James Adkins
Summary
Works well under pressure to complete physically-demanding work. Safety-oriented team player with strong attendance record. Complete full restorations of vehicle systems by employing testing, repair and replacement skills. Skilled at inspecting issues, estimating costs and building relationships with customers. Offering15 years of related experience and desire to positively impact business operations with hardworking and dependable attitude. Focused Palletizer with a distinguished understanding of pallet repair and power tool use. Committed to completing tasks with efficiency and following directions closely. Diligent and hard-working candidate ready to contribute solid effort as team member. Thorough and highly organized with excellent communication skills. Reliable worker with strong work ethic. Resourceful [Job Title] able to handle diverse job requirements and meet company goals. Consistently looks for ways to improve warehouse operations and personal contributions to increase team success against challenging performance targets. Resolves problems tactfully, keeping employees and customers satisfied with fast, accurate deliveries.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Mechanic
North Main Auto Repair
Blacksburg, VA
12.2021 - 04.2022
- 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.
- Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns and maintaining supplies.
- Inspected and tested equipment to locate worn and damaged parts.
- Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
- Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches and control systems.
- Inspected vehicles and evaluated condition of systems, equipment, lights and accessories.
- Ordered repair parts quickly to prevent delays in projects and repair work.
- Disassembled defective parts to make proper repairs.
- Consulted manuals, technical documentation and repair tree charts for further information prior to conducting fixes.
- Maintained accurate records of time and materials required to perform repairs and service.
- Followed established safety procedures and techniques when working under lifted vehicles.
- Utilized diagnostic equipment to evaluate mechanical problems in vehicles.
- Maintained functionality and reliability of engines, machines and systems through regular diagnostic checks.
- Tested newly installed equipment to determine proper functionality and compliance with regulations.
- Examined new and replacement parts to uncover defects.
- Corrected unsafe conditions in work areas and immediately reported correctable conditions to supervisor.
- Demonstrated process of preventive maintenance and visual inspections to junior mechanics.
- Performed basic electric repairs such as resetting circuit breakers and fitting lighting fixtures.
- Managed inventory through computerized inventory control system.
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Mechanic
Norman Croy
Blacksburg, VA
02.2015 - 04.2022
- 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.
- Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns and maintaining supplies.
- Inspected and tested equipment to locate worn and damaged parts.
- Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
- Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches and control systems.
- Ordered repair parts quickly to prevent delays in projects and repair work.
- Inspected vehicles and evaluated condition of systems, equipment, lights and accessories.
- Disassembled defective parts to make proper repairs.
- Consulted manuals, technical documentation and repair tree charts for further information prior to conducting fixes.
- Maintained accurate records of time and materials required to perform repairs and service.
- Followed established safety procedures and techniques when working under lifted vehicles.
- Utilized diagnostic equipment to evaluate mechanical problems in vehicles.
- Maintained functionality and reliability of engines, machines and systems through regular diagnostic checks.
- Tested newly installed equipment to determine proper functionality and compliance with regulations.
- Examined new and replacement parts to uncover defects.
- Corrected unsafe conditions in work areas and immediately reported correctable conditions to supervisor.
- Demonstrated process of preventive maintenance and visual inspections to junior mechanics.
- Performed basic electric repairs such as resetting circuit breakers and fitting lighting fixtures.
- Managed inventory through computerized inventory control system.
- Diagnosed electrical malfunctions using oscilloscope.
Mechanic
Goins Gas & Produce
Bluefield, WV
02.2018 - 11.2021
- 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.
- Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns and maintaining supplies.
- Inspected and tested equipment to locate worn and damaged parts.
- Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
- Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches and control systems.
- Ordered repair parts quickly to prevent delays in projects and repair work.
- Inspected vehicles and evaluated condition of systems, equipment, lights and accessories.
- Disassembled defective parts to make proper repairs.
- Consulted manuals, technical documentation and repair tree charts for further information prior to conducting fixes.
- Maintained accurate records of time and materials required to perform repairs and service.
- Followed established safety procedures and techniques when working under lifted vehicles.
- Utilized diagnostic equipment to evaluate mechanical problems in vehicles.
- Maintained functionality and reliability of engines, machines and systems through regular diagnostic checks.
- Tested newly installed equipment to determine proper functionality and compliance with regulations.
- Examined new and replacement parts to uncover defects.
- Corrected unsafe conditions in work areas and immediately reported correctable conditions to supervisor.
- Demonstrated process of preventive maintenance and visual inspections to junior mechanics.
- Performed basic electric repairs such as resetting circuit breakers and fitting lighting fixtures.
- Managed inventory through computerized inventory control system.
