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Derek Channnell

Horton,MI

Summary

Detail-oriented Diesel Mechanic experienced as fleet mechanic for large logistics company. Consistently completes scheduled maintenance accurately and efficiently. Dedicated to keeping team members safe and vehicles operating in peak performance.

Experienced Diesel Mechanic / Welder with over 7 years of experience in many different industries. Excellent reputation for resolving problems, keeping fellow co-workers and management satisfied.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Ranch Hand

Triple-R-Ranch
Horton, Mi
06.2011 - Current
  • Feed and water livestock, and monitor food and water supplies.
  • Drive trucks, tractors, and other equipment to distribute feed to animals.
  • Examine animals to detect illness, injury, or disease, and to check physical characteristics.
  • Shift animals between grazing areas to ensure that they have sufficient access to food.
  • Inspect, maintain, and repair equipment, machinery, buildings, pens, yards, and fences.
  • Mark livestock to identify ownership and grade, using brands and tags.
  • Spray livestock with disinfectants and insecticides.

Mechanics Assistant

Lowe Construction Co.
Horton, Mi
06.2014 - 06.2016
  • Order new parts to maintain inventory.
  • Disassemble broken or defective equipment to facilitate repair and reassemble equipment when repairs are complete.
  • Install or replace machinery, equipment, and new or replacement parts and instruments, using hand or power tools.
  • Design, weld, and fabricate parts, using blueprints or other mechanical plans.
  • Repair and replace damaged or worn parts.
  • Schedule maintenance for industrial machines and equipment, and keep equipment service records.
  • Weld or solder broken parts and structural members, using electric or gas welders and soldering tools.

Diesel Tech

Watson Diesel Service Co.
Jackson, Mi
5 2016 - 10 2016
  • Perform routine maintenance such as changing oil, checking batteries, and lubricating equipment and machinery.
  • Adjust and reline brakes, align wheels, tighten bolts and screws, and reassemble equipment.
  • Specialize in repairing and maintaining parts of the engine, such as fuel injection systems. (ex) Replacinginjectors in 7.3 Power stroke and 6.0 Power stroke.
  • Swap engines from one truck to another.
  • Pulled transmissions on Dodge and Ford diesel trucks.
  • Replaced and installed new clutch assemblies onpick ups and semis.

Fabricator

Fitzgibbons Fleet Fabricators
Jackson, MI
11.2016 - 07.2017
  • Performed maintenance on workplace equipment when required.
  • Assembled and disassembled pumping units and accessories.
  • Identified issues and brought them to the job foreman to be resolved.
  • Read and interpreted blueprints, sketches and specifications for the job.
  • Moved machinery using forklifts, cranes and hoists.
  • Followed safe work practices instituted by the company.
  • Maintained quality assurance and customer satisfaction objectives.

Laborer

Precision Pipeline
Eau Claire, WI
07.2017 - 03.2018
  • ENVIORMENTAL
  • Managed the condition of the right of way.
  • Given orders by my forman to carry out with other laborers, and I would instruct them on what to do.
  • Set up goal post, for power lines.
  • Build water containments
  • Cleaned up any spills.
  • Testing
  • Would help set up water pumps for the the pipe testing
  • I would help maintain the equipment while we were testing
  • Helped set up everything for pipe testing.
  • Tie Ends
  • Geep pipe as we ran in the ground
  • Stacked skids under the pipe
  • Unhooked equipment after pipe was in the ground
  • Helped maintain everything as we pushed pipe underground.
  • Determined materials needed for daily shift and loaded vehicles with equipment and supplies.
  • Directed traffic away from hazardous locations to protect team members and general public.

Fleet Maintenance Manager

Shafer Redi Mix
Albion, Michigan
03.2018 - 02.2019
  • Managed overstocking, restocking and inventory control procedures during [Type] shift.
  • Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
  • Disassembled and repaired diesel engines in automobiles, trucks, buses and construction vehicles.
  • Performed preventive maintenance on engines, transmissions, tires and other vehicle systems.
  • Completed checklist of fluid levels, air filter, tire pressure and more as part of service orders.
  • Used specialty equipment, standard tools and gauges to complete assessments and repairs.
  • Discussed repairs with customers and advocated for vehicle safety.
  • Inspected vehicle systems to assess function and uncover defects.
  • Troubleshot and diagnosed problems with brakes, steering and transmissions.
  • Ordered parts necessary for vehicle repairs and new installations.
  • Documented findings and actions taken.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.

