James R May

James R. May
361 Haywood St Dayton, TN 37321 (423)303-9370
​[email protected] Summary and Experience:
● Ten year experience as ​Track Vehicle Repairer​ while serving in the U.S. Army
● Severed as a ​Sergeant E-5 ​in the ​316 EN. (MAC) Reserve Unit ​located in
Chattanooga TN ​(07/2014-12/9/2018 as a Track Vehicle Repairer
● Deployed​ in support of 4th wave ​Operation Iraqi Freedom ​(11/2009-07/2010)
● Accountable​ for $6 million dollars in tools and equipment without incident
● Displayed ability to ​Work Under Pressure​ during assignment in ​Iraq ​while regularly
working 12-hour days in war-torn area of operations
● Proficient​ in activities such as ​Welding​, ​Track Vehicle Repair.​ ​Experienced​ with
tools, power tools, wrenches, special tools, and pneumatic tools while working with
hoists and up to ​10-ton crane​, ​20-ton wrecker​ & ​M88 Track Recovery Vehicle​.
● Praised ​ by supervisor for ​Sound Judgment​ and ​Contagious Enthusiasm​ for meeting short notices and ensuring Humvee, Track Vehicle are maintained and ready for service
at all times.
● Supervised​ two personnel during ​Semi-Annual​ & ​Annual​ phase maintenance which
included inspection, as well as replacement, of major components.
● Displayed a ​Desirable Work Ethic​ when ​Designing​, ​Fabrication & Welding​ over 200+
wire mitigation systems for the ​MRAP​ and ​MATV​ vehicle with limited resources after
the original design failed.
● Proficient in​ ​Performing ​ ​Repairs ​such as diesel power plants/pack, compression
ignition engine fuel system, compression ignition air induction system, vehicle air cooling system, vehicle liquid cooling systems, tracked hull electrical system, automatic transmission assemblies, track vehicle cross drive transmission assemblies, transfer assemblies, hydraulic brake system, mechanical/hydraulic system, auxiliary power units, tracked vehicle hydraulic component, fire extinguisher/suppression system.
● While with ​Kenco Material Handling Solutions (KFS) ​Performed Repairs and Services on 65 LP Yale forklift at the Whirlpool of Cleveland, TN locations ​Repairs ​consist of Diagnosing, adjusting, or overhauling mobile mechanical, hydraulic ,and pneumatic equipment such as all 5K-50K forklifts to include all Yale and Crown Stand UP reach trucks
● During the annual shut down for two weeks was Praised by supervisor for ​Performing Proficiently ​in Severing forklift to include change oil, oil filter, transmission fluid, transmission filter, differential fluid, lubing all lube fitting on lifts, and severing all batteries on all the standup reach truck with in the short time constraint
● KFS ​was transferred from Whirlpool of Cleveland TN to Interline Brands in La Vergne TN where I ​Proficiently Perform ​repairs and service on 9 forklifts, 30 Crown Pallet Jacks, 15 reach trucks, 14 order pickers, 21 stock chasers the Brads include Yale, Crown, and Cushman Carts that’s a total of 89 pieces of equipment that I maintain on a constant daily bases all but two forklift are electric so I am praised by my supervisor on my ​Proficiency ​on my Digital Multi Meter Skills, and the ability to ​Learn ​and ​Adapt ​to

the different problems that accrue with these lifts and stock chasers that run 15 hours
that I am not on site
● Dixon Wrecking CO. Learned and adapted to the many different recovery situations that
I was sent. Where I recovered cars, trucks and 18 wheelers that where broken down or wrecked. ​Praised ​by my supervisor for ​Proficiently Preforming ​all of the rigging required to recover the cars, trucks and 18 wheelers.
● Bobcat of Chattanooga. I ​Achieved​ the level of ​Bronze Technician ​in 8 mounths was praised by my supervisor for doing so. At Bobcat of Chattanooga I diganosed,troubleshot the S-series, A-series, and T-series of the Bobcat skid-steer loader,and Track loader, pluse two Compact Tactors.
● Wheeler Material Handling I achievied the level of a the ​Pro Tech Certification​ in less than 90 days. Praised by my supervisor for ​Proficiently Performing my ​duties as a O/M Tech. I serviced all types and brands of forklifts also troubleshot problems if they occured while I was on the job site.
Key Qualifications:
● Welder/Technician
● Management/Leader Experience (2011-2018)as a E-5 Sergeant
● Accountable
● Dependable
● Detail Oriented
● Creative in ​Designing, Fabrication and Welding​ with only limited resources on-hand
● Honest
● Digital Multi Meter
● Works well with others as a maintenance team member and ​Leader
● Proficient in Repairs
● High Work Ethic
● Works Well Under Pressure​ while under Duress and during​ Extreme Deadlines​.
● Rollback ​operator/recovery operator
● 2019-present
● 2019-2019
● 2018-2019
● 2018-2018
● 2017-2017
● 2016-2016
● 2015-2016
● 2015-2015
● 2014-2015
● 2011-2014
● 2008-2011
● 2005-2008
Employment History
Titan Implements
Stulz Air Technology
Aerotek/Volkswagen QA
Truck and Ground LLC/Mechanic Creason Corrogating/Machinist
Wheeler Marterial Handling Solutions(Yale)/Forklift Technician Bobcat of Chattanooga/Technician/Welder
Smith Asset Recovery/Repossession Agent
Ben Parker Metal Fabarcators/Welder
Dixon Wrecking CO./Rollback Operator
Kenco Material Handling Solutions (KFS)/Forklift Technician
U.S. Army FT. Carson, CO/Technician/Welder
U.S. Army FT. Bliss, TX /Technician/Welder
Express Oil Change, Chattanooga, TN /Pitt Technician /Mechanic

● 2004-2005
● 2003-2004
● 2002-2003
Mountain City Tile, Hixson, TN/ Demolition Technician Cannon Equipment, Chattanooga, TN / Production Welder PMR Innovations , Soddy-Daisy, TN/Welder/Fabricator
Education and Training:
● 91 Hotel Track Vehicle Repairer (2008-Present)
● Hotel-8 Track Recovery Operator ( 2008-Present)
● Welding Processes (GMAW-MIG, GTAW-TIG, SMAW-STICK)
● Welding Vocational Training (1999-2003)
● Sequoyah High School; Soddy-Daisy, TN (attended 1999-2003)