Bert Gartrell
Smithsburg,MD
Summary
Dedicated and results-driven United States Navy veteran with 20+ years of experience in mechanical maintenance, fabrication welding techniques, and customer service. Adept at diagnosing and resolving technical issues, maintaining and operating precision machinery, while ensuring operational excellence and customer satisfaction. Proven leader with strong ability to train teams, enforce safety standards, and optimize production.
Open and flexible schedule. Full-time opportunity preferred.
Available immediately to join your team.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Appliance Sales Specialist
Lowe's
10.2022 - 10.2023
- Troubleshooting minor product issues and guiding customers through basic troubleshooting steps.
- Coordinated with installation teams and service providers to schedule deliveries and product setups.
- Maintained accurate stock levels by tracking inventory and restocking displays.
- Provided customer services and expert knowledge of appliance features, warranties, and installation services.
Machinist/Welder/Fire Marshal
United States Navy
04.2000 - 10.2020
- Performed structural and pipe welding using SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, and FCAW processes.
- Conducted metal fabrication and repair on ship hulls, piping, an support structures.
- Interpreted blueprints and welding symbols to executed precise welds in high-pressure environments.
- Led fire prevention, response, and damage control training for shipboard personnel.
- Operated and maintained firefighting equipment, including extinguishers, hoses, and suppression systems.
- Operated and maintained precision machinery, lathes, milling machines, and grinders for shipboard repairs.
- Fabricated, repaired, and modified mechanical components for engines, pumps, and hydraulic systems.
- Performed preventative maintenance and diagnostics on critical ship systems to ensure operational readiness.
- Interpreted technical drawings and schematics to machine custom parts to exact specifications.
Education
High School Diploma
Hylton High School
Structural Engineering
United States Navy
Skills
- Mechanical Diagnostics & Troubleshooting
- Precision Machining & Fabrication Techniques
- Inventory Management & Stock Control
- Blueprint & Schematic Interpretation
- Hydraulics, Pumps, & Engine Maintenance
- Quality Control & Compliance Inspections
- Service Writing & Repair Order
- Welding Processes & Preventative Maintenance
- Customer service & Installation Coordination
- Fire prevention training & Safety Compliance
Timeline
Appliance Sales Specialist
Lowe's
10.2022 - 10.2023
Machinist/Welder/Fire Marshal
United States Navy
04.2000 - 10.2020
High School Diploma
Hylton High School
Structural Engineering
United States Navy
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