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Elijah-Kris Tamonte

Oklahoma City,OK

Summary

Maintenance Technician experienced in maintaining building systems by performing scheduled preventive maintenance. Bring 20 years of solid experience providing general equipment maintenance and repairs. Fully accountable for equipment upkeep, repair, mechanics, hydraulic and pneumatic components. Works collaboratively with coworkers while demonstrating superior communication and time management. Well-qualified heavy equipment worker versed in locating faults, removing worn parts and installing new components. Team-oriented, responsible and diligent about contributing to team and company success. Effective at operating wide range of tools, gauges and equipment to complete maintenance and repair actions. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Rubber Equipment Repair

553 CMXS
08.2022 - Current
  • Inspected commodities for damage, chose supplies, and prepped surfaces for repair. Used low-pressure forming and curing equipment to assure accurate repair. Reduced downtime for critical equipment through promptly addressing malfunctions and troubleshooting problems.
  • Inspect equipment for tears, fatigued material, delamination, corrosion, blisters, acid burns, trapped fluid, and additional indications of damage or deterioration. Received, unpacked, repaired, modified, tested, and repacked aircraft lifting pneumatic bags and multiple aircraft bladders for use on flight line and in supply operations.
  • Improved customer satisfaction through timely completion of repair tasks and providing exceptional service. Consistently met deadlines under high-pressure situations, prioritizing tasks effectively based on urgency and importance. Established preventive maintenance schedules to minimize risk of unexpected breakdowns or performance issues in critical equipment.
  • Assisted in mentoring junior technicians by providing guidance and directions, while at same time sharing knowledge and experience to help them develop their skill sets while fostering collaborative work culture. Served as valuable resource for colleagues seeking guidance on best practices for equipment troubleshooting and repair techniques.
  • Exceeded performance expectations by maintaining high standard of workmanship and professionalism in all aspects of equipment repair process. Completed preventive maintenance routines, documentation and procedures.
  • Assisted in increasing overall productivity with efficient repair and calibration of vital instruments and devices. Maintained safe work environment by adhering to safety protocols and ensuring proper use of equipment.
  • Completed comprehensive reports detailing equipment conditions, repair actions taken, and recommendations for future maintenance. Established preventive maintenance schedules to minimize risk of unexpected breakdowns or performance issues in critical equipment. Analyzed malfunctioning equipment and determined type of repairs required.
  • Consistently met deadlines under high-pressure situations, prioritizing tasks effectively based on urgency and importance. Maintained meticulous records of all repair work that was made to machines and equipment.
  • Collaborated with team of technicians to complete projects and meet deadlines.

Repair & Reclamation Craftsman

United States Air Force, USAF
11.2019 - 03.2022
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by delivering high-quality craftsmanship in all projects. Streamlined project timelines by effectively managing multiple tasks and prioritizing workloads. Reduced material waste by efficiently utilizing resources and employing effective planning strategies.
  • Consistently met project deadlines by diligently adhering to schedules and maintaining clear communication with team 30 members. Conducted regular tool maintenance, prolonging equipment life and minimizing downtime due to repairs. Mentored junior craftsmen, fostering supportive learning environment and encouraging professional growth.
  • Provides information on specific items, such as size, usage, technical data specifications, quality information, and warranties, collected through IMDS/SBSS/IMDS/ETIMS/IPB system and other resources.
  • Creates personalized customer support, keeps customer data, and initiates calls as needed. Networks with appropriate topic content and replies to consumer needs. Provides leaderships/commanders with status updates and takes appropriate steps to ensure prompt service.
  • When considering variables like inventory quality, connections to other services, and cost/benefit considerations, evaluate and measure efficiency and efficacy of procurement processes and services.
  • Determines supportability of parts across IPB/IMDS/ETIMS/IDM and all sources of supply for current and future workloads/special projects, aiming to reduce any supportability limits.
  • Ensures that present assets are used to their full potential, enhanced storage activities are performed, and DoD programs are supported with short response time. Ability to evaluate problems, analyze alternatives, incorporate realistic measures, and subsequently overcome obstacles: easy adaptation and change management.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by delivering high-quality craftsmanship in all projects.

