MATTHEW BAILEY
Surfside Beach,SC
Summary
- Experienced maintenance mechanic able to diagnose system troubles and propose solutions that save money and time.
- Motivated maintenance professional with strong mechanical aptitude and knowledge of system operations.
- Dependable, hard-working maintenance mechanic with over ten years of experience in maintenance.
- Welding and fabrication skills developed throughout maintenance career.
- Skilled service technician highly effective at providing fast, high-quality service for satisfaction and to meet tough productivity demands.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Marine Technician
The Boat Shed Inc.
Georgetown, SC
07.2020 - Current
- Performed routine maintenance, such as lubrication of parts and systems, changing filters, checking fluid levels, and tightening bolts and screws.
- Repaired electrical systems including wiring harnesses, alternators and starters.
- Troubleshot mechanical issues with engine components including fuel pumps, water pumps and carburetors.
- Installed new marine engines and components according to manufacturer's specifications.
- Diagnosed problems using computerized diagnostic equipment using the Yamaha Diagnostic System (YDIS).
- Repaired fuel system components such as fuel tanks, lines and injectors.
- Operated a variety of hand tools to perform tasks such as cutting metal or plastic pieces.
- Adjusted valves to ensure proper timing in engine operations.
- Calibrated instruments used to measure temperature, pressure or flow rate.
- Fabricated custom parts from raw materials when needed.
- Tested engines, gear boxes, rigging, propellers, navigational and related systems to diagnose malfunctions.
Maintenance Mechanic
Giti Tire
Lancaster, SC
11.2017 - 07.2020
- Knowledge of HMI screens, replaced bad cards, contactor's, prox switches and reset drives in panel.
- Replaced electric motors as needed.
- Performed work on extruders as needed.
- Welding and fabrication on job as needed.
- Used rulers and micrometers to inspect parts to determine changes in dimension requirements.
- Calibrated or adjusted equipment to ensure quality production using tools such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, protractors and ring gauges.
- Oiled and cleaned machines and added coolant to machine reservoirs.
- Performed preventive maintenance on hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical systems while replacing any worn or defective parts.
- Planned work and determined appropriate tools and equipment.
- Kept supervisor informed of job progress and material requirements.
- Maintained all safety protocols and ensured a safe and clean working environment.
Maintenance Mechanic/Fabricator/Welder
Silgan Containers
Lancaster, SC
10.2015 - 11.2017
- Fabricated and welded machine safety guards for all potentially dangerous equipment.
- Performed tooling changes on machines using calipers, dial indicators and straight edges to ensure tooling is within spec.
- Oiled and cleaned machines and added coolant to machine reservoirs.
- Completed all repairs and maintenance work to company standards on can line presses.
- Reduced equipment downtime by performing predictive and preventive maintenance.
- Notified supervisor of job progress, material requirements and equipment downtime.
- Documented orders, daily activities, weekly schedules and team performance.
- Used various hand tools and power tools.
Education
Graduate of Buford High School
Certification
Festo Training Certificate
Yamaha Outboard Maintenance Certification
Skills
- Industrial Maintenance
- Mechanical & Production Equipment
- Electrical Troubleshooting
- Welding & Fabrication
- Hydraulic Hose Building
- Hand Tool Knowledge
- Outboard Motor Service & Diagnostics
- Boat Motor Installation & Repair
- Problem Solving
- Time Management
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Marine Technician
The Boat Shed Inc.
07.2020 - Current
Maintenance Mechanic
Giti Tire
11.2017 - 07.2020
Maintenance Mechanic/Fabricator/Welder
Silgan Containers
10.2015 - 11.2017
Graduate of Buford High School