Ron Dalton
Coos Bay,OR
Summary
Skilled Lead Diesel Mechanic with background in overseeing repair and maintenance operations for diesel engine vehicles. Known for troubleshooting complex mechanical issues, maintaining high-quality standards and training junior mechanics. Strengths include sound knowledge of industry tools, equipment and regulations, coupled with leadership skills to effectively manage team tasks and ensure operational efficiency. Previous role involved streamlining workflow processes, improving productivity by reducing downtime.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Diesel Mechanic
Ocean Terminals
North Bend, OR
11.2022 - Current
- Responsible for diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing all types of diesel engines and related components.
- Perform preventative maintenance on machines, including oil changes, lubrication, filter changes, and other routine maintenance.
- Conduct regular inspections to identify any potential issues with the engine or its components.
- Repair and replace defective parts as necessary using hand tools and power tools.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Repaired faulty wiring or replaced defective parts to restore functionality of circuits and systems.
- Performed routine maintenance on electrical systems, such as generators, wheel motors, and AC systems, on conventional and solid-state log stackers.
- Tested existing electrical components to ensure proper functioning.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
- Created detailed reports summarizing all installation activities.
- Provided cost estimates for additional repairs.
- Developed and maintained positive working relationships with vendors.
- Organized and monitored inventory levels of parts, tools, and supplies.
- Analyzed pricing trends to optimize cost savings.
- Performed routine maintenance on hydraulic systems, including changing oil filters, flushing tanks and replacing hoses.
- Troubleshot and repaired issues with hydraulic pumps, valves and motors.
- Repaired broken or cracked parts by welding them back together.
Mechanic
Knife River Materials
Coos Bay, OR
09.2017 - 11.2022
- Maintained and repaired heavy equipment such as bulldozers, cranes, graders, excavators, and loaders.
- Performed routine preventative maintenance on heavy equipment including oil changes, lubrication of parts, and engine tune-ups.
- Performed preventive maintenance services, such as oil changes, lubrications and tune-ups.
- Repaired or replaced defective parts using hand tools and power tools.
Lead Mechanic
Billeter Marine
Coos Bay, OR
12.2013 - 07.2017
- Performed routine maintenance and repairs on heavy equipment.
- Diagnosed problems and performed necessary mechanical repairs to diesel engines, transmissions, brakes, hydraulic systems.
- Conducted regular inspections of vehicles and equipment to detect malfunctions or needed repair services.
- Replaced worn or defective parts using hand tools and power tools.
- Adjusted valves on engines according to manufacturer specifications.
- Tested repaired engines for proper performance by running them under operating conditions.
- Conducted safety inspections of commercial vehicles to ensure compliance with DOT regulations.
Letourneau Mechanic
Koos transport
Coos Bay, OR
05.2009 - 11.2013
- Performed routine maintenance on electrical systems such as motors, and generators, rebuilt final drives.
- Assisted in the installation of hydraulic systems and components.
- Performed routine maintenance on hydraulic systems, including changing oil filters, flushing tanks and replacing hoses.
- Troubleshot and repaired issues with hydraulic pumps, valves and motors.
- Diagnosed problems and performed necessary mechanical repairs to diesel engines, transmissions, brakes, hydraulic systems.
- Conducted regular inspections of vehicles and equipment to detect malfunctions or needed repair services.
- Replaced worn or defective parts using hand tools and power tools.
Education
Associate Degree in Welding & Fabrications -
Southwestern Oregon Community Collage
Coos Bay, OR06-2010
High School Diploma -
Marshfield High School
Coos Bay, OR06-2008
Skills
- Troubleshooting & diagnosis
- Engine repair
- Inspection checklists
- Hydraulic maintenance
- MIG welding
- Welding and fabrication
- Solid independent worker
- Training and mentoring
- Documentation
- Electrical experience
- Generator maintenance
- Electrical testing knowledge
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Lead Diesel Mechanic
Ocean Terminals
11.2022 - Current
Mechanic
Knife River Materials
09.2017 - 11.2022
Lead Mechanic
Billeter Marine
12.2013 - 07.2017
Letourneau Mechanic
Koos transport
05.2009 - 11.2013
Associate Degree in Welding & Fabrications -
Southwestern Oregon Community Collage
High School Diploma -
Marshfield High School
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