Paul Keith Stolitza Jr
Adrian,PA
Summary
Seasoned Mechanic Shop Foreman with solid background in overseeing daily operations, coordinating staff, and maintaining machinery. Known for enhancing workflow efficiency, ensuring adherence to safety standards, and providing high-quality customer service. Strengths include exceptional leadership abilities, technical problem-solving skills, and commitment to continuous professional development. Previous roles demonstrate significant contributions towards improving operational productivity and shop performance.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mechanic/Shop Foreman/Lead Mechanic
Independence Excavating
Cheswick, PA
03.2018 - Current
- Oversaw daily operations in shop, ensuring efficiency and productivity.
- Developed strategies to improve efficiency within the shop environment.
- Inspected the completed work to assess quality.
- Implemented onsite safety protocols and procedures and properly trained team members on prevention measures.
- Compete inspections of equipment and on- and off-road trucks.
- Complete all found repairs.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Supervised and trained mechanics.
Mechanic/Operator
Waste management
West Sunbury, PA
04.2012 - 03.2018
- Operated equipment to load and haul dirt. And to complete the daily operations of trash placement and compaction.
- Perform preventative maintenance on equipment, per the company intervals.
- Perform and diagnose small repairs of equipment.
Marine
United States Marine Corps
Jacksonville , NC
03.2008 - 03.2016
- Collected samples to assess water quality and tested for pH, hardness and sediment levels.
- Conducted tests to ensure quality of purified water.
- Analyzed results from laboratory tests such as turbidity, pH levels, temperature readings.
Equipment Operator
Hanson Aggregates
Lower Burrell , PA
08.2005 - 03.2008
- Loaded trucks and barges with aggregate.
- Built stockpiles and moved materials to keep stackers clear.
Laborer
EB Freeman Trucking
Adrian , PA
05.2004 - 08.2005
- Mowed grass.
- Greased triaxles after the day's shift.
- Pushed and compacted fly ash.
Education
High School Diploma -
Kittanning Senior High School
Kittanning, PA05-2004
High School Diploma -
Lenape Technical School
Ford City, PA05-2004
Skills
- Equipment maintenance
- Engine diagnostics
- Hydraulic diagnostics
- Electrical Diagnostics
- Air brake system
- Quality inspection
- Preventative maintenance
- Safety compliance
- Team leadership
- Work delegation
- Problem solving
- Dependable and consistent
- Cylinder repacking
- Engine rebuilds
- Final drive rebuilds and reseals
- Transmission rebuilds
Certification
- NSC Lift Truck operator/Train the Trainer course
- NACB Overhead Crane Operator Training
- ITI Overhead Crane Inspector-Qualified
- OHSA 30- General Industry
- OSHA 10-Hour Construction
- 3G welding certified
Timeline
Mechanic/Shop Foreman/Lead Mechanic
Independence Excavating
03.2018 - Current
Mechanic/Operator
Waste management
04.2012 - 03.2018
Marine
United States Marine Corps
03.2008 - 03.2016
Equipment Operator
Hanson Aggregates
08.2005 - 03.2008
Laborer
EB Freeman Trucking
05.2004 - 08.2005
High School Diploma -
Kittanning Senior High School
High School Diploma -
Lenape Technical School