Andrew Poole
Hayes,LA
Summary
Driven and dependable professional with extensive experience in automotive and construction sectors, notably at Quality Works. Excelled in quality control standards and safety protocols, enhancing project efficiency and safety compliance. Demonstrated exceptional problem-solving abilities and hydro dip painting expertise, achieving top-tier results and surpassing employer expectations.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Mechanic
McDermott
10.2024 - Current
- Inspected and tested equipment to locate worn and damaged parts.
- Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, and maintaining supplies.
- Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.
- Ordered repair parts quickly to prevent delays in projects and repair work.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
- Performed preventative maintenance oil changes and brake jobs to preserve performance and reliability of vehicles.
- Read and followed technical documentation to complete accurate repairs.
- Repaired brake, exhaust, electrical and other systems for domestic automotive brands.
- Repaired and replaced worn and damaged components.
- Analyzed vehicle data using advanced diagnostic equipment.
Powder Coat Painter
Quality Works
04.2024 - Current
- Prepared parts for coating and followed all procedures regarding powder coating application.
- Verified production workflow, quality parts and delivery met required timeframes.
- Observed safety protocols set by company to avoid hazardous conditions.
- Checked parts to verify attachment of correct identification.
- Identified issues with paint viscosity and flow before projects were negatively affected.
- Prepared vehicles by removing unnecessary accessories and applying protections to adjacent surfaces.
- Executed work orders for painting team as part of larger project schedule.
- Turned dials, handwheels, valves or switches to regulate conveyor speeds, machine temperature, air pressure and circulation.
- Filled hoppers, reservoirs and pans with material used to coat, paint or spray using conveyors or pails.
- Met exacting tolerances when sanding and sealing final finishes.
- Inspected completed work for adherence to very strict guidelines and highest quality standards.
- Removed surface imperfections, applied special undercoats and sealed seams to ready surfaces for paint application.
- Prepared and applied stencils, computer-generated decals or other decorative items to finished products.
- Held or positioned spray guns to direct spray onto articles.
- Provided supervisor with daily status report on all job tasks and workers' duties.
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Determined paint flow, viscosity and coating quality using visual inspections and viscometers.
Auto Technician
Bolton Ford
02.2016 - 03.2024
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Tested vehicle components and systems to identify issues.
- Changed, rotated, and balanced tires on different types of vehicles.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
- Trained and coached junior employees on procedures for completing various types of repairs and maintenance on cars and light trucks.
- Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Performed safety and emissions inspections.
- Tested newly installed equipment to determine proper functionality and compliance with regulations.
- Completed customer orders and warranty services according to manufacturer specifications.
- Used specialized tools to detect leaks in gas and refrigerant systems.
- Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.
- Maintained accurate records of time and materials required to perform repairs and service.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
- Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, and maintaining supplies.
- Corrected faults and maximized performance by rebuilding systems and individual components.
- Repaired brake, exhaust, electrical and other systems for domestic automotive brands.
- Tuned automotive systems and components to optimize functionality and prolong life of each piece.
- Checked brake systems and determined need of pad replacement, disc turning or other maintenance requirements.
- Maintained awareness of vehicle market trends to assess customer demands and budgets.
- Repaired and replaced worn and damaged components.
- Investigated customer complaints to identify cause of malfunctions.
- Serviced air conditioning systems, changed and topped off fluids and completed maintenance inspections.
- Coordinated with parts department to determine availability of necessary components.
- Tore down, repaired and rebuilt faulty assemblies such as power systems, steering systems and linkages.
- Implemented tracking systems to monitor parts inventory and transactions to reduce discrepancies.
- Inspected damaged vehicles to estimate repair labor cost and required parts expense.
- Explained estimates and determined repair timelines to manage customer expectations.
- Read and followed technical documentation to complete accurate repairs.
- Utilized special alignment equipment and wheel-balancing machines to align wheels, axles, frames and steering mechanisms of automobiles.
