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Shawn Hauser

Winston-Salem,NC

Summary

Proven Forklift and PM Technician with over a decade of welding experience, adept at enhancing equipment reliability through preventive maintenance and skilled troubleshooting. At Darr Equipment Co., significantly reduced downtime and improved asset performance. Demonstrates exceptional problem-solving abilities and a collaborative approach, ensuring safety and efficiency in high-stakes environments.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Forklift and PM Technician and Mechanic

Darr Equipment Co.
06.2022 - 06.2024

Improved equipment reliability by conducting regular preventive maintenance tasks and thorough inspections.

  • Reduced downtime by efficiently troubleshooting and repairing malfunctioning equipment, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.
  • Developed customized maintenance schedules tailored to individual machines'' usage patterns, resulting in fewer unexpected breakdowns and better overall performance of assets under my car
  • Supported production goals by ensuring optimal performance of machinery through proper alignment, calibration, and adjustment.
  • Resolved mechanical issues using both technical and manual skills.
  • Assembled and disassembled equipment to perform repairs and maintenance.
  • Specifically rebuilt tilt, lift and steering cylinders., worked on drum and wet brakes, replaced vaporizer on lp units.
  • Units included Cats, Unicarrier, Yale, Hyster, Klamar, Toyota, Princeton and Moffitt.

Forklift Mechanic

Piping Technology & Products Inc.
08.2019 - 06.2022
  • Performed routine, emergency and preventative maintenance of forklifts.
  • Interpreted manufacturer's technical manuals to perform the necessary maintenance.
  • Troubleshot forklift problems to include brake, electrical and hydraulic systems.
  • Detected imperfections, potential problems, safety issues and/or malfunctions.
  • Diagnosed and repaired mast and attachment components.
  • Utilized good working knowledge of brake systems and tire/wheel changes.
  • Replaced broken or defective parts from stock parts and/or ordered replacement parts for major repairs.
  • Reassembled forklifts and made all necessary adjustments for effective and safe operation.

Welding Technician

Deere-Hitachi
01.2012 - 05.2019
  • Measured and accurately cut pieces for joining and fabrication work.
  • Maintained tools and equipment for welding team.
  • Performed various welding techniques such as MIG, TIG, and stick welding to accomplish diverse tasks across multiple projects.
  • Fabricated and welded aluminum, stainless steel and mild steel to form parts used in production processes.
  • Upheld strict compliance with internal safety standards, OSHA requirements as well as the specifications required by the customer.
  • Inspected, measured and tested completed metal workpieces for conformance to specifications using measuring and testing devices.
  • Contributed to cost savings initiatives by recommending alternative materials or processes when appropriate without sacrificing product integrity.
  • Enhanced welding quality by adhering to industry-standard techniques and continuously improving skills.
  • Worked from various instructions such as specifications, sketches, technical orders, blueprints, and other written and verbal instructions within established methods and procedures.
  • Demonstrated good oral and written communication through reports and feedback during team meetings.

Education

Associate of Science - Welding Technology

Forsyth Technical Community College
Winston-salem, NC
05.2006

Skills

  • Gulf War Veteran
  • 10 years of Welding Experience
  • Welding Fabricator
  • Hand and power tools
  • Troubleshooting skills
  • Scope Management
  • Meeting facilitation
  • Problem solving ability
  • Documentation
  • Hydraulic systems
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Service-oriented mindset
  • System installations
  • OSHA
  • Mechanical Repair
  • Electrical Troubleshooting
  • Parts Replacement
  • Safety awareness
  • Organizational ability
  • Tool management
  • Adept
  • Capable
  • Collaborative
  • Self Starter
  • Articulate

Timeline

Forklift and PM Technician and Mechanic

Darr Equipment Co.
06.2022 - 06.2024

Forklift Mechanic

Piping Technology & Products Inc.
08.2019 - 06.2022

Welding Technician

Deere-Hitachi
01.2012 - 05.2019

Associate of Science - Welding Technology

Forsyth Technical Community College
Shawn Hauser