Metamora IL, Cell -
Muddman1986@yahoo
.com
Derrick Lister
Objective Utilize my skills and increase my knowledge and
improve my technical background.
Experience
November 2013-Present Wolf Off Road
Metamora, IL
Owner- Mechanic/Fabricator
Vehicle suspension modification
Custom fabrication and welding
Axle rebuilds and re-gearing
Axle reinforcement and repair
Onboard air systems
Suspension and drivetrain diagnostics
Electrical system testing and repair
September 2011-Present Caterpillar,
Building HH East Peoria, IL
Team Lead- Grinding Specialist
Perform Setups on Machines
Assist operators with quality and machine issues
Order necessary PPE and Tooling for operators
Report to Maintenance personnel to assist in
repairs
Convey information to following shift Team Lead and
Supervisor
Communicate with building supervisors to solve
material issues
Certified Opperator on Following Machines
Heald 272 Size-matic Internal Grinder
Blanchard Surface Grinder
Usach 150-T Internal Grinder
Usach 150-T Internal Grinder with Fanuc Robot
Tripet TST 250 Internal Grinder
Cincinnati External Grinder (Spindle Grinder)
Progressive Technologies Shot Blaster
Proceco Wash Tank
Materials Specialist
Maintain accurate parts inventory
Transport material from machine to proper storage
area
Order material for operators
Create material transfer orders
Prepare material for shipment
August 2008 - September 2011 Tony And
Sons Automotive East Peoria, IL
General Mechanic
Carried out automotive repair and diagnostics tasks
Communicated with customers and relayed information
about their vehicles
Performed alignments on vehicles to correct
drivability issues
Administered visual inspections of other mechanics
work
May 2008 - August 2008 Racers Edge
Midwest Washington, IL
Mechanic
Scheduled work going in and out of shop
Contacted customers when work was completed
Helped out on Difficult projects when needed
Communicated with suppliers and ordered parts for
jobs
Worked weekends when a project had to be done for
customers
September 2007 - May 2008 Illinois Machine
and tool works Pekin, IL
Quality Technician
Operated and programmed CMM equipment using
PC-Dimus software
Communicated with Machine operators and engineers
to correct potential problems with parts
Set a wide verity of gages for operators
Performed floor audits to ensure that only good
product was leaving the warehouse
July 2006 - March 2007 Precision Laser
Manufacturing East Peoria, IL
CNC Laser Operator
Operated a Balliu LB1500 og/ps 4000w Laser
Used Precision measuring equipment along with
blueprints to ensure that parts cut were proper
specs, tolerances small as 0.001.
Performed basic maintenance on machine, including
recalibration.
Utilized CADD software to draw parts and program
tool path.
Software consisted of Advance Profiling Systems and
Auto CADD.
Operated Fork lifts daily in order to load sheets
of steel on to laser beds.
March - May 2006 Chenoweth Speed and
Machine Morton, IL
Engine machinist and assembly Tech (Internship with
ICC)
CNC engine block machining using a Rottler F-65a
Decking block surface
Boring
Honing to .0005 tolerance
Utilized precision measuring equipment including
dial bore gauge, calipers and micrometers.
Operated manual lathe.
Other Skills Strong leadership skills on difficult projects
Excellent management skills
Able to multi task on a wide variety of projects
Education 2004-2006 Illinois Central College Peoria, IL
Associates in Automotive Technology.
Interests Automotive customizing
Engine Performance
Automotive restoration
Woodworking