Robert Jones

WG-** Mechanic

Mount Pleasant, TX

acg1zo@r.postjobfree.com - (903) - 717-8320

WORK EXPERIENCE

WG-10 Mechanic

Red River Army Depot - Texarkana, TX - February 2008 to July 2013

United States

Supervisor: Michael Buck - 903-***-****: Contact: Yes

Salary 20.46 per hour

Hours per week: 40-60

Duties: Work in road test and preform pre-shop analysis M1114 up armor HMMWV, drive vehicles as required in

diagnosing malfunctions and placing in an operable condition for pre-inspection. Preform duties involved in the

troubleshooting, checkout, adjustment and tune-up of assembled heavy mobile equipment. Examine vehicles,

starts, and preform necessary operational checks to detect malfunctions in various systems. Diagnose causes

of deficiencies and malfunction noticed during operational tests and subsequent formal inspection; adjust,

align, replace parts or components to correct, and preform repairs which can be accomplished without removal

of the major components such as replacement of injectors, blowers, steer differentials, final drives, etc.

Improvise troubleshooting methods to locate and correct malfunctions when normal journeyman procedures

are not sufficient.

Visually check over vehicles to identify missing parts of deficiencies prior to release for inspection. Repair

generated type defects such as hydraulic line leaks, misaligned or misadjusted items. Receive vehicle and

list discrepancies found by inspectors; determine causes of malfunctions of unit rejected by Quality Inspector.

Perform repair or replacement as necessary ranging from minor adjustment to complete rebuild. Make

diagnosis of all malfunctions; make necessary adjustments to accomplish corrections or make such repairs

to units, assemblies or parts that are possible without a complete disassembly and rebuild process. Make

any replacement necessary where repair is found impractical. Diagnose malfunctions of defective units and

repair, replace items as required, assemble and preform limited functional tests such as testing for leaks,

misalignments, out of adjustment, etc.

When extensive repairs are required on individual unit components, the applicable items are removed and

repair accomplished in specialty shops; repaired components or replacements are re-installed, adjusted and

aligned on the vehicle. Preform rebuild/repair, assembly, adjustment, troubleshoot, and applicable functional

test of major mechanical systems and components for heavy mobile vehicles. Systems and components

include but are not limited to engines, suspension, and brake systems, steer differentials, final drives, auxiliary

generator sets, fuel injector fuel pumps, etc. Utilize a variety of gauges and instruments such as inside and

outside micrometers, bore scopes, dial bore gauges, straight edges, dyes, etc. to determine if engine can be

repaired by pre-shop method. Assist in providing surveillance over lower grade workers performing assembly

of mechanical components and provide technical assistance as required. Assist in performing diagnosis of

malfunctions on items being repaired/rebuilt by lower grade workers. Uses a variety of hand tools, mechanic

tools, and measuring equipment such as micrometers, dial indicators, torque wrenches, etc.

Utilize blueprint schematics, technical publications, and technical manuals, as required. Diagnose, dismantle,

rebuild, repair, and modify a variety of air conditioning systems and cooling units. Dismantle, repair, and

reassemble heaters for various military and special purpose vehicles. Analyze malfunctions and make visual,

audible, and mechanical checks for elements such as the proper operation of different parts of the refrigeration

and/or heating cycle; low side and high side pressure; temperatures of the cooling units, liquid and suction

lines; proper oil levels; unusual noises; overheated bearings; loose connections; leaks; frayed or loose belts,

gaskets, and pulleys; and other similar defects. Replace major components such as hermetically sealed

motors, compressors, condensers, thermostats, coils, and drive assemblies.

Dismantle, repair, and reassemble units such as pumps, impellers, compressors, chillers, receivers, and

evaporators. Install and fit connecting rods, crank shafts, piston rings, bearings, and bushings. Overhaul valves

by adjusting or replacing gaskets, springs, floats, diaphragms, valve fittings, seals, and couplings. Tighten

connections, make splices, and insulate exposed wires. Clean and lubricate moving parts. Drain, recycle,

and recharge air conditioning systems with refrigerant (Freon) using a refrigerant recovery and recycling

equipment. Use a variety of test procedures and test equipment (e.g. pressure gauges, vacuum pumps,

multimeter, amperage meters, heater test stand, etc.). Selects and interprets technical manuals, diagrams,

illustrations, electrical schematics, and other similar guides. Work closely and had direct interface with vehicle

designers, contractors, and engineers to resolve problems encountered with major vehicle systems and to

assist in resolving design and performance problems. Independently develop troubleshooting, diagnostic, and

repair procedures, as needed.

