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Michael Watkins

Michael Watkins

Instalation Technition
Kansas City,US

Summary

To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Rigorous Quality Assurance Inspector with 11 years of Automotive aftermarket installation experience. Successful at providing comprehensive inspections with high-standards of quality final products. Committed to collaborating with coworkers and maintaining quality review functions.

I have done more jobs such as Transportation security, Hod Carrier, Metal Roofing, Cashier, and Warehouse worker.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Skills

  • Installation Planning
  • Power Hoists
  • Diagnosis and Troubleshooting
  • Worksite Safety
  • Job Planning
  • Parts Fabrication
  • Work Inspection
  • Pneumatic Tools
  • Assembly and Installation
  • Installation Adjustments
  • Maintenance and Repair
  • Safe Work Practices
  • Interpret Blueprints
  • Hand and Power Tool Operation
  • Grinding and Buffing
  • Welding
  • Flux Core (FCAW) Welding
  • MIG Welding
  • Plasma Cutter
  • Maintain Equipment
  • Tool Repair and Maintenance

Work History

Installation Technician

Custom Truck One Source
01.2018 - 02.2023
  • Evaluated equipment to determine if it needed to be repaired or replaced.
  • Diagnosed and repaired problems with electrical and mechanical systems.
  • Installed and configured new equipment and systems according to company standards.
  • Installed Equipment to truck frames.
  • Trobleshoot Hydraulic and electrical issues.
  • Maintained high level of safety when using hand and power equipment for hoisting, and drilling of various types of installations.
  • Used hand and power equipment for hoisting, and drilling of various types of installations.
  • Tended to machines, troubleshot malfunctions and completed basic repairs to keep equipment fully functional and well-maintained.
  • Collaborated with internal teams for operational continuity and optimal performance.
  • Maintained strong focus on safety and efficiency to provide comprehensive support to personnel performing skilled repairs.
  • Liaised with internal departments to optimize productivity and efficiency.
  • Tested systems, noting issues and completing preventive maintenance.
  • Diagnosed and troubleshot system faults, identifying equipment issues and resolutions.

Installation Technician

Transit Works
03.2017 - 01.2018
    • Evaluated equipment to determine if it needed to be repaired or replaced.
    • Diagnosed and repaired problems with electrical and mechanical systems.
    • Installed and configured Lift-gates and After-market Equipment according to company standards.
    • Maintained high level of safety when using hand and power equipment for hoisting, measuring, testing, and drilling of various types of installations.
    • Used hand and power equipment for hoisting, measuring, testing, and drilling of various types of installations.
    • Cleaned stains from fabric or garments using spray guns and cleaning fluid.

Installation Technician

Reading Truck Body
02.2016 - 03.2017
    • Evaluated equipment to determine if it needed to be repaired or replaced.
    • Diagnosed and repaired problems with electrical and mechanical systems.
    • Installed and configured new equipment and systems according to company standards.
    • Managed maintenance activities, supervised staff and inspected equipment.
    • Maintained high level of safety when using hand and power equipment for hoisting, measuring, testing, and drilling of various types of installations.
    • Used hand and power equipment for hoisting, measuring, testing, and drilling of various types of installations.
    • Inspected, evaluated and calibrated electrical and mechanical systems and components.
    • Tended to machines, troubleshot malfunctions and completed basic repairs to keep equipment fully functional and well-maintained.
    • Collaborated with internal teams for operational continuity and optimal performance.
    • Developed and implemented strategies for optimal performance and reliability of installed systems.
    • Scheduled and performed maintenance, repair and upgrades of existing equipment and systems.
    • Maintained strong focus on safety and efficiency to provide comprehensive support to personnel performing skilled repairs.
    • Liaised with internal departments to optimize productivity and efficiency.
    • Followed established procedures for inspection of Units being shipped to customers performing needed quality issue repairs.
    • Tested systems, noting issues and completing preventive maintenance.
    • Diagnosed and troubleshot system faults, identifying equipment issues and resolutions.

