Robert Kessler
Jordan Lumber LLC
Laurel Hill,United States
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Language
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Certification
26
years of professional experience
Learn quickly, improved task execution, and supported safer, more efficient work practices.
Maintenance technician background reflected clear motivation for continued growth in maintenance work.
Asked questions when needed, which supported consistent quality on every job.
Accepted correction, constructive feedback, and clear direction, leading to steady skill improvement and readiness for any assignment.
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator
9 Months- Operated heavy equipment exclusively, specializing as a Taylor Lift heavy equipment operator.
- Served as a versatile floater, handling a variety of heavy machinery operations and yard duties across the facility as needed.
Diesel Mechanic
1 Year 4 Months- Serviced and repaired feed trucks and grow-out trucks, including Chevrolet Colorado and Ford Ranger models, addressing all identified issues. Including not limited to routine maintenances, technical issues and always too learn new skills, even if I had little to no experience.. faster learning than most best hands on instruction and watching it done.
- I'm not afraid to learn from my mistakes... Which I prefer not to make
- Interesting and furthering any skills I learned here
Industrial Lift Operator
1 Year 1 Month- Proficiently managed all operations within the planer department, including comprehensive lift duties.
- Earned Heavy Equipment Operator Certification during the first three months of this role (March - June 2023).
Cook
2 Months- Prepared short-order food items, maintained kitchen sanitation, and managed fast-paced grill operations.
Production Pattern Maker
6 Months- Replaced and repaired patterns required for customer mold production according to scheduled requirements.
- Maintained a clean and organized work area and fulfilled additional tasks as directed by the supervisor.
Roadside Technician
11 Months- Worked entirely as a Roadside Technician servicing, changing, and repairing heavy equipment and industrial machinery tires throughout the duration of the stint.
- Safely operated and maneuvered various heavy industrial equipment to position them for service. And when I wasn't doing my roadside services I was always moving around doing any and everything that needed to be done including working on machinery in retread department, including but not limited to simple preventive care to full alarm required maintenance working on vehicles to assist the mechanics and anything that I need, including oil changes and tune ups and brake changes
- (Second Stint)
Pallet Builder
1 Year 6 Months- Operated pallet machinery to construct pallets during night shifts, demonstrating rapid learning and task completion capabilities.
Retread Technician / Roadside Technician
10 Years 2 Months- Mastered the full-cycle retreading process for transfer truck tires, including assembly and final processing after curing in a chamber.
- Transitioned to Roadside Technician during the final three months of the stint; serviced, changed, and repaired all heavy equipment tires and industrial i have done multiple different maintenance we're required on multiple different equipment and machinery. There's nothing I didn't have my hands. In somewhere, when it comes to working at haneys Retread and Automotive care
- Operated heavy industrial equipment as needed to safely move and position vehicles and machinery between locations.
- (First Stint)
Cook
10 Months- Prepared food items and maintained food safety and kitchen cleanliness standards.
Plumber Helper
4 Years 7 Months- Assisted with residential plumbing installations, repairs, pipefitting, and general residential plumbing tasks.
- (On and off)
Electrician Helper
1 Year 5 Months- Executed electrical installations and rewiring for new and existing residential homes.
Education
G.E.D. - General education diploma
High school - General Studies
Completed high school coursework.
Skills
Detail-oriented Diesel mechanic with 2+ years of experience in repairing and servicing diesel engines and heavy machinery. Proven expertise in maintaining fleet reliability and performing mechanical troubleshooting. Skilled in operating industrial equipment and adhering to safety standards. Holds multiple certifications
including Heavy Equipment Operator and Forklift Certification
enhancing operational efficiency in fast-paced environments.
