James Cheney
Syracuse,UT
Summary
Experienced and well-rounded mechanic with a strong skill set in identifying and repairing a broad range of automotive systems. Proven ability to work effectivly with team members to deliver high-quality repairs on time.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Mechanic / Shop Owner
Value Transport LLC
West Haven, UT
01.2023 - Current
- Diagnose and repair light, medium, heavy-duty, and passenger vehicles.
- Brake service: hydraulic and air.
- Repair suspension systems and chassis components.
- Diagnose and repair electrical faults, shorts, and sensors.
- Diesel and gasoline fuel system diagnostics and repair.
- Program various vehicle control modules using scan tools, manufacturer software, and pass-through devices.
- Air Conditioning / HVAC diagnostics and repair.
- Hydraulic system diagnostics and repair.
- Autobody panel and frame repair.
- Welding and fabrication.
- Wheel alignments.
- Tire repair, balancing and replacement.
Laser Technician / General Manager
Rusted Orange Craftworks Co.
Syracuse, UT
11.2018 - 12.2022
- Maintained and repaired multiple CNC plasma cutting tables.
- Assembled, modified, and fine-tuned multiple CNC laser cutting machines.
- Trained and managed a team of laser operators.
- Diagnosed and repaired CNC lasers, dust collection systems, and material managing machinery.
- Used and maintained forklifts for material management.
- Diagnose and adjust PLC systems.
- Created solutions with other departments to improve workflow and meet production deadlines.
- Sourced and coordinated timely delivery of parts and supplies to keep equipment moving.
- I've maintained good relations with Rusted Orange and still consult and problem-solve when they are in need.
Mechanic / Farm Electrician
Crawford Farms
Winnemucca, Nevada
04.2012 - 10.2018
- Repaired tractors, swathers, bailers, heavy trucks, hay haulers, loaders, telehandlers, earth movers, combines, pickup trucks, trailers, forklifts, etc.
- Trained and managed new mechanics.
- Filled the role of farm electrician after an employee retired. Worked with three phase 480-volt systems.
- Diagnosed and repaired irrigation pivot gearboxes, tires, and electrical systems to keep 36 of them moving across three farms.
- Kept air-conditioning systems working in tractors and swathers.
- Welded, fabricated, and reinforced broken frames on all types of harvest equipment.
- Diagnosed and replaced 100 to 300 HP irrigation well motors.
- I still help when needed to diagnose and repair stubborn issues.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Aviation
Utah State University
Logan, UTSkills
- Diesel and gasoline engine diagnostics
- Brake repair: air and hydraulic
- CDL Class A
- Electrical system diagnostics and repair
- Hydraulic troubleshooting and repair
- Welding stick, MIG, and aluminum
- Scan tool proficiency
- Suspension and chassis repair
- Manual and automatic transmission repair
- Air conditioning / HVAC repair
- Auto body
- Forklift and other heavy equipment experience
- Some CNG and hybrid experience
- Oxy-acetylene torch
- Plasma cutter
- Customer relations
- Tire repair, balance, replace
- CNC fabrication experience
Timeline
Mechanic / Shop Owner
Value Transport LLC
01.2023 - Current
Laser Technician / General Manager
Rusted Orange Craftworks Co.
11.2018 - 12.2022
Mechanic / Farm Electrician
Crawford Farms
04.2012 - 10.2018
Some College (No Degree) - Aviation
Utah State University