Kristopher Johnson
Waxahachie
Summary
Adept Mobile Equipment Mechanic with a proven track record in hydraulic systems repair and equipment diagnostics, honed across roles at Holt Caterpillar and other leading firms. Excelled in managing parts inventory and spearheading safety programs, demonstrating exceptional mechanical aptitude and a commitment to operational excellence. Skilled in preventive maintenance, ensuring over 50 machines' optimal performance.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Mobile Equipment Mechanic
Gerdau
03.2014 - Current
- Estimated repair time and costs and recommended outside contractors for certain work.
- Conducted general maintenance procedures on schedule of over 50 plus machines from lsm,meltshop,logistics,refractory and materials recycling
- Ordered, modified and fabricated parts to complete repairs.
- Replaced defective wiring systems, hydraulics, and braking systems to return machines to service.
- Removed worn or faulty components for replacement or repair.
- Maintained meticulous records of all repair work that was made to machines and equipment.
- Troubleshot equipment malfunctions utilizing diagnostic tools and technical manuals.
- Diagnosed and repaired hydraulic and electrical systems to maintain equipment function.
- Provided assistance in managing health and safety programs aligned with industry standards. Joint health and safety committee chairman
- Conducted ongoing job safety analysis for conformity to personal protective equipment guidelines and occupational safety procedures.
- manage parts inventory, quotes,parts,invoicing and purchasing from a variety of vendors
- making safety #1 priority
Field Service Mobile Equipment Mechanic
Darr Equipment Co.
02.2013 - 03.2014
- Conducted general maintenance procedures on schedule.
- Ordered, modified and fabricated parts to complete repairs.
- Performed basic welding, brazing and soldering.
- Read and understood technical drawings, schematics, and manuals in order to make accurate updates.
- Replaced defective wiring systems, hydraulics, and braking systems to return machines to service.
- Removed worn or faulty components for replacement or repair.
- Performed weekly inspections of caterpillar and jcb equipment.
- Analyzed malfunctioning equipment and determined type of repairs required.
- adhered to all site specific osha and msha regulations and safety procedures at oil and mining fields.
Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic
Holt Caterpillar
04.2010 - 02.2013
- Read and understood technical drawings, schematics, and manuals in order to make accurate updates.
- Replaced defective wiring systems, hydraulics, and braking systems to return machines to service.
- Maintained meticulous records of all repair work that was made to machines and equipment.
- Inspected and tested heavy equipment components to certify proper operation and safety.
- Diagnosed and repaired hydraulic and electrical systems to maintain equipment function.
- Repaired machinery and equipment according to manufacturer specifications.
- Read and interpreted technical manuals for troubleshooting and repair purposes.
- Changed oils, inspecting brakes and replace filters to perform preventive maintenance services on heavy equipment.
- Evaluated heavy equipment to determine necessary repairs and maintenance requirements.
- Repaired machines for customers in a timely manner
Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic
Crown Lift Trucks
08.2009 - 04.2010
- Inspected and tested heavy equipment components to certify proper operation and safety.
- Troubleshot equipment malfunctions utilizing diagnostic tools and technical manuals.
- Diagnosed and repaired hydraulic and electrical systems to maintain equipment function.
- Repaired machinery and equipment according to manufacturer specifications.
- Took old brokedown forklifts, sanded,painted and installed all new parts to refurbish to a new lift.
Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic
Holt Caterpillar
11.2007 - 08.2009
- Changed oils, inspecting brakes and replace filters to perform preventive maintenance services on heavy equipment.
- Evaluated heavy equipment to determine necessary repairs and maintenance requirements.
- powerwashed equipment
- made rental units ready for customer rentals
- Performed routine maintenance and repairs on heavy equipment on all caterpillar models
Education
Degree in Diesel Mechanic - Diesel Mechanics
Universal Technical Institute
Houston, TX11-2007
High School Diploma -
Midlothian High School
Midlothian, TX06-2006
Skills
- Equipment diagnostics
- Hydraulic systems repair
- Minor welding
- Preventive Maintenance
- Schematic reading
- Managing parts
- Ordering parts
- Mechanical aptitude
- excel
- outlook
- sap
- ariba
Timeline
Mobile Equipment Mechanic
Gerdau
03.2014 - Current
Field Service Mobile Equipment Mechanic
Darr Equipment Co.
02.2013 - 03.2014
Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic
Holt Caterpillar
04.2010 - 02.2013
Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic
Crown Lift Trucks
08.2009 - 04.2010
Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic
Holt Caterpillar
11.2007 - 08.2009
Degree in Diesel Mechanic - Diesel Mechanics
Universal Technical Institute
High School Diploma -
Midlothian High School
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