Joshua Belcher
Tamaqua,PA
Summary
Dedicated Heavy Equipment Mechanic with experience in military operations. Trained in Heavy Equipment repair, servicing a diverse fleet and performing routine maintenance efficiently. Known for delivering precise repairs under pressure while adhering to safety protocols. Strong understanding of machinery operations complemented by a commitment to maintaining organized workspaces.
Overview
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Machine Technician
Rotoflow, an Air Products Business
07.2024 - Current
- Troubleshot mechanical issues on compressors, pumps, and related turbomachinery to restore reliable operation.
- Inspected machine parts for wear, damage, and tolerance compliance before final assembly and testing.
- Measured critical dimensions with micrometers, calipers, and gauges to verify part accuracy and fit.
- Assembled and disassembled rotating equipment components using blueprints, work instructions, and precision hand tools.
- Maintained detailed records of all machine repairs and parts replacements, ensuring accurate tracking of inventory.
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
United States Marine Corps
01.2024 - 06.2024
- Corporal (E-4) Heavy Equipment Shop Mechanic that has 4 years of Heavy Equipment Engineer/Mechanic experience. Performed Heavy Equipment repair, preventative maintenance, and jobs such as repairing, maintaining and replacing injection pumps, electrical systems, sweep cylinders, engines, transmissions and hydraulics.
- Worked with a fleet of 210 pieces of Heavy Equipment.
- Worked on 7 to 8 pieces of equipment a week under high pressure conditions.
- Trained and proficient with diesel engines, multi-fuel engines, hydraulic systems, electrical systems, and diagnostic systems.
- Responsible for preventive maintenance, technical inspections, diagnostic troubleshooting, and performance of equipment.
- Proficient in entire engine replacements, replaced entire vehicle wiring harnesses, and repaired/replaced entire hydraulic systems.
- Operated CAT ET diagnostic tools and computers to troubleshoot issues with the machines.
- Diagnosed and repaired Heavy Equipment mechanical problems using computerized or manual testing equipment.
- Defined scope of responsibilities.
- Quality Control Coordinator - Assured Heavy Equipment field readiness by inspecting preventive maintenance and repairs on all equipment.
- Identification and ordering of replacement parts.
- Manager of Tool Room and Diagnostic Equipment - Oversaw inventory, maintained, and organized support and test equipment, basic tool kits, specialized tools, diagnostic tools, and laptops.
- Adhered strictly to safety protocols while working on heavy equipment at all times.
Education
Bachelors - Business Leadership
University of Southern New Hampshire
01-2027
Corporals Leadership Course
Marine Corps University
10-2023
Small Craft Mechanic
United States Marine Corps
Courthouse Bay, NC08-2022
Leadership and Ethics Seminar
Fort Leonard Wood
05-2021
Engineer Equipment Mechanic
United States Marine Corps
01-2021
Skills
- Preventive maintenance & repairs
- Diesel and multi-fuel expertise
- Hydraulics and engine rebuilding
- Diagnostic software proficiency
- Have extensive experience using Cat-ET and the Marine Corps diagnostics
- Preventative maintenance toolsAdapt and multitask
- Perform simple and advanced repairs
- High-pressure environments
- Problem-solving
- Military leadership skills
- Managed facility renovation team
- Microsoft Suite
- Cat-ET
- Microsoft Suite
Accomplishments
Honor Graduate, Boot Camp 2020
Honor Graduate, Engineer Equipment course, 2021
Certificate of Commendation, 2021
Certificate of Appreciation x2
Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal
Marine Corps Expert Rifle Badge
Certification
Graduated as the Honor Graduate of the Marine Corps Engineer Equipment School in 2021., Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal., Certificate of Commendation., Certificate of Appreciation (3).
Timeline
Machine Technician
Rotoflow, an Air Products Business
07.2024 - Current
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
United States Marine Corps
01.2024 - 06.2024
Engineer Equipment Mechanic
United States Marine Corps
Bachelors - Business Leadership
University of Southern New Hampshire
Corporals Leadership Course
Marine Corps University
Small Craft Mechanic
United States Marine Corps
Leadership and Ethics Seminar
Fort Leonard Wood
Personal Information
Title: Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Section name
- Equipment worked on: Taylor Defense 50 - ton all terrain cranes, John Deere 850J Bulldozer, Cat 420E backhoe, Cat D6K bulldozer, 5k LCRT Forklift, OshKosh Ebfl -M forklift, Cat 120M road grader, Cat 621G road scraper, John Deere 624Kr loader, and excavator arms.
- Experienced in:
- Engine - Have done entire engine replacements on forklifts and backhoes - additionally have troubleshoot and repaired pretty much anything that go wrong within the engine.
- Hydraulics - Have troubleshoot and repaired/replaced entire hydraulic systems within all the gear listed above. That includes all hoses/pumps and valves.
- Electrical - Have experience in troubleshooting entire vehicle electrical systems - that includes repairing wires/replacing harnesses/sensors/troubleshooting ECMs/troubleshooting TCUs/electrical pumps. Have replaced entire vehicle wiring harnesses.
- Preventative maintenance - Have done PMs in gear with over 2500 hours of usage. That includes replacing all filters/fluids/inspecting valve lash/replacing gaskets and O-rings.
- Diagnostic - Have extensive experience using both Cat-ET and the Marine Corps internal diagnostic system to trace wires/run tests/troubleshoot/read values.