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Jacob Potter

Wright City,OK

Summary

Responsible and punctul skilled in stick welding, interpreting blueprints and drawings and operating forklifts. Knowledgeable self-starter capable of operating heavy equipment, supervising large crews and maintaining proper safety standards.

Enthusiastic Welder with highly responsible nature and strong commitment to exceeding expectations for each job. Vast knowledge of stainless steel structures. Experienced Diesel Mechanic bringing expertise in engines, brakes and other vehicle systems. Communicative team player with understanding of customer service standards and documentation requirements.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Forklift Operator

Weyerhaeuser
01.2023 - Current
  • Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
  • Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.
  • Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.

Diesel Mechanic

Suttle Equipment Inc
06.2021 - Current
  • Completed preventive maintenance on engines, transmissions, tires and other vehicle systems.
  • Utilized computer programs and visual inspections to diagnose problems with brakes, steering and transmissions.
  • Performed checklist of fluid levels, air filter, tire pressure and more as part of service orders.
  • Evaluated vehicle systems to assess function and uncover defects.
  • Removed malfunctioning parts and repaired components or installed new ones.
  • Repaired electrical wiring harness, starting and charging systems.
  • Checked and replaced clamps, brackets, hoses and other system components.

Heavy Duty Diesel Mechanic

Mid America Steel And Wire
08.2023 - 10.2023
  • Troubleshot and diagnosed problems with brakes, steering, and transmissions.
  • Used specialty equipment, standard tools, and gauges to complete assessments and repairs.
  • Performed preventive maintenance on engines, transmissions, tires, and other vehicle systems.
  • Ordered parts necessary for vehicle repairs and new installations.
  • Inspected and adjusted brakes, steering systems and wheel bearings to address related issues.
  • Documented findings and actions taken.
  • Utilized hand tools and power tools to repair and maintain diesel engines according to industry standards.
  • Installed new systems and components in vehicles.

Diesel Mechanic

Sharp Oil Field Services
03.2022 - 09.2022
  • Placed orders for parts necessary to complete vehicle repairs and installations.
  • Completed preventive maintenance on engines, transmissions, tires and other vehicle systems.
  • Performed checklist of fluid levels, air filter, tire pressure and more as part of service orders.
  • Operated specialty equipment, standard tools and gauges to complete assessments and repairs.
  • Utilized computer programs and visual inspections to diagnose problems with brakes, steering and transmissions.

Diesel Mechanic

Pilgrim Pride
12.2020 - 05.2021
  • Removed and disassembled defective diesel engines in automobiles, trucks, buses and construction vehicles to complete repairs.
  • Completed preventive maintenance on engines, transmissions, tires and other vehicle systems.
  • Performed checklist of fluid levels, air filter, tire pressure and more as part of service orders.
  • Operated specialty equipment, standard tools, and gauges to complete assessments and repairs.
  • Reviewed repairs with customers and advocated for vehicle safety.
  • Placed orders for parts necessary to complete vehicle repairs and installations.
  • Evaluated all vehicle systems to assess function and uncover defects.
  • Diagnosed problems with brakes, steering and transmissions using visual inspections, computer programs and specialized equipment.
  • Tracked findings and all actions taken in computer system.
  • Defined strategies and created a plan to achieve ambitious operational objectives.
  • Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.
  • Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to [type] problems.
  • Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
  • Collaborated with others to discuss new [Type] opportunities.
  • Motivated and encouraged team members to communicate more openly and constructively with each other.
  • Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery.

Mold Service Man

Cooper Tire
09.2020 - 12.2020
  • Maintained well-stocked and organized materials to efficiently complete jobs.
  • Use tools, equipment, gauges and calibration instruments daily.
  • Tested and inspected electrical work with test equipment to check performance and adjust for quality control.
  • Performed budget, time and schedule estimates for projects.
  • Completed site inspections to assess systems and equipment for performance and repair requirements.
  • Checked functioning of new equipment to evaluate system performance.

Roustabout

L&L Oil Field Service Roustabout EMPLOYER
10.2019 - 12.2020

We worked are well heads and cleaned up oil spills when we had oil leaks. We also took drilling pipe to the rig and other stuff when they needed it. The company I worked for was the manintenance for the bigger oil companys we went out and worked on their oil wells when something went wrong or broke.

  • Bailed oil into barrels and cleaned up drilling area.
  • Worked on job sites and assigned locations, installing and repairing pipes, valves and pumps.

