Paul Akins
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Production Maintenance Technician I focused on educating production and manufacturing site owners on how to care for their machinery. Offers technical and practical skills and expertise on how to prevent future problems and prolong product longevity. Also to obtain employment where present skills can be utilized and obtain new skills for career advancement with 10 years + experience in the mechanical and technical industry.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Tire Technician
Rent A Wheel
Charlotte, NC
08.2020 - Current
- Inspected tires for defects and wear, measured tread depth and determined need for replacement.
- Replaced worn tires with new ones of the same size and type.
- Repaired punctures in tubeless tires by patching or plugging holes with rubber materials.
- Removed old tires from rims using specialized tools such as bead breakers and tire irons.
- Cleaned wheel rims before installing new tires to ensure proper adhesion of new rubber.
- Performed minor repairs, such as valve stem replacements, on customer vehicles' tires.
- Checked tire inflation pressure on a regular basis and adjusted air pressure if needed.
- Assisted customers in selecting appropriate types of tires based on their driving needs.
- Examined tire sidewalls for signs of damage or excessive wear due to improper alignment or overloading of vehicle.
- Provided advice to customers regarding proper maintenance of their vehicle's tires.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area at all times, including disposing of used parts properly in accordance with safety regulations.
- Recorded information about each service performed in company database.
- Adhered to all safety procedures when operating equipment such as lifts and hoists.
- Maintained inventory levels of supplies needed for daily operations.
- Performed tire rotations, mounts and balancing on vehicles.
- Inflated tires to prescribed PSI to meet load requirements.
- Diagnosed and repaired tire and rim issues.
- Cleaned and maintained tire service bays to keep work areas organized.
- Used tools, parts and equipment to maintain and repair customer tires.
- Identified and replaced worn tires and related components, optimizing safety.
- Maintained inventory by loading and unloading tire shipments.
- Balanced and mounted new tires for customers, providing detailed breakdowns of services performed.
- Led staff members in tracking of tire fatigue, pressure, tread depths and sidewall inspections on products.
- Unbolted and removed wheels from vehicles with lug wrenches or other hand or power tools.
- Removed and remounted wheels onto different types of vehicles.
- Managed safe vehicle raising and lowering using hydraulic jacks.
- Inflated tires correctly based on identified size and ply.
Maintenance Technician I
Cintas
Charlotte, North Carolina
05.2016 - 07.2020
- Inspected components of industrial equipment for accurate assembly and oversaw installations to prohibit defects, such as loose connections and frayed wires
- Troubleshooted and installed pneumatic and hydraulic systems, control valves, centrifugal and positive displacement pumps
- Consulted blueprints and repair manuals to complete high-quality repairs and restore optimal functionality
- Operated hand and power tools to complete repairs
- Diagnosed problems with mechanical and electrical systems and equipment using advanced troubleshooting abilities
- Contributed to operational quality and efficiency via instrumental calibration, application of quality controls and implementation of maintenance functions
- Evaluated systems in use to uncover problems, complete maintenance and recommend solutions
- Responds to emergency cleaning requests hourly
- Performed simple carpentry tasks, including installing shelves, hooks and closet rods to meet customer needs
- Monitored building security and safety by locking doors after operating hours and checking electrical appliances to prevent safety hazards
- Collaborated with building managers to assess ongoing needs and plan preventative maintenance schedules
- Inspected electrical components to identify defects and hazards and to make necessary adjustments, troubleshooted and repaired AC/DC electrical systems reading schematics, and using electrical testing equipment (Volt-Ohm meter , amp meter)
- Cleaned and lubricated machinery shafts, bearings and gears
- Rectified and resolved issues with minimal supervision and notified Maintenance Supervisor of problems that required immediate resolution.
Lead Production Maintenance Technician
Employment Plus/International Paper
Charlotte, North Carolina
04.2007 - 04.2016
- Disassembled broken and defective equipment to facilitate repair
- Reassembled equipment after completed repairs
- Assembled and installed wiring, electrical and electronic components
- Used hand tools to replace defective equipment parts
- Operated pneumatic tools and air compressors
- Assembled and maintained physical structures using hand and power tools
- Routinely inspected machinery and equipment to diagnose malfunctions
- Used hand tools to replace defective equipment parts
- Replaced worn and damaged hoses, wiring and belts.
