Ricky Sarine
Lexington
Summary
Experienced Heavy Equipment Mechanic and Welder with expertise in diesel engine repair, welding, and parts replacement. Proven track record of conducting preventative maintenance, repairing hydraulic systems, and fabricating components with precision. Skilled in utilizing hand and power tools, diagnosing mechanical issues, and ensuring compliance with safety procedures.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Heavy Equipment Diesel Technician
Transdev America
Columbia, South Carolina
11.2024 - Current
- Conducted regular inspections of shop area to identify any potential safety hazards.
- Performed preventative maintenance and repairs on a variety of heavy equipment, including bulldozers, backhoes, excavators, and cranes.
- Repaired hydraulic systems, engines, transmissions, brakes, electrical components and air conditioning systems on heavy equipment.
- Communicated with equipment operators to accurately determine mechanical issues.
- Maintained records of time spent working on each job order along with materials used.
- Ensured that all safety procedures were followed while performing maintenance tasks.
- Enabled optimal equipment performance by cleaning and lubricating components.
- Operated forklifts and other lifting devices safely during the removal and installation process.
- Cleaned, lubricated and adjusted all parts to meet manufacturer’s specifications.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems using technical manuals and specialized diagnostic tools.
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Tms international
Cayce, South Carolina
11.2023 - 11.2024
- Rebuilt or repaired components such as final drives, hydraulic pumps and valves.
- Serviced machine attachments to improve equipment performance and safety.
- Recorded maintenance history in repair logs to track equipment statuses.
- Inspected machinery for structural weaknesses to safeguard worksite.
- Consulted operating manuals and blueprints for informing best maintenance practices.
- Utilized hand tools such as wrenches, screwdrivers, and pliers during course of repairs.
- Replaced defective parts such as bearings, seals, pistons and cylinders.
- Installed new parts or assemblies to upgrade or improve performance of machinery.
- Tested repaired equipment to verify integrity and adjust when necessary.
- Identified equipment issues with computerized tools and manual examination.
- Reported recurring mechanical issues for advising future maintenance efforts.
- Troubleshot malfunctions in engines and other complex electronic systems utilizing computerized diagnostic equipment.
- Inspected completed work for conformance to factory specifications using precision measuring instruments.
- Welded broken parts and structures using electric arc welding equipment.
- Lubricated and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment and vehicles.
- Fabricated needed parts and items from sheet metal.
- Repaired and replaced damaged or worn parts.
- Adjusted, repaired and overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment.
- Rewired and troubleshoot electrical systems.
- Dismantled and reassembled heavy equipment used hoists and hand tools.
- Adjusted, maintained and repaired and replaced subassemblies, such as transmissions and crawler heads, using hand tools, jacks, and cranes.
Welder/ fabricator
Mid Carolina pipe & maintenance
Santee, Sc
01.2022 - 11.2023
- Welded components in flat, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Utilized a variety of welding processes such as MIG, TIG, and stick welding.
- Operated welding equipment in a safe and efficient manner to ensure quality welds.
- Operated angle grinders to prepare parts for welding.
- Fabricated components from materials such as sheet metal, pipe sections, and structural forms with precision accuracy.
- Repaired broken or cracked parts by cutting out the damaged area and rewelding it according to specifications.
- Fabricated parts and components to exact tolerances.
- Set up components for welding according to specifications.
- Operated cutting torches for cutting and beveling steel plates.
- Utilized oxy-acetylene torches to cut metal into desired shapes prior to welding process.
- Welded components using manual or semi-automatic welding equipment in vertical, horizontal and overhead positions.
- Constructed and installed metal structures.
- Performed layout work for complex shapes using blueprints and templates.
- Developed jigs and fixtures for repetitive tasks to improve overall consistency of welds produced.
- Inspected welded joints and conducted tests to meet company standards and national code requirements.
Welder
Whiting turner construction
Orangeburg, Sc
04.2021 - 01.2022
- Welded components in flat, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Operated welding equipment in a safe and efficient manner to ensure quality welds.
- Operated angle grinders to prepare parts for welding.
- Fabricated components from materials such as sheet metal, pipe sections, and structural forms with precision accuracy.
- Repaired broken or cracked parts by cutting out the damaged area and rewelding it according to specifications.
- Fabricated parts and components to exact tolerances.
- Maintained a clean workspace at all times by disposing of waste materials correctly after each job was completed.
- Set up components for welding according to specifications.
- Operated cutting torches for cutting and beveling steel plates.
- Utilized oxy-acetylene torches to cut metal into desired shapes prior to welding process.
- Troubleshot equipment problems quickly in order to minimize downtime due to mechanical failures.
- Resolved welding issues identified during routine maintenance and inspections.
- Monitored automated welding machines during operation to detect any defects or malfunctions that may occur.
- Set up robotic welding systems with programming assistance from engineers.
- Used hoists, cranes, wire, and banding machines and hand tools.
Education
High School Diploma - undefined
Pelion high school
Pelion, Sc06.2021
Skills
- Parts Replacement
- Hand and power tools
- Diesel Engine Repair
- Air Conditioning Repair
- Test Equipment
- Welding
Certification
Ase G1 certification
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Diesel Technician
Transdev America
11.2024 - Current
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Tms international
11.2023 - 11.2024
Welder/ fabricator
Mid Carolina pipe & maintenance
01.2022 - 11.2023
Welder
Whiting turner construction
04.2021 - 01.2022
High School Diploma - undefined
Pelion high school