Joshua Booker
Jackson
Summary
Experienced shop foreman specializing in diagnosing and repairing military vehicles, utilizing CAT ET and Cummins Insite. Proven leader in enhancing team efficiency and implementing maintenance strategies that reduce repeat repairs. Recognized for fostering a collaborative work environment and driving operational improvements.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Shop Foreman
ManTech
06.2022 - Current
- Job duties and responsibilities include inspection, diagnosis, and repair of U.S. Army and U.S. Marines SOCOM specific vehicles including the RG-31, RG-33, RG-33 AUV, RG - 33 HAGA, and MATV family of vehicles.
- Current duties also include creating work orders, assisting other technicians with diagnosis and repairs of customer vehicles, utilizing computer diagnostic equipment including CAT ET, Cummins Insite, and Allison DOC software, assisting logisticians with parts inventory using the LogMASTRE inventory / tracking system, and sorting when applicable, performing vehicle final inspection tests with the quality assurance technician, and assisting with recommendations on preventive maintenance for customer vehicles to eliminate repeat repairs.
- Utilized hand tools, power tools, pneumatic tools and multi-meters.
- Ensures proper reports are organized and turned in on time, requiring the use of computers for lengthy periods.
- Required to lift 50lbs, stand, bend, push/pull and work in high-noise areas.
JLTV LEAD FSR
OshKosh Defense
09.2018 - 03.2022
- Troubleshoot vehicle systems to include, powertrain, cooling, electrical, C4ISR trouble shooting, charging, suspension, heating and ventilation, steering and system integration support of ancillary equipment.
- Helps to provide orientation and instruction to key personnel with respect to operations, maintenance, repair and parts supply as well as support efforts for equipment retrofits at military bases all over the country.
- Additional responsibilities include, Provide mechanic-based field support to military customers within assigned regions.
- Diagnose, repair, and service defense light wheeled vehicles.
- Coordinate with customers and fellow employees to get service and parts expedited to the customer’s satisfaction.
- Anticipate and manage customer needs and develop recommended parts stocking requirements for upcoming field or maintenance operations.
- Recommend and provide instruction to operators and maintainers on the correct operations and maintenance procedures.
- Execute defense, domestic and international field service efforts.
- Execute defense warranty administration process.
SOCOM Heavy Equipment Mechanic
ManTech International Corporation
08.2017 - 08.2018
- Job duties and responsibilities include inspection, diagnosis, and repair of U.S. Army and U.S. Marines SOCOM specific vehicles including the RG-31, RG-33, RG-33 AUV, RG - 33 HAGA, and MATV family of vehicles.
- Current duties also include creating work orders, assisting other technicians with diagnosis and repairs of customer vehicles, utilizing computer diagnostic equipment including CAT ET, Cummins Insite, and Allison DOC software, assisting logisticians with parts inventory using the LogMASTRE inventory / tracking system, and sorting when applicable, performing vehicle final inspection tests with the site shop foreman / quality assurance technician, and assisting with recommendations on preventive maintenance for customer vehicles to eliminate repeat repairs.
Lead MRAP Mechanic
Vectrus
09.2012 - 09.2017
- Supervise anywhere from 20 to 30 personnel and help train junior mechanics and mechanic helpers.
- Establish policies and procedures to be effectively enforced.
- Controls shop maintenance schedule to ensure maximum utilization of assigned personnel.
- Review work in progress and upon completion for conformance to standards and to ensure section maintains the highest standards of workmanship and quality.
- Ensure section maintains control over material requirements, enforces supply economy, and controls use and care of government parts, tools and equipment.
- Diagnose difficult repair problems; Provide training in skills such as FSS, A/C, hydraulics, diesel engines, welding, and fabrication of parts and tools.
- Function as a first-line supervisor with responsibility for directing employees in a work area.
- Coordinate activities by scheduling work assignments, setting priorities, and directing the work of subordinate employees.
- Perform complex troubleshooting, diagnosis and repairs on complex tactical and combat weapons platforms.
- Analyze job requirements and workflow for potential stoppages; Ensures proper 'right-to-know' and other OSHA regulations are followed for the safety of all employees.
- Ensures established policies and procedures are effectively enforced.
- Tests, troubleshoots, adjusts and repairs electrical systems and components.
- Reads and interprets electrical and hydraulic wiring diagrams.
- Replaces or repairs unserviceable vehicle parts.
- Maintains tools and equipment and cleans work area.
- Orders repair parts as required using military technical manuals.
- Develop performance standards, counsels’ employees on a regular basis and makes formal and informal performance appraisals.
- Ensure timesheets are updated daily and reviews and signs them prior to turn in.
- Maintains Key control records.
Education
Technical Certificate -
Universal Technical Institute (UTI)
Houston, TX01.2009
High School Diploma -
Jonesboro High School
Jonesboro, GA01.1997
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Customer relationship management
- Workflow optimization
- Team building
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Deadline management
- CAT ET tool
- Dana diagnostic tool
- Cummins Insite software
- Allison DOC system
- Task delegation
- Standard operating procedures
Certification
- SECURITY +
- HAZMAT
- MRAP-U
- JOINT LIGHT TACTICAL VEHICLE (JLTV)
- POWER GENERATION
- FOSOV
- WATER FILTRATION AND LIGHT TOWER
- BUFFALO-HUSKY
- STRYKER NBCRV
- MRAZOR
- COMMON REMOTELY OPERATED WEAPON STATION (CROWS)
Significant Equipment
- JLTV Family
- FOSOV Family
- MRAZOR Family
- STRYKER Family
- Power Generation
- Mine Resistant Ambush Protected All-Terrain Vehicle - M1240/M1245
- Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicle RG33 - M1238/M1238A1
- Special Operation Command Armored Utility Vehicle (AUV) - M1239
- Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles
- High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) Platforms
Special Qualifications
To obtain a position, in which I can display my ability to serve with techniques and methods learned through previous educational experiences and current career experiences. Thorough knowledge of all aspects of Mechanic and Warehousing, Self-motivated, individual with exceptional leadership, organizational and supervisory skills, encompassing key values of integrity, honesty, appreciation, teamwork, growth, and results-oriented with an eye toward continuous improvement.
Timeline
Shop Foreman
ManTech
06.2022 - Current
JLTV LEAD FSR
OshKosh Defense
09.2018 - 03.2022
SOCOM Heavy Equipment Mechanic
ManTech International Corporation
08.2017 - 08.2018
Lead MRAP Mechanic
Vectrus
09.2012 - 09.2017
Technical Certificate -
Universal Technical Institute (UTI)
High School Diploma -
Jonesboro High School