Open To Work
CRAIG PARKIN
Clinton,UT
Summary
Dedicated and versatile professional with a strong background in mechanical maintenance and hydraulic systems. With 8 years experience in diagnosing, overhauling, and testing complex pneudraulic Systems, including landing gear, flight controls, servos and clutch valves.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Waiter
Texas Roadhouse Steakhouse
St. George, Utah
10.2023 - 06.2024
- Delivered exceptional customer service, enhancing guest satisfaction in fast-paced dining environment.
- Guided guests with menu selections and special dietary needs, ensuring a tailored dining experience.
- Ensured cleanliness and organization of dining area, contributing to positive dining atmosphere throughout shifts.
Lead Mechanic
JBT Aerotech
Ogden, Utah
08.2013 - 01.2015
- Diagnosed mechanical issues in aircraft ground support equipment, ensuring operational readiness.
- Performed routine maintenance on hydraulic and pneumatic systems to enhance reliability.
- Trained junior mechanics on repair techniques and troubleshooting methods to build team competency.
- Implemented safety protocols to ensure compliance with industry standards.
Field Maintenance Technician
Canrig Drilling Technologies
Rock Springs, Wyoming
10.2008 - 05.2010
- Resolved component or machine issues quickly by troubleshooting hardware and/or software issues both remotely and while on-site.
- Performed maintenance and troubleshooting to resolve related issues.
- Maintained equipment, changed out cables, computer systems and pumps.
- Read and understood procedures and diagrams to perform service and testing.
- Provided technical support to colleagues in the field via phone or email.
- Installed complete Drilling Recorder Systems for the drill rig, as well as to the Tool Pusher Shack and Company Man Shacks.
- Completed total Rig-ups and total Rig-downs after each hole location while maintaining a very rigorous schedule.
Electronic Drilling Recorder Field Technician
Pason Systems USA Corporation
Golden, Colorado
05.2007 - 10.2008
- Documented operational data for drilling projects in a centralized system. for drilling and completion projects.
- Managed data entry into Pason's proprietary software systems.
- Coordinated with field personnel to ensure accurate information collection.
- Maintained equipment logs and inventory records systematically.
Aircraft Mechanic
Department of Defense (DOD)
Hill Air Force Base, Utah
07.2000 - 05.2007
- Managed and maintained complex aircraft operational systems, ensuring peak functionality and safety compliance.
- Inspected aircraft systems for compliance with safety regulations.
- Documented maintenance activities, ensuring adherence to DOD standards and facilitating regulatory inspections.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize repair processes, enhancing workflow efficiency.
- Hydraulic/Pneudraulic/Pneumatic Parts Testing & Ordering.
- Aircraft/Missiles Flight Control Systems.
- Collaborated with engineers to implement repair solutions effectively.
- Trained junior mechanics on safety procedures and best practices.
Education
High School Diploma -
Clearfield High School
Clearfield, UTSkills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Multitasking
- Hydraulic system maintenance
- Aircraft inspection
- Blueprint interpretation
- Safety compliance
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Strong communication skills
- Pneumatic system repair
- Technical documentation interpretation
- Aircraft blueprint reading
Certification
CDL Class A, 07/2024 (Doubles & Triples)
References
References available upon request.
Qualifications Summary
- Commercial Driver License, Manual & Automatic Certified
- Operation of Heavy Equipment- Front-End Loaders, Track-Hoes, Forklift and Man-Lifts
- Composite structures and molding and repair.
- Soldering - High-Reliability Soldering Certified.
- Aircraft Flight Control; Hydraulics/Pneudraulic/Pneumatics/ and Electronic Systems.
- Trouble Shooting / Blue Print Reading.
- Tech Order Comprehension.
- Ability to read and comprehend Schematics and Blueprints Efficiently.
- Welding / MIG / TIG / Stick / Flux-Cored
- (LEAN) 6 Sigma Principles and Concepts.
- Hazardous Chemicals Management Training, Coordinator Federal Gov.
- Military Parts Research, Supply & Research, Ordering.
- Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, etc.
- Leadership Training.
- Overhead Crane Master Move Director within Aerospace Parameters.
- Electrical Experience wiring/Installing.
- Very Safety Orientated, able to follow the strictest of regulations and guidelines within some of the most dangerous environments.
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteRemoteHybridSalary Range
$70000/yr - $200000/yrTimeline
Waiter
Texas Roadhouse Steakhouse
10.2023 - 06.2024
Lead Mechanic
JBT Aerotech
08.2013 - 01.2015
Field Maintenance Technician
Canrig Drilling Technologies
10.2008 - 05.2010
Electronic Drilling Recorder Field Technician
Pason Systems USA Corporation
05.2007 - 10.2008
Aircraft Mechanic
Department of Defense (DOD)
07.2000 - 05.2007
High School Diploma -
Clearfield High School