Austin Ross
Mediapolis
Summary
Dynamic Class A CDL Driver and Mechanic with extensive experience at Odessa Wood Products. Proven leadership in optimizing production and enhancing safety protocols. Skilled in mechanical troubleshooting and effective communication, contributing innovative solutions that improved team performance and production by 25% and reduced waste by 20%. Committed to excellence and continuous improvement in manufacturing environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Class A CDL Driver, Laborer, Machine Operator
Odessa Wood Products
Wapello
05.2022 - 10.2025
- Class A CDL daily driver.
- Maintain and operate machines, operate and preform quality checks.
- Lead operator/mechanic on a 4 man crew operating a pneumatic air and hydraulic controlled machine that produces wood pallets.
- Rebuild hydraulic pumps and repair as needed.
- Operate Band saw machine to process and cut lumber to size.
- Maintain and diagnose problems on various machines and preform mechanical work.
- Hand build pallets.
- Prepare bundles of pallets.
- Operate fork lift.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Mechanic
Silgan Containers
Burlington
08.2021 - 02.2022
- Maintain and operate hydraulic high speed can manufacturing line.
- Complete machine tear down and changeover for different can size.
- Troubleshoot, maintain, repair, and modify mechanical systems.
- Use precision measuring tools.
- Work with management to improve work safety, quality, cost and productivity.
- Quality Control.
Machine Operator, Laborer
Odessa Wood Products
Wapello
01.2017 - 08.2021
- Maintain and operate machines, operate and preform quality checks.
- Lead operator/mechanic on Viking turbo 505 machine; a pneumatic air and hydraulic controlled machine that produces wood pallets.
- Rebuild hydraulic pumps and repair as needed.
- Operate Band saw machine to process and cut lumber to size.
- Maintain and diagnose problems on various machines and preform mechanical work.
- Hand build pallets.
- Prepare bundles of pallets.
- Operate fork lift.
Auto Mechanic
Mills Sales and Service
Wapello
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Diagnose and repair vehicles.
- Preform preventative maintenance including; oil changes, fluid flushes and replacements, and brake work.
Education
Class A CDL -
Southeastern Community College
West Burlington, IA05.2022
GED -
Peninsula Community College
Port Angeles, WA01.2007
Skills
- Leadership and decision making
- Quick learning ability
- Forklift and equipment operation
- Mechanical knowledge and troubleshooting
- Blueprint reading and quality control
- Safety protocols and process improvement
- Time management and attention to detail
- Effective communication skills
- Initiative and strong work ethic
- Adaptability and resilience
- Machine operation and equipment maintenance
- Production optimization, cost and waste reduction
- Team collaboration
- Production monitoring
- Manufacturing experience
Timeline
Class A CDL Driver, Laborer, Machine Operator
Odessa Wood Products
05.2022 - 10.2025
Mechanic
Silgan Containers
08.2021 - 02.2022
Machine Operator, Laborer
Odessa Wood Products
01.2017 - 08.2021
Auto Mechanic
Mills Sales and Service
01.2016 - 01.2017
Class A CDL -
Southeastern Community College
GED -
Peninsula Community College