KEVIN SCHMIDT
BULLHEAD CITY,AZ
Summary
Diligent [Desired Position] with a solid background in engine machining. Proven track record in facilitating efficient engine overhauls and repairs for operational reliability. Expertise in precision measurement and machining processes, consistently delivering high-quality results. Keen eye for detail and commitment to excellence. Dedicated to optimizing engine performance and contributing to team and organizational success.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Tank Transmission Mechanic/Dyno Operator
Power Train Plus
10.2005 - 01.2025
- Overhaul and test machines or equipment to ensure operating efficiency
- Dismantle and reassemble heavy equipment using hoists and hand tools
- Read and understand operating manuals, blueprints, and technical drawings
- Test mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacturers' specifications
- Repair and replace damaged or worn parts
- Examine parts for damage or excessive wear, using micrometers and gauges
- Clean parts by spraying them with grease solvent or immersing them in tanks of solvent
- Experience with: Grease guns, Grinding machines, Groove joint/water pump pliers, Hammers, Hand held diagnostic computers, Handheld battery testers, Hard hats, Hard-toed shoes, Hazardous material protective clothing, Heat guns, Hex key sets, Hoists, Hose clamps, Hose-clamp pliers, Hydraulic lifts, Impact air wrenches, Jack stands, Jacks, Flare nut wrenches, Feeler gauges, Electronic engine analyzers, Dynamometers, Dial calipers, Desktop computers, Cordless screwdrivers, Combination wrenches, Cold chisels, Circuit testers, Channel lock pliers, Center punches, Breaker bars, Brass drifts, Brake bleeder wrenches, Bolt cutters, Battery chargers, Ammeters, Allen wrenches, Air compressors, Adjustable wrenches
- Implemented safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents and maintain a safe working environment.
- Performed comprehensive road tests after each repair job, ensuring vehicles were functioning properly before returning them to customers.
Engine Building and Machining
Bassant Engineering
03.1996 - 09.2005
- Streamlined production processes, implementing standardized procedures for engine component fabrication.
- Collaborated with team members to diagnose complex engine issues and implement effective solutions.
- Ensured workplace safety by adhering to established guidelines and protocols while operating machinery.
- Provided training and mentorship to junior machinists, fostering a positive work environment conducive to skill development.
- Maximized tool life by properly sharpening, setting up, and maintaining cutting tools for optimal performance during machining operations.
- Optimized inventory management, ensuring availability of necessary parts and materials for various engines.
- Improved engine performance by conducting thorough diagnostics and precision machining.
- Exceeded quality control standards by consistently producing accurate and precise engine components within tight tolerances.
- Increased customer satisfaction by maintaining open communication lines throughout the repair process.
- Supported engineering teams with expert insight into material properties and best practices for working with specific alloys during the design phase.
- Consistently met project deadlines by carefully planning work schedules and tasks around client requirements.
- Reduced production errors through rigorous quality assurance checks at every stage of the machining process.
- Operated the Dyno including, set up and engine tuning.
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent - Genetics, General
El Dorado high school
Skills
- Proficient in Hand Tools
- Current Driver’s License
- Automated Transmission Systems
- Collaborative Team Player
- High-Quality Machining Expertise
- Troubleshooting Electrical Systems
- Machine operation
- Efficient multitasking
- Manual machining
- Forklift operation
- Machine setup
- Engine assembly
Timeline
Tank Transmission Mechanic/Dyno Operator
Power Train Plus
10.2005 - 01.2025
Engine Building and Machining
Bassant Engineering
03.1996 - 09.2005
High School Diploma or Equivalent - Genetics, General
El Dorado high school
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