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James Forrester

Hull,GA

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Mobile Mechanic

Athens Ford
Athens , GA
05.2023 - Current
  • Performed routine maintenance and repairs on customer vehicles, including oil changes, brake inspections, tire rotations, and fluid level checks.
  • Diagnosed and troubleshot engine performance problems using diagnostic tools such as scan tools and multimeters.
  • Replaced defective parts such as belts, hoses, brakes, spark plugs and filters.
  • Completed paperwork accurately for all service orders with detailed notes of work performed.
  • Provided excellent customer service by addressing all questions or concerns promptly and courteously.
  • Followed established safety protocols at all times while operating mobile mechanic vehicles.
  • Planned work procedures using charts, technical manuals and experience.

General Laborer

Miller Fabrication and Repair Services
Commerce, GA
11.2022 - 04.2023
  • Showed up for shift on time, dressed appropriately and eager to perform all required tasks.
  • Moved, secured, loaded and unloaded heavy equipment, and raw materials (Steel)
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of customer and employee areas.
  • Gained independent working skills and guided and mentored less experienced team members.
  • Read plans, instructions or specifications to determine work activities.
  • Operated equipment with strong focus on safety and ground communication.
  • Loaded or unloaded building materials to distribute machinery or tools.
  • Assisted with diverse construction challenges to help team and customer.
  • Measured, marked or recorded openings or distances to construction layout areas.
  • Coordinated phases of construction projects from inception to completion.
  • Dug ditches or trenches, backfilled excavations or compacted and leveled earth to grade specifications.
  • Lubricated, cleaned or repaired machinery or equipment.
  • 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.
  • Unloaded incoming items from trucks and rail cars and transported materials to staging area.
  • Packaged, labeled and tagged goods before transfer.
  • Checked shipments for damaged or incorrect items.
  • Tied and secured loads to prevent shifting or damage to items.
  • Maintained yard appearance, keeping ground clean and clear.
  • Drove gasoline- or electric-powered vehicles to transport materials between loading, processing and storage areas.
  • Noted and recorded receipt of materials on drivers' paperwork.
  • Tested equipment to locate damaged or worn parts and diagnose malfunctions.
  • Made steel form parts using various cutting equipment and welded part together per specifications.
  • Used jigs, fixtures and tools for assembly of parts and components.
  • Deposited intermittent tack welds for fit-up and alignment of work assemblies.
  • Checked cut length frequently for deviation in cut length specs.
  • Checked angle of pipe on angle table.
  • Welded components in flat, vertical or overhead positions.
  • Prepared material surfaces for welding by removing scale, rust or other foreign matter.
  • Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.
  • Aligned and clamped workpieces using rules, squares or hand tools.
  • Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.
  • Adjusted weld machines to correct settings for precision and waste reduction.
  • Safely ignited torches and monitored surroundings to proactively identify hazards.
  • Positioned and secured workpieces using hoists, wire and banding machines or hand tools.
  • Selected and installed torches, filler rods and flux according to welding chart specifications.

Welder Fabricator

Caterpillar
Athens, GA
11.2014 - 08.2022
  • Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
  • Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
  • Scraped off excess spatter using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.
  • Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments together.
  • Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares and calipers.
  • Monitored fitting, burning and welding processes to avoid overheating parts, warping, shrinking, distortion and expansion of materials.
  • Completed minor torch ups with MIG welders.
  • Prepared broken parts for welding by properly grooving and scarfing surfaces.
  • Maximized shop organization and equipment lifespan by maintaining equipment.
  • Determined welding strategies using metallurgy knowledge, geometry and welding techniques.
  • Repaired structures by dismantling, reshaping and reassembling metal components with cutting torches and hand tools.
  • Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment in vertical, horizontal and overhead positions.
  • Read blueprints and drawings and took measurements to plan layout and procedures.
  • Adjusted weld machines to correct settings for precision and waste reduction.
  • Produced work using appropriate welding techniques, metallurgy knowledge and engineering requirements.
  • Positioned and clamped workpieces together and properly assembled in jigs and fixtures.
  • Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.
  • Adhered to OSHA safety standards and precautions including weight capacity, tag lines and ground stability.
  • Maintained cranes by inspecting for defects or wear, lubricated ropes and winches and replaced worn out cables.
  • Maintained accurate crane operator log books detailing seat time, jobs, locations, cranes used and daily hours.
  • Trained and monitored junior crane operators, communicating tasks clearly and giving regular, constructive feedback.

Insert Driver

Carrier Traniscold
Athens, GA
11.2012 - 11.2014
  • Used equipment to complete jobs quickly and correctly.
  • Learned about new equipment and related attachments while maintaining knowledge of items used daily to meet job requirements.
  • Used air powered tools to insert bit into fabricated framework
  • Operated hydraulic manipulator equipment for large heavy frames
  • I learned to weld during my time here and also spent saturdays getting my familiar with the trade
  • Welded finished aluminum sheet metal together
  • Welded metal tubes together in fixtures of varying thicknesses

Sandwich Artist

SUBWAY®Restaurants
Athens, GA
07.2012 - 11.2012
  • Completed opening, closing and shift change tasks by following company guidelines.
  • Kept customer and food preparation areas clean and well-organized.
  • Used POS system and cash register to receive payments by cash, check, credit card and voucher.
  • Delivered superior customer service focused on quality and meeting customer needs.
  • Communicated with customer to provide menu offering details and assist with decision-making.
  • Boosted customer satisfaction by quickly addressing and resolving complaints with food or service.
  • Answered guest questions, delivering most accurate and updated information available.
  • Informed customers of regular deals or monthly specials to upsell orders.

Cashier

Taco Bell
Athens, GA
07.2010 - 07.2012
  • Operated cash register or POS system to receive payment by cash, check and credit card.
  • Accepted cash and credit card payments, issued receipts and provided change.
  • Answered customer questions and provided store information.
  • Delivered high level of customer service to patrons using active listening and engagement skills.
  • Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered product advice.

Education

High School Diploma -

Madison County High School
Danielsville, GA
05.2010

History

Gainesville State College
Watkinsville, GA

Skills

  • Flux Core (FCAW) Welding
  • Torch Installation
  • Workpiece Measurements
  • Surface Material Preparation
  • Micrometers and Calipers
  • Aluminum Metal Welding
  • Welding Techniques
  • Critical Thinking
  • Workpiece Examinations
  • Power Tools Operation
  • Mathematical Calculations
  • Sheet Metal Fabrication
  • Overhead Cranes
  • Safety Protocol
  • Crane Inspection and Maintenance
  • OSHA Standards
  • Computer Skills
  • Good Work Ethic
  • Organizational Skills
  • Planning & Organizing
  • Troubleshooting
  • Vehicle inspections
  • Mechanical Systems
  • Maintenance and repairs

Timeline

Mobile Mechanic

Athens Ford
05.2023 - Current

General Laborer

Miller Fabrication and Repair Services
11.2022 - 04.2023

Welder Fabricator

Caterpillar
11.2014 - 08.2022

Insert Driver

Carrier Traniscold
11.2012 - 11.2014

Sandwich Artist

SUBWAY®Restaurants
07.2012 - 11.2012

Cashier

Taco Bell
07.2010 - 07.2012

High School Diploma -

Madison County High School

History

Gainesville State College

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