Nathan Ross
Mifflinville,PA
Summary
Hardworking Maintenence Technician bringing 17+ years of experience performing diverse maintenance and repair duties. Dedicated to maintaining optimal equipment functionality by managing routine and complex equipment and facility matters. Strong knowledge of hand and power tool operation and safety measures. Works well under pressure to complete physically demanding work. Organized, dependable, and successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals through excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Technician
Foam Fabricators, Inc.
12.2021 - Current
- Follow safety precautions to avoid personal injury and provide safe work environment.
- Use problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Complete daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
- Follow work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Operate various hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Troubleshoot equipment breakdowns and perform preventive maintenance.
- Diagnose, repair, and replace faulty electrical, electronic and mechanical components to maintain plant production.
- Install and repair electrical and mechanical systems, equipment and machinery to maintain proper functionality.
Motorcycle Mechanic- Engine Builder
American Cycle Fabricators
03.2014 - 09.2021
- Performed maintenance on a variety of antique Harley Davidson motorcycles.
- Rebuilt and assembled motorcycle engines.
- Dismantled and rebuilt engines to diagnose and repair problems.
- Cleaned, sanded, repaired and replaced engine parts before reassembly.
- Specialized in servicing and maintenance on 1970 and earlier models.
- Diagnosed and repaired electrical assemblies such as headlights, tail lights, starters and signal lights in accordance with DOT laws.
- Performed test drives before maintenance to diagnose issues and after maintenance to confirm resolution of issues.
- Fabricated parts and components for custom Bonneville Race motorcycles.
- Built 4 top of the line Race engines, consuming the work of entire shop for 6 months.
- Repaired or modified motorcycle frames, enhancing durability and structural integrity making sure to comply with Southern California Timing Association rules and regulations
- Replaced defective parts using hand or powers tools, arbor presses and flexible power presses.
- Diagnosed problems by listening to running vehicles, conducting visual inspections and dismantling systems to inspect internal components.
- Used blueprints and technical instructions to make repairs to and replacements of motorcycle subassemblies such as brakes, forks and transmissions.
- Listened to engines, examined vehicle frames or conferred with customers to determine nature and extent of malfunction or damage.
- Sold parts fabricated in-house to clients and distributors to enhance the longevity of a flathead Harley engine.
- Ordered all parts from multiple suppliers and or vendors.
- Answered all phone calls and scheduled all work to be performed.
- Uncrated and Crated engines that needed rubuilt.
- Test Ran all rebuilt engines in our test frame to ensure that the engine was leak free and performed to our very high standards.
- Sandblasted, cleaned, and refinished/repainted all external engine parts.
Owner- Motorcycle Mechanic
Nate's Motorcycle Service & Repair
03.2010 - 02.2014
- Performed maintenance on different categories and brands of motorcycles.
- Ordered all the parts, scheduled all the work, answered all the phone calls, wrote up all repair orders.
- Performed almost every kind of work you can imagine on a motorcycle.
- Diagnosed and repaired electrical assemblies such as headlights, tail lights, starters and signal lights in accordance with DOT laws.
- Dismantled and rebuilt engines to diagnose and repair problems.
- Performed test drives before maintenance to diagnose issues and after maintenance to confirm resolution of issues.
- Preformed motorcycle state inspections and maintained the appropriate licenses.
- Inspected and replaced tires and suggested best type of tires based on customer needs and riding history.
- Conferred with clients to establish nature of defects or malfunctions affecting vehicle operations.
- Worked with clients to develop plans for ordering, installing parts and performing desired work.
- Specialized in servicing foreign manufacturers' makes and used tools specific to brand.
- Diagnosed problems by listening to running vehicles, conducting visual inspections and dismantling systems to inspect internal components.
Motorcycle Mechanic
Death Row Motorcycles
01.2009 - 03.2010
- Performed maintenance on different categories and brands of motorcycles.
