Philip J. Blanton

Apt ** Bldg ** St *** Mahboula, Kuwait

Contact Phone: +965********

Email Address: acwao1@r.postjobfree.com

EXPERIENCE:

**/**** ** **/****; 72+ hours per week; Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic; As a mechanic I repair equipment to the required standard in a timely manner. Complete all 02’ tasks first when I have the parts available. I have extensive knowledge of TM’s and service packets. I maintain the vehicle paperwork on a daily bases. I always am safety minded for myself and my fellow co-workers. I have completed all the required MSU courses and, have maintained all proper documents required of me.

11/2012 to 03/2013;72+ hours per week; Heavy Equipment Mechanic Leader; I performed the duties and responsibilities of a HMEM Leader at Camp Arifjan. I have completed all tasks giving to me in a professional and efficient manner. Safety oriented, always putting safety first. I gave detailed reports regarding shop load, parts’ issues, and other requirements needed to complete the mission. Provided the proper personnel for on the spot fixes for Q.C. and Q.A. final inspections. I know the work order packets process. What is needed and what forms are required. I provided guidance for my team and for work center personnel.

05/2008 to 08/2011; 40+ hours per week; Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic; WG-5803-08; Temporary Employee No; Temporary Promotion No; Marine Corps Logistics Base Maintenance Center Bldg 573; Barstow, CA 92311; Danny Huff; 760-***-****; Contact Supervisor? Yes.

I served temporary duty in Kuwait 10/2010 thru 8/2011 at the M.S.F. I limited to driving, service, inspecting, repairing and completing MWO in a timely manner. From 4/2011 thru 8/2011 I worked the Cougar modification program with Force Protection on a voluntary basis. My duties and responsibilities as a Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic are to perform the following task on Tactical and Combat Vehicles to include Wheel Vehicles, HMMWV Family. As a Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic, I am assigned to work on major minor systems and components independently as well as a member of a team. I instruct and assign task to upper graded mechanics. I train upper graded mechanics on all major and minor repair, rebuild procedures, troubleshooting techniques, adjustments and operational testing. I facilitate requisitioning materials using supply list, DMWRs, as well as other pertinent technical manuals to ensure that all material is requisitioned on a timely basis. I am familiar with the quality control process and the ISO 9002 quality system. I perform limited technical inspections (LTI), on various types of combat vehicles to evaluate serviceable, unserviceable, assists prior to induction. I identify all major missing components, and document on the LTO check lists, I conduct in process inspection, Mechanical Inspection and final inspection, I use expert judgment for acceptance when specific requirements were not available on this equipment without technical assistance. During assembly phase on various types of combat equipment I troubleshoot and correct defects found in any hydraulic, pneudraulic, electrical and mechanical system that fail during test, calibration, installation or final stage of the vehicle assembly. I use inspection plans, Depot Maintenance Directives, Technical Manuals, DMWRs, modification Instruction, to familiarize myself with equipment, components, sub-components that are to be built, repaired, and inspected. I conduct a final and operational inspection of various types of combat vehicles, assemblies, sub-assemblies to determine serviceability. I reject or accept equipment and components, that do not meet the criteria specified in the Technical Manuals, Statement of Work, DMWRs. I determine the type and extent of necessary repair, select and comply with all appropriate repair specifications and compliance with manufactures specifications. I have the ability to work independently without supervision on all assigned task. I review and utilize complex schematics and blueprints to determine extent of corrective actions needed to repair components and sub-components and correct all defects and malfunctions on electrical, hydraulic, and pneudraulic systems on various combat vehicles. On this Heavy Mobile Equipment I perform major and minor repair, overhaul, inspection, modifications, rebuild and I.R.O.A.N. procedures, operational checks, exercising of the vehicle and the disassembly of the Heavy Mobile Equipment, including components and sub-components. I am responsible for work order execution, troubleshooting, major assemblies and systems at the intermediate level. I verify completeness and operation of vehicles. Perform major rebuild to Heavy Mobile Equipment that contain hydraulic, pneumatic, pneudraulic or mechanical systems, suspension assembly, engine and transmission assembly, fuel, coolant, air cooled, electrical and fire suppression system with tools and features which are designed for combat equipment. I share my knowledge with other mechanics selecting tools. Deciding on techniques to apply and carry out assignments given to me by the work leader or supervisor. I determine parts needed such as hydraulic components, hoses, steering box, hydraulic reservoir, batteries, suspension, wiring harness, brake components, and shock absorbers using information and the parts manual or by making comparison with samples. I have the ability to recognize potential problems and contact my leader or supervisor for advice and the proper methods of repair if a decision is above my level. I make adjustments and finalize settings in accordance with specifications in manufactures manual and test the completed product. My work is subject to functions tests and inspections for quality of workmanship and compliance by Quality Control Inspector using accepted trade practices, technical manuals, blueprints, rebuild standards, I.R.O.A.N. standards, torques specifications and modification instructions. I rebuild major components using the tools of the trade but not limited to wrenches, grinders, adjustable box tubing wrenches, pneumatic wrenches, torque wrenches, standard tools, micrometers, depth gauge, magnetic dial indicator, metric tools and feeler gauges. I recondition, rebuild, overhaul and repair using drills, screwdrivers, jacks, presses, boring tools, valve grinders, ring compressors, air pressure gauges, snap ring pliers, punches, reamers, ez-outs, pry bars, tap and die sets, scrappers, cabinet blast machines, solvents and air activated sand blasting equipment. I work independently with no supervision from sketches, blueprints, specifications and procedures, technical manual(TMs), manufacture technical bulletins(TBs), modification instructions(MIs), trade journals, drawings, graphs, parts manuals, supply manuals, schematics, charts, listings, written and oral instructions. The cleaning process I perform consist of manual and pneumatic scraping, sanding, cabinet abrasive blasting, solvents, high pressure washer and steam cleaning using personal protective equipment(PPE) such as rubber gloves, rubber boots, goggles, safety glasses, pants, gloves and jacket. I quality check the condition of the parts and equipment after cleaning as well as the degree of cleanliness. I ensure that all hazardous materials are properly stored, handled and disposed of. I perform all my tasks assigned to me with no supervision. I assist journeyman, CPI, quality control inspector, when performing limited technical inspections, pre-induction inspections, in-process inspections, mechanical inspections, and final inspections on the HMMWV Family. I use expert judgment for acceptance when specific requirements were not available on this equipment without technical assistance. I have the ability to work independently without supervision on all assigned task, I am assigned to work on minor and major systems and components independently as well as a member of a team. I prepare material requirements list to ensure mandatory replacement items as well as other essential items are requisitioned. I facilitate requisitioning material requirements utilizing the supply lists, master component list as well as other pertinent technical manuals to ensure that all material is ordered in timely basis. I am knowledgeable with the quality control process and the ISO quality system, I conduct in process inspections, mechanical inspections and final inspections to identify defects. I use expert judgment for acceptance when specific requirements are not available. I am courteous, tactful, respectful and effective with co-workers. I am responsible for safe keeping and maintaining any tools and equipment issued or for shop use. I observe and exercise the safety rules and regulations of our department and Marine Corp Logistics Base to wear and use all safety equipment as required. I exercise good housekeeping practices to ensure cleanliness and organizing of work area to enhance productivity.

