SHERMAN
HAWTHORNE
ad4tlh@r.postjobfree.com
Florissant, Mo 63033
CONTACT
SKILLS
• Auto and Engine Repair
• Battery Testing
Resourceful individual well-versed in maintaining and repairing a variety of vehicles, including cars, trucks, and heavy machinery. Highly skilled in using a wide range of tools and diagnostic equipment to identify and fix mechanical problems. Experienced in providing preventive maintenance services and delivering quality work on tight deadlines. Worked a number of Part time security jobs in the St.Louis and E.St.Louis area during my life time for Hudson Security and East Gate Security Armed and UnArmed
CAREER OBJECTIVE
Bonding Mechanic
GKN Aerospace (Boeing), Hazelwood, Mo
Built airplane wings and inspected them. Built Root Lugs(attachment to fuselage). Built Inner and Outer wings to Engineer Specification. Drilled,Boring,Measuring,Blueprint and tolerances.
Mechanic
Goodyear Tire and Rubber, St.Louis, Mo
Railroad Mechanic
Illinois Central & Gulf, East Saint Louis, Il
Removed and replace wheels on box cars,tank cars, Gondolas. EXPERIENCE
March 1985 - August 2023
June 1982 - March 1985
Performed scheduled maintenance services such as oil changes, lubrications,
• and tune-ups.
Inspected brake systems, steering mechanisms, wheel bearings, transmissions, engines, and other parts of vehicles.
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Installed new radiators, water pumps, ignition systems, starters and alternators as needed.
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Diagnosed mechanical problems and determined the best course of action to
• repair vehicles.
Worked closely with other mechanics to maximize efficiency in completing jobs quickly.
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• Documented services and repairs on work orders.
• Tested vehicle components to ensure they were in proper working order. June 1975 - July 1982
Followed all safety protocols while performing repairs in accordance with industry standards.
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Mechanic
Macco Construction Co, St.Louis, Mo
Mechanic
Venture Car Care Center, Fairmont, Il
Conducted routine inspections to identify potential issues before they became major repairs.
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• Replaced couplers, welding,cutting heavy iron parts. June 1973 - June 1975
Performed scheduled maintenance services such as oil changes, lubrications, and tune-ups. on all types of construction equipment including LPG engines.
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• Traveled the Country with Construction crew to maintain equipment.
• Drove equipment throughout country using box trucks and Low Boy trailers May 1971 - May 1973
Performed scheduled maintenance services such as oil changes, lubrications, and tune-ups.
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Inspected brake systems, steering mechanisms, wheel bearings, transmissions, engines, and other parts of vehicles.
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Installed new radiators, water pumps, ignition systems, starters and alternators
• as needed.
• Installed engines and transmissions at this facility Certificate of Completion in Auto and Diesel Mechanics Bailey Tech, St.Louis,Mo
High School Diploma
Cahokia H.S., Cahokia,Il
Associate in Arts (A.A.) in Automotive Maintenance Technology State Community College, East Saint Louis,Il
EDUCATION
November 1972
May 1971
References available upon request
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