James Ackland

Over the past 5 years I have bettered my skills in the automotive industry gaining knowledge in fabrication, wiring and tuning of stock and aftermarket vehicles.

• Coordinated with suppliers to secure high-quality materials, negotiating favorable terms that led to reduction in project costs.
• Trained and mentored junior engineers, providing guidance and direction.
• Operated welding machines and grinders to cut, shape and join metal workpieces.
• Fabricated components and structures following customer requirements.
• Cut bent, and formed sheet metal and other materials to create metal works.
• Collaborated with team members to complete projects accurately and quickly.
• Carried out preventative maintenance, keeping tools and machinery functional.
• Operated hoists, cranes and other heavy machinery to transport materials and parts.

• Maintained a clean and organized work environment, demonstrating pride in personal workspace while contributing to overall shop cleanliness.
• Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
• Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
• Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.