices such as chokers, chain falls and come alongs to move equipment / materials into place.
Education
GED - undefined
Stevenson High School
Stevenson, WA2007
Skills
- Skilled Welder and fabricator
- Strong troubleshooting skills
- Preventive and reparative maintenance
- Proficient with wide variety of hand and power tools
- Experienced rigger
- Excellent work ethic
- Brake systems
- Engine rebuilds
- Job shop experience
- Flexible team player
- Vehicle maintenance and repair
Timeline
Public Utility District Meter Reader
Skamania County Pud No 1
04.2020 - 08.2022
Utility Mechanic I
Skamania County Pud No 1
07.2019 - 04.2020
Diesel Mechanic
Gorge Machinery
09.2017 - 03.2019
Welder/Mechanic
GH McCulloch
11.2011 - 09.2017
Welder Helper
Steam Generation Corp.
10.2009 - 08.2011
GED - undefined
Stevenson High School