Richard Grenat
Meyersdale
Summary
Read any blueprint design and assemble various products accordingly. Effectively tests equipment, and fixtures for faults, makes appropriate repairs. Read plans and repair orders to determine layouts and repair required. Can safely and correctly operate heavy machinery. Extremely adaptable to sudden and unexpected changes.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Material Handler Team Lead
AMRIZE
04.2025 - 10.2025
- Led team in efficient material handling processes, ensuring timely delivery and accuracy.
- Oversaw daily operations, coordinating workflow to enhance productivity and minimize delays.
- Implemented safety protocols, promoting a culture of safety awareness among team members.
- Trained new staff on equipment usage, operational procedures, and safety standards.
- Certified on Tele-Truck, Tele-Handler & Forklift
Staff Sergeant
United States Army Reserve
10.2009 - 04.2025
- Installed transformers, junction boxes, circuit breakers, service panels, etc. for various Department of Defense components.
- Tested equipment for the operational conduction of circuits, making repairs when necessary.
- Inspected power distribution systems, shorts in wires and equipment.
- Repaired and replaced faulty wiring and light fixtures.
- Trained soldiers in correct construction techniques such as concrete finishing, masonry, carpentry, and electrical work.
- Non Commissioned Officer in Charge (NCOIC) for multiple construction projects, supervising and managing the entire project from start to finish.
- Licensed and certified to safely operate:
- Up-Armored Humvee, Up-Armored Cargo Troop Carrier, Backhoe, ATLAS (All Terrain Lifter Army System), JLTV (Joint Light Tactical Vehicle), M-Gator
Maintenance Technician III
Sevan Multi-Site Solutions
10.2023 - 08.2024
- Conducted installations and maintenance on home renovations and home remodeling projects
- Replaced light fixtures, receptacles, switches
- Replaced Sink faucets, shower faucets, plumbing issue
- Repaired decking & replaced decks
Explosives Technician Operator
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems
09.2021 - 09.2023
- Interpreted schematics and equipment manuals to determine parts and repair needs.
- Successfully learned to use Solumina & GOP's for all work environments.
- Signed off on - Hellfire Chemolk, Hellfire CBL Rods, Hellfire CBL cases, Hellfire mold assembly, Hellfire Nutplates, 9-X Install hangers, 9-M Install hangers, 9-X Light weight install hangers, P3I Tap, Degrease, Swedge, Keenserts, Booster, RTV, Nutplates
- Signed off on - Hook & Hanger, Armhoband, Ram Block 2 Initial Degrease, 9-X Initial Combine & Barrier Coats, 9-M Initial Chemolk & Barriercoats, 9-X Install rings, Ram Block 2 Initial Hangers, GMLRS Mold Assembly, Ram Block 2 Barrier coats, Mustang abrasion, 9-X-M Armhoband
- Signed off on - AMRAAM Degrease-rings-masks, Unpack of 9-X-M AMRAAM AARGM GMLRS P3I Hellfire DSWs, DSWs Abrasion & Degrease
- Watershield for all operations with proper counts and labeling, Successfully learned all oven operations
- Degreased Hellfire rods, Gritblast & Degrease all missile operations, CAS/JVA wheareseals, exit cones & kits, crank arms, Mark 75 Degrease chambers & bumper plates, 9-X-M Core assembly, Hellfire benzo squares, Operation of cart rotations alarm system & all missile operations, AMRAAM Chemolk, 9-X Prime & Paint clips, PAC-3 Abrasion, Mark 74 chambers & pack out, GMLRS day one & two, Hellfire bag fuel rods.
- Hazardous materials successfully placed into gaylord boxes at end of every shift as all trash taken out with chemicals refilled and kept up to date with MSDS expiration date labels, successfully set up first shift for success when mold assembly materials were returned from mixed cast, capped up 9X & Hellfire oven cures at end of shift after completion of daily assignment.
Mechanical Assembler
JLG Industries
08.2019 - 08.2021
- Learned and followed company and OSHA safety standards.
- Inspected assembled product to check for issues and meet quality standards.
- Operated calibrate equipment such as calipers and micrometers to determine accuracy of completed assemblies and parts.
- Inspected and tested electronic components to identify faulty products and reroute back to production line.
- Hung and counterweighted 7 types of Boom Hangs (600AJ, 600AJP, 450, 340 etc.)
- Assembled engines from over 6 different blueprint designs for customer recommendations.
Senior Aircraft Mechanic
Textron Systems
06.2017 - 06.2018
- Completed aircraft sheet metal and composite fabrication, modification and repairs before scheduled flights.
- Conducted functional inspections of installed systems.
- Completed proper inspection records, reports and forms required by operational, regulatory and manufacturing standards.
- Read and interpreted blueprints to understand correct performance as baseline for repairs.
- Efficient with Microsoft Excel & Government tagging procedures.
- Successfully cleaned and refurbished all good parts of 250, 500, 1000 hour overhauls, performed shaft endplay checks to look for movement within the prop hub
- Recorded computer programs to upload ECU data for flight hours of Shadow UAV flight harness.
Technician II
Wabtec Locomotive Services
09.2016 - 05.2017
- Sourced parts and equipment to use for repairs and installations, maintaining consistent inventory.
- Followed safety protocols and guidelines to maintain safe environment.
- Evaluated equipment symptoms and performed basic troubleshooting to identify root causes.
- Provided technical support and guidance to avoid lags and disruptions.
- Assembled and inspected for quality, approximately fire resistant memory modules for use in “Orange Box” systems on trains.
- Built and tested prototype brake lines for use in Australian Trains
Sub Contractor
MSA High Caliber Construction
04.2014 - 09.2016
- Developed good rapport with contractors and homeowners and maintained working relationships.
- Completed residential delivery for jobs, service calls and preventive maintenance services.
- Trained crew on proper construction methods and prioritized daily tasks, resulting in sound structures and quality buildings.
- Enforced quality standards through daily inspection of homes under construction to validate compliance with federal and state requirements.
- Operated heavy equipment, formed up and finished concrete, laid foundations & did custom brick and stone work, built additions, decks & patios
Education
High School Diploma -
Allegany High School
Cumberland, MD05.2006
Certificate for Masonry & Carpentry Skills Program - Masonry
Career Center For Technical Education
Cresaptown, MD05.2006
Skills
- Equipment repair
- Resources allocation
- Schedule management
- Warehouse safety
- Workplace cleanliness
- Shipping and receiving
- Heavy lifting
- Maintenance
- Material handling equipment
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Hand and power tools
- Attention to detail
AWARDS
Honor Roll Graduate Class of 2006, Top Student, Distinguished Honor Graduate: Advanced Individual Training Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri
Timeline
Material Handler Team Lead
AMRIZE
04.2025 - 10.2025
Maintenance Technician III
Sevan Multi-Site Solutions
10.2023 - 08.2024
Explosives Technician Operator
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems
09.2021 - 09.2023
Mechanical Assembler
JLG Industries
08.2019 - 08.2021
Senior Aircraft Mechanic
Textron Systems
06.2017 - 06.2018
Technician II
Wabtec Locomotive Services
09.2016 - 05.2017
Sub Contractor
MSA High Caliber Construction
04.2014 - 09.2016
Staff Sergeant
United States Army Reserve
10.2009 - 04.2025
Certificate for Masonry & Carpentry Skills Program - Masonry
Career Center For Technical Education
High School Diploma -
Allegany High School