Scott Hinman
Morrisville,PA
Summary
Dynamic mechanic with extensive experience at Hacketts Towing, excelling in troubleshooting and heavy equipment repair. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency through effective diagnostics and preventative maintenance. Strong customer service skills complemented by expertise in welding and fabrication, ensuring high-quality repairs and safety compliance in fast-paced environments.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mechanic, Driver, Fabricator, Manager
Hacketts Towing
Morrisville, PA
02.2017 - Current
- Perform anything that needs to get done around the shop.
- Manage drivers and business when boss is not around
- Perform tows as a driver when needed.
- On call 24/7 for township accident tows
- Manage office and speak with customers.
- 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 on vehicles and equipment.
- Performed preventative maintenance oil changes and brake jobs to preserve performance and reliability of vehicles and equipment.
- Fabricate anything needed, or fix equipment or anything brought to me
Mechanical Technician
Clc
Morrisville, PA
2015 - 2016
- Resolved mechanical issues using both technical and manual skills.
- Assembled and disassembled equipment to perform repairs and maintenance.
- Frequently diagnosed mechanical problems and determined how to correct issues.
- Maintained clean and organized work area to easily locate repairing tools and equipment.
Heavy Equipment Mechanic, Fabricator
A1 Equipment Service And Repair
Croydon, PA
2015 - 2015
- Maintained a clean work environment that promoted safety while enhancing overall productivity.
- Reduced machinery downtime by swiftly diagnosing issues and implementing effective repair solutions.
- Analyzed malfunctioning equipment and determined type of repairs required.
- Removed worn or faulty components for replacement or repair.
- Overhaul old cranes with new components
- On the road mechanic
Crane Mechanic
Weeks Marine
Jersey City, NJ
2014 - 2015
- Provided support during emergency situations, responding promptly to minimize disruptions in crane operations.
- Improved overall safety within the workplace by conducting thorough inspections and addressing potential hazards.
- Mentored junior mechanics in proper troubleshooting techniques and industry standards, fostering a culture of continuous learning among team members.
- Collaborated with other mechanics to troubleshoot complex crane malfunctions, ensuring efficient problem resolution.
- Reduced downtime for crane operations by quickly diagnosing and resolving mechanical issues.
- Maintained service logs and records of maintenance on cranes.
- Implemented preventative maintenance measures, which extended the lifespan of existing crane equipment.
- Conducted load tests on newly repaired cranes prior to releasing them back into service to confirm operational efficiency.
- Kept tools, equipment and work area clean, organized and in good working condition.
- Operated and inspected machines or equipment to diagnose defects.
- Performed critical structural repairs on various crane types, restoring them to safe and reliable working conditions.
- Installed new components and repaired damaged parts.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks and adjustments on fluid levels, hoses, belts, brakes, treads and clutches.
- Diagnosed and repaired hydraulic and electrical systems to maintain equipment function.
- Inspected and tested heavy equipment components to certify proper operation and safety.
- Read and understood technical drawings, schematics, and manuals in order to make accurate updates.
Machinist
Vitols Tool and Die
Philadelphia, PA
2013 - 2014
- Inspected completed parts to verify compliance with specifications and quality standards.
- Utilized micrometers and calipers to measure and verify precise tolerances.
- Operated drill presses, lathes and milling machines to produce required parts.
- Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders.
- Programmed and ran cnc lathes, mills, and other computer controlled equipment
- Holding tolerances within half a million of one inch
Press Operator, Quality Control
U-haul Manufacturing
Fairless Hills, PA
2012 - 2013
- Maintained strict adherence to safety protocols, ensuring a safe working environment for all team members.
- Performed regular maintenance on press machinery to optimize performance.
- Supported continuous improvement initiatives within the department through constructive feedback and proactive problem-solving efforts.
- Promptly removed completed loads from press.
- Read blue prints and kept production within tolerances provided
Mold Machinist
Moldamatic
Penndel, Pa
2010 - 2012
- Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders.
- Adapted to frequently changing priorities in a dynamic manufacturing environment, ensuring timely completion of all assignments.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings and schematics to determine parts dimensions.
- Demonstrated flexibility in working with various materials, including metals, plastics, and composites, to produce high-quality machined components.
- Used CNC and manual equipment to perform both initial and final machining.
- Adjusted machine settings to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
- Studied daily work instruction, sketches, drawings, blueprints, and manuals to determine dimensions and tolerances accurately.
- Mold makers apprenticeship
Education
Machine Shop
Bucks County Technical High School
Bristol, Pa 06.2010
Skills
- Troubleshooting skills
- Maintenance and repairs
- Hand and power tools
- Engine repair
- Preventive Maintenance
- Heavy equipment repair
- Diagnostics
- Welding and fabrication
- Automotive diagnostics
- Equipment diagnostics
- Documentation and reporting
- Customer service
- Systems troubleshooting
- Electrical systems
- Hydraulic systems
- Computerized diagnostics
- Defective parts disassembly
- Performance tuning
- Detailing and cleaning
- Recordkeeping
- OSHA
- Pneumatic systems
- Air conditioning systems
- Heating systems
- Preventative maintenance
Affiliations
Local 542 operating engineers union
Local 25 marine division operating engineers
Certification
Nims certified
Safety awareness
Timeline
Mechanic, Driver, Fabricator, Manager
Hacketts Towing
02.2017 - Current
Mechanical Technician
Clc
2015 - 2016
Heavy Equipment Mechanic, Fabricator
A1 Equipment Service And Repair
2015 - 2015
Crane Mechanic
Weeks Marine
2014 - 2015
Machinist
Vitols Tool and Die
2013 - 2014
Press Operator, Quality Control
U-haul Manufacturing
2012 - 2013
Mold Machinist
Moldamatic
2010 - 2012
Machine Shop
Bucks County Technical High School