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Christopher Gilmore

Gilmer,Texas

Summary

Highly motivated and committed professional dedicated to advancing my career and nurturing my leadership abilities. Approach work with a professional mindset, prioritizing safety to ensure the well-being of both myself and others. Possess strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills to effectively address any challenges that may arise. Excel in checking and ordering inventory, ensuring smooth operations and minimizing disruptions. Extensive experience in office administration, including inventory management, daily operations, and workflow optimization. Leverage organizational and leadership skills to consistently maintain efficiency and support team productivity. Proficient in office software, scheduling, and resource allocation to drive operational success.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Mechanic,

Gilmer Discount Tire
07.2015 - Current
  • Operated machines safely and correctly, including tire changers and wheel balancers.
  • Inflated tires to prescribed PSI per load requirements to optimize tire safety.
  • Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
  • Ordered repair parts quickly to prevent delays in projects and repair work.
  • Maintained accurate financial records by reconciling accounts payable/receivable transactions regularly to ensure balanced budgets.
  • Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
  • I handle at least 30 customers in person and a even more over the phone daily.

Shear Operator/ Supervisor

Pittsburg Steel
03.2014 - 07.2015
  • I was a Supervisor over all of the shear operators.
  • I started off as a shear worker.
  • Loaded and positioned raw materials in loading and feeding mechanisms.
  • Maintained a clean and organized work environment, promoting efficiency and reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
  • Trained new hires in proper shear operation techniques, contributing to a skilled workforce.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure seamless workflow and timely completion of projects.
  • Ensured accurate inventory management through meticulous record-keeping of materials used during daily operations.
  • Ensured accurate inventory management through meticulous record-keeping of materials used during daily operations.
  • I would have to make orders over 300 sheets of steel in a day.

Mechanic Helper

Mechanic Helper
03.2012 - 05.2013
  • I would repair forklifts, manlifts, generators, light plants, and company trucks, which included 1-tons, 18- wheelers, backhoes, skid steers, and 1/2 ton trucks.
  • I gained experience working on hydraulics, electronic wiring, and troubleshooting problems with forklifts and sky tracks.
  • I would have to travel to different oilfield locations around Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi to perform repairs and maintenance on rented equipment.
  • I would also fabricate some equipment for specialized jobs.

Service Technician

PULSATION DAMPENER SERVICE
06.2011 - 08.2011
  • I would drive to different oilfield locations around Texas and Louisiana to perform maintenance on pulsation dampeners and to replace pulsation dampener bladders.
  • I would also have to talk with the tool-pushers to see that all the proper safety precautions were taken so that their equipment could be worked on.
  • Diagnosed and troubleshot problems, fixing and restoring machines to peak performance.
  • Adjusted original installation plan and reviewed installations for compliance with local codes and good operating practices.
  • Demonstrated increased knowledge of company products and equipment.
  • Streamlined repair processes to ensure minimal downtime.
  • Gained knowledge of standard equipment, including manufacturer repair guidelines.
  • Completed routine tasks such as tire rotation and balancing, oil changes and brake services.
  • Assisted team members with troubleshooting and diagnostics.
  • Installed new vehicle systems and components according to service orders and manufacturer instructions.
  • Followed work orders, technical drawings and procedures in delivering scheduled maintenance and service with minimal downtime.

Pavement Tool

Pavement Tool
04.2011 - 06.2011
  • I was responsible for making sure the items were packaged correctly, checking to make sure we had the materials to make the tools, ordering materials, and communicating with co-workers to accomplish the days tasks.
  • That we had the items we needed to send out, loading and unloading packages with a forklift, and for assembling tools to be shipped out.

Mechanic Helper

WINCO
11.2010 - 03.2011
  • Mechanics helper/Shop hand, I was in charge of cleaning up the shop and helping the mechanics, which included repairing oilfield equipment and vehicles.
  • I was also tasked with delivering parts and tools to different locations around Texas and Louisiana.
  • Pavement tool Head of shipping and receiving.

Unloader

WAL-MART
09.2009 - 09.2010

Job duties included unloading freight in a timely fashion, stacking and stocking merchandise, and using computers to pick merchandise to be stocked.

  • I used hydraulic pallet jacks, and electric lift jacks to move freight around to different locations inside the store.
  • My responsibilities where to unload two supply trucks daily.

Education

High School Diploma -

Gilmer High School
Gilmer, Texas
05.2009

Skills

  • Basic Mechanical Skills
  • Proficient Computer Skills
  • Effective Communication Skills
  • Automotive Technician
  • Team Leadership
  • Technical Troubleshooting
  • Automotive Maintenance
  • Vehicle maintenance
  • Invoice Management
  • Effective Verbal Communication
  • Customer Support
  • Inventory Management
  • Staff Training
  • Tire balancing
  • Vehicle lifting
  • Wheel balancing

Timeline

Mechanic,

Gilmer Discount Tire
07.2015 - Current

Shear Operator/ Supervisor

Pittsburg Steel
03.2014 - 07.2015

Mechanic Helper

Mechanic Helper
03.2012 - 05.2013

Service Technician

PULSATION DAMPENER SERVICE
06.2011 - 08.2011

Pavement Tool

Pavement Tool
04.2011 - 06.2011

Mechanic Helper

WINCO
11.2010 - 03.2011

Unloader

WAL-MART
09.2009 - 09.2010

High School Diploma -

Gilmer High School
Christopher Gilmore