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Austin Burch

Alba,USA

Summary

Reliable professional with 10+ years of experience handling mechanical needs. Capable of resolving mechanical issues on a wide range of vehicles through effective troubleshooting, diagnostics, and the use of manuals. Able to successfully adapt to new procedures, makes, models, and systems quickly to meet any needs. Able to bend, reach, stand and lift up to 75 pounds with ease.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Owner/Operator Truck Driver

Austin Burch
04.2022 - Current
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Maintained compliance with weight limits, safety regulations, and transportation laws through diligent record-keeping and inspections.
  • Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
  • Inspected vehicle and equipment before and after every trip to monitor routine wear and identify larger maintenance issues.
  • Established strong working relationships with dispatchers, resulting in improved coordination and scheduling.
  • Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
  • Streamlined delivery process by planning optimal routes, considering fuel costs and traffic conditions.
  • Reduced downtime due to mechanical issues by quickly identifying problems and coordinating repairs.
  • Boosted customer satisfaction by ensuring timely and accurate deliveries, maintaining open communication with clients.
  • Assessed vehicles in fleet, identifying those requiring immediate repair work and minor maintenance.

Farm Hand

S Bryant Farms
03.2010 - Current
  • Repair and maintain farm vehicles including tillers, tractors and trucks to ensure proper working order
  • Safely operate farm equipment such as tractors and trucks
  • Salvage and rebuild parts whenever possible
  • Maintain and repair farm machinery, systems and vehicles, including tractors and harvesters to keep operations smooth and efficient
  • Acquired diverse equipment knowledge, including hand and power tool mastery, and utilized expertise on daily basis to carry out routine and advanced repairs
  • Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent, ground and bolted components and fabricate parts to achieve required configurations and positions
  • Assessed vehicle maintenance status and completed mileage-based services, including changing out belts, filling fluids and replacing gaskets
  • Changed vehicle oil and replaced filter
  • Checked brake systems and determined need of pad replacement, disc turning or other maintenance requirements
  • Maintained functionality and reliability of engines, machines and systems through regular daily diagnostic checks

Industrial Maintenance Tech

Fritz Industries
06.2021 - 04.2022
  • Daily walk through to check equipment for repairs or leaks
  • Diagnosed and repaired all types of industrial equipment using experience in electrical and plc controlled equipment
  • Properly handle dangerous chemicals
  • Knowledge of resolving major and minor electrical issues
  • Daily usage of Lock Out Tag Out procedures
  • Monitor and troubleshoot operating equipment
  • Observe gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly
  • Diagnosed, repaired and replaced faulty electrical, electronic and mechanical components to maintain plant safety.
  • Operated various tools and equipment proficiently while maintaining a safe work environment at all times.
  • Installed and repaired electrical and mechanical systems, equipment and machinery to maintain proper functionality.
  • Performed welding tasks as needed for equipment repair or fabrication projects, adhering to strict safety guidelines.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of machine service histories, facilitating better decision-making for future repairs or replacements.
  • Dismantled electrical machinery to replace faulty switches and electrical and mechanical system elements.
  • Reduced machine downtime by conducting regular inspections and identifying potential issues.
  • Enhanced equipment efficiency by performing routine maintenance and troubleshooting tasks.
  • Troubleshot programs and maintained programmable logic controllers.
  • Adhered to safety policies, procedures and regulatory criteria to maximize preventive controls.
  • Increased workplace safety by ensuring proper functioning of all equipment and systems.
  • Assessed risks associated with various machinery operations, informing proper safety protocols.
  • Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.

Operator

FSTI INC.
10.2020 - 05.2021
  • Hourly meter readings throughout the plant
  • Sampling and testing containment areas
  • Daily yard reports as well as truck/ trailer inventory
  • Properly handle dangerous chemicals
  • Knowledge of resolving major and minor electrical issues
  • Daily usage of Lock Out Tag Out procedures
  • Monitor and troubleshoot operating equipment
  • Observe gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly
  • Assisted in training new operators, sharing knowledge of best practices and promoting a culture of teamwork amongst peers.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure seamless coordination of tasks and efficient completion of projects.
  • Played an active role during emergency response situations by following established protocols and applying critical thinking skills under pressure.
  • Ensured safety compliance with strict adherence to industry regulations, company guidelines, and proper handling of hazardous materials.
  • Successfully operated chemical pumps and centrifuges to produce commercial-grade products.
  • Implemented safety protocols and procedures for safe, efficient process operation.
  • Followed safety processes and protocols while moving hazardous chemicals and operating heavy machinery to avoid and accidents.
  • Safely used various machinery and forklifts during chemical drumming operations.
  • Operated forklifts to move packaged materials and chemical supplies and load and unload trucks and railcars.

