Jason Hood
Amory,MS
Summary
Results-driven maintenance professional with hands-on experience at Tecumseh Products, skilled in proactive equipment maintenance and welding techniques. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency and reduce downtime through effective collaboration and safety adherence. Strong communicator dedicated to fostering teamwork and optimizing workflow processes.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance
Tecumseh Products
Verona,MS
10.2025 - Current
- Conducted regular inspections to identify maintenance needs and ensure equipment reliability.
- Executed preventive maintenance tasks on machinery to enhance operational efficiency.
- Assisted in troubleshooting mechanical issues to minimize downtime and maintain productivity.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow processes and improve response times.
- Collaborated with maintenance team to develop preventative maintenance schedules, reducing frequency of unexpected breakdowns.
- Enhanced equipment lifespan through regular maintenance and timely repairs.
- Acquired hands-on experience with various welding techniques such as TIG, MIG, and stick welding to ensure strong pipe connections.
- Performed basic welding, brazing and soldering.
- Installed electrical conduit and wiring for power, controls, and lighting.
- Replaced faulty wiring, switches and circuit breakers to reduce fire risks, boost service capacity and increase versatility.
- Tested wiring and other system parts for electrical flow and function.
- Disconnected and removed motors and pumps.
- Tested, troubleshot, and calibrated equipment in shop and field.
- Installed electrical wiring through conduits and holes in both flooring and walls.
Forklift Operator
Hero Logistics
Blue Springs, MS
06.2024 - 05.2025
- Operated forklifts for efficient loading and unloading of goods in warehouse environment.
- Conducted routine inspections to ensure equipment safety and compliance with regulations.
- Assisted in inventory management by accurately tracking incoming and outgoing shipments.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain organized storage areas and optimize space utilization.
- Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
Production Worker
United Furniture Industries
Okolona, MS
06.2014 - 10.2022
- Operated machinery to assemble furniture components efficiently.
- Inspected finished products for quality assurance and compliance with specifications.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline production workflows and reduce downtime.
- Trained new employees on safety protocols and operational procedures.
- Promoted a positive work environment by fostering teamwork, open communication, and employee recognition initiatives.
- Served as a role model for the team by demonstrating commitment to excellence, professionalism, and adherence to company values at all times.
- Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks.
- Gathered, sorted and scanned documents to enter into computer system.
- Collaborated with team members to establish best practices for the scanning process, increasing overall productivity.
- Ensured timely completion of scanning projects by prioritizing tasks and following strict deadlines.
- Minimized errors through careful attention to detail during the document preparation process prior to scanning.
Education
High School Diploma -
Amory High School
Amory, MS05.2008
Skills
- Maintenance assessments
- Proactive maintenance
- Grounds maintenance
- Periodontal maintenance
- Equipment maintenance
- Valve maintenance
- Torch cutting
- Grinding and finishing
- Pipe welding
- Stainless steel welding
- Safety procedures
- Structural fabrication
- Overhead crane operation
Timeline
Maintenance
Tecumseh Products
10.2025 - Current
Forklift Operator
Hero Logistics
06.2024 - 05.2025
Production Worker
United Furniture Industries
06.2014 - 10.2022
High School Diploma -
Amory High School