Pallet Assemblers
M & H Pallet Company
Peterstown, WV
05.2015 - 11.2017
- Loaded products onto pallet.
- Maintained clean and organized workspaces to uphold safety standards.
- Transferred loaded pallets onto delivery or storage areas.
- Arranged packages on pallet according to size and weight.
- Controlled palletizer to arrange packages on pallet and transfer load to storage or delivery platform.
- Inspected materials for quality before loading.
- Monitored product on conveyor to identify and cull packages with damages or defects.
- Operated conveyor controls to position packaged extrusions under strapping tool.
- Secured strips of wood with strapping tool to bundle packaged metal extrusions to form protective shipping pallets.
- Measured dimensions of bundles with ruler to cut battens to size with power saw.
- Positioned battens, cardboard strips, and metal strapping around bundles following written instructions.
- Used nail claws to remove nails from incorrectly nailed pallets.
- Transported goods from racks, shelves and vehicles via forklift and pallet jack.
- Manufactured wood pallets and crates with nail guns, table saws.
Line Assembler
Therma Pride
Denton, NC
02.2013 - 04.2015
- Practiced standard operating procedures for consistent production results.
- Met daily quotas consistently by always working hard and efficiently with little downtime.
- Restocked other stations and moved completed items to other stations for additional processing.
- Protected team members by identifying and removing safety hazards, keeping pathways clear and equipment properly stored.
- Removed imperfections in component pieces and finished work.
- Completed skilled work using electrical, hydraulic and air-activated hand tools.
- Followed specifics of each production run to perform high-quality work within specified tolerances.
- Changed out equipment, tools and materials to set up new production runs.
- Supported tight production timelines by quickly moving heavy loads between workstations.
- Assembled components with minimal supervision, exceeding expected project milestones.
- Completed durable assemblies and subassemblies with hand and power tools.
- Boxed, labeled and transported items to support assembly operations.
- Inspected and tested components, assemblies and power tools for proper functionality.
- Used established assembly instructions to complete jobs quickly, accurately and with zero errors.
- Assisted quality assurance by inspecting items and removing defective parts.
- Conducted quality assurance inspections on finished components and identified issues.
- Put hazardous materials in properly marked containers to avoid injuries or contamination.
- Removed rough spots to enhance parts alignment and improve finishes.
- Performed hand-finishing of final products after assembling component parts for items.
- Identified machinery malfunctions by performing troubleshooting tasks.
- Used hand trucks, forklifts and scissor lifts to complete tasks and transport items.
Warehouse Associate/Fork Lift Operator
Winn Dixie Warehouse
Jacksonville, FL
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Removed orders from storage, wrapped and staged for shipments.
- Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas.
- Received cargo by lifting and moving it using hand trucks and pallet jacks.
- Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
- Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
- Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
- Changed out forklift batteries and connected batteries to battery charger.
- Inspected equipment for defects and performed repairs or maintenance tasks.
- Manually counted Number of picked and packaged orders for any loss.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed mechanical issues, completed basic repairs and conducted preventive maintenance actions to keep equipment functional.
Education
GED -
Peterstown High School
Peterstown, WV05.1987
Skills
- Diagnosis and Repair
- Component and System Testing
- Vehicle Operation and Assessment
- Hardworking and Dedicated
- Emissions Controls
- Carburetor Overhaul
- Engine Tuning and Analysis
- Work Orders and Documentation
- Repair Cost Estimation
- Customer Relations
- Computerized Diagnostics
- Work Area Cleanliness
- Filter Replacement
- Air Conditioning Service
- Oil Changes
- Steering Mechanisms
- Chain Replacement
- Machinery Lubrication
- Coolant Flushes
- Mechanical Maintenance
- Safe Chemical Handling
- Defective Parts Disassembly
- Spark Plug Replacement
- Automotive Maintenance
- Hydraulic System Repair
- Corrective Maintenance
- Leak Checks
- Visual Inspections
- Battery Changing
- Light Maintenance Duties
- Checking Batteries
- Hazardous Material Disposal
- Replacing Hoses
- Strong Mechanical Aptitude
- Team Player
- Fluid Replacement
- Scheduled Maintenance Planning
- Gasket Replacements
- Warranty Service
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Power Steering Repair
Timeline
Mechanic
North Main Auto Repair
12.2021 - 04.2022
Mechanic
Goins Gas & Produce
02.2018 - 11.2021
Pallet Assemblers
M & H Pallet Company
05.2015 - 11.2017
Mechanic
Norman Croy
02.2015 - 04.2022
Line Assembler
Therma Pride
02.2013 - 04.2015
Warehouse Associate/Fork Lift Operator
Winn Dixie Warehouse
01.2011 - 01.2013
GED -
Peterstown High School
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