Jarrott Ashford
Elgin, South Carolina
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Highlights of Skills and Qualifications
Experienced and safety-conscious Mechanical Operator seeking to leverage over 10 years of hands-on experience in operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting mechanical equipment in a fast-paced industrial environment. Committed to ensuring optimal machine performance, minimizing downtime, and supporting continuous advancement.
Work Experience
Grid Area Operator
WESTINGHOUSE, Hopkins South Carolina
August 2015 - Present
Support the development and implementation of policies and procedures for the mechanical department in order to ensure that work is carried out in a controlled and effective manner.
Provide technical support for welding activities on nuclear fuel assemblies and in-service weld repairs.
Provide leadership, direction, supervision and support to assigned field welding engineers.
Apply nuclear industry standards and regulations to solve new problems and address situations.
Provide support to field staff to ensure productivity meets or exceeds expectations, without compromising the quality of the welds
Work with supply chain to aid in any technical questions, qualifying suppliers, ensuring quality work is being performed.
Ammunition Specialist
US ARMY, Fort Stewart, GA
2009 – February 2015
Served as the Ammunition NCOIC for the ASA “ammunition supply activities” in Afghanistan in excess of 20 - 30 million dollars, and at Westpoint New York in excess of 15 – 20 million dollars.
Oversaw, coordinated, and performed activities associated with shipping, receiving, distribution, and transportation.
Performed inventory management, receiving, requisition management, and order fulfillment with the goal of ensuring maximum operational readiness
Maintained accountability of over $20 million worth of ammunition, diligently performed ammunition supply stock control, and maintained stock records making them easily accessible.
Responsible for the general maintenance and accurate records of all maintenance performed, issue and return, storage and security, and inventory of all weaponry and related equipment
Planned layout of stockroom, warehouse, and other storage areas, considering turnover, size, weight, and related factors pertaining to items stored
Documented all duties and built databases of inventories to secure and maintain control over various levels of weaponry.
Supervised and trained soldiers on the proper handling and storage of ammunition and provided guidance in the accomplishment of their duties.
Ensured accurate issuance, receipt, maintenance, destruction, and demilitarization of explosive items.
Instrumental in the preparation for transportation of ammunition components and explosives.
Maintained accountability and maintenance of weapons and ammunition in Arms Room.
Conducted daily checks on very sensitive equipment not only to ensure accountability was maintained but also to ensure all equipment was serviceable when needed.
Education
Columbia High School
High school diploma
Midlands Technical College
Industrial Electrical Maintenance Technician Certification
Certifications
Heavy Wheeled Vehicle Operators License
Combat Lifesavers
Unit Armor
Ammo/Fuel Handlers
Industrial Electrical Maintenance
Awards
Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM)
National Defense Serve Medal (NDSM)
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (GWTSM)
Afghanistan Campaign Medal (ACM-CS)
Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM)
Army Service Ribbon (ASR)
Overseas Service Ribbon (OSR)
NATO Ribbon (NATOMDL)
Combat Action Badge (CAB)
Certificate of Achievement (COA)
Driver and Mechanic Badge