Thomas Ingram
Sharpsburg,MD
Summary
Dynamic Elevator Mechanic with extensive experience at WMATA, specializing in equipment diagnostics and preventive maintenance. Proven track record in enhancing safety and operational efficiency through meticulous inspections and repairs. Strong analytical thinking and communication skills foster effective teamwork and customer service, ensuring compliance with building codes and high-quality standards.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Elevator Mechanic
WMATA
05.2023 - Current
- Conducted preventive maintenance and inspections to comply with building codes.
- Produced comprehensive service records of maintenance and repair tasks for customers.
- Deployed test equipment to diagnose problems and adjust safety controls, counterweights and door mechanisms.
- Completed preventive maintenance on machines to enhance production and maintain quality.
Elevator Mechanic
Mid-America Elevator
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Installed elevators, escalators and moving sidewalks at different businesses across [Location].
- Worked with prefabricated sections of frameworks, rails and other components to create specified dimensions.
- Serviced installed elevator or escalator to maintain proper functioning and prevent mechanical or electrical issues.
- Wired control panels and electric motors to manage [Type] system operation.
- Retained service records of maintenance and repair tasks to facilitate invoicing.
- Assembled elevator cars by installing platform, walls and doors.
- Assembled elevator cars, platforms and lift motors.
Elevator Mechanic Helper
Schindler Elevator Corporation
08.1998 - 07.2021
- Evaluated construction projects to determine compliance with external standards or regulations.
- Tested newly installed equipment to meet safety regulations.
- Completed thorough tests of installed systems to verify safety systems and correct operation.
- Read and interpreted blueprints to determine layout of system components and select equipment for installation or repair.
- Repaired or replaced faulty components to return elevator or escalator to fully operational status.
- Minimized lateral motion of cars traveling through shafts to maximize safety and passenger comfort.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Conducted preventive maintenance and inspections to comply with building codes.
- Completed preventive maintenance on machines to enhance production and maintain quality.
- Produced comprehensive service records of maintenance and repair tasks for customers.
- Retained service records of maintenance and repair tasks to facilitate invoicing.
Education
Apprenticeship - Elevator Apprenticeship
Neiep
Attleboro Falls, MA05-2010
General Studies
Boonsboro Senior High
Boonsboro, MD06-1997
Skills
- Codes implementation
- Hydraulic pumps
- Equipment diagnostics
- Elevator equipment installation
- Journeyman guidance
- Equipment fine-tuning
- Hand tools proficiency
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Equipment calibration
- Elevator installation
- System upgrades
- Hydraulic systems
- Quality assurance
- Electrical
- Professionalism
- Self motivation
- Electrical systems
- Wiring diagrams
- Hand-eye coordination
- Equipment Repair
- Analytical thinking
- Control systems
- Team building
- Physical stamina
- Blueprint reading
- Construction knowledge
- Repair logging
- Goal setting
- Physical strength
- Continuous improvement
- Active listening
- Communication
- Problem-solving
- Preventive Maintenance
- Troubleshooting
- Customer service
- Professional demeanor
Timeline
Elevator Mechanic
WMATA
05.2023 - Current
Elevator Mechanic
Mid-America Elevator
08.2021 - 05.2023
Elevator Mechanic Helper
Schindler Elevator Corporation
08.1998 - 07.2021
Apprenticeship - Elevator Apprenticeship
Neiep
General Studies
Boonsboro Senior High
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