Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Certification
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Anthony Saltarelli

Anthony Saltarelli

Bellingham,WA

Summary

Experienced mobile heavy equipment mechanic skilled in overseeing maintenance operations and ensuring equipment functionality. Proven track record in team management and implementing preventative maintenance schedules for improved operational efficiency. Demonstrated expertise in troubleshooting, repair, leadership, and problem-solving.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Maintenance Foreman

Faber Construction
03.2024 - Current
  • Kept company buildings, equipment and machinery in good working order with well-coordinated preventative maintenance plans
  • Coordinated resources and work plans to help the shop team stay on track and meet maintenance goals in a timely manner
  • Achieved high standards of quality, consistently inspecting maintenance activities and overseeing any rework
  • Create work orders out of incoming maintenance requests from field personnel and assign work to the appropriate shop technician
  • Create and implement a shop organization plan
  • Help and train shop technicians as needed with projects
  • Developed and implemented preventative maintenance programs for equipment
  • Responded to emergency situations promptly, minimizing damage or downtime
  • Reviewed work orders, prioritizing tasks based on urgency and resources available
  • Coordinated with vendors and contractors to ensure timely completion of projects

Heavy Equipment Field Mechanic

Faber Construction
03.2023 - Current
  • Repaired and maintained various types of heavy machinery & trucks, including dump trucks, OTR trucks, bulldozers, excavators, manlifts, telehandlers and forklifts
  • Utilize OEM software to diagnose multiple systems on equipment including Volvo, Caterpillar, Genie, JCB, Kubota, Kenworth, & International
  • Perform in-frame and out-of-frame rebuilds multiple engines including International DT466, Perkins 1006.6 and Cummins ISX
  • Collaborated with other mechanics to complete complex repairs, maximizing the lifespan of critical equipment.
  • Mentored junior mechanics to enhance their skills, improving overall team performance and capability.

Shop Foreman

Dirt Works Bellingham
07.2021 - 03.2023
  • Managed a team of technicians, promoting effective communication and collaboration to achieve project goals within deadlines.
  • Enhanced equipment reliability by implementing preventive maintenance programs and procedures.
  • Fostered a strong team dynamic by promoting trust, open communication, and collaborative problem solving among team members.
  • Evaluated employee performance regularly, offering praise for accomplishments and guidance on areas needing improvement
  • Organized training on new software tools to increase productivity.

Heavy Equipment Field Mechanic

Dirt Works Bellingham
01.2019 - 03.2023
  • Diagnosed mechanical problems using specialized tools such as multimeters and hydraulic pressure gauges
  • Diagnosed and rebuilt hydraulic pumps and hydraulic systems
  • Rebuilt undercarriages on excavators and bulldozers
  • Diagnosed complex control systems on heavy equipment using dealer level diagnostic software on Cat, John Deere, Komatsu and Peterson Pacific
  • Completed detailed service reports documenting all work performed on each piece of equipment serviced
  • Operated heavy equipment as needed during repairs to test functionality and confirm successful resolution of issues
  • Rebuilt damaged hydraulic cylinders by disassembling them, replacing worn seals or pistons, then reassembling them correctly
  • Replaced or repaired faulty components, including engines, transmissions, differentials, hydraulic pumps, and electrical systems

Owner Operator

Alpine Enterprises LLC
04.2017 - 03.2019
  • Repair & maintenance of trucks, tractors and implements
  • Have worked on a variety of small engine lawn equipment as well
  • Completed a lot of brake jobs and front end rebuilds on trucks
  • Rebuilt hay baler and re-timed the knotter assembly
  • Timing jobs and engine rebuilds on trucks and diesel tractors
  • Maintained accurate records of miles driven, fuel consumption, and expenses
  • Kept company accounting on Quickbooks software for billing and tax purposes