08/2007 to 05/2008; 40 hours per week; Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic; $19.57 per Hour; Temporary Employee No; Temporary Promotion No; DS2; Marine Corps Logistics Base Maintenance Center Bldg 573 Barstow, CA 92311; Chris Landeros; 760-***-****; Contact Supervisor? Yes.

I worked as a Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic on the HMMWV line at MCLB Barstow, California. Performed repairs, applied modifications, operated, exercised and preserved all mobile and skid mounted Principle End Items (PEI'S),in the Marine Corps inventory such as tanks, landing craft, engineer items, trucks, HMMWV’s, trailers, etc. This equipment is processed in preparation for shipments, initial receipts, and rollback or masterwork schedule items for medium or long-term storage operations. Perform work involved in the repair, rebuild, overhaul, or modification of combustion powered heavy duty vehicles and heavy mobile equipment such as, but not limited to, bull dozers, road grader, crawler tractors, power shovel, combat vehicles of all types, cranes, large transporters, self propelled or towed artillery pieces, fire trucks. These vehicles have utility systems or special hydraulic, pneumatic, or mechanical systems, features, and controls which are designed for construction, combat, earth moving, loading, fire fighting, and comparable heavy duty, industrial, or special applications. Have the ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision. Worked on the HMMWV line at MCLB where I have worked in various stages with the HMMWV's to include teardown and finals. Have also repaired major systems such as engine, transmissions, drive lines, and hydraulic utility systems that are included whether accomplished as part of or apart from repair of the total or complete heavy mobile equipment involved. Currently repair, overhaul, and rebuild major assemblies, systems, and vehicles, and trace and locate defects and causes of mechanical problems to determine type and extent of necessary repairs. Have also fit and install parts such as pistons, valves, bearings, gears, and cylinders to appropriate tolerances and make changes or modifications in accordance with specifications and guidelines. Have also connected, meshed, aligned, and adjusted items and systems to assure proper operation of the complete system or vehicle. My duties also currently consist of rebuilding or disassembly and assembly and I am required to test the finish product and make final adjustments preparatory to releasing to the supply stock. Installed suspension and required hardware and components, brakes, master cylinders, tires, batteries, lights, hoods, doors, interior components, and other parts, components, or modifications to make the HUMVEE run and operate as required. Install, modify, actuate, test, troubleshoot, disassemble, and repair these various systems such as the brakes, air system, motor, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical. Have done disassembly and re-assembly on various motorcycle, auto, diesel, and gas engines of all sizes,2 cycles,4 cycle small engines as well as 4/6/8 cylinder engines, using all types of air and hand tools in include but not limited to the following, air ratchets, hand ratchets, allen wrenches, torx bit screwdrivers, impacts, die grinders, torque wrenches, tubing wrenches, timing lights, engine scopes, engine scan tools, oscilloscopes, fuel injector pressure and leak detector, cooling system pressure tester, pyrometer, gas analyzer machines, smog and pre-smog machines, multi-meter, voltmeter, dwell meters, vacuum gauges, common hands tools as required. Have rebuilt or repaired the following items, brake systems, cooling systems, steering systems, engines, transmissions, water pumps, timing belts, fan clutches, radiator repair to include rod outs, recore radiators, sending units, oil pumps, drive lines, wiring harness, heating and pre heating systems, charging systems, cylinder heads, valves, springs. Have used ring groove cleaners, ridge reamers, plasti gage, engine cranes, cherry pickers, overhead chain and electric hoist lifts, engine stands, pallet jacks, electric pallet jacks, floor jacks, automotive lifts such as hydraulic and electric, and lifting fixtures. Also, have knowledge of grinding wheels.

