April Sherwood
Greentown,IN
Summary
Dynamic Service Technician with a proven track record at Tipton Ford, excelling in vehicle assessments and automotive detailing. Skilled in MIG welding and committed to safety compliance, I leverage strong problem-solving abilities to enhance vehicle performance and appearance, ensuring high-quality service delivery and customer satisfaction.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Service Technician
Tipton Ford
Tipton, IN
12.2021 - Current
- Performed detailed assessments on vehicles.
- Delivered timely and thorough lubrication services.
- Mounted and balanced tires efficiently.
- Applied protective coatings to automotive components.
- Performed comprehensive automotive detailing to enhance vehicle appearance.
Fabrication Welder
Lifeline Mobile
Obetz, OH
12.2020 - 07.2021
- Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
- Checked cut length frequently for deviation in cut length specs.
- Recognized, set up, and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Measured workpieces with straightedges or templates to conform with specifications.
- Determined equipment and welding methods, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry and welding techniques.
- Fabricated metal components and structures according to blueprints, drawings, and written specifications.
- Checked finished products for conformance to engineering standards before shipping out.
Education
Combination Structural and Pipe Welding Program - Blueprint Reading, Oxyacetylene Welding, Cutting, and Brazing, SMAW Structural and Pipe Welding, GMAW Structural and Pipe Welding, GTAW Structural Welding, Flux Core Arc Structural Welding
Hobart Institute of Welding Technology
Troy, OH08.2020
Welding Program - Welding Program, HVAC Program
Buckeye Hills Career Center
Rio Grande, OH05.2019
High School Diploma - College and Career Prep
Gallia Academy High School
Gallipolis, OH05.2019
Skills
- Blueprint Reading
- Oxyacetylene Welding
- Cutting
- Brazing
- SMAW Structural and Pipe Welding
- GMAW Structural and Pipe Welding
- GTAW Structural Welding
- Flux Core Arc Structural Welding
- MIG Welding
- SMAW Welding
- Plasma Cutting
- Metal Fabrication
- Electrical Wiring
- Automotive detailing
- Attention to detail
- Safety compliance
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Lubrication services
- Tire mounting
- Vehicle assessment
References
- Randy Simmering, Welding Instructor, (740) 250-9357
- Steve Malcolm, Automotive Technician, (317) 938-7769
- Kenny Laughman, Automotive Technician, (765) 480-1673
Timeline
Service Technician
Tipton Ford
12.2021 - Current
Fabrication Welder
Lifeline Mobile
12.2020 - 07.2021
Combination Structural and Pipe Welding Program - Blueprint Reading, Oxyacetylene Welding, Cutting, and Brazing, SMAW Structural and Pipe Welding, GMAW Structural and Pipe Welding, GTAW Structural Welding, Flux Core Arc Structural Welding
Hobart Institute of Welding Technology
Welding Program - Welding Program, HVAC Program
Buckeye Hills Career Center
High School Diploma - College and Career Prep
Gallia Academy High School
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