Jeffrey Brownell
Ishpeming,MI
Summary
Highly adaptable to various work challenges.I have worked jobs as a diesel mechanic,Logger, Marine mechanic and commercial fisherman previous to the jobs listed.Have a lot of experience trouble shooting electrical systems on car and motorcycles and a lot of mechanical experience on everything from heavy equipment to motorcycles.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Mechanic
Self Employed Services
Daggett, Michigan
05.2016 - Current
*Rebuild engines and hydraulic suspension systems.
*Rebuild crank shafts
*Adjust shim stack valving and spring motorcycle suspension for intended use.
*Machine parts on my mill and lathe for converting parts to fit on other motorcycles.
*Machine unavailable parts for vintage machines.
*Restore vintage motorcycles for customers.
*Paint and powder coat parts.
*Tune up and modify off-road sport machines.
Top Journeyman Ship Fitter
Marinette Marine Corporation
Marinette , Wisconsin
03.2012 - 04.2016
*Built side shells,bulk heads, overhead crane rail systems for LCS combat ships.
*Certified in horizontal, vertical and overhead MIG welding.
*Read blue prints
*Operate all tools involved in ship fitting(grinders, press brakes,transit etc).
*Certified on overhead cranes and fork lift to move everything around.
*Rigging panels and operations of overhead crane on lifts that were ussaully over 10,000 lbs up to 25,000 lbs.
*Last 2 years working there I would train new hires how to be a ship fitter and the basic metric system.
Carpenter,Foreman,owner
Brownell general contracting
Watersmeet, Michigan
03.1993 - 12.2011
*Take various contracts for residential building of homes and remodeling.
*Organize my workers and subcontractors.
*Build custom homes.
*Install structural panel roof systems on log homes which I would rig panels and direct crane.
"Design and build some complicated stair systems made out of logs.Example is log spiral stair cases and railing I would steam and bend to match stair cases.
*The last 10 years I operated this business was mostly building log homes.
Education
Machinist,blue Print Reading,work Psychology - Operation of Machine Tools
WITC
Ashland, WI01-1992
Motorcycle Mechanic -
American Motorcycle Institute
Daytona Beach, FL01-1983
High School Diploma -
Watersmeet High School
Watersmeet, MI06-1982
Skills
- Servicing vehicles
- Hand and power tools
- Electrical system rewiring
- Troubleshooting
- Rigging heavy loads
- Blue print reading
- Wiring and diagnostics on 12 bolt systems
- 110 and 220 electrical experience
- Exceptional carpenter and mechanic
- Easy to get along with
- Safe operation of power tools
- Life time tradesman and have various skills
- Very good at thinking on my feet and quick solutions to most challenges
- Building custom wire harnesses (12 bolt)
- Years of supervisor experience
Timeline
Mechanic
Self Employed Services
05.2016 - Current
Top Journeyman Ship Fitter
Marinette Marine Corporation
03.2012 - 04.2016
Carpenter,Foreman,owner
Brownell general contracting
03.1993 - 12.2011
Machinist,blue Print Reading,work Psychology - Operation of Machine Tools
WITC
Motorcycle Mechanic -
American Motorcycle Institute
High School Diploma -
Watersmeet High School