Welder/ Equipment Operator/Maintenance Technician

Bryan Tatum

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Temple, TX *****

Cell Phone: 254-***-****

E-MAIL: ******@*******.***

WORK EXPERIENCE

Mechanical Technician

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ManTech International | SOCOM /Deployed, Afghanistan

Currently deployed to Afghanistan in support of PM Assured Mobility Systems (PM-AMS). PM AMS systems include the RG-31 medium mine protected system and RG 33. I currently hold secret level security clearance.

Job description: include operations, system troubleshooting, engineering, design, installation, analysis, maintenance and repair of U.S. systems and subsystems to component level. Must be proficient with a variety of hand tools, power-tools, multi-meters, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and welding. Must effectively apply Ohma’s Law and industry standard troubleshooting procedures to localize/isolate faulty system components. Must be capable of traveling in an extended TDY (Temporary Duty) status with the U.S. Forces. Must possess a DOD Secret Clearance and a valid Stateside Driver's license.

Equipment Operator/Welder/Mechanic

7/2008 - 4/2009

McKinley Mechanical | Academy, TX 254-***-****

I was in charge of welding , fabricating (to include hard surface resurfacing, replacement of backhoe teeth, and custom backhoe bucket attachments), and operating a backhoe, trencher, and compactor. I also performed mechanical upkeep on all of the equipment ( diagnose problems with motors, transmissions, and hydraulic cylinders. After informing the boss of the problem I was in charge of repairs whether in the shop or in the field.)

Supervisor/ Welder/ Fabricator/Mechanic

3/2007 - 4/2008

Smith Welding | Troy, TX (Out of business)

Construction - Industrial Facilities and Infrastructure

While working for Smith Welding I was in charge of a crew of two to four employees. I was responsible for daily work assignments as well as ensuring timely job completion. I was also the lead mechanic for the company, performing maintenance on trucks, forklifts, gas and diesel welding machines, and trailers. We also performed industrial maintenance and repair for Integrico Composites, we worked on extruding machines, automated conveyor belts, auger systems, forklifts, and over head hoist. We were also selected to align and track a large drier (12 Ft. in diameter and 40 Ft. long) that we installed. I was also in charge of fabrications and repairs on injection molds for the R&D company (Integrico Composites). While working at there facility I was also involved in building precision prototypes for injection molds that I had helped design. I operated, maintained, and repaired various pieces of equipment including arc and mig (dual shield flux core) welding machines, forklifts, bridge cranes, hydraulic boom cranes, hydraulic rams and presses.

I performed a number of rigging and lifting operations, to include setting 40-ton rock driers, erecting 90 foot diameter water tanks, and various pieces of abnormal shaped iron used in condominium structures.

Mechanic/Equipment Operator/Apprentice Plumber

8/2005 - 3/2007

Larry McKinley Inc. | Temple, TX 254-***-****

Construction - Residential & Commercial/Office

While working for Larry McKinley Inc. some of my duties included mechanical repairs on diesel and gasoline equipment ( tearing motors down and diagnosing the problem, rebuild the motor and reinstall on equipment. As well as just swap motors out. Me and my boss fixed hydraulic leaks and injection pump problems on the equipment as it was needed. I learned how to do commercial pre-slab plumbing. Upon completion of pre-slab plumbing I was in charge of hooking up the sewer utility ( find sewer line with a backhoe, dig the proper graded ditch to the utility, call in proper pipe and fittings needed to connect the two. Connect the two utilities and backfill). I then learned how to do top out plumbing, shortly there after I was put in charge of two coworkers and it was my responsibility to make sure the proper tools got to the job and the daily work was completed.

Welder/Mechanic

2001-2005

Servco, Belton TX (Family business) 254-***-****

Experience in arc welding, metal fabrication, equipment repair and maintenance. Mechanical experience on gasoline and diesel vehicles and equipment, including semi trucks, forklifts, dozers, loaders, farm tractors, fertilizer equipment. Experience in metal building erection. Set up of industrial warehouses in various locations including Lubbock and Belton, TX. Assembly of institutional furniture in Orlando, FL. and Wetherford, TX. On the weekend I would work at my grandfathers equipment yard rebuilding diesel motors, hydraulic cylinders, dozer/loader/forklift transmissions.

EDUCATION

High School

8/2001 - 5/2005

Rogers ISD | Rogers, TX

4/2009

Associated Training Service/ Crane operator | Watkins, CO

CERTIFICATIONS

NCCCO and NCCER

4/2009

Associated training services

I am certified on small hydraulic cranes, and have taken my written lattice crawler exam.

PADI

11/2002

C&J scuba divers

Certified open water scuba diver.

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