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Ronnie Peterson

Easley

Summary

Accomplished Mechanical Assembly Technician with over 25 years of experience, including 11 years at Proterra. Expert in utilizing battery and air tools, while demonstrating strong teamwork and communication skills. Proven track record in efficiently assembling complex components and performing corrective reworks, ensuring high quality standards in production.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Handyman

Family Business
Pickens
10.2025 - Current
  • Assisted in home repairs and maintenance tasks for family clients.
  • Supported installation of fixtures, appliances, and furniture for residential spaces.
  • Maintained tools and equipment to ensure readiness for daily tasks.
  • Collaborated with family members on project planning and scheduling activities.
  • Assisted with painting projects both inside and outside of buildings.

Mechanical Assembler

Proterra/Phoenix Motorcar
Greenville
05.2013 - 10.2025
  • Assembled components for electric vehicles using hand tools and power equipment.
  • Maintained a clean and organized work area to promote safety and efficiency.
  • Operated machinery related to vehicle assembly while adhering to safety protocols.
  • Assemble mechanical parts, components or assemblies using hand tools and power tools.
  • Align components for proper fit and function.

Experience in using air tools, battery tools, and grinders.

Mechanical assembly of electrical buses.

Measurements

Utilized forklifts for efficient movement of inventory and supplies within the facility.

Assembler

MAU
Greenville
01.2012 - 10.2012
  • Assembled components per specifications using hand tools, power tools, and other equipment to ensure quality.
  • Follow established assembly methods and procedures to ensure product quality standards are met.
  • Completed accurate assembly work by positioning and aligning components.
  • Experience in hand tools, air tools, gauges, and sandblasting.
  • Disassembled and reassembled parts to facilitate repairs and maintenance.
  • Applied chemical treatments to parts to improve durability and resistance against wear.

Production Assembler

Freightliner Custom Chassis
Gaffney
04.1998 - 01.2012
  • Assembled vehicle components per detailed specifications, ensuring quality and precision.
  • Building of mid to heavy chassis units fully running.
  • Building of multiple size units (i.e.) Motorhomes, Fedex, UPS, School Buses - both gas and diesel
  • Operated various tools and machinery for efficient production processes.
  • Utilized air tools, battery tools, and grinders to achieve accurate measurements and assembly.
  • Followed production schedules to meet deadlines for vehicle assembly projects.
  • Processed written and verbal instructions, prints and work orders.
  • Updated supervisors on production progress and challenges, facilitating timely resolutions.
  • Maintained a clean and organized work area to ensure safety and productivity.
  • Fast paced assembly line.
  • Operated forklift to transport materials within the production facility.

Education

High School Diploma -

Gaffney Senior High School
Gaffney, SC

Skills

  • Equipment maintenance
  • Home repairs
  • Time management
  • Project planning
  • Communication skills
  • Safety awareness
  • Painting techniques
  • Tool management
  • Problem resolution
  • Attention to detail
  • Power tool operation
  • Physically agile
  • Effective communication
  • Problem solving
  • Mechanical assembly
  • Vehicle assembly
  • Tool maintenance

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  • Use of battery and air tools
  • Use of various other tools
  • Use of various spec drawings and work instructions
  • Over 20 years of experience with various forklifts
  • Experience in overhead and small crane lifts
  • Ability to communicate verbally and written
  • Ability to work as a team as well as individually
  • Safe operations of heavy equipment
  • Able to position myself for long periods of time

Timeline

Assistant Handyman

Family Business
10.2025 - Current

Mechanical Assembler

Proterra/Phoenix Motorcar
05.2013 - 10.2025

Assembler

MAU
01.2012 - 10.2012

Production Assembler

Freightliner Custom Chassis
04.1998 - 01.2012

High School Diploma -

Gaffney Senior High School
Ronnie Peterson