Bradford Sikes
Bowling Green,KY
Summary
Highly organized Construction Equipment Repairer with background in repair and maintenance of heavy equipment. Bringing reputation for policy compliance and protocol adherence fostered of 8 years of experience. Advanced technical skills and aptitude for blueprint interpretation and mechanical understanding. Dependable, quick learning, and successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Construction Equipment Repairer
Kentucky Army National Guard
08.2015 - 08.2021
- Educated as a 91L (Heavy Equipment Repairer) at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri.
- Trained mostly on Cat diesel components and software.
- Used hand and power tools to repair and maintain heavy machinery.
- Conducted routine maintenance and inspections to identify and address mechanical issues.
- Replaced worn or defective parts and adjusted settings to improve performance.
- Cleaned, lubricated and calibrated machinery components to maintain peak operating performance.
- Conducted preventative maintenance on heavy equipment, such as lubrication, checking fluids and replacing worn parts.
- Installed, calibrated and tested new or repaired parts and equipment.
- Observed and tested operation of machinery or equipment to diagnose malfunctions using voltmeters or other testing devices.
- Diagnosed equipment issues by analyzing error messages and testing results.
- Read and interpreted schematics, diagrams and blueprints to follow specifications in maintaining industrial machinery.
- Utilized computerized analytical software to detect potential mechanical problems.
- Repaired heavy equipment during field ops, away from the motor pool on numerous occasions.
Process Operator
Champion Petfoods
07.2016 - Current
- Reported to shift supervisor on production status, problems and deviations.
- Maintained compliance with health, safety, and environment practices.
- Isolated and prepared equipment for corrective and scheduled maintenance procedures.
- Observed all safety rules and regulations and encouraged others to do same, effectively reducing work-related injuries.
- Efficiently operated all equipment and machinery according to manufacturer instructions.
Pharmacy Technician
Sheldon's Express Pharmacy
07.2015 - 07.2016
- Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
- Solved customer problems in-person or over telephone by providing assistance with placing orders, navigating systems, and locating items.
- Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
- Performed wide range of pharmacy operations with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality.
- Assisted pharmacist by filling prescriptions for customers and responding to patient questions regarding prescription and medication-specific issues.
- Maintained proper drug storage procedures, registries, and records for controlled drugs.
- Restocked pharmacy shelves with current merchandise to drive consistent peripheral sales.
Senior Pharmacy Technician
Meijer
04.2014 - 07.2015
- Same as Sheldon's employment
Lead Pharmacy Technician
CVS
03.2010 - 04.2014
- Same as Sheldon's and Meijer employment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Allen County-Scottsville High School
Scottsville, KY05.2006
Biology
WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY
05.2012
Biology
GEORGETOWN COLLEGE
05.2010
N/a - Heavy Equipment Repairer
Army Advanced Individual Training
04.2016
Skills
- New Hire Training
- Preventive Maintenance
- Troubleshooting and Repair
- Maintaining Inspection Readiness
- Critical Thinking
- High Mechanical Aptitude
- Measuring Tools
- Inspect Parts
- Specifications Verification
- Equipment Repair
Position
Field Technician Earthmoving
Shop Technician Earthmoving
References
- DANIEL EMERY, (270) 237-0260
- TRAY ALLEN, (270) 847-9173
- SGT JOSEPH HARPER, (808) 351-9319
Timeline
Process Operator
Champion Petfoods
07.2016 - Current
Construction Equipment Repairer
Kentucky Army National Guard
08.2015 - 08.2021
Pharmacy Technician
Sheldon's Express Pharmacy
07.2015 - 07.2016
Senior Pharmacy Technician
Meijer
04.2014 - 07.2015
Lead Pharmacy Technician
CVS
03.2010 - 04.2014
High School Diploma -
Allen County-Scottsville High School
Biology
WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY
Biology
GEORGETOWN COLLEGE
N/a - Heavy Equipment Repairer
Army Advanced Individual Training
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