DEAN BUTTERFIELD
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
PHONE: 503-***-****
E-Mail ********@*******.***
Heavy Equipment Mechanic/TECHNICIAN
More than 20 years experience as a mechanic and Research and Development
Technician, specifically in the fork lift industry. Strong skills in
communication, organization, and documentation. Self starter, diversified
and flexible.
QUALIFICATIONS
. Experience troubleshooting, maintaining, repairing, and upgrading
fleets of all types of material moving and highway equipment, from
pallet jacks, electric vehicles and compactors, to fork lifts and
container handlers up to 120K in size.
. Advanced computer skills including Macintosh, DOS, Windows 95 through
Windows 7, Word, Excel, Outlook, Visio, Access and computer hardware,
Video editing and recording, software and hardware upgrades.
. Ability to work efficiently and compatibly on a team.
. Substantial experience in the organization, execution, and
documentation of service and repair programs.
. Ability to read, correct and modify working drawings.
. Adept in the repair and modification of vehicles and systems using a
wide variety of power and hand tools including, machinist skills,
welding, sheet metal, and fabrication, electronics.
. Able to maintain a healthy, safe work environment.
. Excellent skills in diagnostic and engine emissions equipment.
EXPERIENCE
2009 to 2010
Maintain all warehouse vehicles in Kmart Distribution Center
1979 to 2009
Nacco Materials Handling Group-Hyster Company Portland, OR
Mechanic/Technician responsible for service, rental and engineering
departments. Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electric vehicles,
batteries, and chargers of all kinds from carts and rackloaders to 120K
fork lifts. Repair and rebuild light and heavy equipment transmissions and
drive axles. Conduct First Article Tests for military contracts.
Outside Service Technician responsible for troubleshooting, service, repair
and maintenance of customer equipment and on site rental fleets in the
field.
Shop Foreman responsible for supervising 4 junior mechanics, scheduling
work, safety and training.
1976 to 1978
West Slope Chevron, Beaverton, OR
Shop Technician responsible for the repair and service of all automobiles
including foreign models. Extensive Customer relations.
1975 to 1976
Mason's Machine Shop, Portland, OR
Lathe Operator and Machinist.
EDUCATION
WNC, Carson Cilty NV
Two year certificate, Network Administration
Present
PORTLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Portland, OR
Two year certificate, Automotive Technology 1975
OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY, Corvallis, OR
One year toward Electrical Engineering Degree 1973
TECHNICAL TRAINING/SKILL
ASE certifications in engines, transmissions, air conditioning, and brakes.
D.O.T. and HAZMAT Training.
SOMAT data acquisition training.
Western Dynamics hydraulics training.
Chevron training in Tune-up, and Air Conditioning.
Licensed LPG fitter.
Hyster training in electric forklifts, tune-up and Hyster HD lift trucks.