Michael Apker
Norfolk,Virginia
Summary
Skilled Apprentice Automotive Technician with hands-on experience in the diagnosis, repair, and maintenance of various vehicle systems. Possess strong technical aptitude and understanding of complex automotive issues. Demonstrated ability to quickly learn new procedures and techniques while successfully contributing to efficient workshop operations. Notable impact includes improving workflow efficiency and consistently delivering high-quality customer service.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
S&S Equipment
Chesapeake , Virginia
08.2023 - 11.2024
- Maintained and repaired heavy equipment such as bulldozers, cranes, graders, excavators, and loaders.
- Performed routine preventative maintenance on heavy equipment including oil changes, lubrication of parts, and engine tune-ups.
- Replaced worn out parts such as hoses, belts, bearings and seals.
- Adjusted operational settings to ensure proper performance of the machinery.
- Installed new equipment according to manufacturer's specifications.
- Inspected machines for safety issues prior to operation by operators or customers.
- Operated various types of construction equipment in order to determine necessary repairs or modifications needed.
- Checked hydraulic hoses for leaks or damage prior to starting operations.
- Connected hydraulic hoses following blueprints or diagrams provided by Millwrights.
- Replaced worn out parts such as hydraulic hoses, filters, seals when necessary.
- Replaced worn or damaged parts such as hydraulic hoses, actuators, seals, gaskets and O-rings.
Plumber's Assistant
Causeway Plumbing LLC
Chesapeake , VA
12.2021 - 11.2022
- Replaced worn or damaged plumbing fixtures such as sinks, toilets, tubs, showers, and garbage disposals.
- Tested pipe systems for leaks using air and water pressure gauges.
- Inspected drainage and other plumbing systems to identify necessary repairs.
- Cut openings in walls or floors to accommodate pipes and fittings.
- Repaired broken or blocked sewer lines with the use of video cameras.
- Sealed joints between sections of pipes using lead wool or threading compounds.
- Soldered copper pipe joints to connect water supply lines for new installations.
- Ran tests on newly installed systems to ensure proper functionality before finalizing projects.
Auto Body Shop Assistant
Priority Chevrolet
Chesapeake, Virginia
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Performed preliminary inspection of vehicles to determine extent of damage.
- Sanded and buffed vehicles to prepare for painting or repair work.
- Welded replacement parts into place using MIG and TIG welding equipment.
- Replaced damaged body panels with new or recycled OEM parts.
- Inspected completed jobs for quality control purposes prior to releasing vehicles back to customers.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean workspace by sweeping floors and disposing of hazardous materials properly.
- Maintained records of all repairs performed on each vehicle including time spent on each job.
Ironworker Helper
Shoreline Industries
Portsmouth, VA
06.2019 - 11.2021
- Assisted Ironworker with setting up and tearing down equipment on job sites.
- Supported Ironworker in erecting steel beams, columns, trusses, stairs, and other structural components.
- Performed layout tasks such as measuring distances between holes for bolts or anchor rods.
- Maintained a safe working environment by following safety rules and regulations.
- Managed and tracked materials and supplies needed for projects and expedited additional materials to avoid project delay.
- Dug ditches or trenches, backfilled excavations or compacted and leveled earth to grade specifications.
- Lubricated, cleaned or repaired machinery or equipment.
- Controlled traffic passing near, in or around work zones.
- Completed measurements, layouts and job site preparation to reduce downtime.
- Completed building repairs and maintenance to walkways, sidewalks and landscaping.
- Set up and operated cutting torch to cut heavy metal plates, shapes, and structural members according to blueprints or specifications.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lake Taylor HIgh
Norfolk, VA06-2019
Skills
- Suspension systems
- Seal replacement
- Troubleshooting skills
- Issue assessments
- Hand and power tools
- Servicing vehicles
- Fleet maintenance
- Hydraulic systems
Affiliations
- fishing
- Hiking
- Camping
- Offroading
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
S&S Equipment
08.2023 - 11.2024
Auto Body Shop Assistant
Priority Chevrolet
01.2022 - 06.2022
Plumber's Assistant
Causeway Plumbing LLC
12.2021 - 11.2022
Ironworker Helper
Shoreline Industries
06.2019 - 11.2021
High School Diploma -
Lake Taylor HIgh
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