Richard Bouton
Cortlandt Manor
Summary
Accomplished Heavy Duty Diesel Mechanic with a proven track record at K & D Industries, showcasing expertise in driveline repair and exceptional time management. Spearheaded a maintenance tracking system, enhancing efficiency. Skilled in automotive painting and strategic mechanical thinking, ensuring top-notch vehicle performance and client satisfaction. 20+ years in mechanical systems and equipment repair. Extensive experience working with heavy equipment, gas and diesel vehicles.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Heavy Duty Diesel Mechanic
K & D Industries
05.2020 - Current
- Perform diagnostics, repair and research issues on diesel vehicles and equipment.
- Maintenance of truck and trailer parts including engines, brakes, fuel and exhaust systems.
- Created company system to track and monitor servicing/maintenance requirements.
- Collaborated with mechanical assistant to ensure quality and efficiency in work on trucks and vehicles.
- Responsible for parts acquisition.
- Functioned as mobile roadside assistance completing repairs as needed.
- Tire maintenance on trucks, dismounting, mounting, balance and rotation.
- Worked on and responsible for functioning of Cummings engines; Peter Bilt, Freight Liner and Kenworth trucks.
Lead Mechanic
Steve Giordano Builders
07.2013 - 04.2020
- Performance of routine and scheduled maintenance servicing of heavy equipment.
- Management of workflow effectively by prioritizing tasks based on urgency, complexity, and available resources.
- Diagnosed mechanical failures to determine and delegate correct actions.
- Worked on and responsible for the functioning of Komatsu, Caterpillar, small equipment and a fleet of 8 Ford Diesel trucks.
Jet Engine Mechanic- Staff Sergeant
US Air Force
04.2009 - 03.2013
- Worked in T-9 Test Facility
- Regularly updated technical manuals and schematics, ensuring accurate information was available for all mechanics.
- Maintained detailed records of all repairs and maintenance tasks to ensure proper documentation and compliance with regulations.
- Optimized inventory management by accurately tracking parts usage, minimizing waste while ensuring availability of critical components when needed.
- Enhanced jet engine performance by conducting thorough inspections and identifying areas for improvement.
- Completed engine break ins and engine diagnostics.
- Completion of Flight Line repairs
- Completion of Safe flight inspections.
Automotive Painter/Autobody Technician
Jefferson Valley Collision
01.2004 - 03.2009
- Worked on Custom Automotive projects in addition to custom marine projects
- Achieved consistent color matching by utilizing digital paint mixing systems, resulting in uniform finishes on all vehicles.
- Collaborated with team members to complete large-scale projects, maintaining a cohesive work environment and improving overall efficiency.
- Enhanced vehicle appearance by applying high-quality paint jobs, ensuring customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Mixed and thinned paints and other coatings to specified colors and consistency.
- Functioned as estimator for custom projects.
Education
Vaughn College of Aeronautics And Technology
East Elmhurst, NYSkills
- Welding
- Automotive Painting
- Driveline Repair
- Turbocharger Maintenance
- Gearbox Servicing
- Suspension Systems
- Time Management
- Communication
- Creativity
- Strategic Mechanical thinking
Certification
- Airframe certification
- Powerplant certification
- General Aviation Maintenance Certification
- New York State Department of Motor Vehicles Inspector Certification- Vehicle Group 2
- New York State Towing Endorsement
- Licensed Air Conditioning Technician
Timeline
Heavy Duty Diesel Mechanic
K & D Industries
05.2020 - Current
Lead Mechanic
Steve Giordano Builders
07.2013 - 04.2020
Jet Engine Mechanic- Staff Sergeant
US Air Force
04.2009 - 03.2013
Automotive Painter/Autobody Technician
Jefferson Valley Collision
01.2004 - 03.2009
Vaughn College of Aeronautics And Technology
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