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Certification
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Carter Weiss

Kelowna,Canada

Summary

Ambitious, hard-working, careful and fast-learning worker. I am proud of my customer service excellence. Hands-on experience in operating a wide variety of equipment and tools. I maintain excellence in attention to detail, communication skills, and serving people. Proven to follow work orders and accurately complete tasks.



Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Poultry Farm Mechanic

Cedar Creek Farms
08.2024 - 09.2025
  • Facilitated the relocation of a 125ft automated egg production system from lower mainland B.C to Vancouver Island.
  • Retrofitted mechanical system to fit the new building.
  • Tested and inspected equipment functions to ensure reliability.
  • Installed various conveyor belts, ventilation systems poultry nesting systems, feed and water delivery systems.
  • Conducted regular maintenance on agricultural machinery to ensure optimal performance and longevity.
  • Diagnosed mechanical issues in farm equipment, implementing effective repairs to minimize downtime.
  • Oversaw daily operations of repair shop, ensuring timely service delivery and adherence to safety protocols.

Garage Door Installer

Canada West Garage Doors
03.2023 - 07.2024
  • Installed residential and commercial garage doors, ensuring compliance with safety standards and manufacturer specifications.
  • Diagnosed and resolved mechanical issues, enhancing operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
  • Conducted site assessments to determine best installation methods and materials for diverse environments.
  • Collaborated with team members to improve installation techniques, reducing time on job sites while maintaining quality.
  • Assisted with warehouse duties such as unloading semi trailer loads by forklift.
  • Responsible for company work truck, maintained cleanliness and parts stock.

Farm Equipment Operator

Patton Farms
06.2022 - 11.2022
  • Operated and maintained various farm equipment, including John Deere 3046R Tractor with bucket, forks, and rotor-tiller attachments, ensuring optimal performance and safety standards.
  • Conducted regular inspections and troubleshooting on machinery to enhance reliability and efficiency.
  • Assisted in planning and executing cultivation, and harvesting schedules for garlic crop.
  • Monitored crop conditions and adjusted equipment settings for improved yield quality and consistency.
  • Processed and packaged produce for sale.

Structure Package Mechanic – Production Facility

Solar Turbines (owned by CATERPILLAR)
07.2018 - 05.2022
  • Assembled the gas turbine package from engineering blueprints, and quality-standard documents all the way to package completion and operational testing.
  • Cable runs and wiring terminations from control boxes to fuel-module terminations and junction boxes throughout the build process.
  • Worked closely with engineers, package test technicians and customer representatives to adhere to quality and safety standards. Resolved discrepancies with part fitment, ergonomic/safety concerns, maintaining tolerances to standards and customer expectations.
  • Referred to engineering documents throughout each build process, mechanical drawings and electrical schematics to perform accurate wiring and part installation.
  • Installed Gas turbine engines, generators and compressors.
  • Installed lube oil tanks, oil pumps, starter motors, oil filters, fuel modules.
  • Installed pneumatic tubing and stainless steel flex hoses from 1/4inch to 1.5inch
  • Stainless steel lube oil manifolds from 2” to 8” diameter including proper torque of fasteners, including gaskets to adhere to engineering standards.
  • Installed aluminum flex conduit (Liquid Tight) from ½ inch to 1 inch.
  • Operated 5-75 ton indoor gantry cranes using lift rigging such as Kevlar straps, lifting chains, and lifting tools to install parts. Operated forklift with boom extension for installing parts in tight-space environments. Experience spotting equipment operators to insure safety of equipment to avoid damage to product and property. Worked with team to coordinate crane-lifts. Ensured quality of workmanship by peer review and quality standard inspections.
  • Performed intake and exhaust rotations of the engine assembly using team-coordinated equipment such as cranes and alignment tools to detailed customer requirements.

Entry-level technician

Poway Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram
12.2017 - 06.2018
  • Performed under hood and under vehicle inspections, light engine repair and maintenance, completed tire rotations, tire mounting and balancing, suspension installation, brake system installation and repair, vehicle fluid changes, and replaced transmissions.
  • Maintained a clean and organized work space. Purchased and used my own tools.

Lube Technician

Jiffy Lube
09.2016 - 03.2017
  • Performed under hood and under vehicle inspections. Completed tire rotations, engine oil, coolant, transmission, transfer case, and differential fluid changes. Maintained a clean and organized work space, professionally greeted customers, completed sales transactions at cash register. Clearly communicated with customers regarding expected repairs and costs. Worked upper and lower service bay within a team to complete various tasks as well as safely operated a two-post air lift.

Sales Associate

Petco Animal Supply
08.2015 - 08.2016
  • Provided extraordinary customer service for animal care while multi-tasking between different departments.
  • Acquired extensive product knowledge throughout the store, operated the POS, professionally answered customer service calls and stocked and maintained store shelves.

Education

Automotive Technology Program

Miramar Community College
01.2018

Graduate - undefined

Rancho Bernardo High School
San Diego, California
01.2015

Skills

  • Excellence in customer service
  • Ability to work efficiently in teams and independently
  • Quick and patient learner
  • Excels with physically demanding responsibilities
  • Skilled at mechanical, electrical and technology repairs
  • Performs well in leadership role
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Power tools operation
  • Installation and repairs
  • Excellent communication

Languages

English

Certification

Fall Arrest & Aerial Platform (Articulating Boom, and Scissor lifts) from Leavitt Machinery

Timeline

Poultry Farm Mechanic

Cedar Creek Farms
08.2024 - 09.2025

Garage Door Installer

Canada West Garage Doors
03.2023 - 07.2024

Farm Equipment Operator

Patton Farms
06.2022 - 11.2022

Structure Package Mechanic – Production Facility

Solar Turbines (owned by CATERPILLAR)
07.2018 - 05.2022

Entry-level technician

Poway Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram
12.2017 - 06.2018

Lube Technician

Jiffy Lube
09.2016 - 03.2017

Sales Associate

Petco Animal Supply
08.2015 - 08.2016

Graduate - undefined

Rancho Bernardo High School

Automotive Technology Program

Miramar Community College

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