Jeremiah Richards
Stanwood,WA
Summary
Experienced and disciplined professional in the engineering/industrial industry with a strong focus on efficiency and timely task completion. Demonstrated expertise in customer relations with 6 years of experience. Exceptional communicator with outstanding time management, customer service, and troubleshooting skills. Passionate in assigned field.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Rigger Mechanic
PSNS/IMF
Everett, WA
07.2024 - Current
- Inspect rigging equipment for any visible damage, defects, dates, and capacities prior to use.
- Ensure that all safety protocols are followed while setting up and operating rigging systems.
- Leads crew in morning stretches for optimal performance prior to the start of shift.
- Supervises thorough inventory assessments each month, updating records accordingly.
- Develop plans for efficient setup, takedown operations based upon size, scope of projects.
- Meets with ships crew members to evaluate work packages.
Shop Technician
Papé Material Handling
Arlington, WA
08.2023 - Current
- Partnered with shop team to diagnose problems, correct faults and restore equipment to manufacturer specifications through timely preventive maintenance.
- Helped team meet customer service deadlines by working quickly and minimizing errors.
- Built, tested and modified equipment to achieve functionality objectives.
- Tested systems, noting issues and completing preventive maintenance.
- Maintained strong focus on safety and efficiency to provide comprehensive support to personnel performing skilled repairs.
- Met with customers regarding their equipment and needs.
Self Employed
J.R. Contracting
Marysville, WA
05.2023 - Current
- Offers various contracting services at variable prices based on estimation processing programs.
- Loaded and unloaded landscaping equipment and materials safely.
- Maintained grounds of residential and commercial properties by mowing lawns, trimming hedges and planting flowers.
- Applied pesticides and herbicides to control pests and weeds.
- Utilized power tools and landscaping machines to maintain outdoor areas.
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
Assembler
Kitsap Equipment
Marysville, WA
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Assembled over 100 components with minimal to no supervision, exceeding expected project milestones.
- Used various rigging slings, assemblies, and shackles to safely assemble heavy equipment.
- Conducted quality assurance inspections on over 100 finished components and identified issues.
- Followed outlined specifications to implement assembly plans.
- Checked position and alignment of each component to prevent errors and minimize materials waste.
- Identified machinery malfunctions by performing troubleshooting tasks.
- Supervised forklift operations with incoming and and outgoing stock.
- Met face-to-face with customers to ensure equipment needs and attachments.
Hull Technician
U.S. Navy Active Duty
Everett, WA
03.2020 - 03.2023
- Supervised work to be done with division, as well as crew members' training requirements and milestones.
- Monitored steering gears, sanitation and refrigeration systems, electrical systems, and accessories.
- Repaired and maintained pneumatic, hydraulic, and manual valve systems and equipment on Navy vessels.
- Was the lead in the fabrication of equipment and purchased parts and supplies to fit specific repair and installation requirements.
- Documented inspection and test results, work performed, and work to be performed, keeping all records current, accurate, and properly submitted to meet company standards and regulatory requirements.
- Safely and efficiently assisted rigging personnel (riggers, spotter, and crane operators) when the ship was in a maintenance period. Ensured proper methods, turnbuckles, shackles, slings, and chafing were used while rigging of fire-main valves was carried out.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies, and regulatory guidelines to promote a safe working environment.
- Took on welding and brazing jobs required to repair machinery and equipment, and keep the Navy mission ready.
- Maintained and troubleshot ships' sewage treatment systems for habitability onboard.
- Daily troubleshooting ship's systems.
- Member of ship's firefighting crew as lead first responder to casualties.
- Led a division in daily tasking. Assigned work through a computerized system. Held various trainings for divisions to ensure proper use of ship systems.
Sales Associate
Batteries Plus Bulbs
Jacksonville, NC
07.2019 - 01.2020
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new and potential customers.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Answered customer questions regarding sizing, accessories and proper care for merchandise.
Carpenter
The Finish Carpenters
Jacksonville, NC
02.2019 - 06.2019
- Checked measurements and completed accurate cuts to prevent materials waste and maintain cost controls.
- Completed installations of building structures, trim, flooring and cabinetry.
- Planned and executed work with proper tools and materials to maximize productivity.
- Followed established job site safety regulations and maintained safe and clean work area.
Recreation Attendant
Marine Corps Base
Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, NC
05.2018 - 02.2019
- Managed timesheets for recreation attendants, instructors and coaches to provide prompt payment.
- Established team rosters, scheduled leagues and tournaments and enforced rules and regulations of recreation and athletic programs.
- Provided information about facilities, entertainment options and rules and regulations.
Groundskeeper
Swingin Things
Jacksonville, NC
03.2017 - 05.2018
- Cleared public and private areas of debris before and after events.
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing and tree removal and thinning.
- Provided expert lawn care, mulching, aerating and trimming around walks, walls and flower beds.
- Applied mulch to garden beds for protection against weeds and unwanted growth.
- Repaired ground structures regularly, sticking to schedules and meeting facility needs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Jacksonville High School
Jacksonville, NC06.2019
Skills
- Effective Time Management
- Client Relations
- Welding/Brazing
- Pipe Fitting
- Plasma Cutting
- Sewage Treatment
- Corrective Actions
- Advanced Troubleshooting
- Equipment Maintenance Procedures
- Information Validation
- Meticulous Quality Control
- Rigging Techniques (under load)
- Effective Leadership
Accomplishments
- Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal.
- Meritorious Advancement, Early Promote while Active Duty Navy.
Certification
- Under 26K IS Driver Qualification
- HSI Adult First Aid/CPR AED
- Equipment Operator Certification Card
Affiliations
- Hobbyist in photogpraphy and golf to balance personal life.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Rigger Mechanic
PSNS/IMF
07.2024 - Current
Shop Technician
Papé Material Handling
08.2023 - Current
Self Employed
J.R. Contracting
05.2023 - Current
Assembler
Kitsap Equipment
05.2023 - 07.2023
Hull Technician
U.S. Navy Active Duty
03.2020 - 03.2023
Sales Associate
Batteries Plus Bulbs
07.2019 - 01.2020
Carpenter
The Finish Carpenters
02.2019 - 06.2019
Recreation Attendant
Marine Corps Base
05.2018 - 02.2019
Groundskeeper
Swingin Things
03.2017 - 05.2018
High School Diploma -
Jacksonville High School
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