Shannon Hawkins
Clarkesville,GA
Summary
Experienced Diesel Mechanic with expertise in vehicle repairs, rebuilds, and installations. Known for strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Highly motivated to contribute to team success and take on new challenges.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Diesel Mechanic
burke and sons
Clarkesville, GA
07.2024 - 11.2024
- Performed preventative maintenance on diesel engines and equipment.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems and made necessary repairs.
- Repaired fuel injection systems, turbochargers, brakes, and exhaust systems.
- Inspected vehicles for safety issues and roadworthiness.
- Replaced worn or damaged components such as spark plugs, air filters, and oil filters.
- Adjusted engine timing to factory specifications.
- Rebuilt faulty hydraulic systems including pumps and cylinders.
- Tested electrical circuits for faults using diagnostic computers.
- Installed new parts such as radiators, injectors, hoses, belts, alternators, starters .
- Welded broken metal parts using oxyacetylene torches and electric arc welders.
- Disassembled defective units to diagnose malfunctions and repair them accordingly.
- Cleaned and lubricated parts before reassembly of the unit, engine, vehicle .
- Assisted in the removal of engines from vehicles in order to replace them with new ones.
- Maintained accurate records of all services performed on diesel engines.
- Provided technical advice to customers regarding their diesel engine needs.
- Examined brake systems for proper operation; replaced pads or shoes when needed.
- Checked all fluid levels regularly; topped off when necessary.
- Worked with a team of mechanics to complete projects efficiently within time limits.
- Ensured that all tools were properly cleaned after use.
- Followed safety guidelines while performing repair work on heavy-duty vehicles.
- Placed orders for parts necessary to complete vehicle repairs and installations.
- Completed preventive maintenance on engines, transmissions, tires and other vehicle systems.
- Performed checklist of fluid levels, air filter, tire pressure and more as part of service orders.
- Operated specialty equipment, standard tools and gauges to complete assessments and repairs.
- Removed and disassembled defective diesel engines in automobiles, trucks, buses, and construction vehicles to complete repairs.
- Utilized computer programs and visual inspections to diagnose problems with brakes, steering and transmissions.
- Installed new vehicle systems and components.
- Evaluated vehicle systems to assess function and uncover defects.
- Reviewed repairs with customers and advocated for vehicle safety.
- Performed maintenance inspections, tune-ups, oil changes and other key services.
- Completed simple and advanced repairs according to specifications for brakes, exhaust and electrical systems.
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnostic procedures to locate source of malfunctions.
- Raised trucks, buses and heavy parts or equipment with hydraulic jacks or hoists.
- Maintained vehicles by changing oil, checking batteries and lubricating components.
- Used diagnostics and troubleshooting tools to identify failures and equipment issues.
- Completed standard inspections to assess wear and damage to vehicles.
- Completed in-depth inspections of vehicle brakes, steering and other systems to check for safety and performance issues.
- Disassembled and overhauled internal combustion engines, pumps and generators.
- Conducted test drives before and after repair services.
- Removed old oil, replaced filters, and added correct amounts of fluids.
- Reconditioned and replaced pistons, bearings, gears and valves.
- Improved function of engines by replacing spark plugs, fuel filters and defective sensors.
- Optimized brake systems by adjusting and replacing components.
- Checked vehicle mileage and determined necessary belts, fluids flushing or gasket replacements.
- Installed accessories and non-OEM components to meet vehicle operator needs.
- Rewired ignition systems, lights and instrument panels.
- Disassembled units and inspected parts for wear with micrometers, calipers and gauges.
- Conducted visual inspections of compressed natural gas fuel systems to identify cracks, discoloration and abrasions.
- Verified dimensions and clearances of parts to achieve conformance to factory specifications.
- Read and interpreted standards, drawings and blueprints and pinpointed inspection needs for repair work.
Welder
national welding and maintenance
Cornelia, GA
09.2023 - 07.2024
- Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells.
- Monitored the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.
