Odell Flippin
Summary
Professional with over 30 years experience in related field of equipment repair. With strong leadership and problem-solving skills. Adept at managing all types of equipment repair and ensuring safety, and delivering quality results. Skilled in equipment maintenance, work scheduling, and project oversight. Reliable and adaptable, with focus on achieving goals through effective collaboration.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Service Foreman
McClung-Logan Equipment
03.2022 - Current
- Streamlined repair processes by implementing efficient diagnostic procedures and troubleshooting techniques.
- Maintained a safe working environment for all team members through consistent enforcement of safety protocols and regular training sessions.
- Assisted in recruiting and training new team members, ensuring they were equipped with the necessary skills to excel within their roles.
- Increased customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving service-related issues promptly and efficiently.
- Managed warranty claims for customers in a timely manner, ensuring accurate documentation of repairs completed under warranty coverage conditions.
- Enhanced team productivity by providing ongoing coaching, guidance, and support to service technicians.
- Scheduled and oversaw maintenance, repair and installation activities.
- Shrunk knowledge gaps with ongoing training and close employee mentoring for new and less experienced team members.
- Developed strong relationships with clients, fostering loyalty and repeat business through excellent communication skills and attentive service.
Equipment Technician
McClung-Logan Equipment
08.2016 - Current
- Troubleshot equipment failures and remedied problems to restore functionality.
- Leveraged strong problem-solving skills to quickly diagnose complex equipment issues and implement effective solutions.
- Maintained documentation of equipment maintenance tasks, new installations and repair procedures.
- Consistently met established deadlines while maintaining high-quality workmanship in all tasks related to the repair or maintenance of production machinery.
- Understood and read technical manuals and blueprints.
- Improved equipment lifespan with strategic overhaul and refurbishment projects.
- Complied with company policies, safety requirements and best practices to protect people, equipment and operations.
- Stayed currant on the latest changes in a wide variety of equipments through factory training.
Equipment Maintenance Technician
Beaumont Juvenile Correctional Center
12.2005 - 08.2016
- Maintain and repair the equipment and vehicles used by BJCC
- To include generators, heavy farm and excavating equipment, light cars and trucks, fabrication and repair
- Perform P.M. Services
- Services on equipment and vehicles used
- Complete weekly and monthly reports on equipment status.
- Order parts and maintain stock levels according to budget restraints.
- Directly responsible for over 127 pieces of equipment and vehicles To include ATV's, mowers, chain saws, and portable generators.
- Completed preventive maintenance routines, documentation and procedures.
Auto Repair / Small Engine Repair (Self Employed)
Truxillo Service Center & Truxillo Store
08.2002 - 06.2008
- Fabrication services, and repairs on all makes and models of automotive and specialized equipment. To include small engine repair.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Rebuild Shop Foreman
Haliburton
09.1997 - 08.2002
- Engines, transmissions, rear ends, small engines and generators.
- Trained and coached employees to improve performance and skills.
- Directed daily operations of a team of 12 technicians and shop professionals.
- Conducted thorough inspections of completed work, ensuring all projects met or exceeded company and client expectations before final delivery.
- Managed materials inside shop and at job locations.
- Maintained open lines of communication with upper management regarding shop updates, challenges faced, and potential opportunities for growth or improvement.
- Reduced machine downtime by performing regular maintenance checks and addressing issues promptly.
- Provided training, coaching and support of staff members, resulting in elevated individual performance to boosted service standards.
- Safeguarded workplace safety through strict adherence to safety protocols and conducting regular training sessions for staff.
Road Technician
Wade Sand & Gravel
08.1996 - 09.1997
- Repairs including rebuilding of transmissions, rear-ends, engines, final drives, and electronic fuel systems on 773 & 775 Cat Rock Trucks, 210 International Haul Pack Rock Trucks, 990, 992 & 980 Cat Loaders, 550 & 570 Intr
- Loaders 952 II Ton Cranes, 400 Hit Excavator Hammer, Hindrex Stationary Rock Crushers, & 700 T-Rex Water Trucks
- Performed all types of welding and fabrication
- Operated every make of equipment listed above in working environment.
Equipment Maintenance Mechanic
F.W. Vaughan Construction
12.1995 - 08.1996
- Performed daily maintenance and repairs on 627, 621 & 637 Scraper Pans
- 621 Paddle Pans, 225 Cat Excavator, 955, 963 & 953 Cat Loaders, D7F, D7G & D8H w/Ripper, 615 Cat Compactors, Ford 6000 & 8000 Road Trucks
- Also responsible for moving equipment between jobs sites and operating equipment as needed
- Performed all types of welding.
Road Service Mechanic
WhiteHurst Paving Inc.
01.1993 - 12.1995
- Road Service Repairs, trouble shooting engines, transmissions, final drives on entry computerized black Toppers, entry computerized Box Spreaders, Peterbuilt 762 Dump trucks and other heavy equipment
- Performed all types of welding
- Responsible for handling equipment to job-site and retrieving broke down equipment from site to shop.
Education
Amelia / Nottoway Vocational Auto-Body Repair
Nashville Auto Diesel College
Volvo Factory Training Exhaust After Treatment
Takeuchi Factory Training Skid Steers/ Excavators
04.2021
Machine Function And Repair Overview
Gradall Factory Training
03.2019
Caterpillar Factory School
06.1995
Caterpillar Factory School
06.1994
Cummins Factory School
06.1993
Amelia County High School
06.1990
Skills
- All Types of Welding
- Time Management
- Skilled Maintenance and Repair
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Warranty Administration
- Estimating costs
- Tool management
- Problem-Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Multitasking
- Preventive Maintenance
Timeline
Service Foreman
McClung-Logan Equipment
03.2022 - Current
Equipment Technician
McClung-Logan Equipment
08.2016 - Current
Equipment Maintenance Technician
Beaumont Juvenile Correctional Center
12.2005 - 08.2016
Auto Repair / Small Engine Repair (Self Employed)
Truxillo Service Center & Truxillo Store
08.2002 - 06.2008
Rebuild Shop Foreman
Haliburton
09.1997 - 08.2002
Road Technician
Wade Sand & Gravel
08.1996 - 09.1997
Equipment Maintenance Mechanic
F.W. Vaughan Construction
12.1995 - 08.1996
Road Service Mechanic
WhiteHurst Paving Inc.
01.1993 - 12.1995
Nashville Auto Diesel College
Caterpillar Factory School
Caterpillar Factory School
Cummins Factory School
Amelia County High School
Amelia / Nottoway Vocational Auto-Body Repair
Volvo Factory Training Exhaust After Treatment
Takeuchi Factory Training Skid Steers/ Excavators
Machine Function And Repair Overview
Gradall Factory Training
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