Jeffrey Weitzel
Blandon,Pennsylvania
Summary
Focused Mechanical Technician with 30+ years of experience in automotive and truck repairs. Adept at working in most situations and with heavy machinery and equipment. Dedicated to increasing effectiveness by streamlining workflows and maintenance procedures with knowledge of developing and enhancing best practices. Very Detail-oriented mechanical team member . Sees big picture of projects and helps keeps on-track with end goals by following through on every assignment. Accurate with figures and report details.
Proficient in most automotive mechanical repair and diagnostics. Very good welder with Mig and stick.
Overview
53
53
years of professional experience
Work History
Mechanical Technician
Upper Merion Township
King of Prussia, PA
07.2019 - Current
- Inspected and tested equipment, machinery and components to diagnose issues, recognize defects and determine appropriate repairs.
- Coordinated installation of systems, machinery and components.
- Completed root cause analysis, logged faults and prepared system reports.
- Frequently diagnosed mechanical problems and determined how to correct issues.
- Performed troubleshooting, diagnosis and repair of all township equipment.
- Identified mechanical problems and determined best solutions for correction.
Mechanic
C&t Auto Repair
Reading, PA
10.2003 - 07.2019
- Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches and control systems.
- 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.
- Demonstrated process of preventive maintenance and visual inspections to junior mechanics.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing and filter replacement.
- Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
- Disassembled defective parts to make proper repairs.
- Inspected and tested equipment to locate worn and damaged parts.
- Inspected vehicles and evaluated condition of systems, equipment, lights and accessories.
- Consulted manuals, technical documentation and repair tree charts for further information prior to conducting fixes.
- Maintained accurate records of time and materials required to perform repairs and service.
Fireman/firefighter
City Of Reading
Reading, PA
02.1995 - 02.2015
- Completed routine pre- and post-trip inspections to evaluate vehicles and assess maintenance needs.
- Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
- Completed training to stay in peak physical fitness and handle challenging tasks.
- Maintained close contact with dispatch to receive and share information about current fires, equipment movements and incoming personnel.
- Trained fire personnel in safe and proper operation and maintenance of fire department apparatus and vehicles.
- Set up and operated master streams and aerial ladder pipes.
- Directed evacuations during fires and emergencies to avoid fatalities, injuries and panic.
- Stabilized and lifted patients with backboard and cot.
- Inspected buildings for pre-fire plans, fire hazards and compliance with fire prevention ordinances.
- Carried hose bundle of approximately 75 pounds to upper floors of businesses, apartments and hotels during emergencies.
- Responded to confined space incidents, EMS and hazardous material incidents.
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Operated pumping engine to direct water pressure in hose and nozzle for most efficient operation.
- Evaluated situation at emergency sites to determine and execute most effective methods for saving life and property.
- Initiated first aid measures to alleviate further injury and prepared victims for transport to medical facilities.
- Laid and connected hoses, held nozzles and directed water streams as part of fire suppression activities at active scenes.
- Filled firetrucks with water, sandbags and gas to maintain proper supply of materials in trucks.
- Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds and stations for proper order and condition.
- Participated in [Type] training exercises and in-class training to improve [Type] knowledge.
- Provided station tours, pre-incident surveys and installed smoke detectors to provide fire education to public.
- Searched [Type] areas to locate potential victims and employ rescue tactics and administer first aid.
Mechanic/Skilled Tradesman
City Of Reading
Reading, PA
06.1988 - 02.1995
- Repaired city owned equipment malfunctions while adhering to highest standards of quality and safety.
- Ordered parts, supplies and tools to maintain complete inventory.
- Performed automotive/ truck repairs on all city owned equipment
- Fabricate metal parts and repairs for police vehicles and dump truck vehicles
- Welding repair work on city owned vehicles
Mechanic
Rodney Breitenstein (sub Contracto Bell Telephone)
Reading, PA
06.1980 - 06.1988
- Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches and control systems.
- 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.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing and filter replacement.
- Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
- Disassembled defective parts to make proper repairs.
- Inspected and tested equipment to locate worn and damaged parts.
- Inspected vehicles and evaluated condition of systems, equipment, lights and accessories.
- Consulted manuals, technical documentation and repair tree charts for further information prior to conducting fixes.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage or other issues of concern.
Education
High School Diploma -
Reading High School
Reading, PA06.1981
High School Diploma -
Reading/Muhlenberg Vo-tech
Reading, PA06.1981
Skills
- Hand tool knowledge
- Most automotive component repair
- New add on installation knowledge
- Power tool proficiency
- Familiar with most equipment knowledge or will learn
- Testing and evaluation
- Troubleshooting ability
- Mechanical aptitude
- Diagnostics skill
- Welding and fabrication
build my own racecars including roll cages, suspensions, motors, transmissions, rear ends.,
long time drag racer been fabricating my own cars from ground up
Timeline
Mechanical Technician
Upper Merion Township
07.2019 - Current
Mechanic
C&t Auto Repair
10.2003 - 07.2019
Fireman/firefighter
City Of Reading
02.1995 - 02.2015
Mechanic/Skilled Tradesman
City Of Reading
06.1988 - 02.1995
Mechanic
Rodney Breitenstein (sub Contracto Bell Telephone)
06.1980 - 06.1988
High School Diploma -
Reading High School
High School Diploma -
Reading/Muhlenberg Vo-tech