02/2002 to 04/2005; 40+ hours per week; Tactical Vehicle Mechanic; $22.35 per Hour; Temporary Employee No; Temporary Promotion No; Vinnell Corporation; P.O. Box 11159 Ft. Irwin, Ca. 92310; Sherri Rollo ; 760-***-****; Contact Supervisor? Yes.

Diagnosed mechanical failures and repaired tractors, heavy trailers and tractor components according to manuals, factory specifications and knowledge of engine performance, using hand tools, power tools and testing instruments. Some of these tests required starting the engine and using dials, read meters, and gauges of testing equipment to diagnose engine malfunctions. Removed and disassembled engine, transmissions, and clutches, using hoists, jacks and mechanic's hand tools. Ground valves, realigned and adjusted brakes, tightened body bolts, aligned wheels, and tuned engines.

10/1996 to 02/2002; 40+ hours per week; Vehicle Support Technician; $15.76 per Hour; Temporary Employee No; Temporary Promotion No; I.T.T. Industries; P.O. Box 11159 Ft. Irwin, Ca. 92310; Herb Teal ; 760-***-****; Contact Supervisor? Yes.

I operated trucks with capacity greater than three tons to transport materials to and from specified destinations. I performed various duties involved in the operation of gasoline, diesel or electric powered vehicles, some of which may be equipped with special-purpose powered equipment. I also operated vehicles used to haul cargo, passengers or tow equipment within or between government installations, commercial and industrial facilities or over public roads. I operated all track and other wheeled vehicle required for "GRID".I transported and relocated vehicles as required by "GRID", issued, received, inspected and inventoried all unit boxcars, and utilized technical manuals to apply technical specifications.

04/1994 to 10/1996; 40+ hours per week; Vehicle Support Technician; $13.54 per Hour; Temporary Employee No; Temporary Promotion No; Dyncorp; P.O. Box 11159 Ft. Irwin, Ca. 92310; Herb Teal; 760-***-****; Contact Supervisor? Yes.

Operated and trucks with capacity greater than three tons to transport materials to and from specified destinations. Operated all track and other wheeled vehicle required for "GRID". Transported and relocate vehicles as required by "GRID". Issued, received, inspected and inventoried all unit boxcars and utilized technical manuals to apply technical specifications.

EDUCATION:

Central High School; Barstow; 1989; High School Diploma

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING:

Completed Defensive Driving Course 04/05/2006. I have had a DD348 U.S. Army Vehicle Card which consisted of the following vehicles; bulldozer all models, M1 Family, M113 Family exc. M548, M88 & A1, M548 Series, M992, HMMWV M1097/998/10381025/1026 1 1/4, CUCV M1008/1009 1 1/4 T, PLS M1074/1075/1076, M9 ACE COMAT EM (32)T, FORKLIFT 6000 LBS. & BELOW, FORKLIFT M6K RT/M4K/M10K, M2/3 FAMILY, M60 FAMILY & AVLB/M728, M109/M110 & M578 SERIES, M48 FAMILY, SEDAN/VAN 5-9 PK/1TON TRK,COMM. MACK TRK TRAC 22K, M900 SERIES TRK, TRAILERS ALL MODELS.

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