Tyson Swain
304-***-**** ********@*****.***
Highly skilled mechanic with 15+ years of experience troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining; a vast majority of equipment. From complete overhauls to specific parts replacement. The proper use of hand tools and equipment to safely produce a quality product in a productive and timely manner.
Journeyman Outside Machinist @ Vigor Alaska: 2015-2016
Remove, inspect, repair, and install Shipboard machinery including but not limited to Cranes, Davits, Winches, Hydraulic and pneumatic equipment, condensers, heat exchangers, fuel, lube oil, and cooling.
Propulsion including variable pitch propellers, reduction gear, couplings, drivelines, pumps and mechanical seals, underwater hull machinery, including bearings, seals, Steam systems, blowers, winches, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment.
Fabricate, Remove, Replace, Sketch, Hydro test, and install valves and piping.
Set up, and utilize rigging, supporting structures, hoists, chain falls, comealongs, spreader bars.
Utilize shop equipment to include not limited to Milling machine, Lathe, Saws, Drill press, Brake, Torch, Plasma cutter.
Pipe Welding, scaffolding installation, and fork lift certificates
Journeyman Millwright @ E.I. DuPont: 2010-2015
Pipefitter, Plan pipe system layout, Fabricate, installation, or repair Dismantle machines, equipment, to access and remove defective parts, using hoists, cranes, hand and power tools.
Perform routine maintenance, such as inspecting drives, motors, or belts, replacing filters, or doing other preventive maintenance actions.
Diagnose mechanical problems and determine how to correct them, checking blueprints, repair manuals.
Repair machines, equipment, or structures, using tools such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, wrenches, or equipment such as precision measuring instruments.
Tig, Mig, Stick weld certified
Lead Maintenance Tech @ Bridgeport Equipment: 2008-2009
Develop and implement a system for proper maintenance on rental equipment to verify damage function or deficiencies.
Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determine when repairs are needed.
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment, such as aerial lifts, bulldozers, bobcats, excavators, used in construction, logging, and rental applications.
Setup and repair new or used John Deere Agricultural Equipment
Test mechanical products and equipment such as Lifts, Excavators, Dozers, Loaders, Tractors etc. after repair or assembly to ensure proper function.
Fabricator / Assembler @ Boart Longyear: 2006-2008
Set up and operate fabricating machines, such as brakes, rolls, shears, plasma arc, oxy torch, grinders, and drill presses, to bend, cut, form, punch, drill, form and assemble metal components.
Assist engineers with development of system schematics, blueprint, and mechanical Drawings
Utilize existing Blueprints, and sketches to complete units, subunits and finished product within deadline.
Position, align, fit, and weld parts to form complete units or subunits, following blueprints and layout specifications, using jigs, welding equipment, and hand tools.
Lift or move materials and finished products, using overhead cranes, hoists, rigging.
Electronics Technician @ Miller Communications: 2005-2006
Mount and fasten control panels, door and window contacts, sensors, or video cameras and attach electrical and telephone wiring to connect components.
Install, maintain, or repair security systems, alarm devices, or related equipment, following blueprints of electrical layouts and building plans.
Feed cables through access holes, roof spaces, and cavity walls to reach fixture outlets; then position and terminate cables, wires and strapping.
Install, adjust, and repair stationary and mobile radio transmitting and receiving equipment and two-way radio communication systems.
Abrams Tank System Maintainer @ U.S. ARMY: 2001-2004; 40+hrs week
Supervise and perform maintenance on turbine and diesel engines, Auxiliary Power Units, Fuel, Fire control, Fire Suppression, Fresh air, Suspension, and all weapons systems.
Perform major assembly removal and replacement, such as turret or fire control system, engine and transmission.
Diagnosis and troubleshoot malfunctions
Operate Track Recovery Vehicle to repair or replace damaged parts in fighting vehicles, as well as extricate vehicles that have become bogged down or entangled.
Operate 70-ton main winch, 35ton boom, and tow fighting vehicles.
Training, Awards
Work Keys Examinations Applied Technology, Locating Info, Observation: all level 5
Sonic Drill Operator course
GED received through the West Virginia Board of Education
Stihl Power Equipment Bronze Level Training
Forklift training
Fall Arrest/ Restraint
Confined Space
HAZWOPER/ HAZCOM
M1A1 ABRAMS Tanks Systems and Troubleshooting Technics
M1A2 SEP (System Enhancement Package)
M88A2 HERCULES (Heavy Equipment Recovery Combat Utility Lift and Evacuation System)
Army Commendation, Good Conduct, and National Defense Service Medals
Army Achievement Medal
Certificate of Achievement Award
Global War on Terror Service
Iraq Campaign Medal with 2 Bronze Service stars