Michael Hawbaker

Experience

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  Foley Equipment

  Jan 1994 - Jan 1999

  Main Shop Heavy Equipment Mechanic

  Gained a working knowledge of CAT shop systems (Warranty Claims, Service Reports, Parts Ordering, etc). Performed truck engine major overhauls, pre delivery of new machines, fabrication for machine components per customer request, built relationships with customers. Performed major rebuilds of heavy equipment: dozers, graders, trash compacters, wheel loaders, scrapers, backhoes, many fuel pump rebuilds, engine rebuilds 3200/300/3400, hydraulic component rebuild pumps and cylinders, transmission rebuilds. Worked as an assistant field mechanic, learned troubleshooting skills. Show less

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  B&B Trucking

  Jan 1999 - Jan 2000

  Truck Mechanic/Fill-in Driver

  Heavy equipment mechanic and truck mechanic, did vehicle inspection (DOT), prepared work orders, did parts ordering and acquisition from internal and external sources. Build relationship with customers and maintained open communication. Pulled smooth bore food grade tankers, double and single hopper bottom trailers, 40 and 50 foot van trailers, double and single tankers with hazardous materials and pneumatics.

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  Holt of California

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2002

  Main Shop Journeyman Mechanic

  Operated 15 ton mobile crane truck, performed certified rebuild work, worked as A/C field service technician, gained a working knowledge of logging industry equipment and excavators.

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  Wagner Equipment

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2007

  Main Shop Journeyman Mechanic

  Project lead on certified rebuild work, mentored/coached new or young employees, interacted with customers concerning their machines, built quotes for customers.

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  PacWest Machinery LLC

  Dec 2014 - Apr 2016

  Field Service Technician

  Shop and field service technician. Serviced, rebuilt, maintained Volvo heavy equipment. Maintained and developed relationships with customers.

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  King County, WA

  May 2016 - Aug 2021

  Field Service Technician

  Worked with various departments to keep fleet inspected, maintained and repaired (35 mixed brands, mostly CAT). Responsible for ordering parts, keeping accurate service reports, assisting with interviews and hiring, filling in for shift lead. Participating in three month prototype leadership course, trained in Lean Thinking Basics, and managed a large building project.

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  Zachry Construction Corporation

  Aug 2021 - Aug 2022

  Shop Foreman/Fill In Manager

  Managed and arranged jobs by skill set, entered time cards and worked closely with payroll, inspected machines entering/leaving and constructed work orders and parts lists for inspected machines. Worked with third party vendors, interviewed applicants, did performance reviews and coaching. Produced weekly shop reports, led daily team meetings and safety talks, managed projects, ordered parts and maintained shop tooling. Worked with SAP software and Microsoft Office Suite.

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  AA Rental

  Aug 2022 - Mar 2024

  Shop and Parts Manager

  Manage a crew of 5- 2 mechanics, 2 welders, and a specialist mechanic. Work closely with vendors- researching new ones and continuing relationships with current ones. Order parts, organize delivery or pick up, maintain in house parts stock. Organize and communicate work load responsibilities. Assist with troubleshooting as needed and supply necessary tooling and specification information. Lead safety meetings. Work with Microsoft Suite and learned Point of Rental software.

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  Moss Utilities

  Jan 2024 - now

  Equipment Coordinator

  I currently work within the maintenance department at Moss Utilities. We keep the fleet rolling!