Maintenance, Technician

CHRISTOPHER M. HODSON

Cell 256-***-**** Alt. 331-***-**** *******@*****.*** 204 N. Swift St. Winnebago, IL 61088

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Over seven years of experience with mechanical systems

Two years experience with basic electrical work

Vast background in preventative and corrective maintenance

Proficient in: hydraulics, pneumatics, pumps, motors, contactors, relays, various valves, solenoids, switches, sensors, machine calibrations, conveyors, lift tables, engines, blueprint reading, hose fabrication, and documentation of all work

EXPERIENCE

Mar 2013 – Present Technician @Caterpillar Chicago Bridge and Iron Rockdale, IL

Responsible for ensuring all machines remain safe, operable, and reliable by performing routine and emergent repairs, and preventative maintenance, calibration and modern upgrades.

Expedites all work for repairs and maintenance, regardless of scope to ensure maximum operational readiness for production machinery.

Strong communication and teamwork skills to minimize lost time in turnover, carry-over, and rework through detailed documentation of work performed

Troubleshooting on hydraulic systems, solenoid valves, actuators, pumps, motors, switches, sensors, contactors, relays, flow meters, pressure transducers, conveyors, PLC’s and electrical systems up to 480 volts.

Dec 2012 – Feb 2013 Staffing Specialist iLink Resources Plainfield, IL

Recruited individuals for engineering firms looking to fill their staff with highly motivated and goal oriented personnel, covering 9 states

Personally responsible for all new sales regarding orders with engineering firms

Searches and finds personnel to fill orders with no outside supervision

Apr 2009 – Dec 2012 Recruiter U.S. Navy Chicago, IL

Recruited individuals by canvassing high schools and cities, by using advanced sales methods and techniques, and used a questioning attitude to determine the highest level of qualified individuals

Lead, trained, and mentored on average 15 employees, conducted and documented mentoring sessions with each employee at various times throughout each month

Integrated within the community, by meeting and contacting individuals at schools and businesses, developing relationships, showed an ability to work well with a diverse background of individuals

July 2004 – Apr 2009 Machinist Mate (Auxiliary Equipment) U.S. Navy Kings Bay, GA / Norfolk, VA

Safely operated, repaired, and maintained auxiliary equipment while also maintaining detailed logs and records on said equipment, such as: the ships emergency diesel, ship service, steering/diving, and external hydraulic plants, high and low pressure air compressors, air reducers, HVAC systems, oxygen systems, and calibration.

Replaced the upper crankshaft on the diesel, by effectively and strategically planning each move prior to execution, saving over 1200 man hours had the engine been pulled

Completed over 300 preventative maintenance items over a four month period, by following maintenance procedures/practices to ensure the ship maintained readiness for two major modernization periods

As the damage control supervisor, monitored and ensured completion of over 400 hours of maintenance, resulting in 100% operational readiness for the ships first underway in over three years

As the valve maintenance coordinator, streamlined tracking by modifying drawings to show precise location, saving 20+ hours a week by eliminating the maintenance person searching for the valves

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, & PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

Graduated, Hazel Green High School Hazel Green, AL

Joliet Junior College (attending) Joliet, IL

Caterpillar/Ring Power Hydraulic Course Caterpillar Rockdale, IL 2013

TWIC (expires Oct. 2017) 2012

Submarine Diesel Engine Maintenance U.S. Navy Kings Bay, GA 2008

Gauge Calibration School U.S. Navy Norfolk, VA 2006

Machinist Mate Basic and Advanced Schools U.S. Navy Groton, CT 2004

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