Donald McGraw
Head Mechanic
Calhoun,GA
Summary
Head Mechanic/ Pipefitter with proven skills in diagnosing and correcting malfunctions in all vehicle systems. Excellent record of completing repairs, installations and refurbishments quickly and within estimated costs. Good recordkeeping, training and project management skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Head Mechanic
Mohawk
Dalton, GA
02.2019 - Current
- Promoted workplace safety by examining tools and equipment and providing employee safety training to prevent unsafe conditions.
- Diagnosed mechanical failures to determine and delegate corrective actions.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
- Maintained cleanliness, safety and efficiency of garage.
- Trained and coached junior employees on procedures for completing various types of repairs and maintenance on cars and light trucks.
- Measured parts using calipers, gauges and micrometers to confirm adherence to quality standards on final inspections.
- Used gauges, templates, and other measuring devices to inspect production parts.
- Aligned and verified positioning using measuring instruments to determine reference points and compute layout dimensions.
Journeyman Pipefitter
UA Local 72
Atlanta, GA
02.2016 - 03.2021
- Threaded pipes using piping machines.
- Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
- Fabricated and installed screw pipe, socket weld pipe, and stainless steel tubing.
- Identified equipment and production non-compliance issues and notified foreman to facilitate resolution.
- Measured parts using calipers, gauges and micrometers to confirm adherence to quality standards on final inspections.
- Followed Operational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations to promote safe equipment operation and workplace safety.
Education
High School Diploma -
Trion High School
Trion, GA 07.2007 - 05.2011
Skills
Welding
Installing equipment
Understand drawings/ blueprints
Work on and maintain gearboxes, chains, belts, rollers
Pipefitting
Certification
OSHA 10
Timeline
Head Mechanic
Mohawk
02.2019 - Current
Journeyman Pipefitter
UA Local 72
02.2016 - 03.2021
High School Diploma -
Trion High School
07.2007 - 05.2011