Martin Ruder
Bakersfield,CA
Summary
Methodical professional boasting extensive career as professional in industry. Brilliant and logical professional with in-depth experience in repairing and adjusting electrical and mechanical components of gasoline and diesel-powered boat engines. Exceptionally talented in conducting daily inspections and testing systems. Committed to proactively identifying and addressing signs of wear, leaks, corrosion, or mechanical deficiencies.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Boat Mechanic
Galeys Marine
Bakersfield, CA
06.2023 - 06.2024
- Diagnosed, repaired, and serviced boats' engines, pumps, electrical systems, and other components.
- Operated machinery used in boat maintenance such as pressure washers.
- Rebuilt outboard motors by disassembling them down to the crankshaft and then reassembling with new parts.
- Adjusted carburetors and ignition timing for optimal performance.
- Tested engines, transmissions, rigging, propellers, navigational and related systems to diagnose malfunctions.
- Removed and either repaired or replaced parts gears, magneto points, piston rings and spark plugs to correct malfunctions.
- Completed regular maintenance and service through oil changes, gear lubrication and winterizing.
Large Equipment Mechanic
Kern Pacific Construction
Bakersfield, CA
01.2010 - 06.2023
- Operated heavy-duty vehicles for the purpose of transporting materials and personnel on site.
- Conducted regular inspections to detect potential issues with machinery.
- Disassembled faulty machinery for further examination and repair.
- Maintained records of repairs made to all machines in the facility.
- Installed new or repaired parts, such as gears, shafts, bearings, valves, pumps, cylinders and other components.
- Kept accurate records of all maintenance performed on machines in the facility.
- Adhered strictly to established safety protocols when handling dangerous materials or performing repairs on complex machinery.
- Performed preventative maintenance on various types of equipment and machinery, including lubricating parts, changing filters, inspecting belts, and replacing worn components.
- Assisted in the installation of new machines or equipment.
- Monitored performance levels of machines regularly by conducting tests on them.
- Performed routine maintenance tasks such as oil changes and filter replacements on heavy-duty vehicles.
- Identified problems with equipment through visual inspection and diagnostic testing.
Shop Foreman
General Machine Works
Bakersfield, CA
01.2008 - 06.2010
- Organized workflow schedules for staff members based on job orders received from customers.
- Performed preventative maintenance on all machines used in the shop.
- Maintained a safe working environment by ensuring all tools, equipment, and machinery were in proper working order.
- Ordered parts for repair jobs as needed from suppliers or vendors.
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations in the shop environment.
- Reported any issues or concerns with machines or personnel directly to upper management.
- Focused on safety and efficiency when using tools, equipment and gauges.
- Requisitioned materials and supplies, tools or replacement parts.
- Prepared and reviewed work orders, ensuring accuracy and clarity.
Diesel Mechanic
Performance Trucking
Bakersfield, CA
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Welded broken metal parts using oxyacetylene torches and electric arc welders.
- Performed preventive maintenance services such as oil changes and lubrication.
- Repaired fuel injection systems, turbochargers, brakes, and exhaust systems.
- Assisted in the removal of engines from vehicles in order to replace them with new ones.
- Performed preventative maintenance on diesel engines and equipment.
- Disassembled defective units to diagnose malfunctions and repair them accordingly.
- Completed preventive maintenance on engines, transmissions, tires and other vehicle systems.
- Utilized computer programs and visual inspections to diagnose problems with brakes, steering and transmissions.
- Utilized electronic testing equipment to troubleshoot fuel, ignition and emissions control systems.
- Used diagnostics and troubleshooting tools to identify failures and equipment issues.
Owner/Operator
Martin's Mechanical
Bakersfield, CA
02.1992 - Present
- Diagnosed, repaired, and serviced boats' engines, pumps, electrical systems, and other components.
- Rebuilt outboard motors by disassembling them down to the crankshaft and then reassembling with new parts.
- Fabricated custom components as needed using welding equipment or hand tools.
- Troubleshot problems with engine control systems using diagnostic tools such as multimeters and oscilloscopes.
- Tested engines, transmissions, rigging, propellers, navigational and related systems to diagnose malfunctions.
- Completed regular maintenance and service through oil changes, gear lubrication and winterizing.
Education
Motor Corporation
Yamaha Motor Corporation
Cypress, CA12-1992
Advanced Outboard Diagnostics
Yamaha Motor Corporation
Cypress, CA01-1992
Outboard System Analysis & Repair
Yamaha Motor Cororation
Cypress, CA03-1990
Automotive Repair
Pacific Automotive
Bakersfield, CA05-1980
Skills
- Fiberglass repair
- Filter Replacement
- Maintenance Scheduling
- Diesel Engine Repair
- Engine diagnosis
- Documentation
- Transmission assembly
- Parts Replacement
- Customer Relationship Management
- New motor rigging
- Hydrocrane operator
- Eletrical 12 volt DC & 120/440 volt
- Electtronics
- Welding Mig/Tig
- Construction
- Heavy duty repair
- Diesel Repair
Timeline
Boat Mechanic
Galeys Marine
06.2023 - 06.2024
Large Equipment Mechanic
Kern Pacific Construction
01.2010 - 06.2023
Shop Foreman
General Machine Works
01.2008 - 06.2010
Diesel Mechanic
Performance Trucking
01.2008 - 01.2010
Owner/Operator
Martin's Mechanical
02.1992 - Present
Motor Corporation
Yamaha Motor Corporation
Advanced Outboard Diagnostics
Yamaha Motor Corporation
Outboard System Analysis & Repair
Yamaha Motor Cororation
Automotive Repair
Pacific Automotive