CARLOS JIMENEZ
Finkl Steel
Calumet City,IL
1
Certification
7
years of professional experience
Mechanical Maintenance Professional and Military Veteran with extensive experience in both civilian and military environments. Proven ability to conduct thorough maintenance, troubleshoot issues, and perform repairs on a wide range of heavy equipment and vehicles. Demonstrated expertise in managing maintenance operations, ensuring operational readiness, and maintaining high standards of safety and functionality. Adapted at custom fabrication and working with electrical systems, with a strong background in team building and risk management. Have own tools.
Work History
Maintenance Mechanic
2 Years- Diagnosed faults & issues on heavy mobile equipment to restore functionality.
- Performed preventative maintenance and repairs on all equipment to ensure operational readiness.
- Inspected and replaced damaged parts, ordering necessary components for timely repairs.
- Maintained various machines and equipment including loaders and forklifts.
- Big Red Taylor’s, Sennebogan, Kawasaki Loaders, LPG forklifts
- Straddle Carrier, carry deck crane, Cat Skid Steers, Caterpillar Engines, Dump Truck, Water Truck, Gas Pick up trucks, Sweeper, Roll off truck, Straddle Stacker, Lawn mower, Scissor Lift, Boom Lift, electric.
Maintenance Mechanic
1 Year 10 Months- Performed preventative maintenance, services, as well as repairs on mobile heavy equipment machines including Diesel Taylor Big Red forklifts, Caterpillar, Liebherr, Sennebogen, Hyundai loaders, John Deere loaders, Toyota forklifts, Doosan loaders, Bobcats, Shuttlewagon, trucks, trailers, automotives.
- Conducted oil changes, checked fluid levels, and replaced filters and grease points.
- Identified and repaired hydraulic hose leaks by fabricating new hoses and replacing O-rings to restore functionality.
- Managed & repaired electrical systems including 12v and 24v systems, short circuits, relays, fuses, faulty sensors, wiring, compressors, gaskets, belts, pumps, axles, driveshafts, differentials, drive axles, brake systems, hydraulic cylinders, turbos, plus more.
- Managed and repaired electrical systems including 12v and 24v circuits, addressing short circuits, faulty sensors, and other components to ensure reliable operation.
- Change attachments on machines such as Sennebogen mater handler Clamshell grab bucket to hook or vice versa. Change forks on small propane forklifts. Change Forks and Prongs on Taylor's Big Red.
- Maintained air compressors and generators, ensuring operational efficiency and safety.
- Maintained air compressors and generators to ensure safety and operational efficiency across equipment.
Mechanic and Service Technician
2 Years 3 Months- Maintained fleet of over 10 wheeled vehicles, performing functional tests, diagnosing malfunctions, and servicing electronic, mechanical, and hydraulic assemblies to ensure operational readiness.
- Inspected, serviced, maintained, repaired, and tested vehicles and components daily, including electrical systems, wiring harnesses, and charging systems.
- Troubleshot electrical and power distribution systems, using test equipment to localize and repair issues.
- Assisted leadership in planning and executing maintenance operations, enhancing efficiency through system and program development, achieving a 90% Operational Readiness rate.
- Serviced, maintained, repaired, and tested vehicles and components daily, focusing on electrical systems, wiring harnesses, and charging systems to uphold safety and performance standards.
- Performed administrative functions to establish and maintain maintenance records.
Education
General Education Diploma
Skills
Mechanical maintenance
Mechanical troubleshooting
Equipment maintenance
Preventive Maintenance
Equipment troubleshooting
Inspection and quality assurance
Parts fabrication
Electrical component replacement
Hydraulics
Electrical
Issue resolution skills
Lockout/tagout procedures
Hand and power tool use
MIG welding
Preventive upkeep
Problem resolution
Electrical
Construction experience
Epoxy flooring experience
Hand and power tool use
Equipment maintenance and repair
Troubleshooting
Certification
- Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic Specialist Course
- Workforce Resiliency Course
- Equal Employment Opportunity Course
- Sexual Harassment/Assault Response Program Course
- First Responder Course
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
- Construction experience
- Epoxy flooring experience
- Warehouse experience
- Customer Service
- Satisfaction
- Schematics
- Hydraulics
- Electrical
- Professional
- Communication skills
- Time management
Timeline
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