Charles Pritchard
Vero Beach
Summary
Hardworking electrical mechanic with 8 years of experience in diagnosing and repairing electrical and mechanical systems across various industries, including automotive and aviation. Proven expertise in electrical wiring, troubleshooting, and maintenance of machinery. Demonstrated leadership in managing complex repairs and ensuring compliance with safety protocols. Skilled in using technical documentation and blueprints to execute precise installations and repairs, enhancing operational efficiency and equipment reliability.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Golf Cart Mechanic
Beachside golf cars
Port Saint Lucie, FL
10.2024 - Current
- Prepped, repaired, diagnosed, and delivered carts.
- Used wire diagrams and blueprints to build entire golf carts.
- Electrical repairs and electrical soldering of wires.
- Added accessories, led lights, aftermarket speakers, mirrors, seatbelts, golf bag attachments, rain enclosures, completely rebuilt carts, replaced wiring harness throughout whole cart.
- Filled pdi sheets out inspected whole cart for damages test drove any damages found repaired and warranty claim filed.
- Service carts diagnosis, I've had to fully swap for carts to new frames due to crashes, very comfortable with lithium conversions and i have lots of experience diagnosing lithium battery's and led acid battery's as well.
- I've worked on various brands club car, Teko, venom, ez-go, mad Jax, Bintelli, aev, evolution etc.
- Took phone calls and explained to customers what's going on with there cart.
- Also used laptop to upgrade and diagnosis golf carts with programs.
Maintenance Technician
MA Ford
Vero Beach, FL
02.2024 - 09.2024
- Maintained and diagnosed machinery.
- Made various mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and programing repairs.
- Used multimeter to check voltage, continuity, and ohms.
- Used various machines to fabricate new parts.
- Welded new plate guards for machines.
- Maintained checklist for all machines throughout building.
- Changed oil on various machines and inspected daily.
Sub Assembler 1
Piper Aircraft Inc
Vero Beach, FL
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Engine rigging, engine build up, and electrical.
- Installed various parts, hoses, clamps, wiring, use of power tools, pneumatic tools, and torque spec of each bolt to spec and have engine inspected.
- Used blueprints and diagrams for each plane.
- Installed pedals and firewall inside of fuselage.
- Ran electrical for both wings to fuselage, then installed wiring to correct components.
- Cross trained in various jobs sheet metal, wing assembly, fuselage assembly, aircraft electrical.
- Ran wiring and insulation throughout fuselage.
- I learned different parts of the engine and used various parts and tools to attach the engine to the fuselage.
- I was also responsible for looking over my own work and finding any errors or mistakes before we signed it up for inspection.
Delivery Driver
Crossroads Building Supply
Macon, GA
11.2020 - 01.2023
- Fill order onto a pallet and load into box truck.
- Learning to find all the different products through out the warehouse.
- Lifting 50 lbs and up consistently.
- Making pre trip inspection on truck before leaving the shop.
- Using the forklift to pull the product down from the racks and using the forklift to load the truck.
- Being vigilant and safe when driving the box truck from each location.
- Finding the right place to off load the product.
- Checking the work order at the shop and checking the work order a second time at the job sight.
Maintenance Technician
Saddle Creek Corporation
Macon, GA
03.2017 - 10.2020
- Worked on machinery and diagnosing electrical issues including panel box work.
- Used hand tools wrenches, ratchet, impact tools, drills, Sander, grinder, acetylene torch, welding, electrical multimeter, and precision tools.
- My job was to maintenance and maintain the machinery.
- Once a week I would do a routine check over all machinery grease fittings, tighten chains, check sensors, check for loose wires, bad fuses, wire repair if necessary, machine swap outs, blueprints for new machines.
- I would have to call vendors and keep up with our customers.
- I'm also trained to drive every lift available this includes reach lift, forklift, electric pallet jack, cherry picker, and scissor lift.
- I would have to change bearings, shafts and gears that become defective.
- I would also repair hydraulic diverter machines, hydraulic lines, air fittings, air lines, conveyer rollers, and repair safety railing around the machinery.
Line Operator
Diamond Plastics Corporation
Macon, GA
06.2015 - 07.2016
- As a line operator I had to keep up with the amps and feed the material into the line.
- Perform inspections with precision tools on pipe every hour and take note of any changes.
- I also had to make repairs to the line frequently if the gaskets were bad I'd have to replace it or any seals that had gone bad.
- I had to learn how to stack the pipe properly depending on the size and band them together and drive them to the yard with a forklift.
