Daniel Taylor
Hendersonville
Summary
Detail oriented machine mechanic with several years of experience in Production machine maintenance, Automotive maintenance, Material Handling, Flooring site installation, and roofing field. Dedicated to implementing all my skills in my work industry. Fast learner with high dedication tactics. Associates Degree entailing credentials in freon, diesel, automotive, and heavy equipment. Motivated to bring education and expertise to a position in the mechanical and production industry.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Technician
Tyson food production warehouse
Goodlettsville
03.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with supervisors to develop efficient methods for storing goods.
- Performed regular cycle counts to ensure accuracy of inventory records.
- Identified opportunities for process improvement in order to increase efficiency.
- Collaborated with team members to meet daily production goals.
- Updated job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities such as seminars or trainings.
- Reported any malfunctions or damages of material handling equipment promptly.
- Received and distributed incoming materials to designated areas.
- Assisted with physical inventories as needed by counting parts accurately and quickly.
- Maintained accurate inventory records of all received items.
- Managed work area cleanliness by following company guidelines for organization.
- Transported hazardous materials safely according to established protocols.
- Supported other warehouse personnel in completing tasks efficiently.
- Adhered strictly to company policies concerning the use of protective gear while on duty.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations while operating material handling equipment.
- Disposed of debris and hazardous materials properly to avoid contamination.
- Reviewed work orders before starting work to determine necessary materials and meet deadlines.
- Performed preventive maintenance tasks, including lubrication and cleaning of machines and equipment.
- Replaced defective parts such as bearings, seals, gears, valves.
- Maintained accurate records of all maintenance activities performed.
- Cleaned work areas to maintain a safe environment free from debris or hazardous materials.
- Assisted in the installation of new machinery and equipment.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems using visual inspections and test instruments.
- Provided technical support to production staff for machine troubleshooting needs.
- Monitored inventory levels of replacement parts and supplies needed for repairs.
- Trained junior technicians on best practices for machine operation and repair.
- Calibrated instruments used in testing processes to ensure accuracy of results.
- Troubleshot complex electrical and mechanical issues with minimal downtime.
- Installed new pumps, compressors, boilers and other mechanical systems.
- Routinely inspected plant equipment for signs of wear or malfunctioning parts.
- Followed established safety procedures when operating heavy machinery.
- Worked closely with engineering team to develop innovative solutions for existing problems.
- Repaired or replaced faulty wiring, switches, relays, and other electrical components.
- Developed preventative maintenance plans for various types of machinery.
- Adjusted machine settings according to manufacturing specifications.
- Responded promptly to emergency breakdowns at any time during shift hours.
- Conducted regular safety checks to ensure compliance with OSHA standards.
- Read and interpreted equipment and work orders to properly perform required maintenance services.
- Collaborated with building managers to assess ongoing needs and plan preventive maintenance schedules.
- Checked electrical components to identify defects and hazards and make necessary adjustments.
- Conducted performance and safety inspections on equipment and machinery to maintain operational baseline.
- Diagnosed equipment malfunctions and performed repairs to restore equipment and maintain uptime.
- Diagnosed problems with mechanical and electrical systems and equipment using advanced troubleshooting abilities.
- Scheduled preventive maintenance programs to keep equipment in good working condition.
- Implemented diagnostics to identify failures, determine parts and material requirements and facilitate repairs.
- Maintained clear and safe workspace areas to meet OSHA standards.
- Operated hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Responded to personnel queries and troubleshooting requests to provide repair services to improve operations.
- Implemented preventive maintenance practices and upheld equipment guidelines to avoid failures.
- Routinely inspected equipment for preventive and emergency maintenance needs.
- Implemented troubleshooting techniques to resolve issue.
- Designed equipment to aid repair or maintenance of machines, mechanical equipment or building structures.
- Repaired machines, equipment or structures using tools or equipment.
- Performed routine maintenance by inspecting drives, motors or belts.
- Dismantled machines, equipment, or devices to access and remove defective parts.
Maintenance/Auto Mechanic Technician
Midas
Nashville
08.2022 - 01.2024
- 10 years of automotive work experience
- Performed routine maintenance services such as oil changes alignments
- engine repairs & transmission repair
- Repair and inspection of Cooling and heating systems
- Inspected and test parts to ensure they meet quality standards
- Professionally interacted with customers for description of vehicle problems and future and potential repairs
- Check that all repairs and installations were completed properly
- Ordering and receiving parts and a timely manner
Diesel mechanic
Loves truck stop
Whitehouse
05.2022 - 12.2022
- Maintained inventory levels of supplies needed for daily operations.
- Adhered to all safety procedures when operating equipment such as lifts and hoists.
- Assisted customers in selecting appropriate types of tires based on their driving needs.
- Maintained accurate records of all work performed in accordance with company standards.
- Aligned vehicle wheels according to manufacturer specifications.
- Replaced worn tires with new ones of the same size and type.
- Provided advice to customers regarding proper maintenance of their vehicle's tires.
- Checked tire inflation pressure on a regular basis and adjusted air pressure if needed.
- Examined tire sidewalls for signs of damage or excessive wear due to improper alignment or overloading of vehicle.
