Timothy Dixon
La Mirada,CA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Longshorman
Pacific Maritime Association
08.2023 - Current
- Increased productivity through effective collaboration with other longshoremen in a fast-paced environment.
- Supported vessel turnaround times by consistently meeting or exceeding established performance metrics for loading and unloading activities.
- Promoted a positive work environment by maintaining open lines of communication with team members regarding operational issues or concerns that may arise during daily tasks.
- Effectively prioritized assignments and managed time to complete multiple tasks concurrently, ensuring timely completion of all assigned work responsibilities.
- Demonstrated adaptability in adjusting work practices as needed due to changing weather conditions or unforeseen operational challenges.
- Adhered to strict safety regulations while operating heavy machinery, minimizing accidents and injuries on the job site.
- Mitigated potential hazards by quickly identifying and addressing unsafe conditions on the job site.
- Drove forklifts, pallet jacks and other equipment to move materials.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto and off of trucks for fast shipment.
- Assembled pallets and crates for secure transportation of materials.
- Operated equipment while observing standard safety procedures.
Journeyman Mechanic
Fenix Marine Services
05.2007 - 08.2023
- Performed preventative maintenance on wide variety of automotive, road construction and other heavy equipment.
- Adjusted, repaired and overhauled work on automotive and heavy equipment.
- Performed gas electrical welding to repair heavy equipment in field.
- Completed simple and advanced repairs according to specifications for brakes, exhaust and electrical systems.
- Used diagnostics and troubleshooting tools to identify failures and equipment issues.
- Adjusted and repaired systems to meet manufacturers' performance specifications.
Heavy Equipment/Field Technician/Lead Technician
Shephard Company/Quinn CAT Heavy Equipment
1999 - 05.2007
- Performed preventative maintenance on wide variety of automotive, road construction and other heavy equipment.
- Worked in shop and at customer locations to handle heavy equipment repair, maintenance and commissioning needs.
- Read and interpreted technical details such as schematics, manuals and drawings.
- Inspected cranes, bulldozers and other heavy equipment to drive proper performance.
- Performed gas electrical welding to repair heavy equipment in field.
- Utilized various methods to perform routine and preventive maintenance tasks on excavators and dozers motor graders and tractors.
- Operated test meters and soldering equipment to replace electrical components and wiring.
- Stocked service truck with tools and spare parts
- Assessed equipment to determine cause of issue or malfunction and identified appropriate repairs
Forklift Technician
Power Lift/SCMH
1995 - 03.1999
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnostic procedures on systems and components of gas and electric forklift models.
- Read and followed schematics and diagrams for mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems.
- Performed skilled work with minimal oversight, including replacing engines, transmissions and electrical components.
Service Mechanic
Ditch Witch West
01.1992 - 03.1995
- Performed routine servicing and preventive maintenance inspections, ensuring operability of hydraulic and electronics.
- Assembled or disassembled complex mechanical systems.
- Troubleshot issues on hydraulic loaders, forklifts, welders, air compressors and generators.
- Pulled out old and malfunctioning components such as hoses and replaced with new parts.
- Completed rebuilds, repairs and replacements of hydraulic pumps and cylinders.
- Operated riding type electric powered elevating equipment to accomplish work assignment.
- Performed preventative maintenance on wide variety of automotive, road construction and other heavy equipment.
- Performed gas electrical welding to repair heavy equipment in field.
- Overhauled hydraulic lifts and steered assemblies on motor graders and tractors.
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
United States Marine Corps
09.1987 - 09.1991
- Performed preventative maintenance on wide variety of automotive, road construction and other heavy equipment.
- Adjusted, repaired and overhauled work on automotive and heavy equipment.
- Performed gas electrical welding to repair heavy equipment in field.
- Overhauled hydraulic lifts and steered assemblies on motor graders and tractors.
- Tested commercial and military equipment to determine serviceability and proper operation.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed issues with heavy equipment systems.
- Completed simple and advanced repairs according to specifications for brakes, exhaust and electrical systems.
- Dismantled heavy equipment to locate and accurately diagnose mechanical defects.
- Disassembled equipment using hand tools and hoists to begin repair work.
Education
Long Beach City College
Long Beach, CA1997
United States Marine Corp
Tustin, CA1987
Skills
Welding
- Electrical Troubleshooting
- Computerized Diagnostics
- Engine Repair
- Schematic Reading
- Hydraulic Systems Repair
- Electronics Systems
- Electrical System Maintenance
- Brake Systems Knowledge
- System Retrofitting
- Diagnostics and Troubleshooting
- Transmission Repair and Rebuilding
- ASE Certified
- Hazardous Waste Management
- Component and System Testing
- All Vehicles Experience
- Engine Overhauls
- Electric Motor Installation
- Electrical Understanding
- Team Player
Certification
- ASE, Caterpillar - 2001
- Caterpillar , Caterpillar - 2001
- Refrigeration/AC, Caterpillar - 2001
- Welding, LBCC - 1997
- Electrical Maintenance , LBCC - 1997
- Hydraulics, LBCC - 1997
- UTR, Fenix Marine
- Tophandler, Fenix Marine
- Heavy Lift, Fenix Marine
- Forklift, Fenix Marine
Timeline
Longshorman
Pacific Maritime Association
08.2023 - Current
Journeyman Mechanic
Fenix Marine Services
05.2007 - 08.2023
Service Mechanic
Ditch Witch West
01.1992 - 03.1995
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
United States Marine Corps
09.1987 - 09.1991
Heavy Equipment/Field Technician/Lead Technician
Shephard Company/Quinn CAT Heavy Equipment
1999 - 05.2007
Forklift Technician
Power Lift/SCMH
1995 - 03.1999
Long Beach City College
United States Marine Corp
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