Electrician Apprentice

All Fields Electric
03.2015 - 09.2016
  • Performed the installation, diagnosis, and repair of residential, commercial & industrial electrical jobs
  • Completed the installation of complex electrical distribution services and wiring for industrial electrical generation facilities
  • Installed the gear for new cellphone tower services
  • Install complex control systems for new dairy processing facilities
  • Repair and install overhead electrical services using a bucket truck and manlift
  • Install new 480v 3 phase electrical services, transformers, and control systems
  • Use phase rotation meter to make sure new motors were properly wired before first use
  • Use a underground utility locator to find and repair broken wires

Farm Maintenance

Hidden Acres Dairy
09.2009 - 03.2016
  • Repairing tractors, implements, trucks, & milking parlor equipment
  • MIG welding, brazing, fabrication and milling

Electrician Apprentice

Vans Plumbing & Electric
06.2014 - 03.2015
  • Worked with Journeyman electricians to perform the installation of electrical circuits in new single and multifamily construction projects
  • Followed all applicable NEC and WAC codes on electrical installations
  • Maintained yearly continuing education as required by law
  • Troubleshoot problems with existing electrical circuits using a multimeter

Electrician Apprentice

Whatcom Electric & Plumbing
07.2013 - 06.2014
  • Installed conduit and pulled circuits for electrical equipment
  • Installed and repaired electrical motors, transformers and electrical distribution systems
  • Kept all job sites clean and tidy to deliver fast, accurate work
  • Replaced old wiring and outdated equipment to bring systems up to code
  • Identified problems with electrical systems and equipment, troubleshooting functions and tracing faults
  • Installed electrical systems in residential, commercial, and industrial properties
  • Read and interpreted blueprints and mechanical diagrams to visualize and plan for upcoming work

Maintenance Support Technician

Pacific Woodtech Corp.
07.2012 - 07.2013
  • Worked as an electrician in the maintenance department repairing motors, programmable logic controllers, variable frequency drives and motor control centers
  • Also helped the mechanics with fabrication, welding and machining parts on a lathe and milling machine
  • Repaired hydraulic systems including hydraulic power units, motors, and cylinders
  • Diagnosed and resolved technical hardware and software issues
  • Participated in training and workshops from vendors such as Allen Bradley and Deifenbacher to enhance skills and acquire resourceful tools
  • Installed and wired up new equipment

Education

Associate Applied Science - Electrician

Bellingham Technical College
Bellingham, WA
06.2012

Skills

  • Mobile electrical systems
  • Air conditioning service
  • Welding & fabrication
  • Hydraulic repair & maintenance
  • Machining
  • Diesel engine diagnosis & repair
  • Parts ordering
  • Small engine repair
  • Troubleshooting
  • Microsoft office
  • Computerized maintenance management system

Certification

  • Distinguished Expert Small Bore Rifle - NRA Award
  • Stop the Bleed
  • Stemco - Foundation Brakes
  • Stemco - Disk Brakes
  • A/C System Service

Hobbies and Interests

  • Photography
  • Hiking
  • Competitive Shooting
  • Horseback Riding
  • Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
  • Ham Radio (Licensed since 2016)

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Elementary

Software

Cat ET

Cummins Insite

JCB Servicemaster

Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook

JPRO Diagnostic Software

Vision Link

Cat SIS

Timeline

Maintenance Foreman

Faber Construction
03.2024 - Current

Heavy Equipment Field Mechanic

Faber Construction
03.2023 - Current

Shop Foreman

Dirt Works Bellingham
07.2021 - 03.2023

Heavy Equipment Field Mechanic

Dirt Works Bellingham
01.2019 - 03.2023

Owner Operator

Alpine Enterprises LLC
04.2017 - 03.2019

Electrician Apprentice

All Fields Electric
03.2015 - 09.2016

Electrician Apprentice

Vans Plumbing & Electric
06.2014 - 03.2015

Electrician Apprentice

Whatcom Electric & Plumbing
07.2013 - 06.2014

Maintenance Support Technician

Pacific Woodtech Corp.
07.2012 - 07.2013

Farm Maintenance

Hidden Acres Dairy
09.2009 - 03.2016

Associate Applied Science - Electrician

Bellingham Technical College
Anthony Saltarelli