Nicholas Tobin
Rancho Penasquitos
Summary
Developed comprehensive skill set in hands-on, team-oriented environment, focusing on assembly processes and mechanical systems. Capable of troubleshooting, precision work, and efficient task management. Seeking to transition into new field, leveraging these transferable skills for impactful contributions.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Assembly Mechanic
Solar Turbines Inc. A Caterpillar
Kearny Mesa, CA
02.2025 - 02.2026
- Assembled components according to specifications and ensured quality control standards were met.
- Operated power tools and machinery safely to complete assembly tasks efficiently.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline assembly processes and improve workflow efficiency.
- Lay out, fabricate, mock-up, assemble, align, and combine various components and completed engines to package bases.
- Installed hydraulic tubing including bending, cutting, and swaging.
- Read and interpreted engineering documents such as; mechanical and electrical diagrams, sketches, photographs, masters, schematics, diagrams, templates, and other written and/or oral instructions.
- Cut, form, bend, and install tubing, piping, conduit, and metal paneling, braze tubing as required.
- Use overhead crane to load and/or off-load package sets on and off trucks or trailers.
Asset Protection
Walmart
Poway, CA
09.2024 - 02.2025
- Identify and report suspicious activity, investigate thefts, and implement strategies to reduce theft
Assembly Technician
Meziere Enterprises
Escondido, CA
01.2024 - 08.2024
- Assembled a variety of products which included water pumps, wiring kits, armature¹, and hardware kits
Team Captain Senior Year
First Robotics Competition
Escondido, CA
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Working with coaches to relay important information to the team
- Planning upcoming events and monitoring sub-teams' progress
- Organizing the team and working with school administration
- Teaching other team members and public speaking
Education
High School - Science, Mathematics, humanities, Spanish, engineering
Escondido Charter High School
Escondido, CA06.2023
Skills
- Leadership
- English
- Attention to detail
- Fast learner
- Critical thinking
- Problem solving
- Team player
- Mechanical assembly
- Power tools proficiency
- Component identification
- Torque specifications
- Adherence to standards
- Machine operation
- Schematic reading
- Mechanical aptitude
Timeline
Assembly Mechanic
Solar Turbines Inc. A Caterpillar
02.2025 - 02.2026
Asset Protection
Walmart
09.2024 - 02.2025
Assembly Technician
Meziere Enterprises
01.2024 - 08.2024
Team Captain Senior Year
First Robotics Competition
08.2022 - 06.2023
High School - Science, Mathematics, humanities, Spanish, engineering
Escondido Charter High School