Overview
Work History
Timeline
Joseph Chavez

Joseph Chavez

Phoenix

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience

Work History

Marine Gunnery Sgt (GySgt)

USMC
06.1973 - 08.1993

Equipment Mechanic

American Hi-Lift
09.1993 - 06.1994
  • Operate and inspect machines or heavy equipment to diagnose defects.
  • Diagnose faults or malfunctions to determine required repairs, using engine diagnostic equipment such as computerized test equipment and calibration devices.
  • Read and understand operating manuals, blueprints, and technical drawings.
  • Repair and replace damaged or worn parts.
  • Adjust and maintain industrial machinery, using control and regulating devices.
  • Dismantle and reassemble heavy equipment using hoists and hand tools.
  • Test mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacturers specifications.
  • Fit bearings to adjust, repair, or overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment.
  • Adjust, maintain, and repair or replace subassemblies, such as transmissions and crawler heads, using hand tools, jacks, and cranes.
  • Clean, lubricate, and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment and vehicles.
  • Repair, rewire, and troubleshoot electrical systems.
  • Overhaul and test machines or equipment to ensure operating efficiency.

Shop Foreman

Sunbelt
06.1994 - 08.1998
  • Conduct employee training in equipment operations or work and safety procedures, or assign employee training to experienced workers.
  • Interpret specifications, blueprints, job orders, and company policies and procedures for workers.
  • Keep records of employees attendance and hours worked.
  • Plan and develop new products and production processes.
  • Plan and establish work schedules, assignments, and production sequences to meet production goals.
  • Confer with management or subordinates to resolve worker problems, complaints, or grievances.
  • Direct and coordinate the activities of employees engaged in the production or processing of goods, such as inspectors, machine setters, or fabricators.
  • Confer with other supervisors to coordinate operations and activities within or between departments.
  • Requisition materials, supplies, equipment parts, or repair services.
  • Maintain operations data, such as time, production, and cost records, and prepare management reports of production results.

Pump Installer

Godwin Pumps
08.1998 - 04.1999

Equipment Mechanic

Ahern Rentals, Inc.
04.1999 - 09.2011
  • Service Manager
  • Store Manager
  • Field Supervisor

Stock Clerk

6 Points Hardware
05.2012 - 11.2012
  • Stamp, attach, or change price tags on merchandise, referring to price list.
  • Pack customer purchases in bags or cartons.
  • Clean display cases, shelves, and aisles.
  • Stock shelves, racks, cases, bins, and tables with new or transferred merchandise.
  • Take inventory or examine merchandise to identify items to be reordered or replenished.
  • Answer customers questions about merchandise and advise customers on merchandise selection.

Timeline

Stock Clerk - 6 Points Hardware
05.2012 - 11.2012
Equipment Mechanic - Ahern Rentals, Inc.
04.1999 - 09.2011
Pump Installer - Godwin Pumps
08.1998 - 04.1999
Shop Foreman - Sunbelt
06.1994 - 08.1998
Equipment Mechanic - American Hi-Lift
09.1993 - 06.1994
Marine Gunnery Sgt (GySgt) - USMC
06.1973 - 08.1993
Joseph Chavez