Mechanic

Lear Siegler - Texarkana, TX - October 2006 to February 2008

United States

Supervisor: Gary Martin - 903-***-****; Contact: Yes

Hours per week: 40-60

Duties: Work in building 592 disassembling armor on personnel carriers. Perform a variety of job duties

disassembling, assembling, repairing, adjusting, troubleshooting; a variety of components, sub-assemblies,

assemblies utilized on HMMWV's and associated equipment. Exercise care to avoid damaging items being

removed by hand tools and power tools. Perform visual in-process inspection of the items removed for

obvious defects such as cracks, broken items, scoring, deep pitting, and cracked heads. Perform repair,

rebuild, assembly of major fuel, mechanical, suspension components such as final drives, differentials, steering

assemblies, cooling fans, blowers, linkages, brakes, levers, winches, etc. Determine serviceability of parts.

Clean, replace, reassemble and make adjustments to component parts, check tolerances, make adjustments

according to established specifications, using technical manuals, work orders, other applicable technical

publications. Assist in the adjustment, repair of defective or rejected engines. Visually inspect, perform

dimensional check of camshaft and bearings, check for end play on crankshaft, install flywheel. Install oil,

fuel pumps, and fuel injection pumps. Use precision measuring instruments. Install items such as generators,

water pumps, starter, oil, fuel filters, tappet covers, and set timing. Install final drive assembly, various fuel,

oil lines, fuel cells, engine, transmission, controls, instrument panels, instruments, check all drain plug covers,

manual drain controls for proper position, check all units, services with prescribed applicants, fuels. Utilize a

variety of tools common to the trade such as wrenches, pliers, ignition tools, screwdrivers, a variety of test

equipment such as feeler gauges, micrometers, etc. Assist in final checks, tune, and adjustments of vehicle

prior to presentation for final inspection. Adjust, repair or replace parts or units that are acceptable, final drive,

steering assemblies, engine accessories, etc. Repair generated type rejects such as hydraulic leaks, air leaks,

and misaligned items. Replace hydraulic lines on vehicles. Rebuild brake cylinders and calipers. Install decals,

applicable kit items, straps, etc. Install troubleshoot, repair wiring harness, electrical, gauges, sending units,

etc. Tear down and rebuild. Inventory and stock HMMWV, 10K, 4K, HMMWV ambulances. Follow al safety

rules, regulations, wear all protective clothing and equipment necessary for job performance. Maintain work

area in order to prevent accidents. Perform preventive maintenance on all tools and equipment utilized in the

production process. Work independently, and as a team member, in order to accomplish the mission, and

support the soldier in the field. Work under normal supervision.

E-4 Specialist

U.S. Army - July 1992 to August 1995

MOS 63 Whisky Wheeled Vehicle Repair

Ft. Hood, Texas United States

Supervisor: SSG Jones - Unknown; Contact: Yes

Salary: $800.00 per month

Hours per week: 50-60

Duties: Performs 30 level Shop-level maintenance on types of major systems on the complete range of vehicles

in the U.S. Army inventory. Major systems may be mechanical, electromechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, etc.

For wheeled vehicles, power train or drive line should be understood to include drive shafts, axles, bogies,

differentials, power dividers, transfer cases, final drives, etc. Suspension systems for tracked vehicles include

single and double support rollers, idlers, and hydro-mechanical road arms.

Has knowledge of mechanical, electromechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems. Uses computerized

test equipment and precision Test Measurement & Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE) to troubleshoot, maintain

and test above-mentioned items. Handles, stores, and properly disposes of hazardous material, such

as waste antifreeze, motor oil, etc. Maintain major systems on the full range of vehicles in the U.S.

Army inventory, using journeyman-level knowledge on principles of mechanics, hydraulics, pneumatics and

electricity. Visually check over vehicles to identify missing parts of deficiencies prior to release for inspection.

Repair generated type defects such as hydraulic line leaks, misaligned or misadjusted items. Receive vehicle

and list discrepancies found by inspectors; determine causes of malfunctions of unit rejected by Quality

Inspector. Perform repair or replacement as necessary ranging from minor adjustment to complete rebuild.

Make diagnosis of all malfunctions; make necessary adjustments to accomplish corrections or make such

repairs to units, assemblies or parts that are possible without a complete disassembly and rebuild process.

Make any replacement necessary where repair is found impractical. Diagnose malfunctions of defective units

and repair, replace items as required, assemble and preform limited functional tests such as testing for leaks,

misalignments, out of adjustment, etc. When extensive repairs are required on individual unit components,

the applicable items are removed and repair accomplished in specialty shops; repaired components or

replacements are re-installed, adjusted and aligned on the vehicle. Determine and apply work methods,

sequences, tools, and equipment. Utilize blueprint schematics, technical publications, technical manuals, and

DMWR's as required. Trained new recruits in the day to day duties of their jobs in the shop along with the

procedures and policies of the unit.

EDUCATION

Certificate of Completion in US Army Secondary MOS Training

Regional Training Site Maintenance - Fort Hood, TX

1998 to 1998

Ordnance Center & School at Aberdeen Proving Grounds - Aberdeen, MD

August 1992 to November 1992

U.S. Army Basic Tranning in Basic Infantry Skills

Ft. Jackson - South Carolina

1992 to 1992

Diploma in General

Mt. Pleasant High School - Mount Pleasant, TX

August 1986 to June 1990

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