Pipeline Technician

Freeze Tech / Enerpipe
Munith, Michigan
04.2019 - 05.2020
  • Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
  • Detected faulty operation of equipment and defective materials and promptly resolved issues.
  • Chipped away debris and thick crusts of rust, slag and other materials to ready surfaces for welding.
  • Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
  • Operated soldering iron stations to solder connectors to cable assemblies.
  • Recorded measurements and data on work orders and forms to schedule project execution.
  • Provided exceptional customer service by developing detailed plans for each project from start to finish.
  • Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
  • Completed projects safely by closely monitoring conditions when lighting torches and using tools.
  • Monitored work area and equipment functionality and reported safety issues to management for effective resolution.
  • Leveraged micrometers, calipers and height gauges to prepare and record measurements.
  • Selected and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
  • Welded various connections with high-quality final results.

Miner

Trojan Sand And Gravel
Homer, Michigan
05.2020 - 02.2021
  • Controlled conveyors that ran entire length of shuttle cars in order to distribute loads as loading progresses.
  • Serviced earth moving systems to promote safe and proper functioning.
  • Observed hand signals, grade stakes and other markings when operating machines.
  • Performed repairs, replacements and general maintenance on mining equipment.
  • Maintained [Number] miles of conveyor track by regularly lubricating and performing safety checks.
  • Readied sites with manual work such as hand shovel and materials distribution.
  • Completed shoveling at job sites to finish appearances and achieve precise specifications.
  • Drove construction equipment to excavate and grade land on road beds.

Diesel Mechanic /Plant Mechanic/Fabrication Welder

Doan Companies
Ypsilanti, MI
02.2021 - Current
  • Disassembled and repaired diesel engines in automobiles, trucks, buses and construction vehicles.
  • Completed checklist of fluid levels, air filter, tire pressure and more as part of service orders.
  • Performed preventive maintenance on engines, transmissions, tires and other vehicle systems.
  • Used specialty equipment, standard tools and gauges to complete assessments and repairs.
  • Troubleshot and diagnosed problems with brakes, steering and transmissions.
  • Documented findings and actions taken.
  • Assessed equipment for damage, wear, battery life and fluid levels.
  • Managed parts inventory and tracked status of recent orders to maintain tool and equipment stock.
  • Diagnosed mechanical problems for repair or replacement.
  • Fabricated steel molds for concrete using hand and power tools, welding operations and lifting equipment.
  • Checked cut length frequently for deviations in cut length specs.
  • Made steel form parts using various cutting equipment and welded part together per specifications.
  • Maintained specification paperwork and manufacturer manuals for plant equipment to keep team compliant, consistent and productive.
  • Kept accurate logs on operations, repair and maintenance work performed within hydroelectric plant.
  • Monitored company inventory to keep stock levels and databases updated.
  • Successfully maintained clean, valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

Education

High School Diploma -

Columbia High School
2016

Certificate in AWS welding Society - Welding

Jackson Area Career Center
2015

Skills

  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Experience in Pipeline
  • Mechanical
  • Experience in many fields
  • Active Learning
  • English Language
  • Coordination
  • Time Keeping
  • Routine Maintenance
  • Oil Changes
  • Hand and Power Tool Operation
  • Decision Making
  • System Rewiring
  • Wheel Bearings
  • Pumps and Compressors
  • Microsoft Office
  • Welding and Brazing
  • Hydraulic Repair
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Safety Requirements
  • Heavy Equipment Repair
  • Repair Work Orders
  • Mechanical Troubleshooting
  • Inventory Management

Timeline

Diesel Mechanic /Plant Mechanic/Fabrication Welder

Doan Companies
02.2021 - Current

Miner

Trojan Sand And Gravel
05.2020 - 02.2021

Pipeline Technician

Freeze Tech / Enerpipe
04.2019 - 05.2020

Fleet Maintenance Manager

Shafer Redi Mix
03.2018 - 02.2019

Laborer

Precision Pipeline
07.2017 - 03.2018

Fabricator

Fitzgibbons Fleet Fabricators
11.2016 - 07.2017

Mechanics Assistant

Lowe Construction Co.
06.2014 - 06.2016

Ranch Hand

Triple-R-Ranch
06.2011 - Current

Diesel Tech

Watson Diesel Service Co.
5 2016 - 10 2016

High School Diploma -

Columbia High School

Certificate in AWS welding Society - Welding

Jackson Area Career Center

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