Cody Hill
Coatopa,AL
Summary
Results-driven Mechanical Maintenance Technician with extensive experience at Southwest Paper Sales. Experienced in hydraulic systems and mechanical troubleshooting, I effectively minimized downtime through proactive equipment repairs and adherence to safety protocols. Demonstrated strong welding techniques and problem-solving skills, ensuring high-quality production standards and a safe working environment.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Mechanical Maintenance Technician
Southwest Paper Sales
05.2023 - Current
- Conducted routine inspections and preventive maintenance on machinery and equipment.
- Diagnosed mechanical issues, implemented repairs to minimize downtime.
- Replaced parts and components, ensuring adherence to quality standards.
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
- Performed mechanical repairs of production equipment to minimize downtime.
- Utilized variety of tools and test equipment to troubleshoot and diagnose equipment malfunctions.
- Fabricated metal components using MIG welding techniques to meet production specifications.
- Assessed weld quality through visual inspection and employed corrective measures as necessary.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
- Operated power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Enhanced welding quality by following precise welding procedures and maintaining proper equipment settings.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
- Optimized material usage by accurately measuring and cutting required components prior to welding.
- Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
- Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
- Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
- Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
- Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
- Selected and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
Education
Welding Certificate - Welding
Shelton State Community College
Tuscaloosa, AL05-2025
Skills
- Hydraulic systems
- Welding techniques
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Hand and power tools
- Safety awareness
- Air compressors
- Equipment Repair
- Mechanical repair
Timeline
Mechanical Maintenance Technician
Southwest Paper Sales
05.2023 - Current
Welding Certificate - Welding
Shelton State Community College