SUMMARY

SKILLS

EXPERIENCE

KENNETH CHRONISTER

ac3crn@r.postjobfree.com

Master Mechanic highly skilled in troubleshooting and repairing gas, diesel and alternate fuel vehicles. As a diesel mechanic responsible for but not limited to all minor and major repairs to diesel trucks, general company vehicles, and forklifts. Also has repaired thermo king refrigeration repairs and air brake repairs. Responsible for working on Hyster, Hustler, Gile, Moffett, Bright Bullet, Bright P6000, Manatue, Yale, Caterpillar, and Selleck forklifts. Diagnosis and repair

Hydraulic equipment

Preventative maintenance

Suspension and alignment

Electrical systems

Brake systems expertise

Equipment safety expert

Small engine mechanics

Brake repair and replacement

Analytical and diagnostic

software

Engine replacement specialist

Qualcomm Units

Mobili Eye Units

Cev Cameras

03/1991 to 09/2017 Shop Foreman / Master Technician Mountaire Farms of Delmarva - Selbyville, DE

Serviced air conditioning, heating, engine-cooling and electrical systems. Followed checklists to verify that all important parts were examined. Rebuilt faulty assemblies, including steering systems and linkages. Examined vehicles to determine the extent of damage or malfunctions. Specialized in servicing brakes and fuel systems.

Communicated with customers regarding vehicle issues and potential repairs. Repaired and replaced belts, hoses and steering systems. Executed all phases of power system tear down and repair. Operated pneumatic tools and air compressors.

Rebuilt and repaired engines.

Removed and replaced tires, shocks, struts and brakes. Repaired and replaced radiators and water pumps.

Organized work records and filed reports.

Overhauled and repaired engines and motors.

Installed timing gears and timing belts.

Ordered accurate amounts of parts and supplies to maintain necessary inventory.

Repaired hydraulic pumps, couplings and gear trains. Worked on a variety of vehicles, including semi-trucks and tow trucks. 03/1991 to 03/1994 Garage Manager

Mountaire Farms of Delmarva - Selbyville, DE

As garage manager was responsible for overseeing of all day to day operations for all three shifts.

03/1986 to 02/1991 Mechanic

Allen's Family Foods - Harbeson, DE

Responsible for but not limited to all minor and major repairs to diesel trucks, general company vehicles, and forklifts. Also responsible for overhauling forklift engines.

02/1981 to 03/1986 Mechanic/Supervisor

Perdue - Georgetown, DE

As supervisor was responsible for overseeing of the day to day operations of garage duties.

As a mechanic was responsible for but not limited to all minor and major repairs EDUCATION AND TRAINING

to diesel trucks, general company vehicles, and forklifts. 06/1977 to 02/1981 Wheel and track vehicle mechanic Army of the United States

Repaired hydraulic pumps, couplings and gear trains. Worked on a variety of vehicles, including semi-trucks and tow trucks. Installed timing gears and timing belts.

Followed checklists to verify that all important parts were examined. 1977 High School Diploma: Diesel

Mardela High School - Mardela Springs, MD, United States Coursework in Automotive/Diesel and Industrial Technology Coursework in Engine Repair

Heating and Air Conditioning coursework

Preventative Maintenance Inspection training

Fuel and Ignition Systems coursework

1977 High School Diploma: Diesel/Automotive

Wicomico County Vo-Tech - Salisbury, MD, United States Coursework in Automotive/Diesel and Industrial Technology Coursework in Engine Repair

Heating and Air Conditioning coursework

Preventative Maintenance Inspection training

Fuel and Ignition Systems coursework