James FURTADO
Puyallup,WA
Summary
Resourceful and proactive with excellent diagnostic and troubleshooting skills. Knowledgeable about all areas of trailer construction and body work. Willing to take on any challenge to help the team meet challenging objectives. Driven mechanical professional well-versed in trailer design and related systems. Excellent welding, fabrication and body repair abilities. Strengths include reading schematics, organizing work and communicating easily with team members and customers.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Semi-Trailer Mechanic
Lynden Transport
08.2021 - 11.2023
- Troubleshot problems and implemented solutions to fix issues with brakes.
- Repaired and installed bodywork such as panels and nose rails.
- Ran diagnostic procedures for electrical issues.
- Fabricated parts and welded connections.
Mechanic
Express Employment Professionals At Carlson Paving
06.2021 - 08.2021
Mechanic
Hydraulix Repair And Design Corporation
11.2019 - 08.2021
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Disassembled defective parts to make proper repairs.
- Tore down, repaired and rebuilt faulty assemblies such as power systems, steering systems and linkages.
Service Technician
Ryder Systems, Inc
12.2018 - 03.2019
- Diagnosed and troubleshot problems, repairing, and restoring machines to peak performance.
- Responded to customer inquiries quickly and professionally to increase satisfaction.
- Installed new equipment and explained operation and routine maintenance protocols to customers.
- Inspected equipment to diagnose operational issues.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Diesel & Heavy Equipment Technology
Bates Technical College
Tacoma, WA08.2018
Skills
- Frame Straightening
- Welding Techniques
- Suspension Systems
- Lighting Systems
- Pneumatic Systems
- Side Panel Repair
- Tire Replacement
- Hitch Installation
- Preventative Maintenance
- Floor Repair
- Body Panel Repair
Staff Supervision
- Welding and Brazing
Timeline
Semi-Trailer Mechanic
Lynden Transport
08.2021 - 11.2023
Mechanic
Express Employment Professionals At Carlson Paving
06.2021 - 08.2021
Mechanic
Hydraulix Repair And Design Corporation
11.2019 - 08.2021
Service Technician
Ryder Systems, Inc
12.2018 - 03.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Diesel & Heavy Equipment Technology
Bates Technical College
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