Electrical Maintenance

DAVID W. SCANLAND

**** **** ******

Wyandotte, MI 48192

***/***-****

**********@*****.***

MECHANIC / WELDER / FABRICATOR / EXPEDITER /

ELECTRICAL, HYDRAULIC & PNEUMATIC SYSTEMS EXPERIENCE

SOLID MECHANIC with 12+ years experience in Heavy Truck maintenance and repair. Complete systems knowledge of Chassis Electrical, Hydraulic and Braking Systems. Specialist in Design and Fabrication. Lead troubleshooting, validation plans, preventative maintenance initiatives.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Fabricator

Roush Industries Incorporated, Allen Park, MI

2011 - Present

• Independent and team group function.

• Troubleshooting and problem solving.

• Modification of prototypes for durability testing.

• Interaction with Engineers to create, design and review parts and functions.

Team Leader

G-Tech (contracted through: Phoenix Industrial Services LTD, Monroe, MI) Dearborn, MI

2010 - 2011

• Author and manage projects for area of responsibility.

• Evaluate and improve process efficiency.

• Solve technical issues involving both machining and assembly issues.

• Develop specifications and Request for Quotations for Spare Parts Inventory, Maintenance Items and Special Needs

• Design and Fabricate work holding fixtures to assist in final installation of drive systems, etc…

o HIGHLIGHT: Custom Project, consisting of: Lengthening a Freightliner Frame and subsequently the Electrical, Hydraulic, Pneumatic, Fifth Feel Relocation, Suspension and Frame Supports (pictures available)

Interfaced with OEM to solve equipment design failures and/or workout installation plans.

• Lead upfront development of preventative and scheduled truck maintenance schedules.

• Arranged and participated in “Strategy Meetings” with Foremen, Customer and staff for planning various directives

• Actively identifies new area for learning and takes advantage of learning opportunities.

Mechanic

Bulkmatic, Taylor, MI

2008 - 2009

• Maneuver Trucks and Trailers inside yards, in tight conditions, to increase yard capacity

• Lead upfront development of preventative and scheduled truck maintenance schedules.

• Replace, Repair, Rework Chassis Electrical and Braking Systems

• Design, Fabrication and Install Assemblies / Parts

Lead Mechanic & Fabricator

North River Truck & Trailer, Mount Clemens, MI

2007

• Interface and coordinate between electrical, mechanical, and fabrication teams to insure project success.

• Scheduled maintenance for Fleet vehicles under contract repair (Customers including Stone Transport, K&R Car Hauler Transports and similar established companies

• Interfaced with OEM to solve equipment design failures and/or workout installation plans.

• Design, Fabrication and Install Assemblies / Parts (Frames and Frame Repair)

DAVID W. SCANLAND

3543 17TH Street

Wyandotte, MI 48192

734/642-7241

**********@*****.***

WORK EXPERIENCE (continued):

Mechanic & Fabricator

Benlee Inc, Ecorse, MI

2005-2007

• Lead and support validation objectives for the Load Testing Heavy Truck repairs, including Roll-Offs/Tilt Frame.

• Repair and Replace Tilt Frames and Pulley System to insure capacity and functionalism

• Hydraulic System rehabilitation, including: Hoses Repair, Cylinder Replace/Rebuild, Fittings, Filters and Pressure Reducers, etc…

• Install and Maintain Suspension Systems (Air-Over-Air and Leaf Spring type)

• Inspect Truck and Trailers to check compliance with MDOT inspection laws (Bumper-To-Bumper).

• Integrate repairs and overhauls for electrical wiring systems

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

• US Marine Corp; Heavy repair and maintenance of engines, transmissions, braking systems, pneumatic/hydraulic systems, axles and transfer cases and other types of geared machinery

• As shown above: Customer Fabrication to lengthen frame of Freightliner

• Repurpose/salvage commercial steel for use on refurbish projects (zero waste initiative), during lean times, became a necessary tool to keep cost down (inventory includes scrap/remnant materials)

EDUCATION

• US Marine Corp Apprenticeship / Training Program for Heavy Equipment

• Trackless Truck Training Certificate for Maintenance and Operation, including attachments

• Michigan Institute of Aeronautics Airframe Training Course (concentration in Electric/Pneumatic./Hydraulic System)

SKILLS

• Welding (MIG, ARC, TIG) Steel, Aluminum, and Stainless

• Grinding, Cutting (Acetylene/Oxy), Plasma, Air Arc

• Sheers, Tubing Benders, Presses, Tire Machine, Brake Press, Punches

• Working experience with Lathe and Bridgeport

• Familiarity with OSHA and HAZMAT precepts

• Hoisting / Rigging, use of overhead

• Operator: Forklift, Loader, Excavators, Bobcat, Scissor Lifts, Boom Style, most heavy equipment.

REFERENCES AND PICTURES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

Contact this candidate