Timothy A McBride
Rochelle,IL
Summary
Mechanical professional with over eight years in automotive, agricultural, industrial machinery, and fabrication. Known for leadership in team settings, enhancing operations through innovative problem-solving and effective blueprint examination. Committed to quality and customer satisfaction while fostering employee development.
Overview
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Certification
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Everything
Bellini's Custom Fabrication
Dixon, IL
07.2017 - Current
- Led automotive technician and fabricator team, ensuring timely completion of quality projects.
- Diagnosed and repaired various automotive systems, including electrical and mechanical components.
- Maintained and operated equipment such as CNC plasma tables, lathes, and industrial press brakes.
- Examined blueprints to guide employees and optimize workflow processes.
- Managed customer interactions through communication channels to foster strong relationships.
- Performed welding and custom fabrication across diverse projects using MIG, TIG, and stick welding.
- Operated company-owned mobile welding truck for emergency fabrication tasks.
Lead Laborer
Full Swing Construction
Oswego, IL
03.2015 - 07.2017
- Oversaw job site operations to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards
- Executed residential and commercial remodeling projects, enhancing property aesthetics and functionality
- Concrete and Asphalt Removal and Installation
- Performed residential and commercial snow removal to maintain safe and accessible environments
- Landscaping
Auto Technician
Vaessen Brothers
Sublette, IL
02.2013 - 02.2015
- Diagnosed and verified customer complaints to identify necessary repairs.
- Conducted inspections and performed maintenance on automotive systems to ensure optimal functionality.
- Executed basic automotive repairs to restore vehicle performance and reliability.
Education
Undergrad - Diesel technology Program
Kishwaukee College
Malta, IL01-2017
Diploma -
Ashton Franklin Center
Ashton, IL01-2015
Automotive Technology
WhiteSide Area Career Center
Sterling, IL01-2015
Skills
- Blueprint reading
- Welding techniques
- MIG welding
- TIG welding
- Stick welding proficiency
- Brazing skills
- Equipment repair skills
- Troubleshooting expertise
- Advanced diagnostics
- Heavy equipment repair
- Truck repair
- Forklift operation
- Overhead crane operation
- Hand tool operation
- Lockout-tagout procedures
- Software proficiency
- Data management
- Microsoft Office
- Team collaboration
- Client relationship management
- Leadership skills
- Organizational skills
- Time management and organization
- Calmness under pressure
- Problem-solving skills
- Communication abilities
- Computer literacy
AWARDS
2014- Student of the year at Whiteside Career Center, 2015- Student of the year at Whiteside Career Center, 2015- Outstanding Leadership Award at Ashton Franklin Center
Certification
- AWS Weld Certified
- API 1104 Weld Certified
- Train-the-Trainer Forklift Certified
- MSHA Certified
Timeline
Everything
Bellini's Custom Fabrication
07.2017 - Current
Lead Laborer
Full Swing Construction
03.2015 - 07.2017
Auto Technician
Vaessen Brothers
02.2013 - 02.2015
Undergrad - Diesel technology Program
Kishwaukee College
Diploma -
Ashton Franklin Center
Automotive Technology
WhiteSide Area Career Center