James Shell

Heavy Equipment Mechanic

*** ***** **** ****** - *****, GA 30436

acwbtp@r.postjobfree.com - 912-***-****

Summary

Highly skilled and reliable technician with over 30 years of in field experience who is a self driven and productive individual. Experienced in managing multiple heavy & light wheeled up armored fleets. I am able to work under high stress conditions such as war zones. Proven leader who interacts with customers, military, managers, regulatory agencies, venders and staff in an effective and positive way. Willing to relocate.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Heavy Equipment Lead Mechanic:

L3 Communications –

March 2014 to Present

Responsibilities:

As a lead tech I am responsible for providing leadership to mechanics underneath myself. Work with upper management on status updates and productivity of mechanics on floor. Makes sure that daily work tasks and duties are in order. Coordinate with unit personnel and command on status of equipment and procurement of job related materials. Work on many vehicles which include but are not limited to; LMTV's, FMTV's, PLS's, HEMMIT's, HUMMWV's, Caterpillar, Bulldozers, Cummins, Allison transmissions, Terex, Tracks, John Deere, and 10k Fork Lift.

Performed all types of repairs and troubleshooting which include A/C system repair, engine and transmission overhaul, hydraulic cylinder repair, pneumatic repair, power failure diagnosis, low power conditions, no start conditions, electrical troubleshooting, schematic and TM readings, transfer case malfunctions, charging system diagnosis and up -armor removal and installation.

Heavy Equipment Mechanic:

Man Tech International - Herndon, VA - August 2012 to October 2013

Location: Oconus Afghanistan multiple sites.

Responsibilities:

As a heavy equipment tech I have worked on heavily armored wheeled vehicles of the MRAP (Mine Resistant Ambush Protected) family that range from the Buffalo, Rg31, RG33, Husky, MATV, Maxx Pro, Mervv, Caiman, and Cougar. Performed 10 and 20 level maintenance, conducted inspections and restored equipment to FMC status from serve dead lined IED damage while maintaining a 30 day or below turnaround. Provided leadership and guidance to fellow employees. Experienced trainer and maintainer, well versed in property management and a role model leader.

I was responsible for personal safety and safety of others; I believed and enforced safe work practices and taking action in preventive accident avoidance. Worked side by side with military personnel in troubleshooting equipment faults while accurately identifying the cause of faults, which in turn leads to positive and productive relations with our customers. Responsible for keeping accountability of all progress towards vehicles by using equipment repair orders and maintaining verbal hands on help with fellow mechanics.

I inspected hull and turret components for malfunctions and or cracks per the technical manuals. I investigate problems and develop dispositions and corrective actions for recurring discrepancies. I interfaced with manufacturing customers to ensure proper requirements are met. I utilized test measures and diagnostic equipment (TMDE) to ensure compliance of parts from vendors and manufacturers as well as being responsible for initial inspections and quality checks throughout the maintenance repair processes.

Certification of Completion from MRAP University

240 Hours

Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Advantage Federal Resourcing - Brookfield, WI - January 2012 to March 2012

Total Time Employed: 1 month and 19 days

JOB SUMMARY:

Performed routine maintenance, oil changes, inspections, supervised personnel, provided training and carried out quality checks. I worked on an assembly line disassembling parts from government vehicles. We disassembled and removed wheels, air lines, suspensions, drive shafts, wiring, front axels, transfer covers, floor panels, and cut

spring hangers. We also installed NBC's and troubleshoot lighting and pneumatic systems . Worked on Military vehicles such as Caiman and Cougars.

Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Lockheed Martin

Job Title: Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Location: Ft. Stewart, GA 31314

November 2003 to August 2011

Total Time Employed: 7 years and 9 months

JOB SUMMARY:

* Specific Duties and Responsibilities

As a Heavy Equipment Mechanic I was responsible for personal safety and safety of others; practiced safe work habits at all times. I worked with unit mechanics in troubleshooting equipment faults to identify malfunctions in the equipment. I kept accountability of all progress by using equipment repair orders. I inspected hull and turret components for malfunctions per the technical manuals. I repaired, serviced, and ordered parts for the

3rd Infantry Division vehicles to include LMTV's, FMTV's, PLS's, HEMMIT's, HUMMWV's and Buffalo H Mine

Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicle (MRAP). I investigate problems and develop disposition and corrective actions for recurring discrepancies. I communicated with manufacturing customers to ensure precise requirements were met. I utilized test measures and diagnostic equipment (TMDE) to ensure compliance of parts from vendors and manufacturers. I was responsible for initial inspections for the quality throughout the maintenance process.

* Removed/Repaired

Drive shaft, repair tracks on forklift, repair cables, turbo, radiators, wrench, windshield, injection pumps, remove all air lines, AC, repair cab on LMTV, remove and rebuild hydraulic cylinders.

* Installed

Upper and lower ball joints, install lights, front and rear from light to heavy, mounting brackets, brake chambers, valves, wheel bearings, starters, batteries, pls engines, remote controlled doors

* Troubleshoot / Diagnose

Hand tools, technician manuals

* Vehicles and Equipment that you've worked on

Caterpillar, Bulldozer, Terex, Tracks, John Deere, and 10k Fork Lift

* Military Vehicles that you've worked on

LMTV's, FMTV's, PLS's, HEMMIT's, HUMMWV's, MATV, COUGAR, CAIMAN, MRAPS

James Automotive Domestic and Import

Job Title: Auto Mechanic

Location: Lyons, GA 30436

May 1983 to August 2003

Total Time Employed: 20 years and 3 months

JOB SUMMARY:

* Specific Duties and Responsibilities

As a mechanic my primary duties were to perform and repair domestic and foreign vehicles including automobiles, trucks, heavy equipment, small engines, tractors and to perform other related tasks. Maintain records of vehicle service dates and repairs; identifies malfunctioning of inoperative equipment, maintain records of fuel and lubricant consumption of all service vehicles. My duties also involved routine maintenance to prevent future breakdowns, diagnosing the source of trouble and determining the extent of repairs required; replacing worn or broken parts such as piston rings, bearings, or other engine parts; grinding and adjusting valves; rebuilding carburetors; overhauling transmissions; repairing fuel injection systems, lighting, and ignition systems.

* Removed/Repaired

Overhauled engines, transmissions head gaskets, intake gasket, front pump seals in transmission, windshields

* Installed

Engines, transmissions, re-wiring, front and rear end, windshields

* Troubleshoot / Diagnose

Scan diagnose

* Vehicles and Equipment that you've worked on

AUTUOMOBILES, TRUCKS, FRONT END LOADERS, DESIL TRUCKS

EDUCATION

Certification of Completion from MRAP University – 240 hours

High School Diploma

Lyons Senior High

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