Jakob Meadows
Kinston,NC
Summary
Motivated employee that has experience, but at the same time, is still green enough behind the ears to be molded to whatever position he is needed for. Willing to work and willing to adapt to new environments and willing to learn new things regardless of the learning curve. Have some leadership experience and has been put in situations to where he had to take the leadership roles. Very strong character and good work ethic.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Machinist
United States Marine Corps
01.2021 - Current
- Inspected completed parts to verify compliance with specifications and quality standards.
- Utilized micrometers and calipers to measure and verify precise tolerances.
- Operated drill presses, lathes and milling machines to produce required parts.
- Manually set up machinery, lathes, and mills
- Written programs for tool paths and tool positions
- Also included, worked in a mechanic shop for engines including the 903 Cummins, 6V53T Detroit engines, and 6.5 Detroit engines' heads. I have rebuilt heads of all engines listed above.
- Adapted to frequently changing priorities in a dynamic manufacturing environment, ensuring timely completion of all assignments.
- Used CNC and manual equipment to perform both initial and final machining.
- Have made tools for specific needs including a roller slide hammer, tools for the lathe and mill, and I have made my own spanner wrenches for filters for a water jet.
- I was a lead machinist for our section, this included how to make certain parts, cross training other Marines to learn the machinist trade so my current spot will be filled when I depart.
- Bolt extractions and rethreading jobs
- Heli-Coil/Key-cert Jobs
Lube Technician
TA Truck Service
05.2019 - 12.2020
- Kept shop areas neat, clean, and free of safety hazards.
- Worked efficiently to change the fluids in work orders of all trucks that came in
- Became familiar with bigger engines of the semi trucks that came in including C12-C15 Caterpillar engines, Detroit 60 series engines, PACCAR engines, and various Cummins engines.
- Sometimes I would be pulled to the main bays to do smaller jobs like electrical wiring of trailers, alternator and starter replacements, and to shadow and help other mechanics on the floor with jobs such as injector replacements, injector wiring harness replacement, and blower motor replacements
- I would also be pulled on the main floor to replace/plug/patch tires.
Floor Mechanic
Augusta Equipment
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Learned how to dissemble discbine modules and replace all internals of the cutting bar on New Holland branded discbines
- Learned how to put together brand new Kioti brand tractors from pallet to customer
- Learned how to replace various parts from hydraulic hoses to alternators
- Learned how to time balers both square and round
- Learned how to operate and clean most New Holland and some Case IH Tractors and how to test if equipment functions properly to make sure they are presentable and function for the lot.
Mechanic's Assistant
Homestead Material Handling
02.2018 - 05.2018
- I would help with various activities on different types of forklift
- Various jobs including chain adjustments, oil changes, and pressing on tires.
- Learned how to operate different pieces of equipment from various forklifts, to telehandlers
- Helped installed bay doors and loading docks
- Helped install shelving for supply warehouses
- Learned how electric forklifts work
Education
Diesel Mechanics
Valley Career And Technical School
Fishersville, VA05.2021
High School Diploma -
Fort Defiance High School
Fort Defiance, VA05.2020
Skills
- Blueprint Reading
- Machine Operation
- Troubleshooting
- Precision machining
- Machine setup
- Manual milling
- CNC Machine Operation
- Machine Maintenance
- Caliper use
- Manufacturing
- Equipment Operation
- Surface grinding
- Basic knowledge of engines and basic mechanics
Timeline
Machinist
United States Marine Corps
01.2021 - Current
Lube Technician
TA Truck Service
05.2019 - 12.2020
Floor Mechanic
Augusta Equipment
05.2018 - 08.2018
Mechanic's Assistant
Homestead Material Handling
02.2018 - 05.2018
Diesel Mechanics
Valley Career And Technical School
High School Diploma -
Fort Defiance High School