Lead Installation Technician

Knapheide Truck Equipment
01.2012 - 03.2016
  • Inspected, evaluated and calibrated electrical and mechanical systems and components.
  • Assisted in development of installation documentation, diagrams and user manuals.
  • Provided training to new hires on different builds, electrical installations, Installing Lift-gates.
  • Repaired faults, reassembled products, and completed additional tests.
  • Inspected quality of products, taking note of functionality, appearance and other specifications.
  • Performed visual inspections and non-destructive tests where appropriate.
  • Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
  • Followed standard operating procedures for inspections and tests.
  • Collaborated with production staff to establish and meet quality standards
  • Updated quality control records and reports.
  • Performed root cause analysis to identify and resolve defects, improving quality standards.
  • Examined products for imperfections and defects.
  • Trained other workers in inspection and testing procedures.
  • Monitored product quality at all stages of production process.
  • Recorded inspection and test results on data sheets.
  • Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.

Railroad Conductor

Union Pacific Railroad Co
02.2006 - 05.2012
  • Prepared forms, required reports, switch lists and train orders daily.
  • Updated maintenance and repair records and reported on notable incidents and accidents during daily routes.
  • Recorded logs of train car destinations and contents.
  • Communicated through various methods to conduct train movement.
  • Cut, switched and supervised loading and unloading of railcars.
  • Inspected train in motion and stationary to determine proper functionality.
  • Received information regarding train or rail problems from dispatchers or from electronic monitoring devices.
  • Communicated with train dispatchers to obtain and adjust directions.
  • Signaled crew members, utilizing hand or flag signals, radio communications and lantern.
  • Negotiated and directed train and rail cars movement.
  • Kept records of contents and destination of each train car and made arrangements to add or remove cars at proper points on routes.
  • Signaled to engineers regarding train stopping, starting, directional switches or emergencies.
  • Performed air brake and electrical connection coupling.

Construction Electrician

United States Naval Reserves
2002.06 - 2006.06
  • Installed and maintained wiring, control and lighting systems.
  • Prepared and assembled conduits and connected wiring.
  • Connected wires to circuit breakers, transformers or other components.
  • Studied building schematics to determine location of wiring and equipment.
  • Installed ground leads and connected power cables to equipment.
  • Spliced, joined and connected wire to fixtures and other electrical components.
  • Examined electrical units for loose connections and broken insulation.
  • Followed state and local building regulations based on National Electrical Code.
  • Installed safety and distribution components for electrical systems, such as switches, resistors and circuit-breaker panels.
  • Replaced and repaired lighting fixtures and electrical control and distribution equipment.
  • Repaired and replaced wiring, fixtures and equipment using hand and power tools.

Aviation Machinist's Mate

United States Navy, USN
01.1998 - 06.2002
  • Maintained repair logs to document all corrective and preventive aircraft maintenance.
  • Diagnosed faults and developed resolution plans.
  • Operated power tools, gauges and testing equipment to adjust, repair, and replace faulty components in aircrafts.
  • Analyzed engineering drawings and schematics to troubleshoot systems and diagnose solutions.
  • Obtained fuel and oil samples to check for contamination.
  • Disassembled, repaired and replaced components in aircraft's engine.
  • Performed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on diverse aircraft engines.
  • Maintained records of repair work, parts replacement and routine maintenance.

Education

GED -

Kansas State University
Kansas City, KS
01.1998

Work Availability

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Timeline

Installation Technician

Custom Truck One Source
01.2018 - 02.2023

Installation Technician

Transit Works
03.2017 - 01.2018

Installation Technician

Reading Truck Body
02.2016 - 03.2017

Lead Installation Technician

Knapheide Truck Equipment
01.2012 - 03.2016

Railroad Conductor

Union Pacific Railroad Co
02.2006 - 05.2012

Construction Electrician

United States Naval Reserves
2002.06 - 2006.06

Aviation Machinist's Mate

United States Navy, USN
01.1998 - 06.2002

GED -

Kansas State University
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