- Diagnosed and repaired electrical assemblies such as headlights, tail lights, starters and signal lights in accordance with DOT laws.
- Dismantled and rebuilt engines to diagnose and repair problems.
- Performed test drives before maintenance to diagnose issues and after maintenance to confirm resolution of issues.
- Cleaned, sanded, repaired and replaced engine parts before reassembly.
- Replaced defective parts using hand or powers tools, arbor presses and flexible power presses.
- Diagnosed problems by listening to running vehicles, conducting visual inspections and dismantling systems to inspect internal components.
- Mounted, balanced or checked tire condition or pressure.
- Replaced and maintained headlights, handlebar controls and mufflers for functional or aesthetic reasons.
- Used blueprints and technical instructions to make repairs to and replacements of motorcycle subassemblies such as brakes, forks and transmissions.
- Listened to engines, examined vehicle frames or conferred with customers to determine nature and extent of malfunction or damage.
- Conferred with clients to establish nature of defects or malfunctions affecting vehicle operations.
- Worked with clients to develop plans for ordering, installing and aligning parts and performing detail work.
Motorcycle Mechanic
American Cycle Fabrication
03.2006 - 11.2008
- Performed maintenance on different categories and brands of motorcycles.
- Diagnosed and repaired electrical assemblies such as headlights, tail lights, starters and signal lights in accordance with DOT laws.
- Dismantled and rebuilt engines to diagnose and repair problems.
- Performed test drives before maintenance to diagnose issues and after maintenance to confirm resolution of issues.
- Cleaned, sanded, repaired and replaced engine parts before reassembly.
- Inspected and replaced tires and suggested best type of tires based on customer needs and riding history.
- Operated diagnostic equipment to better educate customers on problems with their vehicles.
- Replaced defective parts using hand or powers tools, arbor presses and flexible power presses.
- Diagnosed problems by listening to running vehicles, conducting visual inspections and dismantling systems to inspect internal components.
- Mounted, balanced or checked tire condition or pressure.
- Replaced and maintained headlights, handlebar controls and mufflers for functional or aesthetic reasons.
- Used blueprints and technical instructions to make repairs to and replacements of motorcycle subassemblies such as brakes, forks and transmissions.
- Listened to engines, examined vehicle frames or conferred with customers to determine nature and extent of malfunction or damage.
- Conferred with clients to establish nature of defects or malfunctions affecting vehicle operations.
- Worked with clients to develop plans for ordering, installing and aligning parts and performing detail work.
Education
High School Diploma -
Central Columbia Senior High School
Bloomsburg, PA06.2002
57 Week Motorcycle Technician Specialist Program - Harley Davidson
Motorcycle Mechanics Institute
Orlando01.2006
Skills
- Compressed Air System Knowledge
- Water Circulation and Water Tower Cooling System Knowlende
- Plumbing/ Boiler and Steam Production System Knowledge
- Complex Problem-Solving and Troubleshooting
- Can Comprehend Detailed Instruction
- Daily Facility Operations Knowledge
- Maintaining Facilities And Facility Upkeep
- Perform All Preventive Maintenance
- Rebuild Fillguns And Fix All Molds
- Mig Weld/ Tig Weld/ Stick Weld/ Cutting Torch
- Lathe and Milling Machine Experience
- General Understanding of Foam fusion process
Timeline
Maintenance Technician
Foam Fabricators, Inc.
12.2021 - Current
Motorcycle Mechanic- Engine Builder
American Cycle Fabricators
03.2014 - 09.2021
Owner- Motorcycle Mechanic
Nate's Motorcycle Service & Repair
03.2010 - 02.2014
Motorcycle Mechanic
Death Row Motorcycles
01.2009 - 03.2010
Motorcycle Mechanic
American Cycle Fabrication
03.2006 - 11.2008
High School Diploma -
Central Columbia Senior High School
57 Week Motorcycle Technician Specialist Program - Harley Davidson
Motorcycle Mechanics Institute
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