Bo Badger
Ankeny
Summary
Knowledgeable Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic successful in performing preventive maintenance and scheduled maintenance. Exceptional technical expertise with proficiency in diagnostics and repair. Incredibly talented in performing critical repairs quickly.
Hardworking Mechanic successful at completing inspections, maintenance and repairs on military vehicles. Quality-driven and disciplined nature, with strong skills in investigating problems and developing successful solutions.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Light Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic
Iowa Army National Guard
01.2022 - Current
- Repaired and replaced worn and damaged components.
- Performed wheeled vehicle recovery operations.
- Assessed vehicles to identify degree of malfunction or damage.
- Handled repair work and maintenance to keep vehicles functional.
- Troubleshot vehicle faults and successfully operated heavy diesel equipment.
Cotton Picker Row Unit Assembly
John Deere Des Moines Works
05.2022 - 05.2024
- Examined incoming materials and compared to documentation for accuracy and quality.
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
- Organized work to meet demanding production goals.
- Trained new assembly personnel on proper use of equipment.
- Assisted in development of new assembly processes.
- Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.
- Operated hoists, cranes and other heavy machinery to transport materials and parts.
- Troubleshot and resolved mechanical issues that occurred during assembly.
- Assembled parts correctly according to specifications, reducing quality issues.
- Inspected completed products to encourage quality and adherence to company standards.
- Assembled production parts with high degree of accuracy and precision using hand and power tools.
- Collaborated with team members to promptly complete tasks and maintain consistent workflows.
Field Sprayer Production Assembly
John Deere Des Moines Works
05.2024 - 04.2025
- Maintained knowledge of equipment necessary to complete jobs, acquiring new skills and techniques.
- Used proper PPE and safety protocols for personal health and safety of other staff.
- Maintained excellent environmental awareness in areas with moving machinery and vehicles
- Followed safety protocols and procedures to minimize workplace accidents.
- Assembled components with minimal supervision, exceeding expected project milestones.
- Trained and mentored new employees to apply best practices on assembly line operations and comply with procedures and regulations.
- Performed quality checks on finish products to verify compliance specifications and assign appropriate quality grades.
- Managed inventory of parts and components.
- Investigated and resolved production issues.
Education
High School Diploma -
Ankeny High School
Ankeny, IA05-2021
Certificate - Wheeled Vehicle Mechanics
U.S Army Ordnance School
Fort Lee, VA12-2021
Certificate - Wheeled Vehicle Recovery
U.S Army Ordnance School
Fort Lee, VA05-2024
Skills
- Abundant amount of time utilizing hand & power tools
- Knowledgeable with the use of torque wrenches
- Familiar with mechanical concepts such as torque, tension, torsion, clamp force and friction
- Able to work in strenuous environments, along with lesser accessible spaces
Certification
Air Conditioning Refrigerant Recovery and Recycle Certification
Timeline
Field Sprayer Production Assembly
John Deere Des Moines Works
05.2024 - 04.2025
Cotton Picker Row Unit Assembly
John Deere Des Moines Works
05.2022 - 05.2024
Light Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic
Iowa Army National Guard
01.2022 - Current
High School Diploma -
Ankeny High School
Certificate - Wheeled Vehicle Mechanics
U.S Army Ordnance School
Certificate - Wheeled Vehicle Recovery
U.S Army Ordnance School
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