E3 Crew Chief MX Shift Lead

United States Air Force
04.2016 - 12.2019
  • Supervised and directed 30 member of aircraft maintenance team to guarantee that all maintenance operations were completed on time and accurately, as well as monitored daily inspections, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance on E3 aircraft.
  • Coordinated shift schedules and workflow to improve efficiency and productivity in maintenance hangar. Regular inspections and quality checks ensured compliance with maintenance methods, technical instructions, and safety laws.
  • Trained new technicians on correct maintenance and safety measures to ensure skilled and knowledgeable team. Increased safety awareness among crew by conducting regular training sessions and updates on industry best practices. And, improved crew efficiency by implementing streamlined processes and procedures.
  • Managed tight schedules to ensure timely project completion and client satisfaction. Organized daily assignments for crew members, ensuring efficient use of time and resources.
  • Mentored junior crew members, fostering supportive work environment and promoting professional growth.
  • Assisted in budget management, helping to minimize costs while maintaining quality standards.
  • Collaborated with other supervisors to address workflow challenges and develop innovative solutions.
  • Maintained high levels of productivity by setting clear expectations and monitoring progress throughout each project. Conducted thorough pre-project assessments, identifying potential risks and creating contingency plans accordingly.
  • Played integral role in successful completion of numerous projects, meeting or exceeding all objectives within designated timeframes. Enforced strict safety protocols to protect crew members.
  • Consistently adhered to strict quality control standards, resulting in top-notch deliverables that consistently met or exceeded client expectations.
  • Managed team according to company standards and compliance requirements, and trained all team members on key roles to maintain flexibility.
  • Updated flight and maintenance logs with current, accurate information. Directed aircraft fueling, loading and unloading operations.
  • Serviced and lubricated aircraft and subsystems to maintain equipment. Tracked aircraft performance and managed fuel usage.
  • Organized and led pre-flight briefings for crew members. Participated in large-scale training exercises such as ORE.
  • Completed post-flight maintenance reports and work with crew chief for post-maintenance check flights.
  • Managed resources to complete flight line maintenance and ensure airworthiness on 14 E3 aircraft valued at $7.0 billion. Draw inferences from process data and connect them to bigger picture by keeping business objectives in mind when creating process enhancements.
  • Knowledge of process mapping and business processes, as well as encouraging process workshops to document any material created using process maps, have all contributed to recording approaches and presenting new process concepts to leadership.
  • Improved crew efficiency by implementing streamlined processes and procedures. Reduced equipment downtime by performing regular maintenance checks and addressing issues promptly. Understands and supports corporate objectives/priorities, resulting in strategic decisions.

Quality Assurance Inspector

United States Air Force, USAF
11.2013 - 08.2016
  • Oversee follow-up and over-the-shoulder maintenance reports, as well as wing inspections, while ensuring accountability for all users. Set priorities using cost-effective thinking, analytics, and techniques while monitoring expenditures for projects and systems like WIT, W&B, IMDS, IPB, IDM, TBA, and CAMS. Competent in researching and resolving discrepancies.
  • Receives and processes order cancellations, offers progress updates and adjustments, and follows up with customers upon delivery. As well as Investigates, coordinates, and releases viable data that impedes passage through automated systems and related shops.
  • Enhanced product quality by conducting thorough inspections and identifying areas for improvement. Reduced defect rates by implementing effective inspection processes and recommending corrective actions.
  • Ensured compliance with industry standards by meticulously reviewing product specifications and requirements. Improved production efficiency with timely reporting of inspection results to relevant parties. Maintained accurate records of inspection findings, facilitating data-driven decision-making for process improvements.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to address root causes of defects and implement preventive measures. Assisted in development of comprehensive quality control plans, outlining procedures and guidelines for inspectors.
  • Communicated with production team members about quality issues. Participated in internal audits to verify adherence to established quality management systems and identify opportunities for enhancement.
  • Streamlined workflow processes, optimizing inspection times without compromising on quality standards. Updated quality control records and reports.
  • Upheld safety regulations within workplace by consistently following guidelines during inspections. Provided technical support to production personnel. Provided valuable input during product development stages, ensuring seamless integration between design specifications and QA requirements.
  • Aided in reducing material waste by identifying recurring issues early on in production cycle. Kept detailed records of quality and imperfect products.
  • Maintained accurate records of inspection findings, facilitating data-driven decision-making for process improvements. Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
  • Performed visual inspections and non-destructive tests where appropriate. Utilized TCTO to assist with inspections, manufacturing and measuring equipment. Oversaw maintenance, calibration and control of inspection, measuring and all test equipment.
  • Trained and mentored junior inspection staff and interns to apply best practices and comply with quality control guidelines and regulations.
  • Delivered precise and effective analysis and interpretation of inconsistencies connected to supply such as erroneous or damaged items, shortages, overages, documentation, filing as well as organization errors.
  • Capable of prioritizing tasks, preserving structure, and optimizing workflow. Assist top management in correcting back orders due to processes that are not processing quickly. Conduct extensive causal research using many standardized programs.
  • Analyzes/assesses risk management by identifying problem areas and trends in critical organizational areas, ensuring inventory accuracy while preserving process quality. Meanwhile, use AFI 21-101, ACC Sup's, Technical Orders, and Manuals to determine root cause of difference in customer's receipt.
  • Reduced defect rates by implementing effective inspection processes and recommending corrective actions. Ensured compliance with industry standards by meticulously reviewing product specifications and requirements.
  • Conducted training sessions for new Quality Assurance Inspectors, ensuring consistent approach across team. Supported continuous improvement initiatives by sharing best practices and contributing to process optimization efforts.