Assistant Service Manger / Automotive Service Technician
27 Truck and Car Service
Miami, Florida
10.1999 - 03.2007
- Followed checklists to verify that all important parts were examined
- Rebuilt faulty assemblies, including steering systems and linkages
- Diagnosis of engine codes (OBD I And II )
- Examined vehicles to determine the extent of damage or malfunctions
- Repaired and replaced belts, hoses and steering systems
- Communicated with customers regarding vehicle issues and potential repairs
- Operated pneumatic tools and air compressors
- Removed and replaced tires, shocks, struts and brakes
- Contributed to repeat and referral business by using strong customer service and problem solving skills
- Ordered accurate amounts of parts and supplies to maintain necessary inventory
- Guided mechanics with decisions concerning repair and replacement of parts.
Automotive Service Technician
Howies Tire And Wheel
Miami, Florida
09.1996 - 01.2005
- Followed checklists to verify that all important parts were examined
- Examined vehicles to determine the extent of damage or malfunctions
- Specialized in servicing brakes and fuel systems
- Communicated with customers regarding vehicle issues and potential repairs
- Removed and replaced tires, shocks, struts and brakes
- Contributed to repeat and referral business by using strong customer service and problem solving skills
- Ordered accurate amounts of parts and supplies to maintain necessary inventory
- Transported customers to and from the shop for the customer service program.
General Service Auto Tech / Service Manager
Gold Auto Sales Inc
Miami, Florida
09.1996 - 12.2005
- Followed checklists to verify that all important parts were examined
- Examined vehicles to determine the extent of damage or malfunctions
- Specialized in servicing brakes and fuel systems
- Communicated with customers regarding vehicle issues and potential repairs
- Repaired and replaced belts, hoses and steering systems
- Operated pneumatic tools and air compressors
- Removed and replaced tires, shocks, struts and brakes
- Contributed to repeat and referral business by using strong customer service and problem solving skills
- Repaired and replaced radiators and water pumps
- Ordered accurate amounts of parts and supplies to maintain necessary inventory
- Guided mechanics with decisions concerning repair and replacement of parts
- Transported customers to and from the shop for the customer service program.
Education
Journalism, Printing and Graphic Arts - High School Diploma
Miami Northwestern Sr. High
Skills
- Mechanically-inclined
- Responsible and reliable
- Dexterous with hand tools
- Self-starter
- Strong attention to detail
- Meticulous
- Troubleshooting
- Decisive
- Customer service-oriented
- Critical thinker
- Attention to detail
- Customer service
- Diagnosis
- Hand tools
- Inventory
- Machinery
- Power tools
- Problem solving
- Problem solving skills
- Repairs
- Struts
- Wiring
- Complex problem solving
- Power and hand tool use
- Troubleshooting strength
- Codes compliance
- Understanding schematics
- Tire Mounting
- Tire Balancing
- Troubleshooting Abilities
- Rotation and Balancing
- Alignments Experience
- Alignments Knowledge
- Facility Cleaning
- Proper Tire Inflation
- Vehicle Wheel Mounting
- Testing and Troubleshooting
- Company Procedure Adherence
Accomplishments
- Promoted to Assistant Service Manager within 6 months.
- Customer Assistance Worked with company systems such as Live Support and diligently completed all assigned tasks, working overtime as needed.
- Assisted in training 8 + new service technicians.
- Service Award 5,419 Hours Of Service Without Accident Or Injury, 07/2014, The EP Charlotte NC Branch Team And Corporate Loss Prevention Group
Timeline
Certified Tire Technician
Rent A Wheel
08.2020 - Current
Maintenance Technician I
Cintas
05.2016 - 07.2020
Lead Production Maintenance Technician
Employment Plus/International Paper
04.2007 - 04.2016
Assistant Service Manger / Automotive Service Technician
27 Truck and Car Service
10.1999 - 03.2007
General Service Auto Tech / Service Manager
Gold Auto Sales Inc
09.1996 - 12.2005
Automotive Service Technician
Howies Tire And Wheel
09.1996 - 01.2005
Journalism, Printing and Graphic Arts - High School Diploma
Miami Northwestern Sr. High
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