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, KS01.1998
Work Availability
monday
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wednesday
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morning
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evening
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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