James Price
Arlington,TX
Summary
Adept at troubleshooting and preventive maintenance, I enhanced operational efficiency at Harsco Metals by mentoring junior mechanics and streamlining repair processes. My strong leadership skills and expertise in engine repair have consistently led to increased workplace safety and reduced downtime, marking significant achievements in my career.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mechanic 1
Harsco Metals
12.2023 - Current
- 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.
- Maintained a safe working environment at all times by adhering to company guidelines and OSHA regulations, reducing workplace accidents.
- Mentored junior mechanics in proper diagnostic techniques, tool usage, and workplace safety practices to foster their growth within the company.
- Repaired and replaced worn and damaged components.
- Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Disassembled defective parts to make proper repairs.
- Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, and maintaining supplies.
- Maximized engine efficiency with routine tune-ups, oil changes, and filter replacements.
- Maintained accurate records of completed work orders, ensuring transparency for customers and management alike.
- Collaborated with team members to complete large-scale projects, ensuring timely completion and high-quality workmanship.
- Performed preventative maintenance oil changes and brake jobs to preserve performance and reliability of vehicles.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
Supervisor of Operations
Barnes Property Solutions
01.2016 - 10.2018
- Oversaw inventory management, maintaining optimal stock levels while minimizing waste and excess costs.
- Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
- Enhanced operational efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing best practices in the workplace.
- Evaluated staff performance regularly, offering constructive feedback designed to promote growth within their roles.
- Coordinated individual duties after careful evaluation of each employee's skill level and knowledge.
- Managed supervisor itinerary and appointments and streamlined scheduling procedures.
Lube Technician
Harsco Metals
04.2023 - 12.2023
- Reduced vehicle downtime for clients by performing thorough inspections and identifying necessary repairs.
- Topped off fluids in vehicle engines to lubricate, protect, and cool engine.
- Conducted safety checks for leaks to repair damage on undercarriage of vehicles.
- Changed oil and filters in customer vehicles and safely disposed of used oil in approved receptacles.
- Checked fluids, tires, brakes, and other systems as part of Number-point inspection.
- Assisted other lube technicians and mechanics in vehicle diagnostic and repair work to enable timely completion of service tickets.
- Inspected vehicles to determine need for changing oils and filters and provided feedback to customers.
Business Owner/Operator
Self Employed Services
10.2018 - 04.2023
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing, and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
- Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
- Kept all building areas and equipment functional and well-organized to promote business performance.
- Streamlined design processes for improved construction timelines and cost management.
- Developed comprehensive construction plans, resulting in timely completion of projects.
- Managed multiple construction projects simultaneously for increased productivity and timely completion.
- Optimized storage solutions, organizing materials for easy accessibility during construction tasks.
- Dug trenches and backfill holes to prepare for construction site.
- Moved materials around construction sites to work locations.
- Developed construction plans, schedules and budgets to achieve stakeholder objectives.
- Loaded and unloaded construction materials on site.
- Prepared and filed daily construction reports, diaries and other project documents.
Maintenance Supervisor
Oak Tree East
04.2020 - 08.2021
- Kept watchful eye on equipment inventories, optimizing work readiness and aligning supplies with specifications for each job.
- Paid close attention to guidelines, specifications, and detailed instructions to continuously adhere to strict operational and maintenance regulations.
- Observed guidelines, specifications, and detailed instructions to meet strict operational and maintenance regulations.
- Monitored employee work tasks while installing, aligning, and balancing new equipment for projects.
- Kept track of equipment, inventories, and system upgrades in order to prepare and present detailed reports to upper management.
- Procured pricing information from various vendors to support cost-effective purchasing.
- Provided guidance to management regarding project bids for onsite improvements.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Managed inventories of spare parts and tools to ensure the availability of necessary resources for timely repairs.
Education
Basics - Basics
Erath Excell Academy
Stephenville, TX05.2004
Skills
- Troubleshooting skills
- Maintenance and repairs
- Hand and power tools
- Troubleshooting
- Engine repair
- Preventive Maintenance
- Brake systems
- Heavy equipment repair
- Mechanical systems
- Tire services
- Diagnostics
- Auto and engine repair
- Welding and fabrication
- Belt and hose replacements
- Gasket and seal replacements
- Workplace safety
- Fluid exchanges
- Automotive diagnostics
- Fuel systems
- Problem diagnosis
- Vehicle test drives
- Vehicle inspections
- Equipment diagnostics
- Suspension systems
- Filter replacements
- Customer service
- Grease and lubricant application
Certification
Forklift
Sky track
Man lift
Timeline
Mechanic 1
Harsco Metals
12.2023 - Current
Lube Technician
Harsco Metals
04.2023 - 12.2023
Maintenance Supervisor
Oak Tree East
04.2020 - 08.2021
Business Owner/Operator
Self Employed Services
10.2018 - 04.2023
Supervisor of Operations
Barnes Property Solutions
01.2016 - 10.2018
Basics - Basics
Erath Excell Academy
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