Rusty Aderhold
Wynne
Summary
Results-driven professional specializing in workflow optimization within automotive services. Expertise in mechanical troubleshooting and customer relations enhances productivity and satisfaction. Proficient in MIG and arc welding, plasma cutting, and various lifting equipment operation, including scissor lifts and excavators.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Tire and Lube Technician
RNS Tire
Wynne, AR
05.2023 - 04.2026
- Performed routine oil changes and fluid checks, adhering to manufacturer specifications.
- Conducted tire rotations and replacements, ensuring optimal vehicle performance and safety.
- Utilized diagnostic equipment to assess tire conditions, improving service accuracy.
- Diagnosed vehicle issues and recommended solutions, enhancing customer satisfaction and trust.
- Streamlined workflow processes, reducing service time while maintaining quality standards.
- Kept shop areas neat, clean, and free of safety hazards.
- Changed oil and filters in customer vehicles and safely disposed of used oil in approved receptacles.
- Balanced tires accurately to enhance vehicle stability and ensure smooth driving experiences for customers.
- Mounted and balanced tires to promote even wear and decrease on-the-road safety hazards.
- Ensured safety of customers'' vehicles by conducting thorough inspections of tires, brakes, and suspension components.
- Recommended automotive services and repairs to promote good vehicle operation and enhance road safety.
- Provided clear explanations of required repairs or maintenance tasks to customers, building trust through transparency.
- Assisted other lube technicians and mechanics in vehicle diagnostics and repair work to enable timely completion of service tickets.
- Consistently met or surpassed productivity targets by effectively managing time and resources, demonstrating commitment to excellence.
- Greeted customers and answered questions about oil changes and other services.
- Delivered exceptional customer service by addressing concerns and answering inquiries in a friendly and professional manner.
- Cleaned automotive service bays and removed debris to promote organized work environment.
Welder
House Manufacturing
Cherry Valley, AR
11.2023 - 05.2025
- Operated MIG and TIG welding equipment to fabricate metal components.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure precise weld placements.
- Conducted quality inspections on welded joints for structural integrity.
- Maintained equipment by performing regular maintenance and troubleshooting issues.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline welding processes and improve efficiency.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Streamlined work processes through effective communication with supervisors and team members about project requirements and progress updates.
- Improved customer satisfaction by delivering custom welding projects ahead of scheduled deadlines.
Lead Welder
Trinity Rail
Jonesboro, AR
07.2009 - 10.2023
- Supervised welding operations to ensure adherence to safety protocols and quality standards.
- Trained and mentored junior welders on best practices and techniques for optimal performance.
- Conducted inspections of welds to verify compliance with specifications and industry regulations.
- Developed and implemented process improvements that enhanced workflow efficiency in fabrication.
- Managed inventory of welding supplies, ensuring timely replenishment to support production schedules.
- Demonstrated expertise in various welding processes such as MIG, TIG, stick, and flux-cored arc welding.
- Provided guidance and support for junior welders, fostering professional growth within the team.
- Promoted continuous improvement initiatives within the workplace environment by regularly reviewing and updating procedures to ensure their ongoing effectiveness.
- Maintained effective relationships with clients, suppliers, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth project execution.
- Conducted special welds with extremely low tolerances for industrial operations.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
- Detected faulty operation of equipment and defective materials and promptly resolved issues.
- Prepared for assembly by positioning, aligning and securing parts using tools such as jigs and vises.
- Assisted in training new solderers on soldering procedures.
- Inspected welds for accuracy and conformance to specifications.
- Chipped away debris and thick crusts of rust, slag, and other materials to ready surfaces for welding.
- Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
- Avoided warping, shrinkage, and distortion by carefully controlling welding processes.
- Inspected parts and components for defects in the soldering processes.
- Suggested improvements to soldering processes to increase efficiency.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cross County High School
Cherry ValleySkills
- Oil change expertise
- POS system operation
- Tire rotation
- Tire damage repair
- Oil changes
- Brake inspection
- Fluid checks
- Dependability
- Vehicle diagnostics
- Multi-point inspection
- Preventive Maintenance
- Tire rotations
- Wheel balancing
- Tire balancing
- Tire mounting
- Oil change service
- Tire rotation service
- Engine steam cleaning
- Coolant flushes
- Service record management
- Maintenance scheduling
- Attention to detail
- Client interaction
- Safety compliance
- Problem-solving
- Documentation skills
- Customer service
- Underbody cleaning
- Relationship building
- Inspecting vehicles
- Tire rotation
- Oil change service
- Tool operation
- Power tool proficiency
- Proper tire inflation
- Filter servicing
Timeline
Welder
House Manufacturing
11.2023 - 05.2025
Tire and Lube Technician
RNS Tire
05.2023 - 04.2026
Lead Welder
Trinity Rail
07.2009 - 10.2023
High School Diploma -
Cross County High School