Frederick Lee Taylor
Decatur,IL
Summary
Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Automotive Technician
SOUTHEND AUTOPLEX
Decatur, IL
04.2022 - Current
- Diagnose using scanner tool (OBD reader) on board driving, then repairs needed
- Tow cars, engine swaps
- Fork lift/Power Washer/Vacuum/
- Examined and inspected damaged vehicles, estimating repair costs prior to performing service.
- Welded, soldered and fabricated parts to complete skilled services.
- Utilized infrared engine analyzers, compression gauges and computerized diagnostic devices to test vehicle components and systems.
- Repaired engines and transmissions, providing labor and parts cost breakdowns for work performed.
Maintenance/Auto Mechanic Technician
(Self)In a minute repairs
Decatur, IL
08.2019 - 04.2022
- Wrote up detailed repair orders outlining actions and estimated costs.
- Adjusted, repaired or replaced defective automotive parts.
- Inspected vehicles to assess damage and plan for repairs and new parts.
- Completed repairs and maintenance to major vehicle models to meet safety specifications.
Mig Welder/Fabricator 3/Tig Weld/Crane Operater
Caterpillar
Decatur, IL
01.2016 - 09.2019
- Manufactured/Forklift
- Assembled 8 metal parts ranging from 800 lbs to 1,800lbs with a Crane, tack- welded steel frames and other component parts of machinery and equipment in preparation for final welding on 40-100+ ton truck frames upside down
- Measured and marked locations for metal components on assembly table, following blueprints
- Assembled, lifted and positioned components on assembly table, using electric crane, jacks and shims
- Clamped metal components to assembly table for welding
- Trained 3 men in completing same process
- Tack-welded parts in preparation for final welding
- Moved assembly to storage area with electric crane.
- Melted and applied solder along adjoining edges of workpieces to solder joints.
Apartment Maintenance Technician/OnCall
Wabash Crossings & Roosevelt Apt.
Decatur, IL
03.2012 - 02.2016
- Maintained 400+ apartment home
- Electric, drywall, cabinets, stripped and waxed floors, painted, appliances repair, carpet, Plumbing, concrete
- Read work orders or received instructions from supervisors or homeowners to determine work requirements.
- Implemented troubleshooting techniques to resolve issue.
- Disassembled appliances to diagnose problems and facilitate repairs.
- Cleaned or lubricated shafts, bearings or other parts of machinery.
Education
Certification - Construction Occupation
Lake Land College
05.2011
Certification - Restaurant and Culinary Arts
Danville Area Community College
12.2009
Certificate in Automotive Technology 1 & 2 -
Southeastern Illinois College
05.2008
Certificate in Commercial custodial services -
Southeastern Illinois College
09.2006
General educational development -
Board of Education
09.2002
Skills
- Fabrication
- Welding
- Parts Replacement
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Troubleshooting and Diagnosing
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Assembly
- Commercial Custodial Services (10 years)
- Painting (10 years)
- MiG (10 years) Stick Welding (2 years) Tig(2 months)
- Maintenance (10 years)
- Blueprint Reading (2 years)
- Drywall (9 years)
- Automotive Repair (10 years)
- Assembly Experience (10 years)
- Handyman
- Forklift
- Manufacturing
- Crane (4
- Cooking
- Suspension
- Oil Change
- Mechanic Experience
- Automotive Diagnostics
- Vehicle Maintenance
- Transmissions
- Certifications and Licenses
- Automotive Technology 1&2
- Construction Occupation
- Culinary Arts
- Commercial Custodial Services
- Loading and Unloading
- Forklift Operator Certification
- Overhead Cranes
Additional Information
- Willing to relocate to:, Authorized to work in the US for any employer Willing to relocate to: Indianapolis, IN - Fisher, Indiana - Carmel, IN Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Automotive Technician
SOUTHEND AUTOPLEX
04.2022 - Current
Maintenance/Auto Mechanic Technician
(Self)In a minute repairs
08.2019 - 04.2022
Mig Welder/Fabricator 3/Tig Weld/Crane Operater
Caterpillar
01.2016 - 09.2019
Apartment Maintenance Technician/OnCall
Wabash Crossings & Roosevelt Apt.
03.2012 - 02.2016
Certification - Construction Occupation
Lake Land College
Certification - Restaurant and Culinary Arts
Danville Area Community College
Certificate in Automotive Technology 1 & 2 -
Southeastern Illinois College
Certificate in Commercial custodial services -
Southeastern Illinois College
General educational development -
Board of Education
Interests
Danville, IL - Champaign, IL - INDIANA