Welder Helper Engineer Technician
Resume:
MECHANICAL ORDNANCE ASSEMBLER ~ MAINTENANCE MANAGER
Hands-on, results-focused professional with 20+ years of experience spanning all aspects of mechanical ordnance/weapons assembly, maintenance, and testing. Distinguished career marked by highly visible roles with the U.S. Navy. Well-versed in all aspects of maintenance scheduling and management, safety, and quality assurance. Goal-driven approach to work order completion, staff leadership/performance/safety, preventative maintenance, and continuous process improvement. Reputation for maximizing productivity and implementing best practices for multibillion dollar U.S. military projects and initiatives. Organized, take-charge professional with exceptional follow-through ability and detail orientation; able to plan and oversee projects from conception to successful conclusions. A strong supervisor, able to train and motivate sizeable cross-functional teams to peak performance. Managed Planning, Scheduling, Projects, Inspection, Weapons/Torpedo Assembly, Disassembly, Maintenance Resource Allocation & Optimization Process Improvement Training, Program Development & Delivery Safety & Quality Control. With a proven record of success leading torpedo and related equipment assembly, maintenance, and inspection operations for multibillion dollar U.S. Navy projects and initiatives, I feel confident in my ability to generate superior results for your team. My ability to lead and motivate top performing teams while transforming low production to surpass engineering goals should prove highly beneficial to your company. I am a creative problem solver and strategic planner with a strong work ethic and consistent commitment to both personal and professional integrity.
LEO TOMSHO
4649 Big Beef Crossing NW
Bremerton, Washington 98312
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EXPERIENCE
Laborer/Firewatch/welder helper SEPT 2022- present Puget Sound Naval Shipyard (PSNS)
Firewatch/Welders Helper at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard with a Secret security clearance. Carry out Fire Watch procedures to protect personnel and client’s property from fire damage. Keep all work areas clean safe all the time including end of shift. Help electrician pull cable thru various wall and overhead in spaces on a ship.
Engineer Technician July 2020 - July 2022 NUWC Keyport WA
Disassemble, reassemble, clean hardware/components and dispose IAW established shop processes and procedures. Built 165 MK-54 lightweight war shot main assemblies and 55 MK-54 Sonar Arrays. Inspected 170 sets of propellers and installed on MK-54 Torpedo. Disassembled 20 MK-54 Exercise Torpedoes and built 35 MK-54 Exercise Torpedoes. Inspected 25 MK-54 Nose Array Assemblies. Qualified and certified to handle all types of ordnance and ammunition. Performed continuity testing and rebuilt 15 MK-54 Cold Gas Exercise Torpedoes and disassembled 10 Cold Gas Torpedoes. Have a secret clearance until 2024.
Tradesman International January 2015 - January 2020
Firewatch/Welders Helper at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard with a Secret security clearance. Was on standby for 2020. Use of fire extinguisher. Responsible for inspecting entire work area for potential release of flammable vapors. Climb structures and scaffolding to watch for fires. Connect hoses from torches to fuel gas cylinders. Ensured work areas were cleaned and orderly. Provide welder with proper tooling upon request. Cleaned welder work are upon completion of work.
Mechanical Helper January 2014 - January 2015
Disassembled and repaired/overhauled 200 Warheads for Lightweight Torpedoes. Transported MK-54 torpedoes and components. Disassemble and separated 3 MK-54 Warshot Torpedoes into Main Assembly. Assisted in canning and un-canning of close to 100 MK-54 Torpedoes. Disassembled, cleaned, overhauled and rebuilt 150 heavyweight torpedo and handling components for the Fleet Exercise Section (FES). Calibrated 150 depth shut off calves and ceiling cut off valve.
Firewatch/ Welders Helper January 2013 - January 2014 Olympic Personnel
Was a Boundryman at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and was in charge of assisting with setting up and breaking down the boundaries with yellow tape in order to have people to weight test wields inside a submarine. While on station made sure no one who was unauthorized to go into the tape off area. Use of fire extinguisher. Responsible for inspecting entire work area for potential release of flammable vapors. Climb structures and scaffolding to watch for fires.
Connected hoses from torches to fuel gas cylinders. Ensured work areas were cleaned and orderly. Cleaned welder work are upon completion of work. Had a secret security clearance.
Maintenance Supervisor January 2007 – January 2011 Navy
Promoted to serve as Weapons Torpedo Team Leader, overseeing assembly and maintenance of MK-32 MOD 17 Torpedo tubes and equipment on board USS Ford Everett, Washington, the 3rd largest work center in the Navy. Provided decisive leadership and direction for 3 team members through all phases of torpedo and component assembly and inspection of automated test equipment, monitoring and maintaining compliance with engineering drawings and specifications, and U.S. Military regulations.
