Joseph Sours

Experience

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  Tillery Chevrolet GMC

  Jan 1997 - Dec 1999

  Automotive Technician

  Performed multi point inspections. Completed GM factory training. Fluid changes and flushes. Brakes and suspension work, diagnostics, electrical and alignments. General automotive repairs. Engine and transmission R&R.

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  5 - M Welding

  Dec 1999 - Dec 2002

  Welder/Fabricator

  Construction of steel buildings, pipe fences and gates.Fabrication of steel building components.Metal roof installations.Installation of overhead doors.Structural steel welding in the flat, horizontal, overhead, vertical upwards progression and vertical downwards progression positions.

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  Willard Farms

  May 2003 - May 2005

  Heavy Equipment and Truck Technician

  Maintenance and repair of many types of farm equipment including big trucks, tractors, road graders, front end loaders, skid steer loaders and forklifts. Repairs included:Diesel Engine RepairElectrical DiagnosticsHydraulics Repair Tractor Trailer MaintenanceEngine and Transmission R&RI also worked for Willard Farms during the summers while I was in high school.

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  Fort Worth Forging Die And Machine

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2009

  Mechanic and CNC Operator

  Performed repairs and maintenance on various makes and models of vehicles.Automotive engine machining and rebuilding.Manufacturing of hammer dies, mechanical and hydraulic press dies, and other forging process related tooling.Set-up and operation of Haas CNC vertical mills.Troubleshoot operations, material and tooling problems.

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  Tarrant County College

  Jan 2009 - Jul 2013

  Instructional Associate - Automotive Service Technology

  Teach automotive students in a shop environment.Guide students through the diagnostic process and assist them with vehicle repairs.Planned, prepared, and developed various training aids and materials.Assisted students, individually and in groups, with lesson assignments to present or reinforce learning concepts. Participate in ASE/NATEF certification process.

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  M.O.A. Refinishing & Repair

  Jul 2013 - Aug 2014

  Gunsmith - Machinist - Rifle Builder

  General repair and/or customization of various types of firearms.Build and modify AR-15’s, SKS’s, AK-47’s, and 1911’s. As well as various other types of firearms.Performed both wood and metal work on firearms using various types of hand tools and manual machine tools.

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  Tarrant County College

  Apr 2015 - Aug 2016

  Instructor - Welding and CNC Machining

  Teach Adult education classes to include MIG, TIG and Flux Core welding classes, and CNC machining courses for entry-level Machinists.Assist students in their learning process by utilizing all appropriate College resources, materials, facilities, and educational technologies available to complement the teaching and learning process.

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  Fort Worth Forging Die And Machine

  Sept 2018 - Sept 2019

  Mechanic and CNC Machinist

  Performed repairs on various makes and models of vehicles.Automotive engine machining and rebuilding.Research and Development/Design and manufacturing of hydraulic and hammer forging dies and related tooling for multiple industries including aerospace, oilfield and automotive industries.

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  Oakland Auto Repair

  Sept 2019 - Sept 2021

  Automotive Technician

  General automotive repairs on all makes and models. Engine Performance. Electrical troubleshooting.Diagnostics and Heavy Line.Write service, provide written estimates to customers, and order parts as needed.

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  Tarrant County College

  Sept 2021 - Aug 2022

  Instructional Technician - Automotive Technology

  Teach students the diagnostic process on various vehicles. Assist students in various automotive tasks and repairs.Plan, prepare and develop various training aids and materials. I also manage and keep an inventory of consumable supplies, parts, tools and specialty equipment. ASE Education Foundation recertification process and preparation. Work with the College’s Diesel Technology program, and worked to acquire the needed special tools, equipment, and trainers. Work with and assist the Toyota T-TEN program. Show less

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  Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus

  Aug 2022 - Jul 2024

  Instructor - Automotive Technology

  Teach Automotive Technology courses in both classroom and lab settings.Assist students, individually and in groups, with lesson assignments to present and reinforce learning concepts.Assist students in their learning process by utilizing all appropriate College resources, materials, facilities, and educational technologies available to complement the teaching and learning process.

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  Advance Auto Parts

  Apr 2024 - now

  Commercial Parts Manager