Concrete Worker

Kbm Construction
02.2017 - 09.2019
  • Poured concrete into forms using pump hose and leveled.
  • Compacted grade using jumping jack or plate compactor equipment.
  • Set up scaffolding, braces and other temporary structures to support crew during work.
  • Worked with teammates to move steel forms.
  • Constructed forms to create various concrete structures.
  • Calculated concrete quantities needed for jobs.
  • Loaded and unloaded necessary tools, materials and machines from trucks and trailers.
  • Finished surfaces by troweling, floating and brushing following project requirements and specifications.
  • Removed debris and waste to clean site after completing work.
  • Inspected and maintained tools and equipment.
  • Prepared concrete by hand mixing sand and cement.
  • Repaired concrete areas, including unsafe curbs, gutters, sidewalks, driveways and roadways.
  • Reviewed blueprints and other drawings to identify correct grades.
  • Operated equipment and vehicles, including excavators and loaders to prepare site.
  • Positioned wire mesh and rebar to reinforce concrete.

Electrician Helper

Chewning Wilmer
03.2016 - 08.2016
  • Kept work areas clean, neat and free of hazards.
  • Dug trenches and created holes to pull conduit and install supports.
  • Transported tools, materials and supplies to job locations.
  • Built controllers and panels to complete system installations.
  • My job was to pull cable and wire, we pretty much did everything but hook stuff up. We did hook some stuff up.

Welder

Tri-State Industrial Services Inc.
01.2015 - 10.2015

The company I worked for was out at the paper Mill. Our job title was to replace 6in pipe and 12in pipe that went to a tank. We alson was replacing shut off valves. The pipe we had to replace went from one of the tanks in the popp wood yard to four tanks inside of the paper machines.

  • Removed loose materials and thick scale, slag or rust to prepare material surfaces for welding.

Welder/Helper

ACT Industrial Construction
07.2014 - 09.2014

I was a welder helper, I also did concrete and Iron work. The company I worked for we did welding concrete and Iron work and we put in tanks pretty much anything really. Because the place I worked at was at a paper Mill. So it depended on the job they wanted us to do.

Education

High School Diploma -

Horatio High School
Horatio, AR
05.2014

Skills

  • Welding
  • Flux core (FCAW) Welding
  • Reading drawings, models and blueprints
  • Available to work nights and weekends
  • Available to work extended hours
  • Sheet metal installations
  • 120, 240 and PLC wiring
  • Certified forklift operator
  • Metal working ability
  • ACE tools familiarity
  • Fluid changes
  • Oil service
  • Transmission service
  • Brakes and tires
  • Inspection checklists
  • Solid independent worker
  • Engine repairs
  • Work ethic
  • PPE use
  • Flexible
  • Time management
  • Planning
  • Relationship building
  • Training & Development
  • Bull floats
  • Power saws
  • Forklift operation
  • Site preparation
  • Hand tools operation
  • Leveling
  • Surface finishing
  • Mixing
  • Tamper use
  • Concrete spreading
  • Inspection Checklists
  • Fluid Changes
  • Oil Service
  • Vehicle System Analysis
  • Brakes and Tires
  • Transmission Service
  • Critical Thinking
  • Visual Inspection
  • Pressure Gauges
  • Battery Checks
  • Equipment and Machinery Lubrication
  • Oil Changes
  • Fuel Injection Systems
  • Time Management

Timeline

Heavy Duty Diesel Mechanic

Mid America Steel And Wire
08.2023 - 10.2023

Forklift Operator

Weyerhaeuser
01.2023 - Current

Diesel Mechanic

Sharp Oil Field Services
03.2022 - 09.2022

Diesel Mechanic

Suttle Equipment Inc
06.2021 - Current

Diesel Mechanic

Pilgrim Pride
12.2020 - 05.2021

Mold Service Man

Cooper Tire
09.2020 - 12.2020

Roustabout

L&L Oil Field Service Roustabout EMPLOYER
10.2019 - 12.2020

Concrete Worker

Kbm Construction
02.2017 - 09.2019

Electrician Helper

Chewning Wilmer
03.2016 - 08.2016

Welder

Tri-State Industrial Services Inc.
01.2015 - 10.2015

Welder/Helper

ACT Industrial Construction
07.2014 - 09.2014

High School Diploma -

Horatio High School
Jacob Potter