Waylon Lesley

• Performed detailed preventive maintenance on machinery, ensuring optimal performance and efficiency.
• Diagnosed and repaired mechanical malfunctions to reduce equipment downtime.
• Developed and delivered comprehensive training on safety protocols and maintenance procedures for junior technicians.
• Analyzed existing workflows and implemented improvements to elevate maintenance performance.
• Operated forklifts to facilitate efficient material handling and logistics operations.
• Achieved efficient engine and transmission removals, enhancing maintenance workflow. Improved hydraulic cylinder functionality through timely replacements. Delivered warranty repairs on forklifts, ensuring operational reliability.
• Executed diagnostic assessments on equipment to identify failures, including wiring and fuel issues.
• Conducted comprehensive lift servicing, focusing on oil changes, filter replacements, and essential parts maintenance.
• Engaged with large-scale lumber and steel corporations to provide equipment solutions and leasing options.

• Doing oil change, brakes , tires , hubs , pulling rear ends , transmissions etc
• Demonstrated knowledge of basic truck maintenance procedures such as checking oil levels, tire pressure, brake systems.
• Supervised the maintenance, repair, and operation of a fleet of vehicles including light, medium, and heavy-duty trucks.
• Performed basic maintenance tasks such as checking fluid levels and tire pressure on trucks.

Putting wet line kits onto back of transmission for dump trailers , dump trucks

• Aligned and clamped workpieces using rules, squares or hand tools.
• Prepared material surfaces for welding by removing scale, rust or other foreign matter.
• Communicated effectively with team members regarding progress of tasks assigned throughout the day.
• Maintained clean and organized work environment to ensure safety and productivity.
• Inspected welds for accuracy and adherence to quality standards.
• Safely ignited torches and monitored surroundings to proactively identify hazards.
• Positioned and secured workpieces using hoists, wire and banding machines or hand tools.
• Measured workpieces with straightedges or templates to conform with specifications.
• Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.Where I currently work I do mainly stick welding , cutting , gouging, a lot of structural work , building plants frames doing plant maintenance dealing and working with and working on heavy machinery,
• Cutting and gouging liners out of buckets and beds of equipment replacing with new AR plates welding them in to spec.
• Over head welding on shaker screens and conveyors as well as welding out feeders to the plants.
• Plant clean up and maintenance as far as replacing manganese liners in our crushers , oil and hydraulic tank changes.
• Operates excavators, loader's ,man lifts ,Lull ,dump trucks.