Mechanical Maintenance

Duane Olson

** ***** **** ****, ********, WA ****0

Home 360-***-**** Cell 360-***-****

E-mail ************@*******.***

Objective

To obtain permanent long term employment.

Summary of Qualifications

More than fifteen years diesel mechanic and maintenance experience.

Great knowledge of principles of gasoline and diesel-powered internal combustion engines.

Solid knowledge of methods, tools, equipment and materials used in journey-level repair and

maintenance of motorized equipment.

Extensive knowledge of air and hydraulic brake systems and components.

Significant knowledge of operation and use of electrical testing equipment, and welding equipment.

Sound knowledge of health and safety regulations (OSHA) and procedures. Current First Aid/AED card.

Profound knowledge of proper lifting techniques.

Exceptional ability to diagnose mechanical difficulties.

Strong ability to operate shop equipment and tools including electronic testing equipment, welders.

Great ability to make major and minor repairs to a variety of automatic equipment.

Capability to estimate labor and cost of materials for repairs as needed.

Immense ability to understand and follow oral and written directions.

Ability to lift heavy objects.

Proven ability to observe legal and defensive driving practices.

Considerable ability to maintain routine records related to work performed.

Excellent ability to understand and communicate oral and written directions and work cooperatively

with others.

Skilled in maintaining and servicing water recycling systems.

Experience

Grays Harbor College, Aberdeen WA

Perform complete overhauls on transmissions, differentials and clutch systems; repair or remove and

replace rear end and front end systems in heavy duty trucks and other vehicles.

Align wheels, make body and fender repairs and perform minor sanding and painting of vehicles as

needed; operate wire and gas welding equipment to repair and fabricate metal parts.

Tune, repair and rebuild diesel engines; disassemble motors and repair and replace parts; service and

maintain fuel and cooling systems.

Grind valves and perform welding; rebuild equipment as needed.

Operate electronic testing equipment and other hand and power tools.

22 years Weyerhaeuser Co. Aberdeen, WA

Diesel Maintenance Shop:

Perform skilled mechanical repair and maintenance on company diesel or gas-powered mechanical or

automotive equipment to maintain in a safe and proper operating condition.

Inspect and diagnose mechanical defects in fork lifts, trucks, automobiles, skid steer loaders, man lifts,

boom trucks, track dozers, front end loaders and other mechanical equipment.

Perform complete overhauls on hydraulic air brake systems; repair & adjust air & hydraulic brakes;

design & install high-pressure hoses for hydraulic brakes, power steering, air lines & oil pressure hoses.

Serviced and maintained fuel and cooling systems.

Repair electrical systems in vehicles; install and repair generators, starters, lighting systems, buzzers,

warning devices and wiring; inspect, repair and replace wheel bearings, fuel pumps, water pumps and

injector pumps; inspect, clean and replace air and fuel filters.

Communicate with vendors to obtain required parts and supplies; drive to vendors and other locations to

pick up and deliver parts, equipment and vehicles.

Maintain records of repairs, parts used and names of suppliers; prepare and maintain records of work

orders and work performed.

Conduct periodical mechanical safety checks on heavy equipment as mandated by law.

Steam clean engines and transmissions; maintain the garage area in a clean, orderly and safe working

condition.

Perform lubrication, oil changes, battery maintenance, tire changes and repairs, and servicing of

equipment.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Shipping Department:

Duties: Loaded trucks, rail cars and barges with lumber. Create and process bills of lading.

Production Equipment Oiler:

Duties: Performed preventative maintenance on production equipment and operated production job centers:

sawyer, edger, chipper and planer.

Education:

Aberdeen High School

High School Diploma

Grays Harbor College, Aberdeen, WA

Associates degree in Diesel Technology

References:

Brion Buisman: Instructor, Grays Harbor College, 360-***-****

Jerry Papac: Maintenance Supervisor, Weyerhaeuser Co., 360-***-****

Bob Fletcher: Lead Diesel Technician, Weyerhaeuser Co., 360-***-****

Sylvia Markham: Environmental Coordinator, Weyerhaeuser Co., 360-***-****

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