Aaron Waters
Prattville,AL
Summary
Driven professional with extensive experience at West Fraser, adept in heavy equipment operation and demonstrating exceptional troubleshooting skills. Excelled in roles from Fork Lift Operator to Mechanical Engineer, enhancing efficiency by over 30%. Renowned for work zone safety and effective problem-solving, consistently delivering results beyond expectations.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Mechanical Engineer
Self Employeed
05.2011 - 01.2017
- Assess vehicles and/or machinery to accurately diagnose and repair issues
- Liaise with clients to determine their automotive requirements and communicate vehicular defects or problems
- Provide routine inspections of vehicles and inform clients of any issues
- Keep an accurate log of all work performed
- Maintain and clean garage equipment and tools to ensure they are kept in a safe and usable condition at all times
Carpenter
Self Employeed
05.2011 - 01.2017
- Taking measurements and preparing the site for woodwork
- Preparing drawings for cabinetry, framing and other construction projects Onsite
- Designing and installing fitted wooden shelves, cabinets and drywall
- Installing fixtures and fittings such as handles, locks and hinges
- Select and also evaluate materials for potential defects
- Reading and interpreting designs to meet specifications set by Architects
- Following all standards for kitchens and bathrooms in remodeling projects
- Sourcing timber by size, strength and budget for woodworking or joinery projects
Fort Lift
West Fraser
01.2017 - Current
- Load, unload, pack, and unpack materials.
- Label and sort incoming and outgoing shipments.
- Relocate items within the warehouse or factory.
- Operate a forklift, winch, or other machinery used for transporting or shipping materials.
- Track inventory of incoming and outgoing items.
- Carefully handle and dispose of hazardous waste materials whenever necessary.
Team Lead Relief Operator
West Fraser
01.2017 - Current
- Test machines before main work begins to be sure that it’s in good condition for production
- Clean up machine parts after every work procedure
- Set all machine operation information such as speed, size and shape into machine before it begins running
- Insert all production materials in the various parts of the machine where they are supposed to be to enhance production output
- Troubleshoot machine problems to determine actual faults
- Evaluating the efficiency of each unit regularly, identifying improvements as needed
Education
Associates - Industrial Maintenance Technology
George C. Wallace Community College
Selma, AL05.2015
Skills
- Work Zone Safety
- GPS Surveying
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Excavation Expertise
- Inventory
- Drywall repair
- Roofing repair
- Floor repair
- Light fixture repair
- Home remodeling
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Equipment Maintenance
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Pump maintenance
- Framing Construction
- Worksite safety
- Finish Carpentry
- Hand and power tools
- Troubleshooting skills
- Maintenance and repairs
- Troubleshooting
Timeline
Fort Lift
West Fraser
01.2017 - Current
Team Lead Relief Operator
West Fraser
01.2017 - Current
Mechanical Engineer
Self Employeed
05.2011 - 01.2017
Carpenter
Self Employeed
05.2011 - 01.2017
Associates - Industrial Maintenance Technology
George C. Wallace Community College