Joshua Barraclough
Kansas City
Summary
Dynamic Lead Mechanic with extensive experience at A & K Railroad Materials, excelling in expert troubleshooting and preventive maintenance. Proven track record in enhancing equipment performance and ensuring safety compliance. A dedicated team player, skilled in mechanical repair and committed to delivering high-quality results while fostering collaboration and efficiency in the workplace.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Mechanic
A & K Railroad Materials
05.2013 - 08.2024
- Learned proper safety protocols and procedures for mechanical operations.
- Assisted in performing routine maintenance on various machinery and equipment.
- Gained experience using diagnostic tools to identify mechanical issues.
- Supported senior mechanics in troubleshooting and repairing complex systems.
- Observed and implemented best practices for efficient workflow in the workshop.
- Contributed to maintaining a clean and organized work environment for safety compliance.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance operational efficiency during repairs.
- Performed routine and scheduled maintenance services.
- Managed workflow effectively by prioritizing tasks based on urgency, complexity, and available resources at hand.
- Diagnosed mechanical failures to determine and delegate corrective actions.
- Conducted quality inspections of completed work, ensuring all repairs met industry standards and customer satisfaction levels.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and company policies by reinforcing proper procedures during daily operations.
- Enhanced equipment performance by implementing preventive maintenance and repairs on diverse machinery.
- Established strong relationships with suppliers, securing optimal pricing and timely delivery of parts needed for efficient job completion.
- Completed diversified electrical work on automotive equipment such as servicing and installing batteries and terminals, repairing and adjusting lights and repairing generators and starters.
- Promoted workplace safety by examining tools and equipment and providing employee safety training to prevent unsafe conditions.
- Assisted management with hiring decisions by participating in interviews and contributing valuable insights regarding potential candidates'' skills and experience levels relevant to the role requirements.
- Stayed up-to-date on industry trends and advancements by attending relevant training sessions, workshops, and conferences to enhance personal knowledge continuously.
- Trained and coached junior employees on procedures for completing various types of repairs and maintenance on cars and light trucks.
- Maintained cleanliness, safety and efficiency of garage.
- Repaired brake, exhaust, electrical and other systems for domestic automotive brands.
- Checked brake systems and determined need of pad replacement, disc turning or other maintenance requirements.
- Repaired and replaced worn and damaged components.
Education
GED -
Johnson County Community College
Overland Park, KSSkills
- Expert troubleshooting
- Heavy-duty vehicle repair
- Brake systems
- Preventive maintenance procedures
- Mechanical repair
- Engine repair
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Exhaust systems
- Welding and fabrication
- Welding
- Battery maintenance
- Hydraulic systems
- Safety monitoring
- Suspension systems
- Steering systems
- Fuel systems
- Electrical systems
- Quality assurance management
- Pneumatic tools
- Diesel engines
- Overseeing garage operations
- Tire balancing
- Maintaining records
- Parts management
- EPA requirements
- Willing to learn
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Hardworking and dedicated
- Customer service
- Team player
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Brake servicing
- Maintenance and repairs
- Oil changes
- Problem-solving abilities
- Replacing parts
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Work area cleanliness
- Excellent communication
- Parts replacement
- Spark plug replacement
- Automotive diagnostics
Timeline
Lead Mechanic
A & K Railroad Materials
05.2013 - 08.2024
GED -
Johnson County Community College
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