- Recorded information about each service performed in company database.
- Inspected tires for defects and wear, measured tread depth and determined need for replacement.
- Cleaned wheel rims before installing new tires to ensure proper adhesion of new rubber.
- Rotated tires and reset tire pressure monitoring systems.
- Performed basic maintenance tasks such as oil changes, brake jobs and filter replacements.
- Repaired punctures in tubeless tires by patching or plugging holes with rubber materials.
- Tested batteries, brakes, shocks, struts, suspension systems, exhausts system components and other parts related to tire installation process.
- Removed old tires from rims using specialized tools such as bead breakers and tire irons.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area at all times, including disposing of used parts properly in accordance with safety regulations.
- Performed minor repairs, such as valve stem replacements, on customer vehicles' tires.
- Balanced wheels using electronic machines to ensure even tire wear.
- Attended training sessions provided by the company on a regular basis to stay up-to-date with latest technology trends.
- Changed and rotated tires for customers to provide safety and maximize customer service rankings.
- Performed tire inspections using failure analysis guidelines and made recommendations to maximize cost-effectiveness.
- Identified and replaced worn tires and related components, optimizing safety.
- Diagnosed and repaired tire and rim issues.
- Demonstrated knowledge of products and services to properly present warranties, promotions and advertisements.
- Used tools, parts and equipment to maintain and repair customer tires.
- Planned work and determined appropriate tools and equipment.
- Cleaned and maintained tire service bays to keep work areas organized.
- Collaborated with team members to fulfill sales and service requests.
- Performed tire rotations, mounts, and balancing on vehicles.
- Inspected tires on customer vehicles to report mechanical defects.
- Maintained inventory by loading and unloading tire shipments.
- Balanced and mounted new tires for customers, providing detailed breakdowns of services performed.
- Checked vehicle for leaks and topped off fluids.
- Repaired and plugged vehicle tires to help customers avoid purchase of new tires.
- Inflated tires to prescribed PSI to meet load requirements.
- Located tire punctures by inspection or immersing inflated tires in water baths and observing air bubbles.
- Managed safe vehicle raising and lowering using hydraulic jacks.
- Maintained updated knowledge of new techniques or industry advancements to increase personal performance.
- Unbolted and removed wheels from vehicles with lug wrenches or other hand or power tools.
- Counterweighted rims with consistent commendation for quality and efficiency.
- Used rubber cement to glue tire patches over ruptures in tire casings.
- Helped mechanics complete oil changes, parts replacements, and other repair or maintenance actions.
- Inflated tires correctly based on identified size and ply.
- Prepared rims and wheel drums for reassembly by scraping, grinding or sandblasting.
- Completed tire rotations on diverse vehicle makes and models.
- Sealed punctures in tubeless tires by inserting adhesive material and expanding rubber plugs into punctures.
- Located and repaired punctures in tires, applied patches, or advised on replacement for severely damaged rubber.
- Inspected tire casings for defects holes and tears to determine needed repairs.
- Removed and remounted wheels onto different types of vehicles.
- Inspected and prepared wheel drums and rims for reassembly.
- Contacted vendors to order or request quotes for specific tires and sizes.
Production Worker
UNICOR
Manchester
11.2018 - 01.2022
- Cleaned up work area at end of shift to maintain safe working environment.
- Monitored production line operations to ensure efficiency and accuracy.
- Sewed and produce clothing items
- The inspected items before being sold
- Position items under sewing needles using with marking machines and cloth for guides
- Pulled and examined materials daily
- Examined material to make sure they were as of expected quality
- Verified that all finished product was conformed to complete standard
- Evaluated and implemented techniques to shorten production time
- Followed safety procedures while operating machinery at all times.
- Operated single needle and multi-needle industrial sewing machines to assemble apparel components.
- Utilized knowledge of fabrics to select proper thread type for each job.
- Adjusted tension on threads, needles, bobbins, stitch length, feed dogs. as needed.
- Adhered strictly to all company policies and procedures related to garment construction standards.
- Sorted fabrics into categories based on color, texture, weight. prior to cutting operations.
- Repaired seams by hand or with a sewing machine when necessary.
- Ensured that all garments were sewn together properly using correct stitches and techniques.
- Loaded fabric onto cutting machines, operated the machine, and unloaded cut fabric pieces.
- Assisted with pattern making and marking of garments according to specifications.
Hardwood Floor Installer
Fyke Flooring LLC
Nashville
09.2010 - 01.2014
- Assisted in unloading materials at job sites upon arrival.
- Performed routine maintenance on power tools used during installations.
- Removed existing carpeting and other floor coverings prior to installing new floors.
- Assisted in loading materials onto trucks for delivery to job sites.
- Measured, cut, and installed hardwood flooring in various areas of homes.
- Created custom designs with parquet tiles or mixed woods for clients.
- Installed baseboards and shoe moldings around the perimeter of each room.
- Sanded down existing wood floors to prepare them for refinishing projects.
- Applied sealants to protect newly installed floors from water damage.
- Prepared sub-floors for installation by cleaning, sanding, and leveling them.
