R. Scott Rider
Lima,NY
Summary
Worked trade jobs in a variety of fields and have become a sort of jack of all trades. Worked with machinery my whole life and very comfortable working on and running a variety of different types. Have held many certifications and am happy to get recertified or newly certified as needed.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Maintenance Mechanic
Grey Metal
08.2019 - Current
- Cleaned and lubricated parts to keep equipment operating at peak performance.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Responded immediately to mechanical breakdowns and developed timely repair plan to minimize downtime.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Performed preventive and regular maintenance on systems.
- Quickly responded to internal service calls regarding malfunctioning equipment and completed repairs.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Managed available parts, tools, and materials inventory to maintain prompt response capability.
- Inspected structures, machinery and equipment to determine failure and causes for concern.
- Replaced worn or broken parts on machines and equipment.
Independent Contractor
Self
02.2012 - 08.2019
- Worked for different people building and restoring cars and trucks in addition to doing any number of side jobs as they came up.
- Side jobs have included repairing farm equipment, lawn mower, planting fields, grounds maintenance and more.
- Collaborated closely with clients to better understand entire project scope.
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
Business Owner
Rider Restoration
08.1993 - 06.2011
- Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns and transaction reports.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
- Developed and implemented marketing strategies to generate new customers and increase sales and profit margins.
- Restoration included body work, painting, welding, fabricating, and overall finishing work
- Mechanical work was also completed as needed.
- Scheduled customers, wrote estimates, and did doll-ups.
Welder/Metal Fabricator
Han-Tek
01.1989 - 06.1993
- Worked with presses, saws and drills to manipulate metal components for structural fabrication.
- Complied with safety regulations while operating machinery and tools to protect against injury.
- Maintained machinery and tools to keep fabrication processes running smoothly.
- Altered and trimmed existing metal fabrications to meet size and position.
- Certified Welder for welding 90 ton cranes
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bloomfield High School
Bloomfield, NY06.1986
Skills
- Mechanical Expertise
- Precision Measuring
- Routine Adjustment
- Work Order Management
- Troubleshooting Expertise
Certification
Currently expired:
- Forklift certification
- Scissor Lift certification
- Boom Extension certification
- Welding certification - Tig Weld, Mig weld, Spray Arc weld and Stick weld.
Timeline
Maintenance Mechanic
Grey Metal
08.2019 - Current
Independent Contractor
Self
02.2012 - 08.2019
Business Owner
Rider Restoration
08.1993 - 06.2011
Welder/Metal Fabricator
Han-Tek
01.1989 - 06.1993
High School Diploma -
Bloomfield High School
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