James R. Prater





OBJECTIVE: To obtain a position to utilize current skills. Willing to take additional classes to
improve in working field.


QUALIFICATIONS
I have many skills that make me qualified for the Maintenance position. I started working on my families farm doing mechanical repairs, metal fabrication, driving farm equipment, and welding. At my most recent job I have constructed special equipment used in day-to-day operations, worked with high voltage electrical wiring of machines and installations. I am also proficient in carpentry and plumbing.


EDUCATION
Lake Land College, Mattoon, IL 61938
Classes: CNC Programming, Basic Electricity, Electronic Circuits,
Computer Aided Drafting, Excel, Industrial Electricity, Electronics
Trouble Shooting, Intro to Computers

Cowden- Herrick High School, Cowden IL 62422
Graduated in January of 1989



EMPLOYMENT
1993 2008 Maintenance, Mattoon Precision Manufacturing Incorporated
Responsible for mechanical repairs on all machines, trouble
shooting and repairing 24 and 110-volt control circuits, 480 volt
three phrase electricity, installation of transformers

1992-1993 Machinist, Fedders Incorporated,
Assisted in air conditioner assembly, specializing in the operation
of high-pressure equipment

Prior - 1992 Prater Farms
Day to day operations of maintaining a farm, including;
mechanical repairs to farm equipment, driving farm
equipment, and welding