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Ricky Garcia

Hesperia,CA

Summary

Hardworking Field Technician with extensive experience servicing, troubleshooting and repairing equipment. Proficient in analyzing field incident data and reading schematic and blueprint drawings. Identifies problems and uses appropriate resources to find solutions. Quality-minded Senior Field Technician skilled at driving quality improvements. Knowledgeable about handling administrative areas such as inventory management and documentation. Successful at repairing and maintaining Crane equipment.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Advanced Field Technician

Quinn Cat INC.
Hesperia, California
10.2023 - Current

Drive to various mines and locations diagnose trouble shoot issues on all types of heavy equipment including but not limited to any other equipment needed worked on. Ordered parts and completed work on machines. Completed service reports and turned in to supervisor. Familiar with SIS and ET for caterpillar equipment.

  • Verified system functionality by testing equipment and connections, identifying and correcting problems.
  • Maintained inventory of parts and supplies used for repairs and service calls.
  • Communicated effectively with clients and stakeholders to provide project updates and findings.
  • Ensured compliance with environmental laws and regulations during field operations.
  • Followed safety procedures when handling hazardous materials.
  • Provided technical support and guidance to new team members and interns.
  • Diagnosed system issues by running tests, troubleshooting hardware and software problems and replacing defective components.
  • Monitored system performance remotely using diagnostic tools such as ping utilities or network monitoring software.
  • Ran tests on newly repaired machinery and equipment to confirm proper functionality.
  • Operated a variety of hand tools and mechanical equipment with proficiency.
  • Traveled to field locations to evaluate equipment and performance.

Field Technician

WPCRANE & EQUIP
Fontana, California
09.2019 - 09.2023
  • Applied company safety policies consistently when performing daily tasks.
  • Performed annual and preventive system service maintenance.
  • Diagnosed tool, equipment and machinery malfunctions.
  • Identified and resolved complex problems that impact project direction.
  • Traveled to extensive field locations every day to evaluate equipment and performance.
  • Performed mechanical and electrical work on grove crane machines.
  • Interfaced with manufacturer to coordinate complex equipment breakdown repairs.

Shop Foreman

Hiab USA
Fontana, CA
01.2016 - 09.2019
  • Managed team of 4 personnel focused in the shop and the field.
  • Trained and mentored employees in procedures and performance improvement strategies.
  • Read and interpreted work order specifications and information to plan, schedule and carry out jobs effectively.

Shop Technician/Welder

JLG Industries
Riverside, CA
01.2010 - 01.2016
  • Cleaned, inspected and verified operations of equipment and components to determine repair or maintenance needs.
  • Fabricated parts for installation or repair work using tools and shop machinery.
  • Filled out work orders, repair logs and maintenance plans to document work completed.
  • Inspected hydraulic driven items for issues impacting safety or performance.
  • Assessed blueprints, schematics and repair manuals to assess malfunctions and perform repairs.
  • Observed complex machinery in operation to adjust settings, spot malfunctions and complete root cause analysis on identified problems.

Education

3G, 4G, E11018H4R Grade Stick ( SMAW ) - Welding

Welding Skills Test And Training Center
9216 Center Avenue Rancho Cucamonga CA 91730
12.2020

GED -

Woodrow Wilson Senior High School
Los Angeles, CA
05.1993

Some College (No Degree) - Technical Welding

San Bernardino Valley College
San Bernardino, CA

Skills

  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Welding Skills
  • Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
  • Component Repairs
  • Fluent in Spanish
  • Work Ethic
  • Friendly, Positive Attitude
  • Interpreting Diagrams
  • Preventative Maintenance
  • Computer Skills

Timeline

Advanced Field Technician

Quinn Cat INC.
10.2023 - Current

Field Technician

WPCRANE & EQUIP
09.2019 - 09.2023

Shop Foreman

Hiab USA
01.2016 - 09.2019

Shop Technician/Welder

JLG Industries
01.2010 - 01.2016

3G, 4G, E11018H4R Grade Stick ( SMAW ) - Welding

Welding Skills Test And Training Center

GED -

Woodrow Wilson Senior High School

Some College (No Degree) - Technical Welding

San Bernardino Valley College
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