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Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
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Zachary Cason

Diesel Technician/ Quality Control Chief
Comer,GA
Zachary Cason

Summary

Well-versed in keeping an orderly and clean shop for maximum efficiency. Skilled in testing, diagnosing and fixing issues with diesel equipment and vehicles. Excellent communication, organizational and prioritization skills. Quality control professional experienced in developing organization's quality strategy, procedures and processes. Monitor quality performance from supply chain and throughout product development life cycle. Develop and sustain Quality Management System in accordance with ISO 9001 and other applicable standards and business requirements. Manage quality audit program to identify and resolve non-conformities and embed culture of continuous improvement.

Overview

7
years of professional experience

Work History

United States Marine Corps
Camp Lejeune, NC

Quality Control Chief
04.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Determined quality department standards, practices, and procedures.
  • Established and tracked quality department goals and objectives.
  • Monitored staff organization and suggested improvements to daily functionality.
  • Tracked quality issues with external customers, suppliers, and internal plant operations.
  • Scheduled and chaired quality review meetings to review effectiveness of performance mitigating risk, improving throughput and achieving customer satisfaction.
  • Applied coaching techniques and tools to support managers and team members in improving performance.
  • Implemented new quality assurance and customer service standards.
  • Inspected products and worker progress throughout production.

United States Marine Corps
Okinawa, Japan

Lead Diesel Technician
03.2022 - 03.2023

Job overview

  • Troubleshot systems, traced problems and diagnosed root causes.
  • Removed components and completed repairs or installed new replacements.
  • Completed required documentation such as work-completed reports, timesheets and quality assessments via handwritten forms or business system input screens.
  • Inspected MTVR's, JLTV's, HMMWV's, LVSR's, and various trailers for repair and maintenance needs.
  • Maintained safe working conditions by keeping shop areas clean and free from unneeded items.
  • Assessed equipment for damage, wear, battery life, and fluid levels.
  • Replaced parts such as belts, hoses and motors on different systems.
  • Assessed engines to inform preventive maintenance work.

United States Marine Corps
Okinawa, Japan

Diesel Technician
03.2020 - 03.2022

Job overview

  • Troubleshot systems, traced problems and diagnosed root causes.
  • Performed vehicle lubrication and DOT safety inspections.
  • Inspected MTVR's, HMMWV's, LVSR's, and JLTV's for repair and maintenance needs.
  • Completed required documentation such as work-completed reports, timesheets and quality assessments via handwritten forms or business system input screens.
  • Removed components and completed repairs or installed new replacements.
  • Applied documented procedures and policies to complete complex repairs and identify and prepare required parts and tools.
  • Replaced parts such as belts, hoses and motors on different systems.

Kubota Manufacturing Of America
Jefferson, GA

Paid Student Intern
08.2018 - 06.2019

Job overview

  • Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
  • Participated in workshops and presentations related to projects to gain knowledge.
  • Facilitated successful completion of projects from concept to launch.
  • Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.

Martin Mechanical
Athens, GA

HVAC Technician
05.2018 - 08.2018

Job overview

  • Performed troubleshooting on HVAC systems to determine root cause of issues.
  • Conducted maintenance service on HVAC systems to increase life expectancy of equipment and prevent costly repair work.
  • Investigated major malfunctions and breakdowns of heating and air-conditioning systems and used troubleshooting to determine causes.
  • Traveled to job sites for both scheduled and emergency appointments.
  • Inspected and tested refrigeration systems, safety devices and controls to determine proper functionality.
  • Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, piping schemes and engineering specifications to diagnose and repair units.
  • Repaired and replaced heating and air conditioning systems for commercial customers.

Ingles Supermarket
Hull, GA

Cashier
09.2016 - 04.2017

Job overview

  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
  • Learned duties for various positions and provided backup at key times.

Education

AMTCC
Camp Johnson, North Carolina

Advanced Automotive Maintenance Tech Certification from Automotive Technology And Mechanics
01.2022

University Overview

  • Awarded "Honor student" by placing top three in class.
  • learned about and how to use more advanced diagnostic equipment
  • Taught and certified to maintain a higher level echelon of maintenance (I.e. engine rebuilds, transmission rebuilds, cab refurbishments, and advanced electrical troubleshooting)
  • Taught about the administrative side of maintenance. (I.e. record keeping, updating statuses, quality control, equipment managing.)

AMTBC
Camp Johnson, North Carolina

Automotive Maintenance Technician Certification from Automotive Mechanics
03.2020

University Overview

  • Taught the basic concepts/theories of maintenance on various different mechanical systems (I.e. hydraulic brakes, air brakes, ABS systems, CTIS systems, cooling systems, electrical systems, etc.)
  • preformed minor maintenance procedures while being evaluated.
  • taught how to use basic diagnostic equipment.

Madison County High School
Danielsville, GA

High School Diploma
08.2019

Skills

  • Product Development
  • Product Inspections
  • Staff Supervision
  • Employee Training
  • Customer Service
  • Team Collaboration
  • Effective Multitasking
  • Quality Control Tests
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Critical Thinking
  • Attention to Detail
  • Policy Reinforcement

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 24 staff members.
  • Supervised team of 32 staff members.
  • Achieved higher level of maintenance readiness through effectively helping by conducting thorough quality control inspections.
  • Achieved proficient maintenance cycles by introducing new maintenance "flows" for Corrective Maintenance and Preventative Maintenance tasks.
  • Effectively and proficiently conducted quality control procedures, which resulted in a higher level of satisfaction and safety.
  • Effectively maintained, inventoried, and managed 756,000 dollars worth of specialty tools. with zero defects.
  • Effectively maintained, inspected, and performed quality control checks on 7 figure dollar vehicles, and equipment.

Timeline

Quality Control Chief

United States Marine Corps
04.2023 - Current

Lead Diesel Technician

United States Marine Corps
03.2022 - 03.2023

Diesel Technician

United States Marine Corps
03.2020 - 03.2022

Paid Student Intern

Kubota Manufacturing Of America
08.2018 - 06.2019

HVAC Technician

Martin Mechanical
05.2018 - 08.2018

Cashier

Ingles Supermarket
09.2016 - 04.2017

AMTCC

Advanced Automotive Maintenance Tech Certification from Automotive Technology And Mechanics

AMTBC

Automotive Maintenance Technician Certification from Automotive Mechanics

Madison County High School

High School Diploma
Zachary CasonDiesel Technician/ Quality Control Chief