Elijah Amesquita
Michigan City
Summary
Detail-oriented machinist with proven expertise in blueprint reading, precision machining, and quality control. Committed to implementing effective quality measures and enhancing machine performance. During my high school career I showed exemplary skills and dedication in metal fabrication and mechanics. I used these skills to prove my worth to a Harley Davidson Dealership where I learned regular repairs of these motorcycles and machining where I took these skills learned to move to machining full time where I flourished in manufacturing hydraulic cylinders for the Indiana Steel mill companies. I am a quick learner and keep a open mind to learn new skills and improve on my own current skills, I believe it is important to listen when being explained a new or current skill even if I think I know how to do that task being explained I will listen and watch because you can always learn a new way or even the correct way of doing that process or how another more experienced person does it. I believe I can use my quick learning, precision analysis and problem solving to start a career in Law Enforcement, and I will prove to be a asset to the department.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Machinist
5 Star Hydraulics
Portage, IN
03.2025 - Current
- Implemented quality control measures to maintain high standards in finished products.
- Assisted in troubleshooting machine malfunctions, reducing repair time through effective problem-solving.
- Utilized measuring instruments to verify dimensions and tolerances of machined parts consistently.
- Inspected completed parts to verify compliance with specifications and quality standards.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings and schematics to determine parts dimensions.
- Demonstrated flexibility in working with various materials, including metals, plastics, and composites, to produce high-quality machined components.
- Diagnostic/analysis of parts that require more than standard machining operations such as, pits in metal, metal hardness, and mathematic equations of speeds and feeds.
- Performed preventative maintenance on machines regularly to minimize downtime due to breakdowns or malfunctions.
Technician/Dyno Specialist
Illinois Harley Davidson
Countryside Illinois
03.2021 - 03.2025
- Diagnosed and repaired mechanical issues on motorcycles to ensure optimal performance.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks, enhancing vehicle reliability and customer satisfaction.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline service processes, reducing turnaround times.
- Trained new technicians on repair techniques and safety protocols to improve team efficiency.
- Engine building for street performance motors, and drag racing motorcycles.
- Taught dyno tuning basics to new mechanics and showing customers how I improved their horsepower and torque on the motors they brought me.
- Maintain a clean and efficient work area and made sure all other techs had a clean and up to shop standard work area.
- The only tech who ran the shops machine shop, this responsibility involved, maintaining and checking the machines for imperfections, engineering and making my own parts and tools for engine and frame building, all welding in the shop, and teaching new techs on the basics of running a milling machine and lathe.
- Communicating with customers about why I need to do the repairs and upgrades needed to ensure they have a good experience in coming to the shop.
- Staying up to date on my H-D certifications, OSHA work safety, and company certifications.
Sales Associate/ Handyman
Dukes Ace Hardware
Burbank, IL
05.2018 - 03.2021
- Delivered exceptional customer service, enhancing customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Assisted in inventory management, ensuring product availability and organization on sales floor.
- Trained new team members on operational procedures and customer engagement techniques.
- Collaborated with management to implement promotional displays, increasing product visibility and sales.
- Resolved customer inquiries efficiently, contributing to a positive shopping experience and repeat business.
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Repair of all window types, Sealed glass windows, screen windows, and point and glaze windows.
- Rebuilt key barrels and re pinned them, cut keys, and pipe cutting and rethreading.
Education
High School Diploma - Motorcycle Mechanics
McHenry County College
Crystal Lake, IL04-2023
High School Diploma -
Argo Community High School
Summit Illinois 05-2020
Skills
- Blueprint reading
- Machine operation
- Troubleshooting
- Lathe operation
- Precision machining
- Machine setup
- Manual milling
- Quality control
- Visual inspection
- Precise measuring
- Machine maintenance
- Equipment operation
- Surface grinding
- Mechanical drawing interpretation
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Thread cutting
- Preventive Maintenance
- Metalworking techniques
- Equipment Repair
- Large lathe operation
- Fixture design
- Troubleshooting skills
- Maintenance and repairs
- Hand and power tools
- Brake systems
- Engine repair
- Diagnostics
- Tire services
- Mechanical systems
- Auto and engine repair
- Welding and fabrication
- Belt and hose replacements
- Gasket and seal replacements
- Workplace safety
- Fuel systems
- Automotive diagnostics
- Problem diagnosis
- Fluid exchanges
- Vehicle test drives
- Vehicle inspections
- Equipment diagnostics
- Suspension systems
- Filter replacements
- Documentation and reporting
- Customer service
- Safety management
- Work order management
- Systems troubleshooting
- Grease and lubricant application
- Technical aptitude
- Exhaust systems
- Electrical systems
- Power steering repair
- Hydraulic repair
- Equipment adjustment
- Battery services
- Clutch repair
- Wheel alignment
- Computerized diagnostics
- Safety procedures
- Hydraulic systems
- Quality assurance
- Drive train systems
- Electrical system rewiring
- Detailing and cleaning
- Performance tuning
- Differential repair
- Fleet maintenance
- Component repairs
- Equipment inspection and testing
- Recordkeeping
- Hydraulic pumps
- OSHA
- Ignition system repair
- Driveshaft repair
- Price quoting
- Ignition systems
- Equipment fine-tuning
- Automatic transmission repair
- Pneumatic systems
- Customer relationship management (CRM)
- Fleet management
- Motorcycle repair
- Paint and refinishing
- Tool retrieval
- Road-worthiness evaluations
- Electronic technology
- Electrical motor rebuilding
- Transmission rebuilding
- Emission control systems
- Transfer case repair
- Codes implementation
- Generator repair
- Engine rebuilding
- Parts documentation
- Engine performance evaluation
- Schematic assessment
Accomplishments
- Met company standard times and individual productivity goals.
- Youngest Dyno Technician for Harley Davidson Motorcycles in the Chicagoland Dealership network.
- Passed every Harley Davidson Certification class I took with a 100%.
- Built 2 custom fabricated motorcycles starting at designing and building my own frames, handlebars and fenders.
Certification
- Certified Mechanic, Harley Davidson - April 2023 to Current
- Certification of Motorcycles Mechanics from Mchenry County College
Timeline
Machinist
5 Star Hydraulics
03.2025 - Current
Technician/Dyno Specialist
Illinois Harley Davidson
03.2021 - 03.2025
Sales Associate/ Handyman
Dukes Ace Hardware
05.2018 - 03.2021
High School Diploma - Motorcycle Mechanics
McHenry County College
High School Diploma -
Argo Community High School