ZACHARY CASON
Comer,GA
Summary
Knowledgeable automotive professional specializing in diesel vehicles. Background overhauling engines, troubleshooting system problems and replacing components. Proven strengths in time management, customer relations and problem-solving.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Shop Technician
Yancey Bros Co
Washington, GA
03.2024 - Current
- Kept shop clean, and organized
- Contributed to a safer work environment by consistently following safety protocols and procedures.
- Repaired parts, components and assemblies to correct malfunctions.
- Supported team members with technical expertise, helping to resolve complex issues and improve overall performance.
- Performed corrective and preventative maintenance procedures on various heavy equipment systems.
Quality Control Chief/ Customer Consultant
United States Marine Corps
Camp Lejeune, North Carolina
04.2023 - 03.2024
- Established and tracked quality department goals and objectives
- Determined quality department standards, practices, and procedures
- 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
- Inspected products and worker progress throughout production.
Lead Diesel Technician
United States Marine Corps
Okinawa, Japan
03.2022 - 03.2023
- 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
- Assessed engines to inform preventive maintenance work.
Diesel Technician
United States Marine Corps
Okinawa, Japan
03.2020 - 03.2022
- 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
- Removed components and completed repairs or installed new replacements
- Replaced parts such as belts, hoses and motors on different systems.
Assembly Line Worker
Kubota Tractors
Jefferson, GA
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Used established assembly instructions to complete jobs quickly, accurately, and with zero errors
- Followed protocols to enhance protection and maintain safe work environment
- Assembled components with minimal supervision, exceeding expected project milestones
- Performed visual and functional inspection of components to determine quality and identify defects.
Education
AMTBC, AMTCC Certifications - Automotive Technology And Mechanics
Logistics Operations School
Camp Johnson, North Carolina01.2022
High School Diploma -
Madison County High School
Danielsville, GA08.2019
Skills
- Knowledge of various complex hydraulics, electrical, and mechanical systems
- Ability to read and understand technical manuals (TM)'s, blueprints, hydraulic, electrical, and pneumatic schematics
- Skilled in customer service and effective communication as representative
- Ability to understand operator hand/arm signals in order to safely operate machinery to properly identify and diagnose malfunctions
- Ability to write reports that communicate complex and important information in understandable manor
- Skilled in advanced computer applications such as Email, Excel, GCSS, SIS 20, and Service Link
- Forklift and aerial lift certified
Values
- Executing daily tasks in a safe manor
- Honesty and integrity
- Team work and team building
- Striving for excellence and having pride and confidence in my work
- Sense of urgency, and getting tasks done quickly, safely, and proficiently
Timeline
Shop Technician
Yancey Bros Co
03.2024 - Current
Quality Control Chief/ Customer Consultant
United States Marine Corps
04.2023 - 03.2024
Lead Diesel Technician
United States Marine Corps
03.2022 - 03.2023
Diesel Technician
United States Marine Corps
03.2020 - 03.2022
Assembly Line Worker
Kubota Tractors
08.2018 - 05.2019
AMTBC, AMTCC Certifications - Automotive Technology And Mechanics
Logistics Operations School
High School Diploma -
Madison County High School