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Clair Dacheux III

Dover,PA

Summary

I am currently a Bench Mechanic at Harley Davidson Motor Company, skilled in mechanical systems, diagnostics, and repairs. As a major mechanic, I have strong problem-solving abilities. My job requires rebuilding systems and replacing defective components, ensuring optimal functionality and reliability. My current position allows me to work independently, but I also have over five years working on a fast paced assembly line.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Technician

Harley Davidson Inc
08.1999 - Current

Bench Mechanic Major Repair

  • Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new components.
  • Fix motorcycles that require diagnosis. Electrical diagnosis and repair, fix paint defects, replace cosmetic damage, motor repair

Minor Repair

  • Repairs to motorcycles coming offline that require less than 15 minutes of work

Press Department

  • Ran laser to cut fenders and gas tank shells
  • Ran press machines for fenders and tanks
  • Ran washers and tunnel press

Dyna Team Build

  • 3 person team building motorcycles from beginning to end

Assembly Line Work

  • FL engine decking, Dyna engine decking, Line 1 assembler 6 job rotation group (deck engines, add wiring harness, add inner primary and shifter, add swing arm, install clutch, add outer primary)

Chrome Department

  • Buff and polish heat shields

Electrical Department

  • Build wiring harnesses

Paint Department

  • Load fenders and tanks on chain line , run rivet machine

Machine Operator

Manley Valve
1995 - 1999


  • Saw cutter machine operator
  • Valve straightener machine operator

Dock Worker

Watkins Motor Lines
1990 - 1995
  • Followed verbal and written instructions to properly move and ship products.
  • Used fork lifts, hand truck, and pallet jacks to move materials on dock.
  • Loaded, unloaded, and sorted cargo
  • Forklift operator
  • Yard jockey

Education

High School Diploma -

Dover Area High School
Dover, PA

Skills

  • Mechanical systems
  • Diagnostics
  • Quality assurance
  • Hand and power tools
  • Electrical system rewiring
  • Troubleshooting
  • Repairs
  • Small engine repair
  • Recordkeeping
  • Forklift operator
  • Yard Jockey

Timeline

Production Technician

Harley Davidson Inc
08.1999 - Current

Machine Operator

Manley Valve
1995 - 1999

Dock Worker

Watkins Motor Lines
1990 - 1995

High School Diploma -

Dover Area High School
Clair Dacheux III