Metal Mechanic Quality Assurance

CODY STIGAULLDE

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QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST

CORE COMPTENCIES

·QA/QC & Safety Inspections / Operations

·Strategic Planning

·Technical Oversight

·Resource Management Production Schedule Review / Forecast

·Cost Controls / Budgeting

·Parts Purchasing / Buyer

·Analytical Problem Solver Safety / Regulatory Compliance

·Exceptional Communicator

·Collaborative Coordination

·Team-building / Leadership

QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY

·Extensive experience managing quality assurance and control operations that ensure the complete safety and operability of vehicles and equipment.

·Superb leader with ability to provide expert mechanical and technical guidance to coworkers and subordinates as well as the capability to work independently, in groups, or lead teams effectively.

·Astute at identifying operational requirements, creating viable action and implementation plans, and effectively coordinating with cross-functional teams to achieve objectives.

·Proven ability to implement effective process controls and quality improvement initiatives combined with exceptional skills in resource and materials management, superior staff development and motivation, and superb mechanical service.

·Focus on the development of core efficiency initiatives to drive organizational change and performance improvements.

·Able to crouch, bend, stand and stay in awkward positions for long periods of time when necessary; able to lift, pull, and carry objects from 75-100 lbs. as required.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENCES

MRAP FLEMNET- MRAP University August – September 2010

MRAP OPNET- MRAP University August – September 2010

MET Training (certified)

CROWS Weapon System (certified)

CDL Class A License

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

MRAP (FLEMNET/OPNET) Instructor

2012-Present

Bowhead Support Group (MMT), Texarkana, TX

·Provide knowledge to students so they may be able to operate and/or repair MRAP safely IAW TM.

·Teach students maintenance procedures such as but not limited to: wheel/tire assembly removal and installation, coil spring, shock, and A-arm removal/installation, door adjustments and steering adjustments, armor removal/installation and electrical troubleshooting.

Owner/Operator

2011-2012

Stigaullde Trucking, Texarkana, AR

·Operated 18 wheeler hauling forestry products.

·Performed daily PMCS on commercial trucks to insure safety of vehicle.

·Repaired all faults on vehicle to DOT standards.

·Insured all drivers were on time and operated commercial vehicles in a safe manner according state laws and DOT regulations.

Quality Assurance Specialist, GS-11

Rock Island Arsenal, Camp Arifjan, Kuwait 2010-2011

U.S. ARMY (RRAD), Camp Arifjan, Kuwait 2009-2010

·Served with the 2nd Battalion, 401st Army Field Support Brigade (2-401st AFSB) QA Section; ensured vehicles and equipment were safe for operation.

·Performed inspections on all quarterly and semi-annual services upon completion to verify service was completed correctly; inspected all light, medium-heavy-to heavy wheeled tactical and tracked type combat vehicles as well as all FOV type trailers, including the water buffalo FOV.

·Drew upon working knowledge of the mechanical makeup and operations of these vehicles to perform highly detailed visual, auditory, operational and dimensional inspections of each vehicle marked for return to service.

·Inspected and operated FMTV and HEMMIT wrecker body extension boom, stinger and winches (10 ton) to TM/Unit standards. Insured hydraulic systems operated properly and had no leaks. Load tested extension booms IAW TM.

·Observed work in progress, investigated work-related problems, and relayed those to Maintenance to assist in determining root cause—as an Advisor, made repair recommendations regarding maintenance, engineering requirements, and work operations to resolve any problems that arose.

·Additionally, inspected IAW TMs, DMWRs, TBs, MWOs, SWO, SWI, and Quality Alerts.

HUMVEE (HMMWV) Metal Mechanic, WG-10, Step 3

2006-2008

U.S. ARMY (RRAD), Hooks, TX

·Performed and inspected extensive repairs, replacements, refurbishes, and modifications to restore Humvee parts and hulls for redeployment to the field.

·Inspected all repairs prior to final sign off of completion and ensured safety/use standards were met for repairs on parts (A/B/C/D beams, cowl panels/assemblies, floor pans, seat boxes, cargo bed panels, tailgates, seatbelts, hood latches, door hinges, tie downs, hood bumpers, etc.)—personally repaired all defects found until parts met required standards.

·Fabricated parts and templates using own knowledge or using complex drawings/layouts of heavy mobile equipment metal body construction—used a range of manual and power tools to complete work (metal thread taps, depths, hammers, chisels, punch sets, drills, etc.).

·Accurately blended, stretched and shrunk aluminum, used expert mechanical knowledge to determine extent of damage and exact repairs needed, and devised/used effective methods to repair and/or modify damaged parts.

·Successfully completed work quickly and accurately whether orders were received orally or in writing while consistently making sound independent judgment and decisions regarding each repair.

·Worked well and communicated clearly with others, which lent to an overall positive work environment.

QC/Mechanic

2006-2006

Lear Siegler Services, INC., Baghdad, Iraq

·Contributed expertise for 7 months in Iraq; carried out a wide range of mechanical work that included pulling engines out of HMMWVs, Hemmits, Hets, PLS, 920, LMTVs and FMTVs.

·Replaced major and minor parts (fuel injector pumps, valve cover gaskets, oil pan gaskets, transmission filters, CDR valves, radiators, motor mounts, engines fans, transmission mounts, ball joints and drive lines), and basic/other services as required.

·Maintenance work included oil changes, lube jobs, suspension work, brakes, and any other such work necessary to ensure the safe, smooth operability of each vehicle.

·Served as a multi-skilled mechanic; repaired/maintained integrated electronic systems and the electrical, mechanical, electro-optical, pneumatic and hydraulic assemblies/subassemblies of weapons systems for combat vehicles including the Bradley Fighting Vehicle and Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS).

·Used highly sophisticated test equipment to aid in vehicle inspections, troubleshooting, correct defects and make final repairs on a wide variety of turrets and gun mounts for combat vehicle systems.

·Interacted effectively with personnel from all levels of the organization, maintained a positive, productive work environment and consistently received recognition for outstanding abilities as a QC/Mechanic.

HUMVEE Repair Mechanic & QAR

2005-2006

Lear Siegler Services, INC., (RRAD) Hooks, TX

·Handled minor/major repairs, installations and quality inspections on HMMWV (Humvee) tactical vehicles prior to hand over to RRAD Inspectors—earned an excellent reputation for very low reject ratings from RRAD Inspectors.

·Repair work included hole patches in floors, fenders, cowl assemblies and the cargo area, replaced major parts—rear fenders, cowl assemblies, drivers’ seats, floor sections, B pillars, seat boxes and left/right sills, and installed new hardware such as tie downs, B pillar bolts, Minden plates, seatbelts, blind nuts, door strikers, tail/marker light inserts.

·Completed work met industry standards and was always finished on time, on target and in budget; consistently recognized for ability to streamline processes while cutting costs and maintaining the highest levels of quality work.

·Maintained vehicle repair logs, performed initial/final inspections and Quality Assurance Reviews (QARs) and ensured all documentation was completed and signed by all persons that worked on each and every vehicle.

·Transferred to the Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles (FMTV) contract; performed total resets, learned all related processes including appropriate protocol and documentation needed for ordering/requisitioning parts.

·Safely, effectively, and quickly worked on FMTV wreckers including hydraulic work—replaced hydraulic cylinders, hoses and controls and served on the Hub Crew rebuilding hubs and replacing them with all new parts.

·Demonstrated ability to work under harsh physical conditions with diverse groups of individuals and make a highly positive contribution to the team in terms of exceptional mechanical/repair work and good working relations.

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