Automotive repair
James Collins
CNC MACHINIST/MECHANIC
Alexandria,LA
Summary
Skilled Production Worker offering 2+years of experience in warehouse and manufacturing environments. Focused on being productive and safety-minded at all times. Reliable Machine Operator with work history of good performance in fast-paced production environments. Knowledgeable in quality control measures and manufacturing quality standards. Demonstrated expertise in equipment operation and maintenance.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Tire Technician
Louisiana Tire And Lift
09.2022 - 01.2023
- Inflated tires to prescribed PSI per load requirements to optimize tire safety.
- Rotated, mounted and balanced tires on cars, trucks, and vans.
- Maximized efficiency by coordinating changing and rotating of tires.
- Dismounted, mounted, and repaired tires according to manufacturer specifications.
- Verified vehicle safety by testing batteries, performing oil changes and inspecting fluid levels.
- Serviced customer vehicles quickly and accurately to meet daily appointment schedules.
- Road-tested vehicles to assess tire performance and identify additional issues.
CNC Machine Operator
AFCO Industries
02.2022 - 08.2022
- Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders.
- Maintained tight tolerances with design specifications.
- Moved finished work to correct staging area for disposition.
- Assessed equipment after each production run and performed preventive maintenance to keep machines running smoothly.
- Properly loaded and unloaded materials in and out of machines.
- Inspected finished parts by checking for defects to meet quality standards.
- Learned and followed safety procedures to keep machines operated safely and prevent accidents.
Production Worker
Southern Textile Services
05.2021 - 01.2022
- Inspected final products to assess compliance with quality standards and established tolerances.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Took on additional shifts during peak work periods to keep projects on schedule.
- Organized work to meet demanding production goals.
- Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.
- Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
- Collaborated with other departments to optimize production workflows.
- Adjusted machines to increase productivity for runs.
- Troubleshot production issues and provided timely solutions.
Mechanic
Allied Tire
09.2019 - 04.2021
- Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Disassembled defective parts to make proper repairs.
- Test drove vehicles to determine problems and test repairs.
- Followed established safety procedures and techniques when working under lifted vehicles.
- Performed emissions tests according to standard procedures.
- Tested newly installed equipment to determine proper functionality and compliance with regulations.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Utilized diagnostic equipment to evaluate mechanical problems in vehicles.
- Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bolton High School
Alexandria, LA 05.2001 -
Skills
Power Tool Operation
Automotive Maintenance
Safe Vehicle Lifting
Quality Assurance
Heavy Machinery Operation
Machine Loading
Product Assembly
Quality Inspections
Product Packaging
Performance Tuning
Maintenance and Repairs
Auto and Engine Repair
Fuel Systems
Electrical Systems
Codes Implementation
Additional Information
Use spare time to build and repair automotive parts and engines. Proficient in carpentry and DIY home remodeling.
Alternate ph.318-787-0887 daytime
Interests
Paint and body work
DIY Home Remodeling
Carpentry
Appliance restoration
Timeline
Tire Technician
Louisiana Tire And Lift
09.2022 - 01.2023
CNC Machine Operator
AFCO Industries
02.2022 - 08.2022
Production Worker
Southern Textile Services
05.2021 - 01.2022
Mechanic
Allied Tire
09.2019 - 04.2021
High School Diploma -
Bolton High School
05.2001 -