Selected Achievements:
Orchestrated multiple mission critical projects encompassing inspection, maintenance, and testing of major torpedo systems, subsystems, assemblies and components. Credited with training and coaching 15 staff in weapons safety including best practices for banding torpedoes; consistently achieved record of zero discrepancies or safety violations for all major inspections. Coordinated successful uploading and launch of 3 MK-46 Exerciser Torpedoes with zero deficiencies or injuries; resulted in an impressive 96% rating for Underwater Sonar Weapons inspection. Won fast-track, successive promotions based upon consistently exceeding expectations for performance, productivity, and dedication to excellence.
Instructor / Training Manager January 2004 – January 2007 Navy
Promoted to organize and conduct in-depth training for 3 supervisors and 25 staff in all aspects of the Lightweight Airborne Multi-Purpose System. I Instructed 7 students for 2 weeks of hands-on training and classroom setting of the LAMPS course totaling of 650 students.
Researched and developed new media and technical information regarding the new MK 54 torpedo to strengthen and enhance training curricula utilizing PowerPoint. Noted for devising and delivering high impact training programs, driving significant improvements in staff productivity and performance. Recognized as key contributor to seamless transfer of 600 pounds of hazardous waste with no safety issues or discrepancies through successful delivery of specialized training to project leaders. Instructed 150 students of the Storage and Issue of the MK-46 Torpedo.
Maintenance Supervisor January 2000 – January 2004
Planned, directed assembly and maintained all torpedo handling equipment, MK-32, MOD 15 torpedo tubes and entire weight test for MK-46 torpedoes. Scheduled and presided over all maintenance and inspection operations. Troubleshot complex mechanical ordnance systems utilizing diagrams, schematics and technical data to isolate and resolve mechanical faults.
Selected Achievements:
Led successful Otto Fuel II spill drill for major inspection.
Analyzed and monitored mechanical processes and data, implementing continuous process improvement strategies, facilitating project synergy, and providing comprehensive reports and recommendations to resolve diverse operational issues.
Expedited daily operations, identifying and correcting problems, reducing and streamlining expenses, strengthening productivity, overhauling and improving operating processes and systems, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality requirements.
Technician January 1996-January 2000
Executed disassembly, refurbishing, assembly, testing, and verification of all MK-48 MODS 4, 5, 6, and ADCAP Torpedoes in EWA Beach, Hawaii. Utilized front panel operation of all shop test and workshop handling equipment.
Selected Achievement:
Earned reputation as ‘go-to' resource and technical expert in the turnaround and testing of MK-107 MOD 2 Warhead, as well as handling of the sections and MK-48 advanced capability torpedo. Upgraded the MK-660 Automated Test Equipment from MOD 0 to MOD 2.
Additional positions with the U.S. Navy include Maintenance Technician for MK-32 MOD 14 torpedo tubes onboard the USS Yorktown.
EDUCATION
Associate of Science 2006
Olympic College, Bremerton, Washington
AWARDS & ACCOLADES:
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
NATO Medal Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal
Meritorious Unit Commendation Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist Breast Insignia
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
Navy and Marine Corps Conventional Ammunition Sentencing Course 2021
Naval Explosive Safety Managers/Supervisors Orientation Ammo-49 2014
Basics of Naval Explosives Hazard Control Ammo-18 2014
Naval Safety Supervisor for Safety 2010
LAMPS Aviation Ordnance Handling 2009
Ammunition Supply Administration 2008
Lightweight Torpedo Storage and Issue Facility Maintenance 2004 Basic Instructor Training-Automated Electronic Classroom 2004
Automated Electronic Classroom Instructor Training 2004
Torpedo MK-48 Heavyweight Intermediate Maintenance 1996
SKILLS
Assemble the Mk48 Mod 5 and 6 Torpedoes with no errors
Component Testing and troubleshooting MK107 Mod 2 Warhead
PowerPoint
Navy Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
Cat 3 Crane
AWARDS & ACCOLADES
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
NATO Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal
Meritorious Unit Commendation
Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist Breast Insignia
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING:
Navy and Marine Corps Conventional Ammunition Sentencing Course 2021
Naval Explosive Safety Managers/Supervisors Orientation Ammo-49 2014
Basics of Naval Explosives Hazard Control Ammo-18 2014
Naval Safety Supervisor for Safety 2010
LAMPS Aviation Ordnance Handling 2009
Ammunition Supply Administration 2008
Lightweight Torpedo Storage and Issue Facility Maintenance 2004 Basic Instructor Training-Automated Electronic Classroom 2004
Automated Electronic Classroom Instructor Training 2004
Torpedo MK-48 Heavyweight Intermediate Maintenance 1996
OSHA 10 Certified
OTHER INFORMATION
Performed ordnance handling at all levels, Conventional Weapons Handling Supervisor (CWHS), Safety Observer (SO), Team Leader (TL) and Team Member (TM).
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