Kenneth B. Matlock
St. Stephen, South Carolina 29479
Mobile Phone: 843-***-****
Email: **************@***.***
Objective
To apply my training and mechanical skills in training US Soldiers on MRAPS.
Profile
Skills Summary
Section 609 MVAC Technician
13 Oct. 2006
Certificate of Antiterrorism Training
13 Oct. 2006
Professional Experience
FSR Mechanic Jan 2010 - Present Aerotek, Charleston, SC.
Troubleshoot & Repair Military Vehicles before they leave
for use Overseas.
FSR 2 Mechanic Apr 2009 - Jan 2010 Port Hueneme, CA.
Force Protection Inc. Ladson, SC.
Troubleshooting/Diagnostics via CAT ET.
MRAP Maintenance & Repairs
Install Gunner Stands.
Installation of Packs, Drive shafts, Axles, Fuel Pumps and Injectors.
Travel to Western Region Military Base, to Perform above Duties as needed.
FSR 2 Team Lead Dec 2007 – Dec 2008: Force Protection – ILAV Camp Taji Iraq
Train company new hires.
Trained Iraqi soldiers on the fundamental mechanics of the ILAV's based on the BAE approved MNET POI.
Work with Iraqi translators during the training of the Iraqi soldiers.
Troubleshoot/Diagnostics via CAT ET
Remove, Repair, & Replace all parts of the ILAVs for maintenance support to the US. & Iraqi soldiers.
Maintain all Electrical issues in regards to the ILAV.
Send weekly reports Stateside on work progress
FSR Dec 2006 – Dec 2007 Force Protection – ILAV Camp Taji Iraq
ILAV Mechanical maintenance for US. & Iraqi soldiers.
Fabrication of parts for hauls of vehicles.
Maintain any & all electrical issues in regards to the ILAV
Read Schematics & Diagrams, Troubleshoot/Diagnostic via CAT ET
Mechanic Nov 2004 – Dec 2006 Force Protection – Ladson, SC
Install electrical set-ups according to diagrams in vehicles.
Fabrication of Hauls for Cougar & Buffalo vehicles. (Cell 22)
Obtain company knowledge of vehicles to use during future fabrication of vehicle components.
Install Packs, Fuel Pumps, Injectors, Drive shafts & Axle's in Cougar & Buffalo vehicles.
Mechanic May 1996 – Jul 2003: Sam & Son – Summerville, SC
Tear down & rebuild motors.
Troubleshoot mechanical defaults and apply correctable knowledge.
Mechanic Feb 1991 – Apr 1996: Williams Mechanic, Summerville, SC
Tear down & rebuild motors & Transmissions
Troubleshoot mechanical defaults and apply correctable knowledge.
Education
Cornerstone Christian Academy, Townsend, Ga. HS Diploma
Section 609 MVAC Technician
13 Oct. 2006
Certificate of Antiterrorism Training
13 Oct. 2006
References
Avaliable upon request.