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James Ruther

181 E 550 N Rensselaer ,IN

Summary

Detail-oriented Diesel Mechanic with hands-on experience in diesel equipment and engines, including Caterpillar,Detroit and Cummins .

Skilled in engine diagnostics, prevenlative maintenance, and welding techniques. Committed in delivering high-quality work efficiently while utilizing my own tools. Experienced in maintaining and servicing various forms and mechanical equipment. Strong focus on safety, compliance and attention to detail, driving effective team collaboration to achieve timely project completion.

Overview

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1
Certification
2027
2027
years of professional experience

Work History

Farm Hand

Recker Farms

Everything from tractor over hauls to combine work. I worked on semis case tractors, combines, and attachments for field work

Farm Hand

Rhoda Farms
Chesterton, IN

Plumbing on equipment

Maintenance on equipment such as case skid steers, John Deere skid steers, fendt tractors and case ih tractors

Operator

Tms International
Us Steel
02.2026 - 06.2026

Operated a hot pit loader for them

Diesel Mechanic

Ryan Barkey
Winamac, IN
07.2025 - 12.2025
  • Diagnosed and repaired diesel engines, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
  • Conducted routine maintenance checks on heavy machinery to prevent downtime.
  • Utilized diagnostic tools to troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues effectively.
  • Collaborated with team members to improve repair processes and reduce turnaround times.
  • Worked side by side with herc rentals and watched and learned about there software and how to use software

Phoenix Global

Operator
06.2023 - 06.2025

Haul truck and end loader operator

Mechanic/shop Labor

Steven Knutson
Rensselaer, IN
03.2022 - 07.2023

This was a non union job where I did a lot of semi repairs and maintenance.

Along with hopper bottom and dump trailer work

Air tanks, breaks, engine over hauls and a lot of electrical work

Education

High School Diploma -

Kankakee Valley High School
Wheatfield Indiana
05.2023

Skills

Hydraulic and electrical are my go to I can also do a bunch more such as

Def work

Engine over hauls

Maintenance on equipment

Under carriage on track machines such as drive motors and sprockets

Worked side by side with herc rentals on the solar farm job with there software and willing to learn more about it

Did little work with aerial equipment inspections mostly just telehandler

I understand most work with electrical motors and how they perform and how there suspose to perform

Certification

OSHA 10

Mig welding

Stick welding

Over head vertical and horizontal

Bend test on a beveled joint that needed deep penetration and a clean finish

Timeline

Operator

Tms International
02.2026 - 06.2026

Diesel Mechanic

Ryan Barkey
07.2025 - 12.2025

Phoenix Global

Operator
06.2023 - 06.2025

Mechanic/shop Labor

Steven Knutson
03.2022 - 07.2023

Farm Hand

Recker Farms

Farm Hand

Rhoda Farms

High School Diploma -

Kankakee Valley High School
James Ruther