Data entry
Welding
Low Voltage
Demolition
HVAC system design and layout
Heavy machinery fuel system inspection
Computer literacy
Backhoe operation
HVAC system installation
Restaurant cook
Manufacturing
Equipment repair
Oil Change
Equipment operator experience
Heavy equipment operator experience
Wiring and circuitry work
Electrical equipment repair
Mechanic experience
Brake Repair
Freight
Delivery Driver Experience
Millwork
Diesel mechanics
Construction material handling
Equipment installation
Commercial construction
Construction estimating
Heavy equipment electrical system troubleshooting
Programmable logic controllers
Heavy machinery tire replacement
Remodeling
MIG welding
Caulking
Construction management
Warehouse management
Numeracy
Door Hanging
Manufacturing company experience
Agriculture
Landscape maintenance
Operating systems
Fabrication
Computer skills
Electrical experience
Mechanical troubleshooting
Mechanical knowledge
Heavy machinery oil changes
Facilities Maintenance
Heavy machinery cooling system maintenance
Technical Proficiency
Heavy equipment brake adjustment
Productivity software
Diesel Engine Repair
Field service
Skid steer loader
Forklift
Excavation
Dimensional measurements
Conveyor systems
Respiratory protection
Drywall
Rigging
Mowing
Assembly
Basic math
Security
Electrical wiring
Heavy machinery hydraulic system checks
Frame carpentry
Computer operation
Climbing
Construction
Industrial equipment troubleshooting
HVAC
Ammeter
IT
Hydraulics
Animal care
Loader operation
Manual handling
Machine operator experience
Heavy lifting
Microsoft Outlook
Construction painting
Driving
Farm machinery
Blueprint reading
Metal fabrication
Tire service
Carpentry
Heavy machinery component lubrication
Measuring instruments
Calipers
Lawn Care
Service technician experience
Heavy machinery engine diagnostics
Heavy machinery filter changes
Dozer
Excavator
Building construction
Operating heavy equipment
Preventative hardware maintenance
Power tools
Construction plumbing
Automotive repair
Heavy Equipment Operation
Electrical maintenance
Machining
Electrical systems
Vehicle maintenance
Growing experience
Handyman
Gardening
Farming
CNC
Hand tools
Communication skills
Customer service
Organizational skills
Some Supervising experience...Detail-oriented Diesel mechanic with 2+ years of experience in repairing and servicing diesel engines and heavy machinery. Proven expertise in maintaining fleet reliability and performing mechanical troubleshooting. Skilled in operating industrial equipment and adhering to safety standards. Holds multiple certifications
including Heavy Equipment Operator and Forklift Certification
enhancing operational efficiency in fast-paced environments.
Preventive Maintenance
Mechanical troubleshooting
Troubleshooting skills
Safety awareness
Hand and power tools
Electrical troubleshooting
Mechanical repair
Parts replacement
Equipment installation
Equipment Repair
Tool management
Hand tools expertise
Lockout and tagout procedures
Certification
Forklift Certification, Skid Steer Operator Certification, Heavy Equipment Operator Certification (HEOC), Driver's License, CPR Certification, Non-CDL Class C, EPA Universal Certification, First Aid Certification
Section name
- Candor Nc & Laurel Hill Nc, 27229 & 28351, United States
- +1 910 852 7598, rob.w.kessler1116@gmail.com
Languages
English
Full Professional
Additional Information
Always looking to better further and add to my resume With any and all work I may do... You can't learn something new if you don't be open to the possibility and understand that sometimes it's a slower pace to master but I want to do my best work possible Always, you can't rush work and expect to be your absolute best. All the time.. The more I do, something, the easier it gets, the faster I am. We'reAll human I don't want to be a robot.. I try to put work as my number one priority each And every workday, I am a family man with children and I want to show them and give them the best examples I can of how important work no matter what it might be, you always put your best in one step at a time, no matter what they can learn And do anything that may be put in front of them if they apply themselves....along as we put forth the effort.. But I also believe there's always room for growth in all of us.
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Operator
Jordan Lumber LLC
12.2025 - 09.2026Read More
Diesel Mechanic
Mountaire Farms
06.2024 - 10.2025Read More
Industrial Lift Operator
Jordan Lumber and Supply Company
03.2023 - 04.2024Read More
Cook
Waffle House
01.2023 - 03.2023Read More
Production Pattern Maker
Grede LLC
06.2022 - 12.2022Read More
Roadside Technician
Haney Tire & Retreading
05.2021 - 04.2022Read More
Pallet Builder
Edwards Wood Products
09.2019 - 03.2021Read More
Retread Technician / Roadside Technician
Haney Tire & Retreading
01.2009 - 03.2019Read More
Cook
McDonald's
12.2008 - 10.2009Read More
Plumber Helper
Guardian Plumbing
12.2002 - 07.2007Read More
Electrician Helper
Bill Hardy Electric
07.2000 - 12.2001Read More
Scotland High School
High school from General Studies
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Richmond Community College
G.E.D. from General education diploma
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