- I had to diagnose any problems that would occur on the line whether it be electrical, or mechanical.
Construction Laborer
Charlie poteat construction
Warner Robins, GA
11.2013 - 05.2014
- Signaled equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement and adjustment of machinery, equipment and materials.
- Assisted electrical, plumbing and carpentry teams by completing basic and semi-skilled work.
- Organized and maintained tools and equipment to enhance work efficiency.
- Removed waste and trash from job sites before, during and after shift completion to keep work areas clean and organized.
- Identified project problems and promptly notified foreman for assistance with remedy.
- Painted trim and walls and replaced damaged sheetrock and trim.
- I also used nail guns, staplers, hammer tools and impact tools when needed to get the job done.
- Framing in windows and doors.
Line Operator
Sunbelt plastics corporation
Centerville, GA
02.2012 - 09.2013
- Made proactive adjustments to machinery feeds and speeds to optimize performance and deal with malfunctions.
- Kept line material levels within required levels to meet production goals.
- Maximized production quality by inspecting, calibrating and adjusting equipment to stay within optimal operational parameters.
- Completed thorough inspects of finished products in compliance with established protocols and compared results against production specifications.
- Read and understood job orders to meet specific product specifications, including acceptable tolerances, general specifications and required production sequences.
- Removed finished products from machines and separated rejected items based on standard grading qualifications.
- Adjusted machine components, machine tensions, and machine pressure according to size and processing angle of product.
- Cleaned and removed damaged or otherwise inferior materials from supplies to prepare raw products for processing.
- Applied labels and transferred products to final shipping area with smooth and consistent flow focused on synchronizing operations and meeting timetables.
Education
GED -
Central Georgia Technical College
Warner Robins, GA06-2018
Skills
- Electrical wiring
- Wiring diagrams
- Diagnosing mechanical problems
- Blueprint reading
- Hand tools
- Electrical equipment repair
- Technical documentation
- Problem-solving
- Automotive electrical system repair
- Conveyor systems
- Lifts and hoists
- Equipment installation
- Aircraft engine rigging
- Safety protocols
- Construction painting
- Mechanical aptitude
- Sensors
- Precision measuring instruments
- Trim Carpentry
- Codes compliance
- Property maintenance
- Handyman experience
- Inspection reporting and documentation
- Vendor relationship building
- Schematics
- Field service
- Automotive diagnostics
- AC/DC electrical systems
- Power tools
- CPR certified
- Equipment repair
- Computer literacy
- Facilities maintenance
- Machining equipment
- Power and hand tool use
- Forklift
- Mechanical knowledge
- Material handling
- Equipment operation
- Attention to detail
- Maintenance scheduling
- Pneumatic systems
- Automotive electrical systems
- Drywall
- Blueprint reading
- Assembly
- Understanding schematics
- Maintenance
- Electrical repair
- Field service equipment maintenance
- Routine inspections
- Mechanical systems
- Golf cart engine maintenance and repair experience
- Safe work practices
- Computer skills
- Electrical maintenance
- Hydraulics
- Electrical systems
- Computer operation
- Electrical technician experience
- Engineering validation
- Outdoor work
- Maintenance activity documentation
- Quality control
- Electrical diagnostics
- Maintenance work
- Construction
- Industrial equipment troubleshooting
- Preventive maintenance
- Service technician experience
- Mechanical work
- Residential construction
- Troubleshooting strength
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Vehicle Maintenance
- Electrical experience
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Equipment testing
- Scissor lift
- Engine repair
- Small engine maintenance
- Electrical motors
- Problem diagnosis
Certification
- Driver's License
- Non-CDL Class C
- First Aid Certification
- CPR Certification
Timeline
Golf Cart Mechanic
Beachside golf cars
10.2024 - Current
Maintenance Technician
MA Ford
02.2024 - 09.2024
Sub Assembler 1
Piper Aircraft Inc
01.2023 - 01.2024
Delivery Driver
Crossroads Building Supply
11.2020 - 01.2023
Maintenance Technician
Saddle Creek Corporation
03.2017 - 10.2020
Line Operator
Diamond Plastics Corporation
06.2015 - 07.2016
Construction Laborer
Charlie poteat construction
11.2013 - 05.2014
Line Operator
Sunbelt plastics corporation
02.2012 - 09.2013
GED -
Central Georgia Technical College
Additional Information
I will be moving back to warner robins, i have a job currently and they know of my plans to move but im trying to secure a job before i make the move.