J. Alder Giddings 57 Lancelot Drive Palm Coast, FL 32137 (386)986-3082 (H) (386)986-9863 (C) jg1afa6e6@westpost.

net OBJECTIVE Seeking a mechanical/Industrial position PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE SUMMARY Highly trained mechanic with over 20 years of experience in the installation, ma intenance and repair of industrial machine. Open minded, creative thinking and e ffective problem solving. Self motivated with emphasis to organization and detai l. ACHIEVEMENTS Johnson Control O&M Spec II-APM Miami, FL 2009

Responsible for identifying and repairing failed equipment; Preventative mainten ance; verifying functionality of all systems; Relaying of all pertinent informat ion to supervisory staff; Logging and diagnostic operations; Use of advanced ins trumentation techniques; Identifying and requisition new supplies and equipment; Execution of all work in accordance with established safety procedures and nati onal, state and/or local electrical building codes; Interpreting drawings, schem atics, blueprints, job layouts or verbal instructions to perform assigned tasks per written O&M procedures; Interpreting and executing all work orders; Plan, se lect and lay-out required materials for service/repair work; Operating tools and machines incidental to operations. Tri-Rail Mechanical Technician Miami, FL 2007 - 2009

Responsible for inspecting, servicing and maintaining diesel locomotives; Weldin g; laying out; fitting, adjusting, shaping, boring, slotting, milling and grindi ng of metals used in building, assembling, maintaining, dismantling and installi ng locomotives and engines, pumps, cranes, hoist, elevators, pneumatic and hydra ulic tools and machinery, ratchet and other skilled drilling and reaming; Comple ting air test for inbound and outbound trains. Amtrak Machinist/Quality Assurance Designee Miami, FL 2006 - 2007

Responsible for inspecting, servicing and maintaining diesel locomotives; Weldin g; laying out, fitting, adjusting, shaping, boring, slotting, milling and grindi ng of metal used in building, assembling, maintaining, dismantling and installin g locomotives and engines, pumps, cranes, hoist, elevators, pneumatic and hydrau lic tool and machinery, ratchet and other skilled drilling and reaming; Completi ng air test for inbound and outbound trains. Handling quality assurance responsi bilities for Amtraks southeastern division; Implementing training course for new recruits- speeding profitability. NJ Rail Transit Machinist Instructor/Welder Kearney, NJ 1993 - 2006

Responsible for creating processes to evaluate and elevate staff awareness of th e importance of a safe work environment; coordinating processes to identifying f laws in the suspension systems of Amtraks high speed equipment (ACLEA) and recom mending solutions to alleviate the problem; Implementing training course for new

recruits speeding profitability; servicing, repairing and maintaining HVAC pump s and other related equipment. Cam Tool and Die Mechanic/Machinist Harrison, NJ 1985 - 1993

Responsible for inspection, servicing and maintaining high speed machines; Weldi ng; Laying out, fitting, adjusting, shaping, boring, slotting, milling and grind ing of metals used in building, assembling, maintaining, dismantling and install ing new machines, pumps, cranes, hoists, elevators, pneumatic and hydraulic tool s and machinery, scale building, shafting and other shop machinery, ratchet and other skilled drilling and reaming; Building and maintaining dies. Notables Flagler County Sheriff Department Volunteer Responsible for assisting the sheriff with local policing. Safety Committee-NJT/Amtrak Best Agricultural Student Agricultural Club President Member of the Debate Society, Chess Club, Soccer and Cricket Clubs. Education Completed Completed Completed eering Completed Completed Completed GCE-London, UK City and Guilds of London certification for mechanical fitting, metal machining and basic engin Silver Credential, Ready to work Florida Quality Assurance Certification NJ Transit, AAR M1003 Re-Certification Audit & Mechanical Inspection