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Work History
Education
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Certification
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Emilcka Wata

Hampton,VA

Summary

Accomplished Manual Machinist with extensive experience at the US Navy, excelling in precision machining and mechanical troubleshooting. Proven track record in enhancing efficiency and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Skilled in preventive maintenance and equipment repair, demonstrating strong problem-solving abilities and a commitment to operational excellence.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Manual Machinist

US Navy
05.2022 - 09.2025


  • Machinist's Mates (Surface) (MM)

RELATED CIVILIAN OCCUPATIONS FOR: MM

  • Machinery Maintenance Mechanics,
  • Marine Equipment (OES 85116)
  • Maintenance Mechanic, Engine (DOT 623.281-034) Maintenance and Repair Workers, General (ONET 49-9071.00)
  • Ship Engineers (ONET 53-5031.00)
  • Stationary Engineer (DOT 950.382-026) Stationary Engineers (OES 95032)
  • Operate, maintain, and repair (organizational and intermediate level) ship propulsion machinery, auxiliary equipment, and outside machinery, such as: steering engine, hoisting machinery, food preparation equipment, refrigeration and air conditioning equipment, windlasses, elevators, and laundry equipment.
  • Operate and maintain (organizational and intermediate level) marine boilers, pumps, forced draft blowers, and heat exchangers; perform tests, transfers, and inventory of lubricating oils, fuels, and water.
  • Maintain records and reports, and may perform duties in the generation and stowage of industrial gases.
  • Perform organizational and intermediate level maintenance on test equipment, launching/firing systems, and stowage facilities associated with underwater ordnance.
  • Perform organizational maintenance on underwater ordnance and small arms.
  • Prepare underwater ordnance for launching,
  • Conduct post fire and post run routines.
  • Machinist's Mates (Submarine) (MM)
  • Perform organizational and intermediate level maintenance on test equipment, launching/firing systems, and stowage facilities associated with underwater ordnance.
  • Perform organizational maintenance on underwater ordnance and small arms. Additionally,
  • Prepare underwater ordnance for launching, conduct post fire and post run routines.

Machinist Mates

US Navy
05.2019 - 05.2022
  • Machinist's Mates (Surface) (MM)


  • Operate, maintain, and repair (organizational and intermediate level) ship propulsion machinery, auxiliary equipment, and outside machinery, such as: steering engine, hoisting machinery, food preparation equipment, refrigeration and air conditioning equipment, windlasses, elevators, and laundry equipment.
  • Operate and maintain (organizational and intermediate level) marine boilers, pumps, forced draft blowers, and heat exchangers; perform tests, transfers, and inventory of lubricating oils, fuels, and water.
  • Maintain records and reports, and may perform duties in the generation and stowage of industrial gases.
  • Perform organizational and intermediate level maintenance on test equipment, launching/firing systems, and stowage facilities associated with underwater ordnance.
  • Perform organizational maintenance on underwater ordnance and small arms.
  • Prepare underwater ordnance for launching,
  • Conduct post fire and post run routines.
  • Machinist's Mates (Submarine) (MM)
  • Perform organizational and intermediate level maintenance on test equipment, launching/firing systems, and stowage facilities associated with underwater ordnance.
  • Perform organizational maintenance on underwater ordnance and small arms. Additionally,
  • Prepare underwater ordnance for launching, conduct post fire and post run routines.

Machinist

US Navy Reserves and Active Duty
10.2012 - 05.2019
  • Machinist's Mates (Surface) (MM)


  • Operate, maintain, and repair (organizational and intermediate level) ship propulsion machinery, auxiliary equipment, and outside machinery, such as: steering engine, hoisting machinery, food preparation equipment, refrigeration and air conditioning equipment, windlasses, elevators, and laundry equipment.
  • Operate and maintain (organizational and intermediate level) marine boilers, pumps, forced draft blowers, and heat exchangers; perform tests, transfers, and inventory of lubricating oils, fuels, and water.
  • Maintain records and reports, and may perform duties in the generation and stowage of industrial gases.
  • Perform organizational and intermediate level maintenance on test equipment, launching/firing systems, and stowage facilities associated with underwater ordnance.
  • Perform organizational maintenance on underwater ordnance and small arms.
  • Prepare underwater ordnance for launching,
  • Conduct post fire and post run routines.


