Jonathan cauthen
howe,OK
Summary
Accomplished machinist at Oldcastle Infrastructure with expertise in precision measurement and mechanical troubleshooting. Proven ability to enhance production efficiency and maintain high-quality standards. Skilled in welding techniques and preventive maintenance, consistently delivering exceptional results while collaborating effectively with team members to achieve operational goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Machinist
Oldcastle Infrastructure
Poteau, OK
04.2019 - Current
- Read and interpreted blueprints to determine machining processes and requirements.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a safe working environment at the facility.
- Utilized precision measuring tools to verify dimensions of machined parts.
- Performed routine maintenance on machinery, including lubrication, cleaning.
- Calculated dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and instruments such as micrometers or vernier calipers.
- Fabricated tools, jigs and fixtures to meet manufacturing and engineering needs.
- Assembled machined parts into mechanical units using hand tools and power tools.
- Gauged and maintained tolerances on grinding diameters, depths, squareness and parallelism.
- Cut materials such as steel plates, tubes, bars, angles, channels using hand tools and power saws.
- Set up jigs, fixtures or other holding devices according to blueprint specifications.
- Operated welding machines to fabricate and assemble metal components.
- Used oxy-acetylene torches to cut, bend or straighten metal objects as required.
- Repaired worn parts of metal products by welding on extra layers of metal.
- Operated manual lathes to turn down shafts and cut threads into them.
- Sustained lockout and tag-out safety protocols by properly using equipment and materials.
Farm Hand/Mechanical Technician
C BAR FARMS
HOWE, OK
08.2016 - 12.2018
- Performed general maintenance tasks around the farm, including repairing fences and buildings.
- Maintained farm equipment such as tractors, harvesters, and other machinery.
- Cared for livestock, including feeding, watering, and providing medical attention when necessary.
- Cleaned out barns, stalls, pens, and other animal enclosures on a regular basis.
- Assisted in feeding and caring for livestock daily.
- Managed daily feeding schedules for poultry to ensure optimal growth and health.
- Maintained clean and safe living environments for poultry through regular sanitation practices.
- Culled sick or injured birds from flock to avoid cross-contamination.
- Cleaned out poultry housing units using pressure washers and disinfectants to maintain a safe environment for birds.
- Provided routine maintenance on equipment used in poultry farming operations such as tractors, incubators, feeders, and waterers.
- Cared for many broiler chickens in various stages of development for food processing.
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
RC holdings
Heavener, OK
05.2014 - 10.2014
- Repaired hydraulic systems and components for improved functionality.
- Diagnosed mechanical issues in heavy equipment for efficient repairs.
- Repaired engines, transmissions, hydraulic systems, brakes, and other components of heavy machinery.
- Performed routine preventative maintenance on heavy equipment including oil changes, lubrication of parts, and engine tune-ups.
- Replaced worn out parts such as hoses, belts, bearings and seals.
- Maintained and repaired heavy equipment such as bulldozers, cranes, graders, excavators, and loaders.
- Fabricated replacement parts when needed with a variety of tools.
- Worked in shop and at customer locations to handle heavy equipment repair, maintenance and commissioning needs.
- Read and interpreted technical details such as schematics, manuals and drawings.
- Inspected cranes, bulldozers and other heavy equipment to drive proper performance.
- Welded broken parts and fabricated new components as needed for equipment repair.
- Tracked repairs made, labor time and parts used to calculate bill.
- Coordinated with suppliers to order replacement parts as needed.
Small Engine Mechanic
yammaha Cargill's motorsports
Poteau, OK
05.2013 - 10.2013
- Repaired and maintained small engines for recreational vehicles and outdoor equipment.
- Collaborated with team members on complex engine rebuilds and troubleshooting tasks.
- Mentored junior mechanics in techniques for effective engine maintenance and repair.
- Conducted routine inspections to identify potential mechanical issues before failures occurred.
- Performed regular preventative maintenance tasks such as oil changes and filter replacements.
- Performed diagnostics and repairs on a variety of small engines, including lawn mowers, snow blowers, chainsaws and leaf blowers.
- Disassembled engines to gain access to defective parts for removal or repair.
- Tested repaired equipment to ensure proper performance.
- Used chemicals and high-pressure water systems to clean engines and equipment after repairs.
- Repaired electrical systems including wiring harnesses, ignition systems and switches.
- Replaced faulty or worn out components such as fuel lines, carburetors, pistons, rings, gaskets and spark plugs.
- Adjusted engine speed and timing according to manufacturer's specifications.
- Repaired wide variety of small engine machinery by restoring transmissions, carburetors, differentials, fuel pumps, distributors, starters, valves and various systems.
Education
Tool And Die
Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PA06-2025
Automotive Service Technology
Kiamichi Technology Center
Poteau, OK12-2014
Skills
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Equipment maintenance
- Precision measurement
- Welding techniques
- Welding knowledge
- Preventive Maintenance
- Metal cutting
- Measurement tools
- Thread cutting
- Blueprint reading
- Tooling and fixtures
- Fixture setup
- Manual milling
- Lathe operation
- Caliper use
- Troubleshooting
- Tapping and milling
- Fabricating and welding
- Brazing techniques
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Hydraulic troubleshooting
Timeline
Machinist
Oldcastle Infrastructure
04.2019 - Current
Farm Hand/Mechanical Technician
C BAR FARMS
08.2016 - 12.2018
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
RC holdings
05.2014 - 10.2014
Small Engine Mechanic
yammaha Cargill's motorsports
05.2013 - 10.2013
Tool And Die
Penn Foster Career School
Automotive Service Technology
Kiamichi Technology Center
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