Power Plant Sheet Metal

Jim M. Climer

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Kimberly, ID 83341

208-***-**** – ******@*******.***

Objective To secure a full time position with a well-established company where my education, work experiences, skills, and work ethic will be utilized and strengthened.

Experience Wheel Truing Machinist

Watco Transportations

08/2020 – Present

• Responsible for machining locomotive wheels to Federal Railroad Administration standards.

• Responsible for travel to remote locations while adhering to scheduling and logistics of transportation requirements.

• Maintaining proper schedule of duties across the region assigned.

• Accurately reconcile expenses incurred from travel via company’s internet portal.

• Accurately report times, expenses, vehicle maintenance logs, etc. while using Excel application.

Senior Die Maker

Seastrom Manufacturing, Twin Falls, ID

12/1995 – 08/2020

• Responsible for the daily maintenance and function of progressive and compound dies in order to meet production needs

• Practiced in troubleshooting progressive and compound dies as well as all mechanical systems

• Design “print review” of all new tooling and modifications before prints are released for machining

• Build new tooling from engineered design from beginning to completion to meet customers’ requirements

• Knowledgeable and practiced in the heat treating process of tool steels M2, D2, and A2

• Extremely competent and experienced in the use of all measuring tools and equipment as well as all shop equipment necessary to 2 Jim M. Climer

4073 China Ridge Dr.

Kimberly, ID 83341

208-***-**** – ******@*******.***

produce and maintain class A progressive and compound dies, four slide tooling, jigs, and fixtures including: vertical mills, lathes, surface grinders, ID/OD grinders, jig grinders, wire EDM, band saw and shears

Airframe and Power Plant Mechanic

The Flight Doctor, Burley, ID

05/1990 – 12/1995

• Responsible for the inspection and maintenance of all systems on light, fixed-wing aircraft to maintain an airworthy state required and governed by the Federal Aviation Administration

• Disassemble, inspect, maintain, and rebuild internal combustion engines, V engines, horizontal apposed engines, radial engines, and gas turbine engines as well as all the support accessory systems

• Competent in maintaining all systems required to uphold an airworthy condition: hydraulics, electrical, pneumatics, fuel systems, pumps, and structural systems

• Adept in sheet metal fabrication and repair as well as fiberglass composite fabrication and repair

• Excellent at MIG and TIG welding, oxyacetylene welding, soldering and brazing

Education Associates of Applied Technology

Idaho State University, Pocatello, ID

08/1988-05/1990

College of Southern Idaho, Twin Falls, ID

08/1986-05/1988

Licenses and

Certificates

• FAA Airframe and Power Plant License

• Airframe and Powerplant Certificate—Issued by the FAA

• Certificate of Scholastic Excellence—Deans Honor Roll: 1989- 1990

• MSHA 500-23 Certificate – Certificate of Hazard Training – exp. 2021

3 Jim M. Climer

4073 China Ridge Dr.

Kimberly, ID 83341

208-***-**** – ******@*******.***

Leadership Tool Room Supervisor

Seastrom’s Manufacturing, Twin Falls, ID

• Responsible for training junior level employees associated with the die shop and grinding department

• Maintain a prompt schedule, ensuring that all deadlines are met and that products meet standards

Hobbies/

Interests

I enjoy restoring custom show cars and trucks. I also appreciate all outdoor activities with my family, especially water skiing. Per request

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