Utility Specialist

Kraft Heinz
06.2012 - 06.2018
  • Operated and monitored both high and low-pressure boilers and systems, pipes and gauges.
  • Used and monitored computer energy management system with broad knowledge of typical system metrics and associated alarms, alerts and warnings.
  • Maintained and operated air conditioning systems, chillers and ducting for 27 acres facility.
  • Responded to calls during utility emergencies to protect integrity of machinery and conserve resources.
  • Maintained detailed records of all work performed, providing accurate documentation for audit purposes or future reference when troubleshooting issues.
  • Increased workplace safety with thorough adherence to regulatory compliance measures and guidelines.
  • Responded to emergency calls for utility repairs and troubleshooting.
  • Verified that all safety procedures were followed while working on utility systems.

Machinist

US Navy
01.1998 - 09.2012
  • Machinist's Mates (Surface) (MM)


  • Operate, maintain, and repair (organizational and intermediate level) ship propulsion machinery, auxiliary equipment, and outside machinery, such as: steering engine, hoisting machinery, food preparation equipment, refrigeration and air conditioning equipment, windlasses, elevators, and laundry equipment.
  • Operate and maintain (organizational and intermediate level) marine boilers, pumps, forced draft blowers, and heat exchangers; perform tests, transfers, and inventory of lubricating oils, fuels, and water.
  • Maintain records and reports, and may perform duties in the generation and stowage of industrial gases.
  • Perform organizational and intermediate level maintenance on test equipment, launching/firing systems, and stowage facilities associated with underwater ordnance.
  • Perform organizational maintenance on underwater ordnance and small arms.
  • Prepare underwater ordnance for launching,
  • Conduct post fire and post run routines.


Education

No Degree -

Military Training

No Degree - Workforce Development

University of Illinois
Illinois City, IL
01-2023

Skills

  • Precision machining
  • Operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing refrigeration and air conditioning equipment and systems
  • Mechanical troubleshooting
  • Maintenance, Preservation of main propulsion, auxiliary machinery and generators,
  • Equipment monitoring
  • Efficient Performance of all basic Fireman apprenticeship tasks in ship engineering areas
  • Survivability Training
  • Journeyman Instructor
  • Primary Leadership Development
  • Dependable and reliable
  • Flexible and adaptable

Certification


Department of Defense Norfolk, VA

Environmental Protection Agency Certification Program November, 2011

Certification of Completion

Processing CFC/HCFC Refrigerants

The United States Department of Labor Norfolk, VA

Certification of Completion August, 2009

Maintenance Mechanic (Any Industry)

The Commander, Naval Education and Training Command Norfolk, VA

Certification of Completion March 2006

Master Training Specialist

United Service Military Apprenticeship Norfolk, VA

Certification of Completion March, 2004

Power Plant Operator

United States Navy Great Lakes, Illinois

Certification of Completion January, 1999

Machinist Mate School

Languages

French
Elementary
Haitian Creole
Native or Bilingual

Interests

  • Team Sports: Soccer,
  • power walking
  • Cooking
  • Gardening
  • I like working with my hands and fixing things

Timeline

Manual Machinist

US Navy
05.2022 - 09.2025

Machinist Mates

US Navy
05.2019 - 05.2022

Machinist

US Navy Reserves and Active Duty
10.2012 - 05.2019

Utility Specialist

Kraft Heinz
06.2012 - 06.2018

Machinist

US Navy
01.1998 - 09.2012

No Degree -

Military Training

No Degree - Workforce Development

University of Illinois

Awards

  • Department Of The Navy; Navy And Marine Corps Achievement Medal, April, 2010
  • Department Of The Navy; Navy And Marine Corps Achievement Medal, March, 2009
  • Department Of The Navy; Good Conduct Award, July, 2007
  • Department Of The Navy; Navy And Marine Corps Achievement Medal, July ,2006
  • Department Of The Navy; Navy And Marine Corps Achievement Medal, April, 2004
  • Department Of The Navy; Navy And Marine Corps Achievement Medal, Sep, 2001