Aircraft Technician

L3 Harris
02.2020 - 10.2020
  • Repair aluminum aircraft skin per the blueprint
  • Assess damage on the aircraft skin
  • Buff out minor corrosion
  • Install steel and aluminum fasteners and/or rivets
  • Able to meet task deadlines
  • Measure dimensions and follow blueprint layouts of aircraft drawings revised by an engineer
  • Inspected all received aircraft parts to verify compliance with FAA regulations.
  • Reduced aircraft downtime through meticulous scheduling and prioritization of maintenance tasks.
  • Operated power tools, gauges and testing equipment to adjust, repair, and replace faulty components in aircrafts.
  • Inspected airframes to detect wear and other defects.
  • Collaborated with other departments to develop efficient workflows, resulting in seamless coordination of aircraft maintenance operations.
  • Removed components such as landing gear, engines, and flight control.

Construction Worker

Lively Construction
11.2019 - 02.2020
  • Provide accurate measurements and estimates for all projects
  • Load and unload building materials used for construction
  • Supports customer preferences with basic carpentry work such as installing wooden floors and crown molding
  • Install new structures, update electrical systems, and replace worn components to bring buildings up to current codes
  • Perform general housekeeping and cleaning tasks, including sweeping, painting, and power washing
  • Measure dimensions and follow blueprint layouts of finished workpieces to ensure conformance to specifications using precision measuring instruments, templates, and fixtures

Floor hand

Helmerich & Payne
01.2019 - 11.2019
  • Coordinate daily work strategies, following oral and written instructions to properly move object, along with all required paperwork
  • Kept storage areas organized, clean, and secure to fully protect company assets
  • Verified job safety analysis (JSA) and correctness of obtained permits prior to starting new jobs while following lock out, tag out, and try out procedure
  • Monitored shaker and mud tank operations, including mixing, weighing and measuring liquids and viscosity
  • Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunctioning or excessive vibration and adjusted machines or replaced tools to eliminate problems
  • Provide assistance in assembly and disassembly of drilling rig and equipment
  • Moved or relocated materials and equipment required for drilling tool assembly with heavy equipment with proper lifting procedures to and throughout work site
  • Participate in team safety meetings to gain complete understanding of duties required for each shift, completing priority tasks first
  • Aided in pipe handling tasks, such as lifting, moving, and connecting pipes during drilling operations.
  • Contributed to safe working conditions by adhering to safety protocols and regulations at all times.
  • Maintained clean, organized, hazard-free work areas for optimized site safety.

Warehouse Worker

Potts Feed Store
12.2017 - 01.2019
  • Readied product pallets for optimal storage and shipment, carefully organizing boxes and balancing weight
  • Labeled and accurately moved customer orders to meet shipment timetables and minimize errors
  • Alternated goods in inventory by observing first-in/first-out approach to keep shelves organized and properly stocked
  • Looked up user and product manuals online
  • Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as 50 pounds
  • Transferred inventory to and from target destinations using forklifts and other transportation vehicles
  • Used forklifts and pallet jacks to relocate products
  • Kept warehouse clean and organized to maximize team efficiency and productivity
  • Loaded, unloaded and moved material to and from storage and production areas
  • Checked packages and merchandise for damage and quickly notified vendors to request replacements

Maintenance Worker

Rains County Law Office
08.2016 - 04.2017
  • Completed daily, weekly and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures
  • Followed all work orders and specifications to determine which machines and equipment required replacement, repair or maintenance
  • Replaced light bulbs in indoor and outdoor fixtures and checked smoke and carbon monoxide detectors to ensure proper functionality
  • Removed trash and cleaned rental properties and office areas to keep buildings neat and organized for personnel and visitors

Education

High School Diploma -

Rains High School
Emory, TX
05.2017

Skills

  • Safety compliance
  • Safe driving practices
  • Safety management
  • Hazardous materials handling
  • Effective communication
  • Heavy lifting capacity
  • Chemical handling proficiency
  • Emergency response preparedness
  • Chemical reactions
  • P & ID reading
  • Lockout and tagout procedures
  • Mechanical troubleshooting
  • Motor control circuits
  • Safety awareness
  • Natural gas
  • Hazmat

Certification

  • Forklift and HAZMAT certified
  • Boom lift certified
  • Articulating forklift certified

Timeline

Owner/Operator Truck Driver

Austin Burch
04.2022 - Current

Industrial Maintenance Tech

Fritz Industries
06.2021 - 04.2022

Operator

FSTI INC.
10.2020 - 05.2021

Aircraft Technician

L3 Harris
02.2020 - 10.2020

Construction Worker

Lively Construction
11.2019 - 02.2020

Floor hand

Helmerich & Payne
01.2019 - 11.2019

Warehouse Worker

Potts Feed Store
12.2017 - 01.2019

Maintenance Worker

Rains County Law Office
08.2016 - 04.2017

Farm Hand

S Bryant Farms
03.2010 - Current
  • Forklift and HAZMAT certified
  • Boom lift certified
  • Articulating forklift certified

High School Diploma -

Rains High School
Austin Burch