Keith Griffin
Mechanically Inclined. Skilled Mechanic 715-***-****
Eau Claire, WI 54703
**********.***@*****.*** - 715-***-****
RELATED WORK SKILLS
Extensive mechanical repairs, hydraulic component and system troubleshooting/repair, pneumatic component and system troubleshooting/repair, engine rebuilding (Gas, Diesel), transmission rebuilding
(Manual,Automatic), differential rebuilding (All Types),Welding ( light to heavy structural), metal fabrication, Modis, Genesis and laptop (Diagnostic Scanners).
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
WORK EXPERIENCE
Industrial Mechanic / Welder
Northwest Enterprises Inc. - Eau Claire, WI - May 2016 to January 2017 Maintain and repair various types of small equipment for individual customers and local companies. Repair all types of trailers from customers and local companies. Service and repair various types of heavy equipment for customers and local companies. Maintain and repair company vehicles, equipment and Facilities. Skilled Industrial Mechanic
Menards (Fleet South) - Eau Claire, WI - July 2010 to March 2015 Responsibilities
Service and repair many types of various equipment. Diagnose occurring and potential problems of equipment. Complete a list of parts needed to correct it. Then inform parts manager of needs. If the job requires extensive costs and time. Inform the supervisor of the issues involved. The majority of the equipment are as follows:Yard Horses (Semi Tractors), Various types with elevating fifth wheels, forklifts of various makes and models, examples: (Yale, Hyster, Toyota, Mitsubishi, Sellick and Baker). Other equipment includes.(Loaders, Graders, Back Hoes, Skid Steers, Street Sweepers, Trailer Mounted Air Compressors Ect.).
Also, medium/light trucks and cars.
Other responsibilities include: Help train new employees, help other team members troubleshoot equipment and advice on how to repair it in a safe cost effective manner, go on service calls to repair or retrieve equipment, and maintain a clean safe work area.
Automotive Technician
Car Tech - Lakeland, FL - May 2001 to January 2010 Responsibilities
Perform basic services fluid changes and tune ups. Troubleshoot and diagnose problems on all makes and models of cars and trucks. Report findings to service manager.Other responsibilities include minor and major engine, transmission and drive train repairs. Also suspension and brake repairs, heating and A/C repairs. Skills Used
Customer interaction. Explaining problems in laymans terms so they can understand what's going on and what corrective measures can be done to resolve the issue. Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Kukurin Concrete Inc. - Las Vegas, NV - December 1998 to September 1999 Responsibilities
Service and repair various types of concrete related equipment. Troubleshoot and diagnose problems with equipment. Then report to the company owner as to the course of action to take. The fleet of equipment include. Semi tractors and trailers (Dump Trailers), Bobcat Skid Steers, Trenchers, Generators, Light trucks Ect.. EDUCATION
H.S. Diploma in Math, English, History Ect..
Washoe High School - Reno, NV
1984 to 1985
MILITARY SERVICE
Service Country: US
Branch: US ARMY/US NAVY
Rank: US ARMY SP-4/US NAVY MMFN (SS)
November 1983 to January 1990
US ARMY
63J10 Chemical Equipment Repair/Quartermaster
88M10 Heavy Equipment Truck Driver
21E10 Heavy Equipment Operator
US NAVY
Submarine School Groton, Connecticut
Advanced Electronics School
Damneck, Virginia
COM SUB GROUP SIX SCHOOLS
Charleston, South Carolina
Hydraulic Systems Combined Maint../Repair
Pneumatic Systems Combined Maint./Repair
Refrigeration Systems Combined Maint./Repair
C02 Scrubber Systems Combined Maintain/Repair
H2 Burner Systems Combined Maint./Repair
O2 Generator Systems Combined Maint./Repair
Fire Fighting/Damage Control
Commendations:
US ARMYDistinguished Service RibbonExpert (Grenades/LAW Rocket)Marksman (M-16/M-60)US NAVYBallistic Missile Submarine RibbonsQualified on Submarines (SS)Battle Excellence Award
(SSBN)Helmsman (SSBN)Lookout (SSBN)Auxiliaryman Forward (SSBN) AWARDS
Letters of commendation (2)
April 1984
Aberdeen Proving Grounds US Army
Surprise company inspection given by battalion and base commander. Letter of appreciation
August 1985
820th Engineering Battalion Reno,Nevada
Northwest Battalion Commanders
Appreciation for reconstructing and improving a dangerous Road intersection with my own initiative. CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES
Forklift Certification (OHSA)
October 1994 to Present
Certified Technicians Course/ Western Snow Plow Products August 2016 to Present
Insulation, service and repair of all Western equipment products.