Skilled Heavy Equipment Mechanic and Welder with a stellar work ethic and extensive experience in diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining diverse heavy machinery. Adept in precision welding and fabrication, ensuring seamless equipment operation.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Boilerman /Maintenance Mechanic
Murphy Plywood
12.2010 - 09.2023
Supervised a small team of boiler operators across various shifts.
Serviced, maintained and supervised the operations of a hog fuel burning boiler.
Operated heavy equipment, such as an articulating loader, water truck and forklift.
Performed preventive maintenance, lubrication and repair of various equipment.
Responsible for maintaining accurate service logs and DEQ paperwork.
Self-motivated, and safety conscious with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations
Shop Manager / Lead Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Gary L. Peterson Construction
02.2007 - 12.2010
Oversaw the maintenance, repair, rebuilding of various forms of heavy equipment for a ready mix plant and paving operations.
Selected suitable vendors and suppliers. Responsible for ordering parts, maintaining stock and tracking inventory to keep all rolling stock online.
During off season: Fabricated custom hot rods, tractors and antique windmills.
Millwright / Crane Operator / Boilerman
Panel Products
01.2003 - 01.2007
Primary fabricator
Operated crane and supervised the demolition crew in removing the veneer processing equipment, facilitating the installation of the plywood processing equipment while maintaining utmost safety standards.
Boiler operator
Sole millwright who oversaw keeping the entire plant online and functioning at optimal efficiency.
Long Haul Truck Driver
Various Employers
01.1989 - 12.2002
Traveled all 48 states, logging 1.5 million, accident free, miles.
Welder / Mechanic
Various Manufacturing & Repair Companies
06.1985 - 01.1989
Used all phases of welding equipment.
Built & repaired semi-trailers, service bodies, Cal-Trans bodies, emergency vehicle bodies.