Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline

JONATHAN NICHOLAS

Homeland Vinyl Products
MOODY,AL
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Crew Leader

5 Months
Integrity LLC | 03.2015 - 08.2015
  • Lead crew of two to three workers constructing above ground swimming pools.
  • Communicate with customers for scheduling of installations and collecting payment.
  • Solely responsible for overall appearance and quality of finished product.

Forklift Mechanic

11 Years
Homeland Vinyl Products | 08.2015 - 08.2026
  • Diagnosed and repaired forklifts, ensuring optimal performance and safety compliance.
  • Conducted preventive maintenance on equipment to minimize downtime and extend lifespan.
  • Collaborated with warehouse team to coordinate efficient equipment usage and logistics support.
  • Implemented systematic troubleshooting methods, improving repair turnaround times significantly.

Utility

3 Months
United States Steel Corporation | 12.2014 - 03.2015
  • Safely performed material handling and product packaging at the cold reduction mill.
  • Correctly and completely filled all necessary forms when performing maintenance on the mill.

Special Area Mechanic

6 Years 1 Month
Thompson Tractor Company | 11.2008 - 12.2014
  • Disassembled, cleaned, inspected, and rebuilt Caterpillar diesel engines.
  • Repaired, rebuilt, and tested engine components as part of a remanufacturing team.
  • Communicated clearly and concisely with the department manager frequently in order to provide repair quotes and to report progress of ongoing jobs.
  • Used computer to order parts, compose service reports, update Excel spreadsheets, and to prepare shipping/receiving documents.

Sergeant

8 Years 10 Months
United States Army | 01.2000 - 11.2008
  • Primary MOS 63D20 Field Artillery System Mechanic. Duties included scheduling, performing, and documenting vehicle services at prescribed intervals, training and supervision of assigned mechanics/soldiers, and performing unscheduled repairs on military vehicles.
  • Performed troubleshooting and repair on electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical systems.
  • Supervised, trained, mentored, and counseled five enlisted soldiers while stateside and during multiple deployments to Iraq.

Education

Associate in Applied Science - Industrial Technology

Jefferson State Community College | Birmingham, AL | 08-2011
GPA: GPA 3.73, Magna Cum Laude, Graduation with Distinction

Skills

Leadership experience
Military background
Technical ability
Strong work ethic
Computer skills
Safety minded
Troubleshooting and repair

Timeline

Forklift Mechanic

Homeland Vinyl Products
08.2015 - 08.2026Read More

Crew Leader

Integrity LLC
03.2015 - 08.2015Read More

Utility

United States Steel Corporation
12.2014 - 03.2015Read More

Special Area Mechanic

Thompson Tractor Company
11.2008 - 12.2014Read More

Sergeant

United States Army
01.2000 - 11.2008Read More

Jefferson State Community College

Associate in Applied Science from Industrial Technology
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JONATHAN NICHOLAS