Hands on experience with Hydraulic components such as pumps, motors, valves and final drives. Spent 4 years building and installing dump bodies and related components on trucks. I have worked on equipment from lawn and garden to farm tractors. With Automotive I have performed everything from basic maintenance to engine and transmission replacements. Along with 4 years welding and fabricating. Able to work alone or along side coworkers to get jobs done in a timely and professional manner.
Work History
Hydraulic Technician
6 Years 4 Months
Cleveland Brothers Equipment | 02.2020 - Current
Repair and maintain hydraulic components, reducing downtime for equipment.
Collaborated with team members to streamline repair processes and improve workflow efficiency.
Assessed and tore down parts such as pumps, motors and cylinders in different pieces of equipment.
Collaborated with team members to ensure proper diagnosis, repair, and testing of hydraulic components.
Dump body installation, welding and fabrication, pump/pto installations, wiring and component installation.
Steel Worker
14 Years 3 Months
Frog, Switch and Mfg | 11.2005 - 02.2020
Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure accurate assembly of products.
Collaborated with team members to enhance production efficiency and workflow processes.
Trained junior workers on safe operation of machinery and adherence to safety protocols.
Maintained clean and organized workspaces, contributing to overall productivity and a safe working environment.
Operated vacuum molding equipment
Operated sand reclaim systems
Operated annealing furnace's
Operated tool mill cutters
Automotive Technician
1 Year 9 Months
Forrer Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram | 02.2004 - 11.2005
Diagnosed and repaired mechanical and electrical issues on a variety of vehicles.
Performed routine maintenance services, including oil changes, tire rotations, and brake inspections.
Collaborated with service advisors to ensure accurate communication of repair needs to customers.
Conducted thorough inspections to maintain safety standards and compliance with regulations.
Maintained a clean and organized work environment, demonstrating pride in personal workspace while contributing to overall shop cleanliness.
Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
Changed, rotated, and balanced tires on different types of vehicles.
Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
Improved vehicle performance by conducting thorough diagnostic tests and repairing or replacing faulty components.
Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
Upheld high safety standards in the workplace by following proper protocols when handling hazardous materials and utilizing protective gear as needed.
Performed safety and emissions inspections.
Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, and maintaining supplies.
Tore down, repaired and rebuilt faulty assemblies such as power systems, steering systems and linkages.
Repaired brake, exhaust, electrical and other systems for domestic automotive brands.
Repaired and replaced worn and damaged components.
Automotive Technician
4 Years 10 Months
Maguires Ford | 04.1999 - 02.2004
Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.
Completed customer orders and warranty services according to manufacturer specifications.
Increased workshop efficiency with organization of tools and equipment.
Conducted routine maintenance checks for improved vehicle safety and longevity.
Optimized fuel efficiency for customers with regular engine tune-ups and maintenance.
Delivered detailed explanations of repair processes, increasing customer trust and satisfaction.
Conducted safety inspections to comply with legal and company standards.
Read and followed technical documentation to complete accurate repairs.
Investigated customer complaints to identify cause of malfunctions.
Checked brake systems and determined need of pad replacement, disc turning or other maintenance requirements.
Utilized special alignment equipment and wheel-balancing machines to align wheels, axles, frames and steering mechanisms of automobiles.
Performed emissions tests according to standard procedures.
Performed routine maintenance services, including oil changes, tire rotations, and brake inspections.
Collaborated with service advisors to ensure accurate communication of repair needs to customers.
Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
Changed, rotated, and balanced tires on different types of vehicles.
Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
Repaired and replaced worn and damaged components.