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Travis Mercer

Nicholasville,KY

Summary

Skilled Freelance Mechanic with a background in vehicle diagnostics, engine repair, and customer service, honed across diverse roles including a Press Operator at Akebono. Demonstrated expertise in troubleshooting and preventive maintenance, achieving significant reductions in vehicle downtime. Excel in leveraging hand and power tools to enhance automotive functionality and client satisfaction.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Freelance Mechanic

Self
01.2014 - Current
  • Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
  • Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
  • Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, transmissions.
  • Disassembled defective parts to make proper repairs.
  • Repaired engines, transmissions, broken axles, performed oil changes.
  • Read and followed technical documentation to complete accurate repairs.

Press Opertor

Akebono
03.2023 - 05.2023
  • Promptly removed completed loads from press.
  • Reviewed completed orders for quality and accuracy.
  • Loaded and positioned raw materials in loading and feeding mechanisms.
  • Operated press to achieve highest print quality and productivity with minimal scrap.
  • Multi-tasked to keep all assigned projects running effectively and efficiently.
  • Followed safety protocols to reduce operating risks on press machinery.

Recycling Sorter

Dollar General Warehouse
06.2021 - 08.2021
  • Collected and sorted recyclable construction materials such as cardboard and plastic into appropriate containers.
  • Utilized balers to compress recyclable materials.
  • Inspected materials to determine appropriate placements for repurposing or disposal.

Forklift Operator

Ahead Staffing
05.2019 - 04.2020
  • Transported goods throughout warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
  • Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
  • Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
  • Inspected equipment for defects and performed repairs or maintenance tasks.

Education

GED -

Glasgow High School
Glasgow, KY
05-2011

Skills

  • Vehicle inspections
  • Troubleshooting
  • Servicing vehicles
  • Hand and power tools
  • Engine repair
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Customer service
  • Transmission repair
  • Automotive diagnostics
  • Brake systems

Timeline

Press Opertor

Akebono
03.2023 - 05.2023

Recycling Sorter

Dollar General Warehouse
06.2021 - 08.2021

Forklift Operator

Ahead Staffing
05.2019 - 04.2020

Freelance Mechanic

Self
01.2014 - Current

GED -

Glasgow High School
Travis Mercer