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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, Alabama
06-1986

Primary Leadership Development Course NCO Development Fort -

Primary Leadership Development Course
Foot Hood, TX

Restaurant Management -

Sonic Management One
City, Oklahoma

Skills

  • 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
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