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Russell Schrader

Great Falls,Mt

Summary

Detail-oriented Diesel Mechanic experienced as a fleet mechanic. Adept at completing scheduled maintenance accurately and efficiently. Dedicated to keeping team members safe and vehicles operating in peak performance.

Overview

44
44
years of professional experience

Work History

Radiator repair man

Jerry`s Radiator
07.1980 - 04.1990

Job duties - when radiators came in to tag , pressure wash , hot tank then rewash to prepare the radiator or heater core for repair . When a vehicle was brought in , My responsibility was to remove the radiator or heater core from the vehicle and then prepare the radiator or heater core for repair . After the repair was complete I would reinstall in vehicle . Progressed into the lead repair man working on automotive , industrial and agriculturial radiators , heater cores .

Auto Glass Technician

Safelite AutoGlass
04.1990 - 10.2000

Installing windshields and tempered side and back glass in cars and trucks.

Cleaning broken glass from interior and exterior of cars and trucks 

Drawing patterns and cutting flat glass for industrial and agriculturial equipment .

Trouble shooting and repair power window motors and regulators .

Moved up to assistant store manager .

  • Accurately read, understood, and carried out written instructions.
  • Maintained compliance with company standards to perform all maintenance activities.

Moved up to store manager. 

  • Supported technicians in equipment maintenance and repair.
  • Provided accurate measurements and estimates for all projects.
  • Monitored inventory and reported items to be restocked for each job.
  • Maintained documentation for areas such as orders, activities, schedules and employee performance.
  • Followed company procedures to maintain work environment in a neat and orderly condition.

Diesel Mechanic

Rocky Mountain Truck Service
10.2000 - Current
  • Performed preventative maintenance on engines, transmissions, tires and other vehicle systems.
  • Used specialty equipment, standard tools, and gauges to complete assessments and repairs.
  • Disassembled and repaired diesel engines in automobiles, trucks, buses and construction vehicles.
  • Ordered parts necessary for vehicle repairs and new installations.
  • Completed checklist of fluid levels, air filter, tire pressure and more as part of service orders.
  • Documented findings and all actions taken.
  • Troubleshot and diagnosed problems with brakes, steering and transmissions.
  • Installed new systems and components in vehicles.
  • Inspected all vehicle systems to assess function and uncover defects.
  • Maintained compliance with company standards to perform all maintenance activities.
  • Promoted shop safety by working in a safe manner.
  • Operated equipment such as forklift and service truck crane.
  • Performed basic machine set up.
  • Accurately read, understood, and carried out written instructions.

Education

High School Diploma -

Great Falls High School
Great Falls, MT
1980

Skills

  • Engine rebuilds
  • Vehicle checklists
  • Oil changes
  • Transmissions service and repairs
  • Steering systems
  • Brake systems
  • Fluid adjustments
  • Job shop experience
  • Extensive experience with tools of trade
  • Dependable and reliable
  • Good communication skills
  • Hand/power tool
  • Machine setup and use of stick-mig-tig welders
  • Metal preparation and fabrication

Timeline

Diesel Mechanic

Rocky Mountain Truck Service
10.2000 - Current

Auto Glass Technician

Safelite AutoGlass
04.1990 - 10.2000

Radiator repair man

Jerry`s Radiator
07.1980 - 04.1990

High School Diploma -

Great Falls High School
Russell Schrader