Darrel Kessler

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Professional Experience

Columbus Auto Shredding Columbus, Ohio Truck/Equipment Mechanic May 2012 – present

• Operate and diagnose faults or malfunctions on heavy equipment to determine required repairs, using engine diagnostic equipment such as computerized test equipment and calibration devices.

• Recondition and replace parts, pistons, bearings, gears, and valves.

• Repair and replace damaged or worn parts.

• Fit bearings to adjust, repair, or overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment

Keith Taylor Trucking Baltimore, Ohio Diesel Mechanic March 2011- May 2012

• Specialize in repairing and maintaining parts of the engine, such as fuel injection systems.

• Inspect, and read dials and gauges to diagnose test, and listen to defective equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test instruments such as handheld computers, motor analyzers, chassis charts, and pressure gauges.

• Disassemble and overhaul internal combustion engines, pumps, generators, transmissions, clutches, and differential units.

• Rewire ignition systems, lights, and instrument panels.

• Recondition and replace parts, pistons, bearings, gears, and valves.

• Diagnose and repair vehicle heating and cooling systems.

• Inspect brake systems, steering mechanisms, wheel bearings, and other important parts to ensure that they are in proper operating condition.

• Repair and adjust seats, doors, and windows, and install and repair accessories.

• Weld or solder broken parts and structural members, using electric or gas welders and soldering tools.

• Perform necessary body and paint work on trucks and equipment.

Gudenkauf Corporation Columbus, Ohio, Lowboy Driver February 2010- March 2011

• Transport heavy equipment driving a Tractor with Lowboy trailer, including permit loads.

• Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crew and checking that vehicle and loading equipment are properly positioned.

• Load and unload trucks, or help others with loading and unloading, operating any special loading-related equipment on vehicles and using other equipment as necessary. Secure cargo for transport, using ropes, blocks, chain, binders, or covers.

Gudenkauf Corporation Equipment Mechanic February 2010- March 2011

• Operate and diagnose faults or malfunctions on heavy equipment to determine required repairs, using engine diagnostic equipment such as computerized test equipment and calibration devices.

• Inspect, repair, and maintain automotive and mechanical equipment and machinery such as pumps and compressors.

• Inspect brake systems, steering mechanisms, wheel bearings, and other important parts to ensure that they are in proper operating condition.

• Inspect, test, and listen to defective equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test instruments such as handheld computers, motor analyzers, chassis charts, and pressure gauges.

Performance Site Management Columbus, Ohio August 2003- September 2008

Paint and Body Shop

• Determine paint flow, viscosity, and coating quality by performing visual inspections.

• Select appropriate coatings, paints, or sprays, or prepare them by mixing substances according to formulas, using automated paint mixing equipment.

• Prepared and installed spray in truck bed linings on service and company vehicles.

• Cut and tape plastic separating film to outside repair areas to avoid damaging surrounding surfaces during repair procedure, and remove tape and wash surfaces after repairs are complete.

• Prepared surfaces for painting by means of Filing, grinding, sanding and smooth filling using power tools and hand tools.

• Prime and paint repaired surfaces, using paint sprayguns and motorized sanders.

• Inspect repaired vehicles for proper functioning, completion of work, dimensional accuracy, and overall appearance of paint job, and test drive vehicles to ensure proper alignment and handling.

Field Mechanic Service Truck June 1997- August 2003

• Operate and inspect machines or heavy equipment to diagnose defects.

• Repair and replace damaged or worn parts.

• Overhaul and test machines or equipment to ensure operating efficiency.

• Fit bearings to adjust, repair, or overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment.

• Diagnose faults or malfunctions to determine required repairs, using engine diagnostic equipment such as computerized test equipment and calibration devices.

• Weld or solder broken parts and structural members, using electric or gas welders and soldering tools.

• Dismantle and reassemble heavy equipment using hoists and hand tools.

• Engine transmission swaps, hydraulic control valves, as well as all hydraulic cylinders.

• Operated and calibrated a hose machine, creating our own hoses.

Education

Fairfield Union High School Rushville, Ohio Diploma, June 1979

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