Joshua Walker
Laurel,MS
Summary
Mechanical Technician with a solid grasp of mechanical principles and expertise in precision measuring tools and equipment. Conducts inspections, diagnoses mechanical issues, and performs quality checks to uphold safety standards and quality control. Communicates effectively with teams to optimize machinery performance.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Mechanical Technician
Dart Container Corporation
Quitman, Ms
02.2025 - Current
- Operated machinery to manufacture containers following safety protocols.
- Conducted regular inspections and maintenance on production equipment.
- Followed quality control procedures to ensure product standards were met.
- Replaced worn or defective parts with new ones.
- Performed preventative maintenance on mechanical equipment and machinery.
- Installed, fit, cleaned and repaired valves, caps, hoses, pumps and gaskets.
- Inspected and tested machinery, equipment and component parts to identify defects, diagnose malfunctions and facilitate repairs.
Mechanical Technician
Superturbo Technologies
Loveland, CO
10.2022 - 05.2024
- A Mechanical Technician at SuperTurbo Technologies would be responsible for inspecting, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing complex mechanical systems within the company's turbocharger manufacturing process, including routine maintenance checks, diagnosing malfunctions, replacing worn parts, and ensuring all equipment operates at optimal performance while adhering to strict safety standards and quality control procedures; they would likely collaborate with engineering teams to identify and implement improvements to equipment and processes
- Conduct regular inspections and scheduled maintenance on turbocharger components like housings, wheels, bearings, and shafts to prevent failures and optimize performance
- Diagnose mechanical issues within turbochargers by analyzing symptoms, utilizing diagnostic tools, and repairing or replacing faulty components
- Carefully assemble and disassemble turbochargers according to established procedures, ensuring proper alignment and torque specifications
- Perform thorough quality checks on repaired or assembled turbochargers to meet strict quality standards, including dimensional measurements and functional testing
- Maintain detailed records of maintenance activities, repairs performed, parts used, and any identified issues using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS)
- Work closely with engineers to identify potential design improvements, test new components, and troubleshoot complex technical issues
- Strong understanding of mechanical principles, including bearings, gears, fluid dynamics, and thermodynamics as applied to turbocharger systems
- Proficiency with precision measuring tools, hand tools, power tools, and specialized equipment used in turbocharger maintenance
Millwright
Gulf States Supply
Laurel, MS
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Install equipment, wiring, and machine parts to meet specifications
- Repair systems or machinery whenever necessary using appropriate tools and techniques
- Oversee and perform daily and weekly equipment inspections
- Operate power tools, hand tools, and heavy equipment to move and position equipment
- Follow written and verbal instructions
- Assemble machinery and mechanical components
19D Cavalry Scout
Army
08.2010 - 03.2013
- Served as fighting vehicle crew member as dismount, driver, and gunner
- Performed mounted and dismounted combat operations
- Operated and maintained a variety of wheeled and tracked heavy equipment and combat vehicles
- Maintained and repaired small arms and combat equipment, advised senior leadership on maintenance schedules, daily progress updates, and status of all repair while maintaining inventory
- Operated and maintained a variety of individual and crew served weapons
Millwright
Industrial Reliability & Repair
Chillicothe, OH
01.2022
Carpenter
T-Bo Construction
Ellisville, MS
01.2022
- Complete indoor and outdoor residential and commercial construction projects
- Built and Dismantled wooden structures according to sketches, blueprints, or company standards
- Full remodel and new construction build outs
Education
Diploma -
Motorcycle Mechanics Institute
FLHigh School -
South Jones High School
Ellisville, MSSkills
- Light and Heavy equipment operation and maintenance
- PPE and OSHA safety standard compliance
- Metalworking
- Build plan and blueprint reading
- Facilities and machine maintenance
- Inventory oversight
- Communication skills
- Customer relations
- Issue analysis and troubleshooting
- Residential, commercial, and industrial construction
- Crane, hoist, and lifting equipment operation
- Iron fitting and rigging
- Precision and mechanical millwright
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Precision measuring
- Fault analysis
Military Service
Army, 19D Cavalry Scout, 08/01/10, 03/01/13, Served as fighting vehicle crew member as dismount, driver, and gunner. Performed mounted and dismounted combat operations. Operated and maintained a variety of wheeled and tracked heavy equipment and combat vehicles.
Timeline
Mechanical Technician
Dart Container Corporation
02.2025 - Current
Mechanical Technician
Superturbo Technologies
10.2022 - 05.2024
Millwright
Industrial Reliability & Repair
01.2022
Carpenter
T-Bo Construction
01.2022
Millwright
Gulf States Supply
01.2018 - 01.2022
19D Cavalry Scout
Army
08.2010 - 03.2013
Diploma -
Motorcycle Mechanics Institute
High School -
South Jones High School