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James Harnish

Fort Loudon

Summary

Results-oriented Heavy Equipment Mechanic known for strong diagnostic skills and a commitment to quality. Expertise in tearing down and refurbishing diesel engines and hydraulic systems, ensuring equipment reliability and operational efficiency.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Bowhead Logistics Management
Chambersburg, PA
12.2013 - Current

I have worked at Bowhead Logistics Management for 13 years acquiring the following experience:

As a current Heavy Equipment Mechanic and have been for 9 years I am currently working on the HiMars Line in which I tear down where I take the complete truck and dismantle all parts down to the frame, mark, sort and identify parts sending them to the appropriate areas, I also have worked on C7 and 3126 Diesel Engines and transmissions as to where I tore them down and separated the engines from the transmissions, boxed them up and shipped them out. Unboxed new engines and transmissions that were sent for the asset, tore the engine down and replaced all o rings, gaskets and seals then installed power take off, speed increase gear box, hydraulic pump on the transmission, put the transmission and engine together as a full unit.

I have worked on the 10,000 lb forklift line, prepare and install the booms for these forklifts. Install the racks and forks, start up and ensure the forklifts are operating and functioning properly. I also held a certification to drive the equipment. If there are any issues I fix them and send them out the door for operations.

Warehouse Specialist for 4 years in which I operated different forklifts, sent and received various parts, picked inventory parts, filled orders that came into the warehouse, and identified numerous parts to ensure availability for timely repairs and maintenance tasks.

Education

High School Diploma -

Waynesboro High School
Waynesboro, PA

Skills

  • Hydraulic systems expertise
  • Parts replacement
  • Equipment dismantling
  • Diesel engine repair
  • Equipment operation
  • Seal replacement
  • Equipment repair and maintenance
  • Problem solving
  • Certified in the following forklifts : 3800 lb Hyster H40FT, 5850 lb Hyster H60FT, 5800 lb Yale GDP060, 12,000 lb Hyster H120FT, 4,000 lb Clark C30D, and 10,000 lb Skytrak Atlas 10K

Timeline

Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Bowhead Logistics Management
12.2013 - Current

High School Diploma -

Waynesboro High School
James Harnish