- Repaired damaged boards or replaced entire sections of flooring when needed.
- Inspected job sites for potential hazards before beginning work.
- Vacuumed up sawdust after each installation to keep worksites clean and safe.
- Used a variety of tools including saws, hammers, and drills to complete installations.
- Cleaned up work areas once jobs were completed as per client's specifications.
- Operated hand tools, saws, routers and sanding equipment to prepare materials and finish project surfaces.
- Followed carpenter directions and work order information.
- Positioned and held timbers, lumber, or paneling in place for fastening or cutting.
- Promoted team efficiency by consistently picking up excess materials and tools.
Roofer
ABCO Roofing
Nashville
08.2005 - 10.2008
- Measured and cut materials according to specifications with hand tools such as hammers, saws, chisels.
- Removed old roof coverings in preparation for new installations.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with building materials required for each job site.
- Provided guidance and instruction to apprentices on proper techniques related to roofing work.
- Repaired damaged areas of the roof using tar and other waterproofing materials.
- Assisted in loading debris from tear-off projects onto dumpsters or trucks.
- Ensured that all working surfaces were clean before beginning each task.
- Communicated effectively with customers regarding progress updates throughout project duration.
- Climbed ladders and scaffolding to reach roofs for inspection, repair, or installation.
- Performed preventive maintenance on tools and equipment used in job activities.
- Operated power tools such as nail guns safely in order to complete tasks quickly and efficiently.
- Inspected existing roofs for damage or leaks and applied sealants when necessary.
- Implemented safety protocols during every phase of the job process.
- Followed company policy regarding hazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Collaborated with team members on large scale projects requiring multiple workers.
- Adhered strictly to OSHA standards while performing duties on construction sites.
- Installed underlayment, shingles, metal roofing systems, and other materials to construct roofs.
- Cemented and nailed flashing strips of over joints to achieve watertight seals.
- Overlapped successive layers of roofing material, determining distance of overlap using chalk line, gauge on shingling hatchet and lines on shingles.
- Cut roofing paper to size and nailed and stapled paper to roof in overlapping strips to form base for roofing materials.
- Maintained and repaired roofing tools and equipment.
- Trained and oversaw individuals in roofing system installations.
- Repaired and maintained surface materials to make building exteriors weatherproof and waterproof.
- Worked safely and effectively under difficult conditions and completed projects under various kinds of weather.
- Diagnosed and identified sources of leaks, developing plans for repairs from total tear-offs to patchwork.
- Selected necessary materials and calculated dimensions to develop plan appropriate to specifications.
- Set up ladders or scaffolding to safely access roof.
- Performed demanding physical work over extended periods and modeled positive attitude.
- Displayed high standards for quality workmanship and routinely double-checked work.
- Operated equipment with strong focus on safety and ground communication.
- Understood how to operate and maintain job site equipment safely and for maximum productivity.
- Gained independent working skills and guided and mentored less experienced team members.
- Kept production team moving forward for progress in daily site operations.
- Resolved labor, design and tool issues during construction projects.
Education
Associate's Degree -
Nashville Auto Diesel College
Nashville, TN01-2013
Freon License -
Nashville Auto Diesel College
Nashville, TN01-2013
Machine Maintenance Mechanic Training Program -
Tyson
Goodlettsville, TNSkills
- Detail oriented maintenance and automotive mechanic
- Production and Leadership
- Fast learner skilled in working with teams for opportunities to progress business standards
- Associate degree holder possessing credentials in Freon diesel automotive and heavy equipment
- Extensive current and previous training mechanical machine maintenance in warehousing and distribution
- Material Handling
- Strongly motivated to bring my education and expertise to a position in my work industry
- Automotive Maintenance 10 years
- Production machine maintenance 3 years
- Always open to learning new things
- Adamant and persistent about getting tasks completed
- Preventive maintenance
- Equipment maintenance
- Machine troubleshooting
- Process improvement
- Safety compliance
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Technical support
- Problem solving
- Visual inspections
- Documentation management
- Power and hand tool use
- Hand tools expertise
- Troubleshooting skills
- Parts replacement
- Hand and power tools
- Building maintenance
- Equipment installation
- Power tools proficiency
- OSHA
- Pneumatic systems
- Maintaining components
- Tool management
- Mechanical expertise
- Hydraulic systems
- Technical training
- Effective communication
- Fabrication experience
- Maintenance and repair
- Hydraulic components
- Hydraulic troubleshooting
- Reliable and consistent
- Exceptional collaboration skills
- Excellent work ethic
- Strong organization skills
Timeline
Maintenance/Auto Mechanic Technician
Midas
08.2022 - 01.2024
Diesel mechanic
Loves truck stop
05.2022 - 12.2022
Maintenance Technician
Tyson food production warehouse
03.2022 - Current
Production Worker
UNICOR
11.2018 - 01.2022
Hardwood Floor Installer
Fyke Flooring LLC
09.2010 - 01.2014
Roofer
ABCO Roofing
08.2005 - 10.2008
Associate's Degree -
Nashville Auto Diesel College
Freon License -
Nashville Auto Diesel College
Machine Maintenance Mechanic Training Program -
Tyson