James Tew
Calera,AL
Summary
Dependable employee seeking opportunity to expand skills and contribute to company success. Considered hardworking, ethical, and detail-oriented. Willing to take on any task support team and help business and the job succeed.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Preventive Maintenance Technician
Thompson Tractor
Birmingham, AL
06.2022 - Current
- Conducted routine inspections to identify equipment maintenance needs.
- Performed preventive maintenance on heavy machinery to ensure optimal performance.
- Collaborated with team members to schedule and prioritize maintenance tasks effectively.
- Maintained accurate records of maintenance activities and service history for compliance.
- Trained junior technicians on best practices for equipment care and safety procedures.
- Established strong relationships with vendors for timely procurement of parts and supplies.
- Maintained accurate records of all completed maintenance tasks, facilitating efficient future servicing and minimizing potential errors.
- Upheld company standards for cleanliness and organization throughout work areas, promoting an efficient workspace for all technicians.
- Executed tasks within time and budget constraints.
- Completed preventive maintenance on machines to enhance production and maintain quality.
Field Engineer
Capstone Building Corporation
Birmingham, AL
11.2021 - 06.2022
- Updated project scheduling to reflect material availability, contractor progress, and project team updates.
- Supported project team at jobsite locations.
- Supervised third-party contractors on customer sites and liaised with internal and external staff.
- Reported project status and milestone accomplishment and noted expected delays.
- Verified adherence to project quality and documentation standards.
- Assisted with project closeout functions, punch lists and testing.
- Installed and inspected hardware, firewalls and routers at client sites.
- Established routine safety audits to minimize risk and to check staff adherence to regulations.
Heavy Equipment Technician
Thompson Tractor Company
03.2018 - 11.2021
- Overhauled pneumatic and hydraulic equipment, fitting bearings to adjust and repair parts.
- Prepared for expected repair work by keeping shop and supplies organized.
- Gathered information about equipment operations from customer feedback, technical documentation, and direct testing.
- Operated and inspected machines and heavy equipment to diagnose defects.
- Identified damage and excessive wear with use of micrometers and gauges.
- Fixed problems with equipment using troubleshooting and repair abilities.
Laborer
Abrasion Resistant Alternatives
05.2010 - 12.2020
- Laborer / Tile Laborer / Small Fabricator
- Weld / Fabricated chutes and piping
- Installed tile within chutes in house and on job sites
- Assisted with site finish work, including clean up and final touches.
Landscaper
Landscape Services Inc
08.2016 - 02.2017
- Kept lawns attractive and healthy with regular mowing and watering.
- Planted flower beds and laid mulch in appropriate design.
- Cleaned up grounds by removing sticks, trash, and leaf debris.
- Improved shape and growth of trees, shrubs, and flowers with trimming.
- Planned effective designs based on customer wants, budget levels and area climate.
- Satisfied clients by closely following landscaping designs when laying new sod and planning diverse flowers and foliage.
- Avoided damage to landscaping with safe operation of lawnmowers, trimmers and other equipment.
- Hauled and spread topsoil and straw over seeded soil to hold soil in place.
Education
High School Diploma -
McAdory High School
McCalla, AL01-2010
Skills
- Equipment Testing
- Forklift Certified
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Class A CDL
Timeline
Preventive Maintenance Technician
Thompson Tractor
06.2022 - Current
Field Engineer
Capstone Building Corporation
11.2021 - 06.2022
Heavy Equipment Technician
Thompson Tractor Company
03.2018 - 11.2021
Landscaper
Landscape Services Inc
08.2016 - 02.2017
Laborer
Abrasion Resistant Alternatives
05.2010 - 12.2020
High School Diploma -
McAdory High School