Derek Perkins
Oakdale,La
Summary
Skilled Mechanic with a proven track record at 2 Extreme, enhancing vehicle reliability and performance through expert diagnostics, maintenance, and repair. Known for a problem-solving approach, consistently ensure safety and high performance in any equipment repair. Versatile repair and maintenance technician with 23 years of experience working with tools and components used in trucking industry, automobile industry and racing industry.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Converter Technician
Procter & Gamble Co
01.2024 - Current
- Reduced downtime by performing preventative maintenance and routine inspections on converter machinery.
- Participated in regular safety meetings to remain up-to-date on current regulations and promote a culture of safety within the workplace.
- Maximized equipment uptime by promptly diagnosing mechanical issues and coordinating timely repairs with maintenance personnel.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
Mechanic/Fabricator
2 Extreme
08.2004 - Current
- Owner and operator of 2Extreme, responsible for the design and fabrication of race car chassis.
- Build and repair various types of race car motors for Late Model, Limited, Factory Stock, and Modified Race Cars.
- Perform all routine maintenance and break down repairs both in the shop and in the pits at race tracks.
- Read and interpreted technical drawings and schematics to understand equipment design and proper maintenance.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.
- Repaired transmission components to rebuild and enhance vitality.
- Repaired and replaced worn and damaged components.
- Tore down, repaired and rebuilt faulty assemblies such as power systems, steering systems and linkages.
Mechanical Technician
BNB TRUCKING
05.2000 - 11.2019
- Resolved mechanical issues using both technical and manual skills.
- Assembled and disassembled equipment to perform repairs and maintenance.
- Identified mechanical problems and determined best solutions for correction.
- Performed troubleshooting, diagnosis, and repair of diesel trucks and trailers.
- Operated variety of tools and equipment to complete mechanical repairs.
- Conducted root cause analysis to identify source of mechanical system malfunctions.
- Performed routine maintenance on 6 Peterbilt Tractors and Trailers
- Performed emergency repairs to fix breakdowns on trucks and trailers.
Education
Plainview High School
GlenmoraSkills
- Maintenance and repairs
- Hand and power tools
- Engine rebuild
- Heavy Equipment Repair
- Heavy Equipment Operator
- Auto and engine repair
- Welding and fabrication
- Belt and hose replacements
- Gasket and seal replacements
- Grease and Lubricant Application
- Technical aptitude
- Equipment adjustment
- Component Repairs
- Differential Repair
- Driveshaft Repair
- Hydraulic pumps Rebuild
- Chassis Repair
- Transfer case repair
Timeline
Converter Technician
Procter & Gamble Co
01.2024 - Current
Mechanic/Fabricator
2 Extreme
08.2004 - Current
Mechanical Technician
BNB TRUCKING
05.2000 - 11.2019
Plainview High School
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