Experience

4M Research, Inc.

• United States
• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• FSR

  • Dec 2017 - Present

  MAXXPROS AGAIN! MAXXPROS AGAIN!



Fitguard

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Field Service Technician

  • May 2015 - Nov 2017

  Service fitness equipment in the California south bay area. Fitguard is the leading provider of fitness equipment care as no other company can compare with the versatility and support level that we offer. Whether it be electric diagnosis or mechanical repair Fitguard has your needs covered. Service fitness equipment in the California south bay area. Fitguard is the leading provider of fitness equipment care as no other company can compare with the versatility and support level that we offer. Whether it be electric diagnosis or mechanical repair Fitguard has your needs covered.



Navistar Defense

• United States
• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• MRAP FIM

  • Mar 2011 - Sep 2013

  Navistar Defense, subcontracted through AAR Integrated Technologies then absorbed in theater by 4m research. Certified as Field Service Representative (FSR) in West Point Mississippi, I arrived in Bagram and assumed the truck lead position on the ISS Team until opportunity took me to Kandahar to spread the ISS footprint. After ISS completed in the summer of 2011 I was was promoted to FSR Instructor and Mechanic[FIM] to introduce the MRAP Recovery Vehicle to Afghanistan. Sustainment on the MRV included troubleshooting, and repair of faulty or failed electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and air systems. I have replaced failed hydraulic rams in the outrigger, and stinger. I have trouble shot faulty ECMs,TCMs, PCUs, Fleer systems and have replaced many a control box, Fuses, Breakers, etc. Also in the Sustainment realm we perform upgrades to the stingers, winches, load testing of the booms, and programming as required to keep the vehicle up to date with the network in the US. October 2012 I was once again asked to provide assistance to boost the ISS efforts and make ready for the MSU that is about to take place here in Kandahar. We have successfully improved the performance of the ISS modular upgrade system and increased production effectively enough to begin MSU production DEC 1st. Show less



VSE Corporation

• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
• 700 & Above Employee

• certified welder

  • Jan 2010 - Jan 2011

  My responsibilities at VSE included hull repair and modification. While living in Kuwait I worked 6/12hr days weekly welding ballistic material on MRAP's from all variants to meet the strict criteria of the TACOM specifications.

• BDAR Technician/Welder

  • Oct 2008 - Jan 2010

  I lead a team performing Division-Unit level maintenance on MRAP utilizing multimeter, TM, hand tools, torches, plasma-arc cutting , carbon arc, MIG welding with dual shield process. Welding procedures include removal of damaged material, sterilization, inspection, prep-heating, mig-welding, and final inspection of each weld using non-destructive testing methods. Mechanical duties comprise of troubleshooting, and replacing faulty electrical and mechanical components. Duties also include modifications of MRAP according to MWO, I.E. removal of certain components and installation of supplemental armor. High standards allowed me the opportunity to become a better welder, mechanic, leader, and logistician. Reason for separation-End Of Contract.; M2 FST/ Subcontracted to bae/ KUWAITWorking on the Retrograde Assistance Team I inspected Bradleys, M88s, M113s and performed 10-20 level maintenance on these vehicles to prepare them for re-entry to the states. On the retrofit team I performed BUSK2 modifications to M2, M2A3 which included removal and replacement of power pack, final drives, AC units, etc. Other duties include: custom fabricate equipment to facilitate efficiency within the newly established Retrograde Assistance Team. My duties included running on-board diagnostics to record which faults existed in the LRUs and main components and fix them if needed to make them drivable. Final duty required reports be made for each day to record maintenance procedures. Reason for separation-Completion of contract Show less


Kuw
• United Kingdom
• Business Consulting and Services
• MRAP FST(FIELD SERVICE TECHNICIAN) and Battle damage LEAD MECHANIC

  • Jan 2010 - Jan 2011

US Logistics W/ BAE Systems
• Field Service Technician(BFV)

  • Oct 2008 - Jan 2010


Heavy Mobile Equipment

• Australia
• Mining & Metals
• 1 - 100 Employee

• OWNER OPERATOR

  • May 2007 - Jul 2007

  Remodeled six, 10 car automobile transport vehicles. Modifications were engineered and custom built to meet the requirements of the owner. Had to repair complex hydraulic lift mechanisms. Remodeled six, 10 car automobile transport vehicles. Modifications were engineered and custom built to meet the requirements of the owner. Had to repair complex hydraulic lift mechanisms.



West Mark

• United States
• Truck Transportation
• 1 - 100 Employee

• JOURNEY LEVEL HEAVY MOBILE REPAIR MECHANIC

  • Nov 1999 - Oct 2004

  Within this time frame I advanced from Apprentice to Assemblymen by working out of service truck aggressively to fill their needs during corporate expansion. Here I fabricated; fitted and assembled components and often pressure tested vessels that I had repaired. I spent most days repairing aluminum hot oil tanks. MIG welding overhead and rebuilding heavy duty pump motors. I have done multiple shell sections in which pads, baffles, sumps (.188-1" thick) and heads had to be removed and replaced. I welded all types of metals in any position and manipulate them to fit into any application using various methods including press break and heat treatment. I have built many complex plumbing, mechanical, air, hydraulic, and electrical systems. I utilize various on-board diagnostics systems to ensure the readiness of the equipment. Show less