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Overview
Work History
Education
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Nicholas Hodnett

Broken Arrow,OK

Summary

To secure a rewarding position where my existing skills allow me to continue to learn and grow professionally, while maintaining a productive flow in everyday tasks.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Mechanic

Samurai Equipment LLC
Tulsa, Oklahoma
08.2023 - Current
  • Consistently met or exceeded company performance metrics through diligent work ethic and attention to detail in all repair tasks.
  • Building pipelayers.
  • Assembling wrecker trucks.
  • Fabricating & prototyping multi-utility trucks.
  • Running an overhead crane.

Service

Darby Equipment
01.2017 - 07.2023
  • Tech
  • Field/Mobile Service Tech
  • Service Internal Line Up Clamps
  • Service Internal Mandrels
  • Tack Welding
  • Service Steel Pipe Bending Machines
  • Refurb & Build Hydraulic Mandrels
  • Assemble Equipment
  • Service Roller Cradles
  • Service & Build Pipe Lifting Systems
  • Service Powder Coating Equipment
  • In house Steel Pipe Bending

Overhead Crane/Forklift Operator

, BCCI
01.2016 - 01.2017
  • Shaped or cut materials to specified measurements using hand tools, machines and power saws.
  • Installed drywall, ceilings, trim and fabricated replacement trim and moldings.
  • Calculated dimensions and amount of needed materials by accurately measuring job site and structures.
  • Effectively used nails, screws, pneumatic nailing systems, concrete anchors, powder-actuated fasteners and framing connectors.
  • Measured and marked cutting lines on materials using pencil or chalk and marking gauge.
  • Safely operated electric cordless and hammer drills and cutting torches.
  • Assembled durable, high-quality structures by working with forming systems, hand tools and range of equipment.

Field Mobile Inspector

EPI
01.2014 - 01.2016
  • Complied with OSHA and company safety guidelines for height safety, lock out tag out, confined space and hazardous material handling.
  • Used appropriate safety measures and encouraged other team members to do same in effort to avoid job site injuries.
  • Unloaded and positioned prefabricated steel and heavy equipment using hoisting equipment, such as cables, pulleys or hooks.
  • Visually examined materials, structures and components for signs of corrosion, metal fatigue and cracks.
  • Conducted liquid penetrant tests to locate surface cracks by coating objects with fluorescent dyes, cleaning excess penetrants and applying developers.
  • Performed liquid dye penetrant tests on piping and vessels to inspect for discontinuities and cracks.
  • Calibrated and maintained over several pieces of sensitive non-destructive testing equipment.
  • Selected, calibrated, or operated equipment used in non-destructive testing of products or materials.
  • Analyzed and interpreted data, schematics and manuals to determine specifications, inspection and testing procedures, adjustments and certifications of instruments required.

Overhead Crane Certified, Taylor Industries
01.2012 - 01.2014
  • Refurb Workover Rigs
  • Build & Replace Hydraulic Hoses
  • Build & Replace Air Line Hoses
  • Operate Workover Rig

Parts Helper

Marc Miller
01.2009 - 01.2012
  • Lube Tech
  • Front & Rear Suspension Tech
  • Heavy Line Tech
  • Tire Tech

Education

GED -

Northeast Technology Center - Pryor
Pryor, OK
12-2023

Skills

  • Construction Operations
  • Assembly Instructions
  • Protective Coatings
  • Nail Guns
  • Quality Production
  • Final Inspections
  • Maintaining Clean Work Areas
  • Mechanical Drawings
  • Crane and Hoist Equipment Operation
  • Safe Work Practices
  • Hand Torches
  • Finish Parts
  • Cost Savings
  • Tracking Systems
  • Pallet Jacks
  • Assembled Parts and Fabrication
  • Apprentice Training
  • Hand Trucks
  • Critical Thinking
  • Heavy Labor
  • Training Junior Team Members
  • Safety Checking
  • Product Packaging
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Grinding Machine Operation
  • Maintenance Requirements
  • Daily Logs
  • Tool Operation
  • Personnel Protection
  • Testing Devices
  • Motor Installer
  • Portable Grinders
  • Drill Press Use
  • Service Calls
  • Quality Checks
  • Blueprint Reading

Certification

Trained Operator License, CL 2,4 &5

completed 11/2021

Timeline

Mechanic

Samurai Equipment LLC
08.2023 - Current

Service

Darby Equipment
01.2017 - 07.2023

Overhead Crane/Forklift Operator

, BCCI
01.2016 - 01.2017

Field Mobile Inspector

EPI
01.2014 - 01.2016

Overhead Crane Certified, Taylor Industries
01.2012 - 01.2014

Parts Helper

Marc Miller
01.2009 - 01.2012

GED -

Northeast Technology Center - Pryor
Nicholas Hodnett