Jeffrey Hammer
Maumee
Summary
Experienced with HVAC-R system diagnostics and maintenance. Utilizes advanced troubleshooting techniques to ensure system efficiency and reliability. Strong understanding of preventative maintenance and customer-focused service.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HVAC-R Service Technician/ Plumber/Warehouse Forklift Operator
University of Toledo
Toledo, OH
07.2013 - 05.2025
- Diagnosed and repaired HVAC-R systems to ensure optimal performance and compliance with safety standards.
- Conducted routine maintenance on various heating, ventilation, and refrigeration equipment to enhance efficiency.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot complex HVAC-R issues, ensuring timely resolutions.
- Mentored junior technicians in best practices for service delivery and equipment handling protocols.
- Connected heating or air conditioning equipment to water, fuel, or refrigerant sources to form complete circuits.
- Increased longevity of HVAC systems by performing preventive maintenance.
- Improved customer satisfaction by providing timely and efficient HVAC-R repair services.
- Implemented preventative maintenance strategies that improved system reliability and reduced downtime incidents.
- Discussed heating and cooling system malfunctions with customers to isolate problems and verify corrected malfunctions.
- Reduced downtime for businesses by quickly diagnosing and resolving complex HVAC-R issues.
- Educated customers on best practices for maintaining their HVAC-R systems, promoting long-lasting functionality.
Forklift Operator
ThyssenKrupp Crankshaft Company
Fostoria, OH
10.1999 - 05.2009
- Operated forklifts to transport materials within warehouse efficiently.
- Conducted regular equipment inspections and maintenance to ensure safety compliance.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize loading and unloading processes.
- Assisted in training new staff on safe forklift operations and warehouse procedures.
- Monitored workflow efficiency, identifying areas for process improvement within operations.
- Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
- Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
- Demonstrated versatility in operating various types of forklifts, including sit-down, stand-up, and reach varieties, to accommodate different warehouse layouts and requirements.
- Collaborated with team members to complete tasks quickly and increase overall productivity.
- Coordinated with supervisors to prioritize tasks, ensuring the most urgent shipments were processed first.
- Minimized product damage through careful maneuvering and transporting of fragile items.
- Reduced loading times for shipping trucks by efficiently organizing and staging pallets.
- Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
- Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
- Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas using [Skill] and [Technique].
- Enhanced safety on warehouse floor by conducting daily pre-operation forklift inspections.
- Enhanced operational efficiency, regularly updating skills through company-provided training sessions.
- Assessed equipment for damage, wear, battery life, and fluid levels.
- Adjusted machinery and notified supervisors of malfunctions.
- Moved levers or controls to operate forklifts, lifting beams with swivel-hooks and hoists to transport and load materials.
- Turned valves and opened chutes to dump, spray or release materials from dump cars or storage bins into hoppers.
Education
Hvacr
Terratechnical College
Fremont, OH05-2008
Skills
- Plumbing repairs
- Piping installation
- Skilled with both hand and power tools
- Drainage systems repair
- Water heater repair
- Water filtration systems
- Critical thinking capacity
- Stress management strategies
- Tool and equipment operation
- Professionalism and ethics
- Continuous learning attitude
- Attention to detail focus
- Pipe cutting precision
- Decision-making confidence
- Physical stamina and strength
- Plumbing code compliance
- Preventative maintenance planning
- Sewer line inspection
- Inventory management
- Waste disposal systems
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Gas line handling
- Computer literacy basics
- Cross-connection control
- Septic system maintenance
- Pump installation expertise
- Fixture installation mastery
- Valve repair experience
- Plumbing fixture troubleshooting
- Drain cleaning proficiency
- Manual dexterity proficiency
- Emergency plumbing response
- Video camera inspection usage
- Job estimation accuracy
- Soldering and brazing techniques
- Record keeping organization
- Hand and power tools
- Remodels and new construction
- Equipment operation
- Pipe installation expertise
- Blueprint reading
- Staff management
- Blueprints
- Plumbing
- Troubleshooting
- Equipment monitoring
- Residential construction
- Emergency response
- Commercial construction experience
- Residential plumbing design
- Estimate preparation
- HVAC
- Septic system installation
- Silver and soft solder expert
- Manual rigging installation
- ISO drawing interpretation
- Sewer and domestic water lines
- Water heater maintenance
- Gas piping
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Safety conscious
- Power tool operation
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Pipe installation
Certification
- Hvacr- Thyssenkrupp - 2009
Timeline
HVAC-R Service Technician/ Plumber/Warehouse Forklift Operator
University of Toledo
07.2013 - 05.2025
Forklift Operator
ThyssenKrupp Crankshaft Company
10.1999 - 05.2009
Hvacr
Terratechnical College