Paul Jackson
Buena Vista
Summary
Results-driven Military Veteran and versatile professional offering a unique combination of leadership, technical expertise, and hands-on experience across multiple industries. Background includes customer service, maintenance, engineering support, manufacturing, quality assurance, construction, logistics, equipment operation, and industrial automation. Proven ability to manage complex projects, train personnel, optimize processes, and deliver results in fast-paced, high-pressure environments. Respected for integrity, adaptability, strategic thinking, and an unwavering commitment to safety, mission success, and organizational goals.
Overview
1
1
Certification
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Highway Maintenance Technician
Georgia Department of Transportation
Cusseta, GA
12.2025 - 04.2026
- Operated equipment such as graders, plows,front end loaders, dump trucks , and blowers for effective road upkeep.
- Assisted in repairing road surfaces, including potholes and cracks, improving driving conditions.
- Supported winter road operations by plowing snow, applying anti-icing agents, and clearing blocked drains to prevent flooding.
- Assisted in the installation and repair of traffic signs, signals, and roadway markings.
Aircraft Structure Mechanic
Boeing
North Charleston, SC
09.2024 - 11.2025
- Maintained compliance with FAA regulations through strict adherence to repair protocols and documentation.
- Fabricated sheet metal components for aircraft skin, working with highly sensitive materials requiring special manufacturing treatments, coatings, and installation processes.
- Maximized accuracy in repairs with the proper use of measuring instruments, such as calipers, micrometers, and protractors.
- Upheld high-quality standards with accurate interpretation of technical drawings and specifications during repairs.
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
Strom Engineering Corporation
Puyallup, WA
09.2024 - 11.2024
- Calibrated instruments such as meters, controllers and gauges on a regular basis to maintain accuracy levels.
- Tested wastewater samples for pollutants using standard laboratory tests such as BOD and COD, ammonia, total suspended
solids, oil and grease and other parameters.
- Ran and operated regulators, diversion chambers, tide gates, pumps, sludge collecting treatment and disposal equipment,
blowers, compressors, motors and oil purifying equipment.
- Maintained records of process operations including flows rates, chemical dosages, test results, maintenance activities, chain of custody.
Meat and Produce Associate
Walmart
Columbus, GA
04.2024 - 08.2024
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient, friendly service and maintaining a clean, organized produce section.
- Checked product shelves to review for proper price labels and handled price changes when requested by management.
- Rotated grocery products ensuring that expired or spoiled items were immediately removed and adhered to "first in, first out" rule.
- Participated in ongoing training sessions to stay current on industry trends, best practices for handling fresh produce, and latest company initiatives.
Engineering Technician
Hostess Brands
Columbus, GA
03.2022 - 09.2024
- Conducted preventative maintenance on heavy equipment, such as lubrication, checking fluids and replacing worn parts.
- Assisted engineers in design, configuration or application of robotic systems.
- Conducted routine maintenance and troubleshooting of PLC systems to ensure operational efficiency.
- Installed and repaired electrical and mechanical systems, equipment and machinery to maintain proper functionality.
Fabrication Welder
Sinclair Construction
Washington, NC
06.2019 - 03.2022
- Operated MIG,TIG, and Stick welding equipment to fabricate metal components for construction projects.
- Executed precise measurement and cutting of metal pieces to ensure accurate length and angle for optimal fit and alignment.
- Employed various tools, such as calipers, micrometers, grinders and oxyacetylene torches, to facilitate effective material preparation prior to welding.
- Reviewed blueprints and schematics to ensure accurate fabrication according to design specifications.
Millwright
Interfor
Preston, GA
10.2016 - 11.2018
- Troubleshot PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, sensors, actuators, and control systems.
- Performed preventive and corrective maintenance on conveyor belts, rollers, motors, gearboxes, bearings, and drives.
- Calibrated sensors, instrumentation, and process control equipment.
- Rebuilt, installed, and serviced hydraulic cylinders, pumps, motors, hoses, fittings, seals, and related components.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Blattner Energy
Butler, GA
01.2016 - 09.2016
- Transported solar panels, racking systems, steel posts, tools, and equipment to designated work areas.
- Conducted daily equipment inspections and preventive maintenance checks.
- Assisted solar installation crews with material staging and logistics coordination.
- Communicated effectively with spotters, supervisors, and team members during lifting operations.
Maintenance Technician
Tyson Foods
Buena Vista, GA
08.2013 - 05.2015
- Monitored and maintained the Kill Area, Evisceration, Salvage, Rehang Room, Blood Tunnel, Picking Room, Cage Dump,
and Offal Gut Area.
- Replaced electrical motors, bearings, chains, rollers, sump pumps, belts, motors, belts, and damaged shackles on the kill line.
- Prepared Hock-cutter blades for start-up, tested chlorine levels in Salvage, and welded damaged and defective parts of
machinery and equipment throughout the plant.
- Responded promptly to emergency breakdowns at any time during shift hours.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hobart High School
Hobart, OK05-1999
Concrete Testing Technician - Construction Engineering
American Concrete Institution
Columbus, GA04-2026
NCCER -
Construction Ready
Midland, Georgia10-2022
Millwright Level 1 -
Charles Black And Associates
Canada07-2018
Intermediate Associates - Microwave Communications
U.S. Army Signal Center
Ft.Gordon,Georgia08-2001
Skills
- Teamwork & Collaboration
- Time Management
- Conflict Resolution
- Attention to Detail
- Ability to Work Under Pressure
- Situational Awareness
- Flexibility
- Fast Learning Ability
- Mechanical Aptitude
- Communication
Certification
- OSHA 10
- NCCER (National Center for Construction Education and Research)
- Forklift
- Scissors Lift
- Fall Protection
- ACI (Concrete Testing I)
- ICC( International Code Council General Requirement)
- Operator of Powder Actuated Tools
- Six Sigma (White Belt)
- Class (AP) CDL
- Nuclear Density Gauge
Timeline
Highway Maintenance Technician
Georgia Department of Transportation
12.2025 - 04.2026
Aircraft Structure Mechanic
Boeing
09.2024 - 11.2025
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
Strom Engineering Corporation
09.2024 - 11.2024
Meat and Produce Associate
Walmart
04.2024 - 08.2024
Engineering Technician
Hostess Brands
03.2022 - 09.2024
Fabrication Welder
Sinclair Construction
06.2019 - 03.2022
Millwright
Interfor
10.2016 - 11.2018
Heavy Equipment Operator
Blattner Energy
01.2016 - 09.2016
Maintenance Technician
Tyson Foods
08.2013 - 05.2015
Concrete Testing Technician - Construction Engineering
American Concrete Institution
High School Diploma -
Hobart High School
NCCER -
Construction Ready
Millwright Level 1 -
Charles Black And Associates
Intermediate Associates - Microwave Communications
U.S. Army Signal Center