Codi Strickland
Polk City,FL
Summary
Im a Highly adaptable Mechanic consistently guarantees customers short turnaround times for repairs. Focused on quality and customer satisfaction. Detailed understanding of safety mandates and regulations to maintain safe work environment. An Versatile Mechanic with advanced knowledge of engines. Well-educated in equipment repair, hydraulic systems and inspections on equipment. Hardworking and fair individual dedicated to delivering high quality work and outstanding customer service.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mechanic
Grove Equipment Service inc
08.2023 - Current
- Performed preventative maintenance on tractors, such as changing oil and filters, lubricating parts, and inspecting brakes.
- Repaired or replaced faulty components in tractors, including engines, transmissions, differentials, hydraulic systems and electrical systems.
- Diagnosed faults using computerized diagnostic equipment to determine the source of problems.
- Inspected tractor parts for wear and tear and identified any necessary repairs or replacements.
- Adjusted and repaired steering mechanisms, brakes and other related components.
- Replaced worn bearings, seals and gaskets in a timely manner according to manufacturer specifications.
- Conducted tests on vehicles to ensure proper functioning after repair work was completed.
- Operated hand tools such as wrenches, screwdrivers and pliers to perform minor repairs or adjustments on tractors.
- Assisted with the installation of new engines into tractors according to manufacturer instructions.
- Utilized welding equipment to fix broken tractor components when necessary.
- Reviewed operator's manuals to understand technical information about various models of tractors.
- Maintained accurate records of all repair work performed on individual machines.
- Provided advice to customers regarding the best way to maintain their machinery.
- Cleaned up work areas upon completion of tasks.
- Disassembled defective parts from tractors prior to repair or replacement.
- Troubleshot complex mechanical issues by utilizing specialized test equipment.
- Communicated effectively with customers regarding estimated time frames for completion of jobs.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed while working on machinery.
- Completed simple and advanced repairs according to specifications for brakes, exhaust and electrical systems.
- Completed standard inspections to assess wear and damage to vehicles.
- Improved function of engines by replacing spark plugs, fuel filters and defective sensors.
Welder/Fabricator
Tidal Wave Tanks
03.2021 - 08.2023
- Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells.
- Monitored the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.
- Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
- Gathered required materials for each project in order to meet production deadlines.
- Performed preventative maintenance on welding tools and equipment.
- Constructed templates and jigs for fabrication according to blueprints.
- Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
- Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
- Operated manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment to cut metal for fabrication of products.
- Utilized oxyacetylene torches for preheating metals prior to welding or bending them into desired shapes.
- Applied shielded metal arc welding techniques with electrodes in flat, horizontal vertical positions as well as overhead applications.
- Conducted flux core arc welding when applicable.
- Installed new plant equipment per manufacturer's instructions while adhering to safety protocols.
- Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
- Ensured that all welds met code requirements through visual inspection methods such as radiography testing where applicable.
- Cleaned joints before beginning any type of welding process by chipping off slag with a hammer or wire brush.
- Read blueprints and drawings and took measurements to plan layout and procedures.
- Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
- Used welding skills to help repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery.
- Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
- Scraped off excess spatter using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.
Mechanic/Welding Fabricator
hall fabrication
07.2020 - 03.2021
- Performed preventive maintenance services such as oil changes and tune-ups on cars and trucks.
- Inspected, serviced, and repaired brakes, exhaust systems, transmissions, engines, suspension systems, drive trains, fuel systems and other vehicle components as required.
- Utilized computer diagnostic equipment to troubleshoot electrical issues in vehicles.
- Repaired or replaced worn parts such as brake pads and wheel bearings using hand tools and power tools.
- Identified additional needed repairs by conducting visual inspections of the vehicle's interior and exterior.
- Replaced faulty wiring harnesses in order to restore proper functioning of electrical systems.
- Ensured safety protocols were followed while working on vehicles.
Mechanic
Grove Equipment Service
06.2018 - 06.2020
- Performed preventative maintenance on tractors, such as changing oil and filters, lubricating parts, and inspecting brakes.
- Repaired or replaced faulty components in tractors, including engines, transmissions, differentials, hydraulic systems and electrical systems.
- Diagnosed faults using computerized diagnostic equipment to determine the source of problems.
Education
Winter Haven High School
Skills
- Mechanical Systems
- System Upgrades
- Inventory Management
- Troubleshooting
- Hand and Power Tools
- Work Order Management
- Hydraulic Repair
- Vehicle Inspections
- OSHA
- Defective Parts Disassembly
- Repairs Knowledge
- Fluid Level Testing
- Maintenance and Repairs
- Component Repairs
- Preventive Maintenance
- Problem Diagnosis
- Safety Management
- Power Steering Repair
- Workplace Safety
- Battery Testing
- Troubleshooting Skills
- Deadline-Driven
- Grease and Lubricant Application
- Safety Procedures
- Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
- Diagnostics
- Maintenance and Repair
- Problem Solving
- Fabrication
- Torch Cutting
- Structural Welding
- Equipment Operation
- Pipe Welding
- Hand and power tools
- Maintenance and repairs
- Welding and fabrication
- Replacing parts
- Diagnostics and troubleshooting
- Problem-Solving
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Hardworking and Dedicated
- Team Player
- Oil Changes
- Time Management
- Willing to Learn
- Air conditioning systems
- Equipment inspection and testing
- Recordkeeping
- Detailing and Cleaning
- Troubleshooting skills
Certification
Understanding work in progress
The dealer business model
Putting the farmer first- 5 steps to customer service
Personal administration
Machine installation principles
Level 1 technical certification: hydraulics course
Level 1 technical certification: fundamentals of agriculture machine operation- what combines do
Level 2 technical certification: fundamentals of agriculture machine operation-tractors
Level 2 technical certification: AGCO systems tech connect, fendias, EDT
Level 2 technical certification: heating ventilation and air conditioning systems (HVAC)
Level 2 technical certification: ATS course fuse or precision farming
Level 2 technical certification: AGCO OEM hydraulics course
Level 2 certification: AGCO OEM electrical- electronics
Timeline
Mechanic
Grove Equipment Service inc
08.2023 - Current
Welder/Fabricator
Tidal Wave Tanks
03.2021 - 08.2023
Mechanic/Welding Fabricator
hall fabrication
07.2020 - 03.2021
Mechanic
Grove Equipment Service
06.2018 - 06.2020
Winter Haven High School
Understanding work in progress
The dealer business model
Putting the farmer first- 5 steps to customer service
Personal administration
Machine installation principles
Level 1 technical certification: hydraulics course
Level 1 technical certification: fundamentals of agriculture machine operation- what combines do
Level 2 technical certification: fundamentals of agriculture machine operation-tractors
Level 2 technical certification: AGCO systems tech connect, fendias, EDT
Level 2 technical certification: heating ventilation and air conditioning systems (HVAC)
Level 2 technical certification: ATS course fuse or precision farming
Level 2 technical certification: AGCO OEM hydraulics course
Level 2 certification: AGCO OEM electrical- electronics
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