Mechanical Specialist
Resume:
Ron Ohler
Nashville, Michigan 49073
*********@*****.***
Summary: More than 35 years experience in machine maintenance and repair.
More than 40 years experience in machine shop and welding.
More than 35 years experience in truck & heavy equipment repair.
Highly experienced heavy equipment operator.
Dependable - can work without supervision.
Dedicated and meticulous.
Able to recognize client needs, and meet them.
Accomplishments: Ohler Machine 1996
I designed improved drive and corner rounding sprockets for Houle barn scrapers. These sprockets provided up to 50% additional operation life over OEM components and eliminated breakage failure. The design incorporated a unitized hub and spindle assembly that greatly reduced the labor and costs to replace the sprockets. The spindle was designed to be re-manufactured at a significant operational cost reduction over buying new spindles.
I earned awards including First Place at the State wide level of the Michigan Industrial Education Society student skills competition for a bench vice that I cast from iron and finish machined. 1977
Employment: Jenny Transportation, LLC Grand Rapids, Michigan
Lead Truck Mechanic 02/2015 to Present
Maintained Fleet Semi Tractors and Trailers.
Performed DOT inspections.
Performed general service – oil change and greasing.
Performed clutch and transmission R&R.
Performed engine tear down and reassembly.
Performed APU system repairs.
Brake inspection and repair.
Performed driveline and suspension inspection and repair.
Performed A/C system service.
Performed electrical and air system repairs.
Employment: Aliya Analytical Grand Rapids, Michigan
Mechanical-Engineering Technician 04/2010 to 12/2014
Produced test mounts for materials evaluation.
Produced material test coupons.
Performed material tensile and compression tests.
Performed Rockwell, Knoop, and Micro - hardness tests.
Performed photo documentation of client projects.
Applied knowledge of mechanical engineering technology to aid engineering staff to understand client needs.
Reviewed project instructions, blueprints and material certifications.
Was instrumental in understanding the application of machine components and aiding engineering staff to understand how various components function and how they may be expected to fail.
Ascertained nature of technical problems and possible solutions, such as part redesign, specifying the use of different materials.
Recorded test results, numerical data and analyzed test results in relation to design criteria.
Executed all maintenance and equipment repair.
Maple Valley Concrete Products, Incorporated Nashville, Michigan
Plant Foreman/Co-owner 05/1978 to 06/2013
Executed daily operations of a concrete block manufacturing facility and aggregate mine.
Was instrumental in contractor and customer service and sales.
Interpreted blueprints to determine products and quantity needed for projects.
Executed product deliveries utilizing truck crane and dump truck.
Requisitioned supplies, materials, repair components as needed.
Repaired and maintained all manufacturing and mining machinery.
Executed repairs on fleet trucks, trailers, forklifts, loaders, cranes.
Operated all heavy equipment, cranes and rigging responsibilities.
Performed plant millwright and electrician services.
Ohler Machine Nashville, Michigan
Machinist / Fabricator 06/1994 to Present
Executed daily operations of general machine and fabrication shop.
Designed and produced an improved barn scraper sprocket and sub assembly for Houle barn scraper systems.
Interpreted specifications, blueprints, job orders.
Performed manual, CNC machining and metal fabrication.
Performed mobile welding and repair services.
Education: Delton Kellogg Delton Michigan
Diploma 1980
Additional Training:
How to Select, Specify, and Inspect Heat Treated Steel Components 2014
MSHA sponsored Mine safety seminar. USA Department of Labor 2000 & 2006
American Red Cross First Aid and CPR certification. 1999 & 2006
Introduction to AutoCAD versions 10 thru 13 1996
MIG Welding Made Simple seminar. Ed Craig 1992
Concrete Technician Certificate incorporating ASTM/ACI procedures. 1991
Working with Bearings seminar – Detroit Ball Bearing. 1982
Community:
Village of Nashville Zoning Board of Appeals – June 1998 thru present.
Village of Nashville Planning Commission – April 2000 thru June 2012.
Hobbies:
Alternative energy, Biomass and recycling.
Flying and Building Ultralight aircraft.
Scuba Diving and Travel.
License:
State of Michigan Licensed Mechanic.
NAUI Openwater Scuba Certification. 1980
Michigan Drivers License CDL classification CA. 1987
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