TAVARES POINTER SR.
**** *** **,******** ****, TX, 76522 254-***-**** acxcph@r.postjobfree.com
Dedicated professional with sixteen year’s experience as a mechanic, in operations involving the maintenance and repair of a variety of vehicles. Familiar with safety standards and all manner of repairs and modifications. Seeking a position in a company where my experience and abilities can be used to benefit the company.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Advantage Technical Resourcing/BAE Systems, York, PA (Traveling team)
M88 Field Service Rep, Feb. 2016- Present
Performs mechanic duties as a member of a team performing modifications, repairs, and upgrades of M88 heavy recovery vehicles in field locations.
Under direction of team lead and Field Service Representatives inspects, repairs and modifies mechanical, electrical and hydraulic subsystems of designated equipment.
Use applicable technical documentation (e.g. Technical Manuals and Modification work Order) to perform all required repairs and modifications.
Maintains tools in proper working order and responsible/accountable for personal tools and assigned Field Service tools and parts/supplies.
Travel with team to different locations.
Tierra Lease Services
Roustabout/Sandblaster, May. 2015- Feb. 2016
Performed duties involving making preparations to oil line to be sandblasted.
Performed duties such as applying a protol finish to oil pipeline after sandblasting.
Responsible for truck, sand, and all blasting equipment associated with the truck.
Amerit Fleet Solutions (Schlumberger)
Fleet Mechanic, Dec. 2014- May. 2015
Responsible for inspecting, servicing, and maintaining diesel truck engines and trailers.
Removed and replaced component parts such as; belts, brake systems, and pumps.
Worked irregular shifts with emergency after hours call-outs
Used hand and power tools, and specialized machinery.
BAE SYSTEMS (Aerotek)
Team Lead/Mechanic, June. 2013- Dec. 2013
Responsible for modifications made on over 200 turrets associated with Bradley Fighting Vehicle System.
Involved in operations involving template setting, drilling, and the installation of additional components.
Conducted data collections, surveys, and analysis on prototype for modifications made to vehicle, prior to being released to the armed forces.
Responsible for modifications made to engine compartment of vehicle, which involved pulling the engine and performing services on engine.
General Dynamics Land Systems (Aerotek)
Mechanic I, Apr. 2011- June. 2013
Involved in the servicing and deprocessing of the M1 Abrams tank engine, and vehicle.
Assisted in trouble shooting and diagnosing cause of vehicle failure by visual and auditory checks and/or use of test equipment such as; pressure gauges, multimeter, and computer diagnostic equipment.
Responsible for installation of a variety of different parts associated with the vehicle.
Road tested vehicle before and after repairs, for diagnostic purposes, and to test functionality.
BAE SYSTEMS (Brown Intl.)
Team Lead/Mechanic, July. 2004- Sept. 2010
Performed preventive and scheduled maintenance on 3 different types of vehicles to include, M113 family of vehicles, LMTV, and FMTV 5 ton class of vehicles, and HMMV wheeled vehicle.
Managed a team of six mechanics and assisted in the inspections and maintenance of over100 vehicles.
Directed day to day vehicle maintenance and repair activities for different military vehicles.
Performed engine lifts, using over-head cranes, pneumatic tools, and four-point slings.
U.S ARMY
BFVS Turret Mechanic/Sergeant, Sept. 1997- Sept. 2001
Performed work in accordance with modification work orders, technical manuals, lubrication orders, maintenance bulletins, regulations, and management policies.
Assisted lower and higher graded mechanics in performing major repair work on a variety of interconnected systems.
Developed strong work ethic and commitment to assigned task.
EDUCATION
Central Texas College, Killeen, TX, USA
Graduated / AA General Studies
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
Mechanically inclined, furnish personal hand tools
Strong problem solver and resourceful, organized and detail- oriented
Clean driving record