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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Awards
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David M.P LaFond

Kentwood

Summary

Professional service technician with strong background in diagnostics, repairs, and maintenance of various systems and equipment. Proven ability to collaborate effectively within teams to meet and exceed targets. Demonstrates adaptability and reliability in dynamic work environments. Skilled in troubleshooting, customer service, and technical problem-solving.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Service Technician

MECO
01.2022 - Current
  • Diagnosed and repaired mechanical and electrical issues in various equipment.
  • Conducted routine maintenance and inspections to ensure optimal performance of machinery.
  • Collaborated with team members to streamline service processes and improve efficiency.
  • Trained junior technicians on troubleshooting techniques and safety protocols.
  • Developed comprehensive service reports detailing repairs, maintenance, and recommendations.
  • Implemented preventive maintenance schedules to reduce downtime and extend equipment lifespan.
  • Utilized diagnostic tools and software to accurately assess equipment functionality.
  • Installed new equipment and explained operation and routine maintenance protocols to customers.
  • Inspected equipment to diagnose operational issues.
  • Diagnosed and troubleshot problems, repairing, and restoring machines to peak performance.
  • Effectively communicated technical information to non-technical clients, ensuring proper understanding and utilization of equipment features.
  • Responded to customer inquiries quickly and professionally to increase satisfaction.
  • Provided on-call support outside of normal business hours, ensuring uninterrupted service for clients experiencing emergencies or critical failures.

General Assembly/Welder

MECO (Mechanical Equipment Company Inc.)
07.2019 - 01.2022
  • Response for Assembling Water purification systems in accordance with customer specific drawing.
  • Utilizing tube bender to accurately manufacture coils.
  • Forklift operator certification
  • Multiple aerial lift platform certification (scissor/boom lifts)
  • Overhead crane certification
  • Operated welding equipment to assemble mechanical components with precision.
  • Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure accurate assembly specifications.
  • Utilized work order and diagrams to identify and apply job requirements and quality standards to effective production planning.
  • Read blueprints, work orders and production schedules to determine product or job instructions or specifications.

Welder C

South land steel fabrication inc.
02.2019 - 07.2019
  • Responsible for welding Columns and joints in accordance with given blueprints utilizing (FCAW) flux cored arc welding process.
  • Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
  • Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
  • Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
  • Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.

0481 Landing Support Specialist

United States Marine Corps, Camp Pendleton, CA
01.2015 - 01.2019
  • My Military Occupation Specialty was 0481 Landing Support Specialist which was in the logistics field. We conducted
  • HST Helicopter Support Team
  • BOG Beach Operation Group
  • POG Port operation Group
  • ADACG Arrival and Departure Air Control Group
  • ROG Rail Operation Group
  • All of these methods are different ways of transporting millions of dollars of equipment from point A to point B in a fast and expedient manner.
  • Coordinated landing operations to ensure timely and efficient aircraft arrivals and departures.
  • Implemented standard operating procedures for landing support, enhancing team performance and consistency.
  • Developed contingency plans for emergency landings, minimizing risk during critical situations.
  • Managed crisis situations effectively, taking decisive action to mitigate risks associated with each scenario.

Education

Associates -

Palomar College
12.2018

High School Diploma -

Hernando High School
06.2014

Skills

  • Installation and repair
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Customer service
  • Work with minimal supervision
  • Punctual and reliable
  • Troubleshooting skills
  • Flexible and adaptable
  • Power tool proficiency
  • Documentation and reporting
  • OSHA requirements
  • Equipment troubleshooting
  • Mechanical aptitude
  • Hand tool expertise
  • System installation
  • Customer relationship management
  • Document management

Certification

  • OSHA 30
  • NFPA 70E
  • Fork lift operation certification
  • Overhead Crane operation certification
  • Scissor lift operation certification
  • Twig Card

Timeline

Service Technician

MECO
01.2022 - Current

General Assembly/Welder

MECO (Mechanical Equipment Company Inc.)
07.2019 - 01.2022

Welder C

South land steel fabrication inc.
02.2019 - 07.2019

0481 Landing Support Specialist

United States Marine Corps, Camp Pendleton, CA
01.2015 - 01.2019

Associates -

Palomar College

High School Diploma -

Hernando High School

Awards

Meritorious mass, 2x Letters of Appreciation

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