- Analyzed vehicle data using advanced diagnostic equipment.
- Explained maintenance and repair needs to customers and offered advice on preventative maintenance.
Construction Laborer
Dupont Building
01.2014 - 09.2015
- Observed safety regulations on job sites to minimize accidents.
- Worked independently in fast-paced environment while meeting productivity and quality expectations.
- Operated power equipment to move materials and promote job efficiency.
- Brought materials and tools from trucks and storage facilities to work site locations and organized for expected needs.
- Demonstrated safe and proper operation of equipment and tools to prevent harm to team members.
- Worked with more knowledgeable professionals to grow understanding of principles and construction standards.
- Gathered waste and trash from job sites for placement in refuse containers to keep job sites clean and organized.
- Utilized hammers, saws, squares, levels, and fastening devices to complete projects.
- Conducted daily site inspections to identify potential safety hazards.
- Followed blueprints and diagrams to complete projects according to specifications.
- Installed drywall, flooring and other interior finishes to create finished and functional living and work spaces.
- Assembled and disassembled scaffolding and ladders to guarantee safety of workers while performing tasks at heights.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Assisted with basic carpentry work such as installing wooden floors and crown molding.
- Trimmed cured materials by sawing with diamond-impregnated cutoff wheels.
- Checked completed products for conformance to specifications and defects by measuring with rulers or micrometers and tapping to detect bubbles or dead spots.
- Utilized hand shears and trimming knives to trim excess materials from molds.
- Bonded wood reinforcing strips to deck cabin structures, using resin-saturated fiberglass.
- Sprayed chopped fiberglass, resins and catalysts onto prepared molds or dies, using pneumatic spray guns with chopper attachments.
- Released air bubbles and smoothed seams using rollers.
- Straightened warped or bent parts using sledges, hand torches, or bulldozers.
- Altered and trimmed existing metal fabrications to meet size and position requirements.
- Followed Operational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations to promote safe equipment operation and workplace safety.
- Operated welding equipment to assemble and repair metal structures and elements.
- Worked with presses, saws and drills to manipulate metal components for structural fabrication.
- Maintained machinery and tools to keep fabrication processes running smoothly.
- Complied with safety regulations while operating machinery and tools to protect against injury.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Operated hand and power tools and heavy machinery safely.
- Worked with tin, sheet iron and sheet copper.
- Constructed both one-off and mass-produced items with skilled finishing work such as engravings and embossings.
- Read job specifications to determine machine adjustments and material requirements.
- Conducted operational checks of ducts and other sheet metal installations to determine product quality.
- Tended cutoff saws, presses and forming machines.
- Coordinated tasks and determined correct amount of material required to complete assignments.
- Drilled and punched holes in metal for screws, bolts and rivets quickly and efficiently.
- Worked with twisted and damaged metal items to restore appearance by correcting damages.
- Painted and applied protective coatings to various parts.
- Set up and performed maintenance on fab and machine shop machines.
Education
Computer Programming
Sowela Technical Community College
GED -
Bell City High School
08.2008
Skills
- Safety protocols and oversight
- Quality Control Standards
- Hydro dip painting
- Determination of paint flow
- Sandblasting equipment disassembly
- Sandblasting experience
- Sandblasting understanding
- Problem-Solving
- Decision-Making
- Time Management
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Basic Math
- Dependable and Responsible
- Quality Assurance
- Suspension Systems
- Fuel systems
- Parts Ordering
- Vehicle Inspection
- Changing Oil
- Customer Service
- Strong Work Ethic
- Calibrating instruments
- System repairs
- Sheet metal layout
- Stainless steel and aluminum
Timeline
Mechanic
McDermott
10.2024 - Current
Powder Coat Painter
Quality Works
04.2024 - Current
Auto Technician
Bolton Ford
02.2016 - 03.2024
Construction Laborer
Dupont Building
01.2014 - 09.2015
GED -
Bell City High School
Computer Programming
Sowela Technical Community College
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