Michael Powers
Pennsville,NJ
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. I am comfortable handling physically demanding tasks across long shifts and through problematic weather conditions. Proven resourcefulness and handling of difficult labor projects. Juggles multiple tasks to keep assignment timelines on schedule. Established reputation for punctuality and dedicated work ethic. I offer consistent work history of quality in projects. Strong teamwork skills to complete tasks within deadlines. Well-versed in safely using power tools, loading and unloading materials.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Laborer
Pennsville township
Pennsville, NJ
11.2023 - Current
- I drive stake body trucks and I pick up brush
- I pick up tree limbs and I put them in a chipper which makes mulch
- I also pick up grass clippings and leaves in bags or cans
- I perform inspections on the vehicles when I am driving to make sure they are ready to perform the days work
- I help doing whatever when I am asked to assist.
Shipping and Receiving
5 below warehouse
Pedricktown, NJ
10.2023 - 11.2023
- I unload freight from the trailers when they arrive and place it on a conveyor belt
- I gather and stack the product on pallets for other employees to pick what is needed
Driver Helper
Capstone Logistics, LLC
Penns Grove, NJ
07.2023 - 09.2023
- I would assist the driver, once a destination had been assigned to us.
- Upon arrival at the destination, I would unload the hand carts going into the freezer section of the trailer and take them into the store freezer area.
- I would unload the hand carts going into the ambiant section of the trailer and take them into the floor so the store employees could shelve them.
- This process was done repeatedly to multiple stores until the trailer was empty
Maintenance Technician 2
Lasership
Bridgeport, NJ
11.2022 - 08.2023
- Performed preventive maintenance tasks, including lubrication and cleaning of machines and equipment.
- Conducted electrical repairs on motors, lighting systems, and other related components.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems using visual inspections and test instruments.
- Replaced defective parts such as bearings, seals, gears, valves.
- Troubleshot complex electrical and mechanical issues with minimal downtime.
- Maintained accurate records of all maintenance activities performed.
- Conducted regular safety checks to ensure compliance with OSHA standards.
- Provided technical support to production staff for machine troubleshooting needs.
- Responded promptly to emergency breakdowns at any time during shift hours.
- Routinely inspected plant equipment for signs of wear or malfunctioning parts.
- Cleaned work areas to maintain a safe environment free from debris or hazardous materials.
- Followed established safety procedures when operating heavy machinery.
- Monitored inventory levels of replacement parts and supplies needed for repairs.
- Trained junior technicians on best practices for machine operation and repair.
- Operated hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Maintained clear and safe workspace areas to meet OSHA standards.
- Installed new systems, replacement parts and components to maintain proper operation.
- Inspected grounds and buildings to identify, minimize and correct hazardous property conditions or liability concerns.
- Read and interpreted equipment and work orders to properly perform required maintenance services.
Team Lead
Amazon.com
Carneys Point, NJ
11.2021 - 11.2022
- I have used order pickers to pull single items to fill an order for packing and shipping.
- I used stand up forklifts and reach trucks to stow and pick product pallets to be packed and shipped.
- I assisted associates with their pick and stow paths
Diesel Technician
Penske Truck Leasing
Bridgeport, NJ
06.2020 - 10.2021
- Tested vehicle components to ensure proper functioning and identified potential malfunctions or defects.
- Diagnosed and repaired electrical problems in diesel engines using specialized diagnostic tools.
- Replaced worn out parts such as injectors, pumps, air filters, spark plugs and belts.
- Repaired hydraulic hoses and lines according to manufacturer's specifications.
- Cleaned fuel tanks with appropriate solvents to remove sediment buildup or corrosion deposits.
- Resealed oil pans after changing oil filters or performing other related services.
- Checked fan belts for wear or tension issues and replaced them if necessary.
- Maintained accurate records of all work completed so that future technicians could easily access information about previous repairs.
- Conducted regular inspections of vehicles to identify any potential safety risks before they become major problems.
- Diagnosed and performed accurate repair on brakes, engines, suspensions, drive trains and transmission clutches.
- Removed malfunctioning parts and repaired components or installed new ones.
- Used tools and technologies to log, research and complete repairs.
- Diagnosed systems by troubleshooting malfunctions and tracing problems.
- Partnered with manager to learn new skills using technician training and hands-on coaching.
- Lubricated moving parts and drove repaired vehicle to verify conformance to specifications.
- Performed maintenance inspections, tune-ups, oil changes and other key services.
- Used diagnostics and troubleshooting tools to identify failures and equipment issues.
Woodshop laborer
McGrory Glass
Paulsboro, NJ
02.2019 - 06.2020
- I used vertical saws to cut plywood, OSB board along with different types of 2x4, 2x6, 2x8 and a select few times of 2x10's.
- I assembled these cut materials to make a crate for panes of glass to be shipped in.
- I would fill the crates with foam sheets and load the glass in them and close the crates to be shipped out.
- Once the crates were ready to be shipped, I would put the packing slips on them.
Mechanic
TA
Paulsboro, NJ
09.2017 - 12.2019
- Diagnosed mechanical problems on a wide variety of vehicles using specialized tools and equipment.
- Performed preventive maintenance services such as oil changes and tune-ups on cars and trucks.
- Repaired or replaced worn parts such as brake pads and wheel bearings using hand tools and power tools.
- Tested components with appropriate instruments to ensure proper operation.
Education
Certificate - Diesel Technician
Pennco Tech
Blackwood, NJ10-2017
High School Diploma -
Pennsville Memorial High School
Pennsville06-2016
Skills
- Mechanic
- Automotive Repair
- Vehicle Maintenance
- Oil Change
- Customer Service
- Delivery Driver Experience
- Brake Repair
- Diesel Engine Repair
- Facilities Maintenance
- Reach Truck
- Hand And Power Tool Use
- Safe Work Conditions
- Inventory Management
- Powered Wood Cutting
- Freight
- Forklift Operation
- Automotive repair
- Industrial equipment
- Heavy lifting
- Programmable logic controllers
- Vehicle Unloading And Loading
Certification
- Driver's License, 02/01/21, 06/01/25
- Diesel Mechanic Certification, 03/01/17, Present
Timeline
Laborer
Pennsville township
11.2023 - Current
Shipping and Receiving
5 below warehouse
10.2023 - 11.2023
Driver Helper
Capstone Logistics, LLC
07.2023 - 09.2023
Maintenance Technician 2
Lasership
11.2022 - 08.2023
Team Lead
Amazon.com
11.2021 - 11.2022
Diesel Technician
Penske Truck Leasing
06.2020 - 10.2021
Woodshop laborer
McGrory Glass
02.2019 - 06.2020
Mechanic
TA
09.2017 - 12.2019
Certificate - Diesel Technician
Pennco Tech
High School Diploma -
Pennsville Memorial High School