Dedicated Crew Chief

USAF 552 Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
07.2008 - 08.2012
  • Controlled and prevented backlog by managing and maintaining 781 form requests, doing daily visual, follow-up, and over-the-shoulder safety checks, resulting in significantly reduced backlog. Detail-oriented and industrious approach to keeping products moving precisely and effectively.
  • Knowledgeable in coordinating both inbound and outbound schedules, with focus on flying schedules and aircraft supplies. Highly organized and forward-thinking team player seeking challenging new position. Improved aircraft maintenance efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing time-saving techniques.
  • Oversaw research and program support. Assisted with TBA, IMDS, CAMS, and SBSS screening responsibilities, as well as sophisticated technical assignments such as inventory management, accountability, and storage. Oversaw DIFM tracker, emergency equipment inventory, and causative research processes. Proficiently studies and creates reports on things lost, damaged, or destroyed, as well as repairable supplies, while successfully working with production office on pilferable and sensitive items.
  • Led process improvements and policy implementations. Conducted in-depth, special, and recurrent administrative issues/services, guaranteeing proper team balance inquiry and resolution, as well as resolving irregularities in aircraft, supply, and personnel transactions. 781 aircraft imbalances were rigorously recorded by gathering, analyzing, and assessing variables that contributed to previous inventory adjustment.
  • Enhanced team communication and collaboration, leading to increased productivity and smoother operations. Skilled at mentoring and training new Airmen, resulting in streamlined training operation and strong team ethic.
  • Managed diverse team of technicians, ensuring proper training and adherence to safety standards. Reduced downtime for aircraft repairs with prompt troubleshooting and effective problem-solving skills.
  • Maintained detailed records of maintenance activities, facilitating accurate tracking and efficient scheduling of future tasks. Coordinated with other departments to ensure timely completion of projects and optimal utilization of resources.
  • Maintained detailed records of maintenance activities, facilitating accurate tracking and efficient scheduling of future tasks. Read and monitored aircraft status reports regularly.
  • Conducted thorough inspections of aircraft systems, identifying potential issues before it escalated into costly repairs. Implemented quality control measures, resulting in significant reduction in errors and rework.
  • Demonstrated commitment to safety by strictly enforcing safety regulations both on ground and during flight operations.
  • Contributed significantly towards achieving departmental goals through diligent work ethic and unwavering dedication towards excellence in service delivery.
  • Leveraged extensive knowledge of various aircraft systems to provide valuable insights during diagnosis and repair of complex issues. Tracked aircraft performance and managed fuel usage.
  • Supervised and trained other personnel to work on aircraft. Installed and repaired updated flight control systems. Serviced and lubricated aircraft and subsystems to maintain equipment.
  • Updated flight and maintenance logs with current, accurate information. Organized and led pre-flight briefings for crew members.
  • Maintained current knowledge of personnel strengths, completed training and tactical knowledge to effectively coordinate strategic and tactical plans.
  • Verified credentials of personnel involved in special operations prior to initiating missions. Assisted service members with completing forms to keep battalion paperwork accurate and current.

Education

Associate of Science - Aviation

Community College of The Air Fore
Montgomery, AL
05.2027

Skills

  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Self Motivation
  • Task Prioritization
  • Scheduled Maintenance
  • Equipment testing
  • Team Collaboration
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Time Management
  • Relationship Building
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Attention to Detail

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 30 personnel or staff members (USAF).
  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
  • Skilled in mentoring and training new Airmen, ensuring a streamlined training operation and a perfect teamwork ethic.
  • Advised three maintenance squadrons on the AWACS aircraft Quality Assurance and Weight and Balance Program.
  • Annual inspections, special/squadron assessments, and training were conducted on every E-3 aircraft. Initiated Maintenance Group incident/accident reports, safety maintenance flash/tip advisories, and conducted technical research/trend analysis.
  • Briefed maintenance supervisors, participates in squadron planning meetings, and provides critical advise to leadership.

Affiliations

  • AIR FORCE SERGEANTS ASSOCIATION – Member

REFERENCES

Diane Tamonte

diane.tamonte.1@us.af.mil

76 AMXG/MXDSR/Budget Analyst-RA


Jason Reaves

jason.reaves@us.af.mil

421 SCMS/Equipment Specialist


Stefan Lucero

Stefan Lucero AKALUCE@msn.com 

Northrop Grumman Corp. Sr. Logistics/Management Analyst

Timeline

Rubber Equipment Repair

553 CMXS
08.2022 - Current

Repair & Reclamation Craftsman

United States Air Force, USAF
11.2019 - 03.2022

E3 Crew Chief MX Shift Lead

United States Air Force
04.2016 - 12.2019

Quality Assurance Inspector

United States Air Force, USAF
11.2013 - 08.2016

Dedicated Crew Chief

USAF 552 Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
07.2008 - 08.2012

Associate of Science - Aviation

Community College of The Air Fore

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