- Constructed templates and jigs for fabrication according to blueprints.
- Inspected completed work for conformance to specifications using various instruments.
- Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
- Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
- Performed preventative maintenance on welding tools and equipment.
- Gathered required materials for each project in order to meet production deadlines.
- Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
- Operated manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment to cut metal for fabrication of products.
- Utilized oxyacetylene torches for preheating metals prior to welding or bending them into desired shapes.
- Applied shielded metal arc welding techniques with electrodes in flat, horizontal vertical positions as well as overhead applications.
- Conducted flux core arc welding when applicable.
- Installed new plant equipment per manufacturer's instructions while adhering to safety protocols.
- Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
- Trained apprentices in safety procedures and use of tools, equipment used during fabrication, welding operations.
- Cleaned joints before beginning any type of welding process by chipping off slag with a hammer or wire brush.
- Ensured that all welds met code requirements through visual inspection methods such as radiography testing where applicable.
- Determined appropriate filler metal type based on joint design and material being joined together.
- Adjusted settings on machines such as current level so it matches the specifications outlined in blueprints and drawings.
- Read blueprints and drawings and took measurements to plan layout and procedures.
- Troubleshot problems related to welds including porosity issues caused by improper shielding gas flow rates.
- Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
- Used welding skills to help repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery.
- Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares and calipers.
- Scraped off excess spatter using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.
- Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment in vertical, horizontal and overhead positions.
- Maximized shop organization and equipment lifespan by maintaining equipment.
- Repaired structures by dismantling, reshaping and reassembling metal components with cutting torches and hand tools.
- Prepared broken parts for welding by properly grooving and scarfing surfaces.
- Completed minor torch ups with MIG welders.
- Adjusted gas flow and pressure to create and maintain desired flames.
- Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
- Welded fabrication materials, continuously checking for safety and quality.
- Prepared material surfaces for welding by removing scale, rust or other foreign matter.
- Adjusted weld machines to correct settings for precision and waste reduction.
- Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.
- Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.
- Measured workpieces with straightedges or templates to conform with specifications.
Diesel Mechanic
Anderson And Sons
Washington, 30631
02.2022 - 01.2023
- Performed preventative maintenance on diesel engines and equipment.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems and made necessary repairs.
- Repaired fuel injection systems, turbochargers, brakes, and exhaust systems.
- Inspected vehicles for safety issues and roadworthiness.
Education
Caterpillar Intro To Diesel Tech
OnlineSkills
- Solid independent worker
- Brakes and tires
- Vehicle system analysis
- Repair recordkeeping
- Inspection checklists
- Computer tracking
- Oil service
- Transmission service
- Fluid changes
- Troubleshooting & diagnosis
- Engine repair
- Vehicle checklists
- MIG welding
- Steering systems
- Welding and fabrication
- Safety Management
- Time tracking
- Cooling systems
- Staff Supervision
- Vehicle inspections
- Air conditioning systems
- Auto diagnostics
- Fleet Management
- Hydraulic maintenance
- Steering Mechanisms
- Inspection procedures
- Engine diagnostics
- Diesel Engine Repair
- Hospitality and accommodation
- Engine repairs
- Pneumatic Systems
- Electrical Systems
- Brake Systems
- Fluid adjustments
- Suspension Systems
- Parts Ordering
- Auto and engine repair
- Transmissions
- Suspension work
- Transmission repair
- Engine Rebuilds
- Performance Improvement
- Hydraulic systems
- Oil Changes
- Root Cause Analysis
- Documentation
- Vehicle alignment
Certification
- osha 10
- mewp elevated platforms
- 4g weld certs
Timeline
Diesel Mechanic
burke and sons
07.2024 - 11.2024
Welder
national welding and maintenance
09.2023 - 07.2024
Diesel Mechanic
Anderson And Sons
02.2022 - 01.2023
- osha 10
- mewp elevated platforms
- 4g weld certs
Caterpillar Intro To Diesel Tech
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