Maintenance Mechanical

Donnie Burks, Jr. *** Morgan-Copeland Rd. ( Hamilton, GA 31811

*************@*****.*** 706-***-****

Welder ( Mechanic

A diligent professional with more than 20 years' combined experience as

a heavy equipment operator and welder working in both Department of

Defense contractor and civilian environments. Knowledgeable in

mechanical and equipment repair with the ability to comprehend complex

blueprints needed to fabricate necessary parts for equipment repair.

Specialized skill in the repair and maintenance of Mine Resistant Ambush

Protected (MRAP) Vehicles. Excellent communication skills with the

ability to interact with people from diverse cultures, professional

levels and backgrounds.

Skills and Qualifications

- MRAP Vehicle Maintenance - Multitasking - Mechanical

Skills

- Leadership - Communication Skills - Equipment Repair

- Blueprint/Drawings - MIG Welding - Gas Metal Arc Welding

- Forklift Operator - Transfer Operator - Track

Hoe Operator

- Backhoe Operator - Front-End Loaders - Boom Trucks

- 100-Ton Haul Trucks - Hydro-Axe machine -

Chainsaw

Certifications

Certified, Gas Metal Arc Welding / Diploma, Welding and Joining

Technology

Work Experience

Welder - Mechanic - Field Representative, BAE Systems, Afghanistan 04/2010

- Present

Welding:

. Completed the American Welding Society (AWS) Qualification, becoming a

Certified Welder.

. Perform an array of duties, to include air carbon arc gouging, plasma

cutting, gas cutting, grinding, stick welding, critical welds,

ballistic welds and MIG welding.

. Provide emergency field assistance to disabled equipment as needed.

Vehicle Maintenance Repair:

. Perform upgrades and modifications of the axle and independent

suspension for the MRAP RG33.

. Modify engines and engine compartments for the MRAP RG33.

. Conduct failure analyses and troubleshoot operating systems.

Operations:

. Maintain records and prepare reports and other specialized maintenance

records of equipment, mechanical equipment and fabrication projects.

Inspect weld quality.

. Prepare design change documentation, to include system layout and

detailed drawings/schematics, engineering change proposals and

associated modification kits.

. Participate in reviews, to include presentation of project/task status

when requested.

. Communicate with senior US military officials.

Welder - Mechanic - Field Representative, ITT Corporation, Iraq 02/2008

- 12/2010

Mechanical Repairs:

. Completed vehicle repairs, to include Armed Security Vehicles (ASV),

M1 14 HMMW suspension upgrade, C Pillar upgrade and Gunner Protection

Kit (GPK) Turret upgrade.

. Laid out, fitted and welded fabricated, casted and forged components

to assemble structural forms such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure

vessels and vehicle parts.

. Installed structural parts, components and assemblies in support of

all maintenance activities.

Welding:

. Worked as a Ballistic Welder, providing structural repair support on

the MRAP family of vehicles.

. Performed aluminum welding, ensuring compliance with all safety

procedures and regulations.

. Completed records, maintained tools and equipment and performed

various clean-up and housekeeping activities.

. Performed maintenance on different types of equipment as needed,

demonstrating the ability to fabricate and install parts.

Welder - Maintenance Worker, Vulcan Materials, Columbus, GA 10/2005 -

02/2008

. Completed the fabrications of metals parts needed for replacements.

. Rebuilt screen decks, operated a backhoe and boom truck and operated a

100-ton haul truck.

. Participated in GPK Material upgrade.

. Participated on the safety committees to ensure proper procedures were

in place for the employees of Vulcan Materials.

Welding Fabricator, Yamaha Motor, Newnan, GA 07/2000 - 10/2005

. Performed MIG welding, assisted in the operation of robotic equipment

and did structural welding work.

. Ensured quality control measures were met according to company

regulations.

. Read and understood blueprints and architectural drawings. Performed

technical layout and design on special projects.

. Inspected, adjusted and replaced units and related parts in the

performance of repair and maintenance work.

. Performed maintenance welding on all types of vehicles and equipment.

. Prepared cost and time estimates; requisitioned equipment, parts and

supplies used in the welding/fabrication area.

Additional Work Experience:

Welding Fabricator, Boral Brick, Bessemer, AL 1997 - 2000

. Maintained inventory or material kept in stock. Ordered supplies and

materials for welding shop and the projects being done in the welding

shop. Performed mechanical work. Developed detailed repair designs

based on research and analysis of damage. Identified and incorporated

specifications and applicable quality requirements.

Education

Diploma, Harris County High School, Hamilton, GA

Coursework completed, West Georgia Technical College, LaGrange, GA

Coursework completed, Columbus Technical College, Columbus, GA

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