Mr. Rinkenberger has...

Background

Over his career, Randy has worked on a number of projects and technical investigations. The following list illustrates the wide variety of projects that he has worked on:

• Instruction of Diesel Truck Technology-1984 to present
   - Develop lesson objectives and plans; curriculum goals
   - Employ instructional materials and methods; assessment of students and preparation of      reports
   - Liaison to Department of Diesel Truck, Aviation, and Ag Power technology
  
• Senior Technician for experimental prototype shop- part time
   - Build and assemble special vehicles
   - Modify vehicles to test new concepts
   - Work with engineers to resolve problems in experimental machines
   - Machine work as necessary to make or repair parts
   - Welding (gas and electric) as needed to support repair activity

• Senior Maintenance Mechanic for Truck Line- part time
   - Overhaul and repair of (diesel and gas) engines, transmissions, differentials, electrical      systems, steering boxes, brake systems, and air systems.
  
• Technician for Implement Dealership- part time
   - Repair and overhaul of all types of Agricultural machinery

• Technician/Mechanic for Construction Company
   - Repair, maintain and overhaul all types of construction machines and vehicles including      mounted, portable tools.
 
• US Naval Reserve, Construction Mechanic- ten years
   - Second Class petty officer

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