Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
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Joshua Strickland

Joshua Strickland

Piedmont,AL

Summary

A highly-motivated employee with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Responsible and motivated; ready to apply education in the workplace. Offers excellent technical abilities with software and applications, ability to handle challenging work, and excellent time management skills.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Equipment Service Technician

Honda Manufacturing of Alabama
Piedmont, AL
06.2020 - Current
  • Maintained equipment performance by cleaning and lubricating components.
  • Collaborated with team members to assess equipment performance needs.
  • Conducted performance and safety inspections on equipment and machinery to maintain operational baseline.
  • Ran equipment on a trial basis to ascertain performance levels.
  • Developed equipment performance blueprints and timelines.
  • Troubleshot and diagnosed issues with equipment systems.
  • Completed regular installations of new equipment parts.
  • Documented repair work performed on mobile equipment via electronic and written service reports.
  • Tracked repairs made, the labor time, and parts used to calculate the bill.
  • Operated test meters and soldering equipment to replace electrical components and wiring.
  • Fabricated new metal parts using drill presses and engine lathes.
  • Read and interpreted standards, drawings and blueprints and pinpointed inspection needs for repair work.
  • Communicated project status to management and customers and mentored newer mechanics in best practices.

Apprentice Diesel Mechanic

Bubba's Diesel Mechanic Shop
Piedmont, SC
08.2019 - 05.2020
  • Assisted mechanics with overhaul and repair of transmissions and engines.
  • Inspected and test-drove vehicles before returning them to customers.
  • Performed routine maintenance functions on diesel equipment, forklifts, and trailing equipment.
  • Ordered parts, tools, and supplies to stock shop and prepare for repair jobs.
  • Performed maintenance inspections, tune-ups, oil changes, and other key services.
  • Maintained vehicles by changing oil, checking batteries, and lubricating components.
  • Used manual and computer-assessed diagnostic devices to test equipment and determine repair needs.
  • Optimized brake systems by adjusting and replacing components.
  • Checked vehicle mileage and determined necessary belts, fluids flushing, or gasket replacements.
  • Disposed of combustibles or hazardous materials properly in approved containers.

Education

Associate of Science - Industrial Automation Technology A.A.S.

Gadsden State Community College
Gadsden, AL
05.2022

Some College (No Degree) -

Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, AL

Skills

  • Diagnostic Procedures
  • Wiring Systems
  • Proper Parts Storage
  • Repair Work
  • Robotics
  • Fluid Power
  • Machinery Testing
  • Reporting and Documentation
  • Mechanics
  • PLCs
  • Industrial Troubleshooting
  • Manufacturing Core Exercises
  • Visual Workplace Organization
  • Lean Manufacturing
  • Machine Reliability
  • Critical Thinking

Accomplishments

  • YLCC (Youth Leadership Of Calhoun County)- Graduated from the YLCC program placing me among the leaders of Calhoun County.
  • Was recognized by FAME USA for being a lead and experienced technician. Featured in FAME USA ads to recruit potential students.
  • Created a highly effective new product for roll-up doors in my workplace that significantly impacted efficiency and improved operations; while saving money.

Certification

  • Manufacturing:
  • AMT Certificated - [2022]
  • MCE-1 Safety Culture - [2021]
  • MCE-2 5S/Visual Workplace Organization - [2021]
  • MCE-3 Lean Manufacturing - [2022]
  • MCE-4 Professional Behaviors - [2022]
  • MCE-5 Machine Reliability - [2022]
  • General:
  • Fort-Lift Certification - [2021]
  • NCCER Certification - [2019]

Timeline

Equipment Service Technician

Honda Manufacturing of Alabama
06.2020 - Current

Apprentice Diesel Mechanic

Bubba's Diesel Mechanic Shop
08.2019 - 05.2020

Associate of Science - Industrial Automation Technology A.A.S.

Gadsden State Community College

Some College (No Degree) -

Jacksonville State University
Joshua Strickland