Joel Valiente-Rivera

910-***-****

OBJECTIVE: To obtain a position where my training and my expertise will be effectively utilized.

EDUCATION/TRAINING

-FTCC Computer Integrated Machining Technology (Associates Degree) (2016-2018)

-FTCC Welding Technology (Diploma) (2015-2016)

-Wheel Vehicle Mechanic School, U.S. Army, Ft. Jackson, S.C. (2000).

-Army Airborne Training, Ft. Benning, GA.(2000).

-High school diploma, GED, San Juan, P.R.(1998).

- Railhead Safety Course, Interactive multimedia instruction prepared by the transportation corps regimental safety office

SKILLS: - High degree of professionalism and technical competence.

-Strong skills in automotive maintenance.

-General shop experience includes, maintaining shop stocks, and tool room operations.

-Experienced in the operation of various types of vehicles such as air cargo handling vehicles,

HMMWV, LMTV, FMTV, HEMMITT, medium trucks and trailers.

-Leadership inspires teamwork.

EXPERIENCE:

Jan, 2019, July, 2019

Welder/ Fabricator Boon Edam

-Fabricate components for rotating doors and turn styles as specified by the blueprints given using TIG welding process.

-Assess the quality of welds and identify any flaws.

-Maintain equipment in a condition that does not compromise safety.

-Align components using a variety of calipers, rulers and clamps.

July 8, 2019-Sept 13, 2019

Welder (Container Repair) HCI Integrated Solutions

-Perform Welding tasks according to the work order given.

-Used MIG welding machines, oxy-acetylene torch and other tools to perform repairs in various types of containers. (Quadcon, tricon, etc)

-Ensure that containers are in proper condition prior to any deployment or customer use.

-Used proper manuals to ensure equipment repair was done correctly.

Sept 19, 2019- Present

Automotive Machinist Ranger Land Systems

-Use blueprints, sketches and or (CAD) Computer Aided Design and manufacturing files to produce precision metal parts.

-Operate and maintain Lathes and Milling machines.

-Take precise measurements for cutting or shaping of parts.

-Able to select appropriate machine and setting for any given task.

-Design parts by sketching and or programming using a CAD design and fabricate them using various types of machines and tools according to the customer’s specifications.

-Plan the process of creating of fixing a part according to the customers needs.

-Keep an inventory of tools and materials commonly used in the machining process.

Jul 2013 to Sep 2014

Heavy wheel vehicle mechanic/Body tech/Painter

Smith International Truck Center

-Performed scheduled and unscheduled services and repairs on vehicles such as, Kenworth,

oPeterbilt, Mack, Freightliner and Trailers, etc.

-Performed DOT inspections to vehicles as well as on trailers.

-Serviced, repaired and replaced A/C equipment on vehicles such as compressors, expansion

ovalves, O-rings, etc.

-Performed diagnostic tests with sophisticated electronic equipment.

-Performed trouble shooting with computers, multi meters, and other hand held and electronic

otools.

-Performed custom fabrication on vehicles and trailers depending on the customer’s needs and

owants.

-Performed stainless steel, mild steel and aluminum welding and also used oxy acetylene and

oPlasma cutter, to form, cut, weld and fabricate parts needed for vehicles and also to perform

orepairs.

-Used various types of sand blasters to clean parts.

-Used a frame machine to straighten vehicle frames within specs.

-Used a variety of sanding blocks, body hammers, dual action sanders and other various tools

oto perform body work.

-Performed tasks painting vehicles and parts according to the factory specs and also custom

opaint according to the customer’s needs and or wants to include, two tone, pearl coats,

ometallic, satin finish and much more.

Aug 2006 to Mar 2012

Heavy Wheel Vehicle Mechanic

ITT Excelis, Ft. Bragg, N.C.

-Performed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance to numerous types of vehicles such as:

-Performed numerous types of diagnostic tests with electronic and hand-held tools.

-Replaced and repaired parts and components on both hydraulic and air type brakes such as,

opads, drums, calipers, air lines, fittings, brake shoes, hardware and more.

-Performed tasks replacing and repairing numerous hydraulic components such as, pumps,

ocylinders, lines, o-rings, levers, fittings, etc.

-Performed tasks troubleshooting all electrical components and replacing components such as

owiring harnesses, switches, batteries, cables, etc.

Mar 2003 to Feb 2006

Light Wheel Vehicle Mechanic

Lier Siegler Services Inc. Ft. Bragg, N.C.

-Performed both scheduled and unscheduled repairs and maintenance to, HMMWV, LMTV,

FMTV, medium trucks and trailers.

-Performed troubleshooting and diagnostic tests with electronic equipment and tools.

-Replaced engine hydraulic lines, brakes and related parts and also cooling equipment like

water pumps, radiators, engine oil coolers, etc.

-Performed leadership duties as a team leader in the motorpool.

-Made sure that all the equipment was properly inspected, repaired and serviced before it went

on to being inspected by quality control.

-Performed tasks loading equipment on loading docks and trucks and made sure that all

equipment was correctly delivered for further shipping to overseas deployment.

Mar 2000 to Mar 2003

Light Wheel Vehicle Mechanic (63-B)

U.S. Army (AIRBORNE) Ft. Bragg, N.C.

-Performed routine maintenance to include preventive maintenance, scheduled services to

include unscheduled repairs on diesel electric power generators, HMMWV, LMTV,

FMTV, medium trucks, trailers, vans and other automotive equipment.

-Diagnosed problems and replaced engine components such as fuel pumps, generators,

Starters, regulators, universal joints among other components.

-Repaired and replaced hydraulic and pneumatic braking systems, fuel systems to include

Injectors and high-pressure pumps and lines.

-Repaired and replaced electrical wiring and wiring harnesses in vehicles, trailers, vans, and

on diesel electric power generators.

-Used multi meters and the Army’s internal combustion standard test set and used on board

diagnostic systems to diagnose problems.

-Operated and maintained 10kw, 15kw, and 20kw diesel electric power generators as well as

Getting u an electric power grid in the field.

-Personally, accounted for the general maintenance and the upkeep of an assigned vehicle.

-Earned the Army Achievement Medal for superior service in bringing the organizations

Fleet vehicle readiness up to and beyond Army’s standard.

Community Activities:

Conga Drum player at Sandhills Worship Center (2017-2018)

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