Jimmy Dix
Marion,TX
Summary
Driven and detail-oriented Equipment Maintenance Technician with a proven track record at Tesla, showcasing expertise in preventative maintenance and mechanical problem-solving. Excelled in team environments, enhancing productivity through innovative troubleshooting and risk assessment awareness. Honored for exceptional service in the U.S. Army, demonstrating unparalleled problem-solving skills and technical proficiency.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Equipment Maintenance Technician 3
Tesla
Austin, TX
10.2022 - 07.2024
- Maintained up-to-date records of all maintenance activities performed on the equipment.
- Implemented preventive maintenance practices and upheld equipment guidelines to avoid failures.
- Routinely inspected equipment for preventive and emergency maintenance needs.
- Inspected components of industrial equipment to determine accurate assembly and oversaw installations to prevent defects such as loose connections and frayed wires.
- Collaborated with team members to assess equipment performance needs.
- Dismantled machines, equipment, or devices to access and remove defective parts.
- Implemented troubleshooting techniques to resolve issue.
- Adjusted devices or control instruments using hand tools, levels or straightedges.
- Ordered replacement parts or supplies needed for repairs or preventive maintenance tasks.
- Maintained equipment performance by cleaning and lubricating components.
- Repaired machines, equipment or structures using tools or equipment.
- Cleaned and lubricated machinery shafts, bearings and gears to improve mechanical performance.
- Maintained or repaired specialized equipment or machinery.
- Provided technical support to staff members regarding the use of the equipment.
- Verified that all safety features were operational before returning devices to service after repair work was completed.
- Performed tests to verify accuracy following any repairs made on an item prior to returning it back into service.
- Troubleshot problems with equipment using diagnostic tools and techniques.
- Conducted routine maintenance and repairs on mechanical systems and industrial equipment.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Maintenance Technician II
Caterpillar
Seguin, Texas
06.2013 - 09.2022
- I performed preventive maintenance and repair on various pieces of equipment throughout the facility.
- I performed various maintenance and repair requests.
- Input work orders into the M5K software on the computer.
- I filled out a daily risk assessment before performing any repairs.
- I have knowledge of Atlas Copco tooling, resetting the controllers, tool repair, and tool installation.
- I worked in the most automated area of the facility, which is the Short Block/AHA area.
- I have the knowledge of running various programs from the pendant for the Fanuc robot.
- I am proficient at correcting various faults in those areas.
- I operate a forklift, genie lift, and scissor lift.
- Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
- Provided technical support to production staff for machine troubleshooting needs.
Forklift Operator
Aerotek/Caterpillar
Seguin, Texas
09.2012 - 06.2013
- Designing and building Creform and Mini-tech racks, installation and trouble shooting Pick to Light, repair and rebuild hitches for tuggers, repair Hovair materials carts, operate forklift, repair and maintain industrial tricycles.
- Maintenance customer service.
- Computer skills.
- Troubleshooting, repair, operate electric and pneumatic power tools, maintain pallet jacks, proficient in Plex work order process, cutting and installing pipe, IEE classes.
Partner
Sonic Drive
Quinlan, Texas
11.1994 - 02.2002
- I was in charge of the day to day management operations of the restaurant.
- Hiring, firing, scheduling, ordering, payroll and paying vendors.
General Labor Worker
Payless ShoeSource
Topeka, Kansas
08.1992 - 06.1994
- General warehouse work.
- I operated a forklift and orderselector.
- Loaded and unloaded 53 foot trailers.
SGT/Team Leader
U.S. Army
Fort Hood, Texas
06.1986 - 02.1992
- I was responsible for training of my M3 Bradley CFV crew of 5.
- Performed general vehicle maintenance on the M3 Bradley.
- Performed various combat recon missions with my team.
- Received Army Accommodation Medal.
- Honorable Discharge.
- Southwest Asia Award with 2 Bronze Stars.
Education
High School Diploma -
Albert P. Brewer High School
Florette, Alabama06-1986
Primary Leadership Development Course NCO Development Fort -
Primary Leadership Development Course
Foot Hood, TXRestaurant Management -
Sonic Management One
City, OklahomaSkills
- Risk Assessment Awareness
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Detail-Oriented Approach
- Software Proficiency
- Experienced with Fanuc Robots
- Solo Work Setting
- Mechanical Problem Solving
- Preventative maintenance
- Team lifting
- Computerized maintenance management system
- Hand tools proficiency
- Measurement instruments
- Power tools
- Lockout and tagout procedures
Personal Information
Title: Maintenance Technician II
Timeline
Equipment Maintenance Technician 3
Tesla
10.2022 - 07.2024
Maintenance Technician II
Caterpillar
06.2013 - 09.2022
Forklift Operator
Aerotek/Caterpillar
09.2012 - 06.2013
Partner
Sonic Drive
11.1994 - 02.2002
General Labor Worker
Payless ShoeSource
08.1992 - 06.1994
SGT/Team Leader
U.S. Army
06.1986 - 02.1992
High School Diploma -
Albert P. Brewer High School
Primary Leadership Development Course NCO Development Fort -
Primary Leadership Development Course
Restaurant Management -
Sonic Management One