Michael Barton
Mechanic
Yuma,AZ
Summary
Talented Mechanic with proven track record of helping clients resolve issues quickly. Thorough and reliable with 22 years of experience in mechanics. Focused on building long-term client relationships by providing high-quality service.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Mechanic
Rigo's Mobile Mechanics
Yuma, AZ
02.2021 - 11.2021
- Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches and control systems.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Replaced damaged, missing or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Inspected vehicles and evaluated condition of systems, equipment, lights and accessories.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage or other issues of concern.
- Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns and maintaining supplies.
- Consulted manuals, technical documentation and repair tree charts for further information prior to conducting fixes.
- Disassembled defective parts to make proper repairs.
- Maintained functionality and reliability of engines, machines and systems through regular diagnostic checks.
- Performed basic electric repairs such as resetting circuit breakers and fitting lighting fixtures.
- Maintained accurate records of time and materials required to perform repairs and service.
- Tested newly installed equipment to determine proper functionality and compliance with regulations.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing and filter replacement.
- Inspected and tested equipment to locate worn and damaged parts.
- Utilized diagnostic equipment to evaluate mechanical problems in vehicles.
Welder/Fabricator
Eykamp welding
Yuma, AZ
08.2019 - 08.2020
- I fabricated fit and welded farm equipment also painted equipment and ran electrical such as lights
- Repaired manufactured products by dismantling, straitening, reshaping and reassembling parts.
- Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions.
- Operated hoists, cranes and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.
- Minimized warping using good fitting, burning and welding techniques.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc and shielded metal arc equipment.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Chipped off excess weld, slag and spatter using hand tools.
Welder/Fabricator
Kiewit
Engleside, TX
06.2011 - 09.2015
- Repaired manufactured products by dismantling, straitening, reshaping and reassembling parts.
- Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions.
- Operated hoists, cranes and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.
- Minimized warping using good fitting, burning and welding techniques.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc and shielded metal arc equipment.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Chipped off excess weld, slag and spatter using hand tools.
- Tacked weld clips and brackets in place for permanent welding.
- Interpreted blueprints, schematics and technical documentation to obtain project instructions and completion requirements.
- Reviewed work orders to accurately prepare inventories of materials, equipment and tools.
- Fabricated components and supports.
- Fabricated and installed various types of supports for piping systems and implemented proper hanger spacing.
- Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts for welding and bolt-up.
- Measured, marked, cut, bored, fitted and installed various piping or structural components in accordance with blueprints and job specifications using hand and power tools.
- Utilized welding equipment and Type tools to safely complete predetermined operations .
- Coordinated movement of materials and equipment to job sites.
- Followed fitting procedures and principles used in fabrication of offshore jackets, decks, heliports and production facilities.
- Identified equipment and production non-compliance issues and notified foreman to facilitate resolution.
- Corresponded with supervisor to identify and carry out projects, implementing repairs, expansions and new installations according to customer requirements.
Mechanic
J&E Taxi
Yuma, AZ
01.2005 - 10.2010
- I was the lead mechanic for taxi company and did all repairs and maintenance on all vehicles
- Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches and control systems.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Replaced damaged, missing or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Inspected vehicles and evaluated condition of systems, equipment, lights and accessories.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage or other issues of concern.
- Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns and maintaining supplies.
- Consulted manuals, technical documentation and repair tree charts for further information prior to conducting fixes.
- Disassembled defective parts to make proper repairs.
- Maintained functionality and reliability of engines, machines and systems through regular diagnostic checks.
- Performed basic electric repairs such as resetting circuit breakers and fitting lighting fixtures.
- Maintained accurate records of time and materials required to perform repairs and service.
- Tested newly installed equipment to determine proper functionality and compliance with regulations.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing and filter replacement.
- Inspected and tested equipment to locate worn and damaged parts.
- Utilized diagnostic equipment to evaluate mechanical problems in vehicles.
Education
High school diploma - undefined
Wynford High School
05.2007 - 06.2011
Skills
AssemblyBlueprint ReadingFabricationForkliftMechanic ExperiencePlasma CuttingWeldingCutting torchAir arcEquipment RepairPress Brake MachineMechanical KnowledgeStamping PressElectrical ExperienceMachiningCalipersManufacturingMechanical Knowledge — Highly ProficientUnderstanding and applying mechanical concepts and processesConstruction Safety — Highly ProficientUsing safe practices while on a construction siteMechanical knowledge — Highly ProficientBasic maintenance and repair — Highly ProficientPerforming basic repairs and maintenance for apartment complexes, office buildings, and otherAutomotive maintenance — ExpertKnowledge of vehicles, vehicle maintenance, and repairsFull results: ExpertIndeed Assessments provides skills tests that are not indicative of a license or certification, or continued
Timeline
Mechanic
Rigo's Mobile Mechanics
02.2021 - 11.2021
Welder/Fabricator
Eykamp welding
08.2019 - 08.2020
Welder/Fabricator
Kiewit
06.2011 - 09.2015
High school diploma - undefined
Wynford High School
05.2007 - 06.2011
Mechanic
J&E Taxi
01.2005 - 10.2010