Richard Matlock
Steens,MS
Summary
Dedicated mechanic and technician with extensive experience at Wade Inc.(johndeere), excelling in troubleshooting and preventive maintenance. Proven ability to reduce client downtime by swiftly diagnosing mechanical faults and implementing effective repairs. Skilled in equipment diagnostics and committed to workplace safety, ensuring optimal performance and reliability of vehicles.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Mechanic/ Operator
Jonathan Burns Enterprise
08.2021 - 04.2025
- Inspected and tested equipment to locate worn and damaged parts.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Performed preventative maintenance oil changes and brake jobs to preserve performance and reliability of vehicles.
- Disassembled defective parts to make proper repairs.
- Maintained a safe working environment at all times by adhering to company guidelines and OSHA regulations, reducing workplace accidents.
- Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, and maintaining supplies.
- Reduced downtime for clients by efficiently completing maintenance tasks and repairs on time.
- Utilized computerized diagnostic equipment to conduct thorough inspections and determine outcomes.
- Calculated costs of materials and labor to prepair detailed repair estimates.
- Reduced downtime for clients, swiftly identifying and addressing mechanical faults.
Technician
Wade Inc.
08.2010 - 03.2022
- Inspected and tested equipment to locate worn and damaged parts.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Performed preventative maintenance oil changes and brake jobs to preserve performance and reliability of vehicles.
- Disassembled defective parts to make proper repairs.
- Maintained a safe working environment at all times by adhering to company guidelines and OSHA regulations, reducing workplace accidents.
- Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, and maintaining supplies.
- Reduced downtime for clients by efficiently completing maintenance tasks and repairs on time.
- Utilized computerized diagnostic equipment to conduct thorough inspections and determine outcomes.
- Calculated costs of materials and labor to prepair detailed repair estimates.
- Reduced downtime for clients, swiftly identifying and addressing mechanical faults.
Education
Starkville High School
Skills
- Troubleshooting skills
- Maintenance and repairs
- Hand and power tools
- Troubleshooting
- Engine repair
- Preventive Maintenance
- Heavy equipment repair
- Mechanical systems
- Diagnostics
- Welding and fabrication
- Belt and hose replacements
- Gasket and seal replacements
- Workplace safety
- Fuel systems
- Problem diagnosis
- Equipment diagnostics
- Suspension systems
- Filter replacements
- Documentation and reporting
- Inventory management
- Grease and lubricant application
- Work order management
- Electrical systems
- Safety management
- Hydraulic repair
- Equipment adjustment
- Hydraulic systems
- Defective parts disassembly
Timeline
Mechanic/ Operator
Jonathan Burns Enterprise
08.2021 - 04.2025
Technician
Wade Inc.
08.2010 - 03.2022
Starkville High School