Richard Carlson
Oak Lawn,IL
Summary
Proficient in maintaining smooth and efficient mechanical systems. Systematic professional with keen eye for details, strong focus on performance improvements and skill in root cause analysis. Focused Mechanical Technician with 16 years of experience in Diesel and Automotive repair. Adept at working in complex situations and with heavy machinery and equipment. Dedicated to increasing effectiveness by streamlining workflows and maintenance procedures with knowledge of developing and enhancing best practices.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Mechanical Technician
U.S. Army/ Department Of Defense
05.2007 - Current
- Assembled and disassembled equipment to perform repairs and maintenance.
- Resolved mechanical issues using both technical and manual skills.
- Maintained clean and organized work area to easily locate repairing tools and equipment.
- Inspected and tested equipment, machinery and components to diagnose issues, recognize defects, and determine appropriate repairs.
- Followed guidelines while performing maintenance and repairs to prevent work-related injuries.
- Identified mechanical problems and determined best solutions for correction.
- Frequently diagnosed mechanical problems and determined how to correct issues.
- Utilized varied tools and equipment to test and troubleshoot mechanical systems.
- Monitored equipment performance to confirm proper and efficient function.
- Operated variety of tools and equipment to complete mechanical repairs.
- Performed in-depth troubleshooting to diagnose and resolve range of mechanical failures.
- Collaborated with coworkers, discussing assembly, and needed product adjustments.
- Completed detailed inspections of electrical and mechanical components to identify issues.
- Followed optimum preventative maintenance plans for complex mechanical systems.
- Trained and supervised mechanical engineering technicians in installation and maintenance of equipment.
- Collected and analyzed data to identify trends and develop solutions to existing mechanical problems.
- Researched new technologies related to mechanical engineering to improve designs and processes.
- Used computer-aided design (CAD) software to create detailed drawings and schematics of mechanical systems.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ10.2027
Skills
- Mechanical Operations Principles
- Daily Facility Operations
- Work Order Interpretation
- Design Modification
- Electrical Documentation
- Installing and Repairing Equipment
- Customer Satisfaction
- Circuit Testers
- Preventive Maintenance
- Machine Programming
- Lockout and Tagout Procedures
- Hydraulic Motors
- Project Deadlines
- Emergency Repair Management
- Machine Setups
- Fire Extinguishers
- Breakdown Procedures
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Optimizing Engine Performance
- Hazard Prevention
- Predictive and Preventive Maintenance
- Production Equipment Installation
Timeline
Mechanical Technician
U.S. Army/ Department Of Defense
05.2007 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
University of Phoenix
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