Fredrick Bevelheimer
Mohave Valley,AZ
Summary
Self-directed Welder/Mechanic who is dependable and hardworking and has worked in the automotive/heavy equipment and transportation industry for more than 22 years. Quick learner with a desire to improve. Also, Successful in providing excellent service while ensuring that project resources, such as materials, equipment, and tools, are available to crews and safety is maintained at the highest priority.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Mechanic/Welder
Hotrail Welding & Automotive
Mohave Valley, AZ
05.2021 - Current
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Chipped off excess weld, slag and spatter using hand tools.
- Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc and shielded metal arc equipment.
- Managed repair and maintenance schedule to organize shop and maintain equipment.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage or other issues of concern.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing and filter replacement.
- Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns and maintaining supplies.
- Ordered repair parts quickly to prevent delays in projects and repair work.
- Inspected vehicles and evaluated condition of systems, equipment, lights and accessories.
- Maintained accurate records of time and materials required to perform repairs and service.
- Managed day-to-day business operations
Traveling Mechanic
BNSF Railroad
Bakersfield, CA
03.2014 - 12.2021
- Replaced damaged, missing or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage or other issues of concern.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing and filter replacement.
- Inspected and tested equipment to locate worn and damaged parts.
- Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns and maintaining supplies.
- Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches and control systems.
- Ordered repair parts quickly to prevent delays in projects and repair work.
- Tested newly installed equipment to determine proper functionality and compliance with regulations.
- Corrected unsafe conditions in work areas and immediately reported correctable conditions to supervisor.
- Maintained high standards of quality for work performed in accordance with regulatory and customer demands.
- Removed locomotives, car mechanical units or other components using pneumatic hoists and jacks, pinch bars and cutting torches.
- Inspected components such as bearings, gaskets and coupler assemblies to determine necessary repairs.
- Maintained tight schedules by coordinating and completing efficient repairs.
- Followed company safety rules and procedures to protect team members and equipment.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Managed over 50 customer calls per day
Education
Electrical Schematics
Johnson County Community College
Overland Park, KS2015
Commercial Industrial Residential & Automotive Ac
Barstow Community College
Barstow, CA2011
Certified - Welder
Victor Valley College
Victorville, CA2001
Skills
- Workpiece Examinations
- Edge Joining
- Vertical Welding
- Solder Application
- Welding Techniques
- Brakes and Shears Operation
- Safety Meetings
- Machine Operations
- Production Processes
- Process Improvement
- Annual Planning
- Board Oversight
- Protective Equipment Knowledge
- Safety Program Assessments
- Safety Training
- Job Safety Analysis
Accomplishments
- Was voted in by peers as Safety Rep for all traveling mechanics for California
- Planned and implemented the company-wide rollout of a proactive safety and health target program, partnering with field management and supervisory staff and effectively reduced overall accidents
Timeline
Owner/Mechanic/Welder
Hotrail Welding & Automotive
05.2021 - Current
Traveling Mechanic
BNSF Railroad
03.2014 - 12.2021
Electrical Schematics
Johnson County Community College
Commercial Industrial Residential & Automotive Ac
Barstow Community College
Certified - Welder
Victor Valley College
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