Hardworking and passionate job seeker with mechanical skills and experience within large scale industrial operations. Able to work with a team or work alone.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Echanical Technician
Bekaert
04.2023 - Current
Maintained a safe work environment by strictly adhering to established safety protocols and guidelines.
Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
Demonstrated adaptability when faced with new challenges or technologies, enabling quick mastery of necessary skills.
Assembled and disassembled equipment to perform repairs and maintenance.
Worked as the only maintenance personnel on weekends overnight shift, covering all sectors of plant, maintaining hundreds of different types of machines, equipment, and systems.
Machine Operator
Bekaert
07.2014 - 08.2019
Operated machines that produced steel wires for tires, hoses, and belts.
Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
Trained new employees on proper machine operation, ensuring adherence to company standards and safety guidelines.
Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning how to operate new machinery and implementing newly introduced processes within the production environment.
Diesel Truck and Trailer Technician
Commercial Truck & Trailer Repair
10.2010 - 10.2011
Conducted preventative maintenance including oil changes, greasing, changing tires, replacing brakes on Semi-Tractors.
Replaced water pumps, batteries, wheel hub bearings, brake drums.
Cleaned, disassembled, reassemble, and replaced parts on fifth wheels.
Modified and installed trailer side skirts on semi trailers to improve aerodynamic stability and fuel efficiency.
Petroleum Supply Specialist
U.S Army
06.2008 - 04.2011
Handled and transported fuel to vehicles and Fuel farms.
Maintained accurate records of petroleum transactions, tracking volumes received, distributed, and consumed for financial reporting purposes.
Operated equipment such as forklifts, and pallet jacks.
Set up organized and environmentally safe points for motor pool petroleum supplies and equipmen.
Performed preventative maintenance services on heavy wheeled vehicles.
Drove military semi truck and trailer on convoy missions transporting equipment, vehicles, food, and water.
Education
Diploma - Diesel Truck Technician
Saint Paul College
Saint Paul, MN
05-2015
Skills
Power Tools and Equipment
Multitasking and organization
Written/Verbal communication
Troubleshooting
Installation and repair
Preventive Maintenance
Relationship building
Safety Equipment
Manufacturing processes
Problem-solving
Health and safety regulations
Certification
Electrical Systems 1 & Electrical Systems 2 certificates from Business and Industry Training.
Motor Controls 1, 2, 5 certificates from Business and Industry Training.
Licensed High pressure boiler operator in the state of Arkansas.