Garrett Bennett

Worked with Fabrication team in building prototype vehicles, equipment and parts.

Worked closely with engineering team in assemble and machining of parts for various projects. build specialized components for vehicles in stability, handling and durability testing.

Assisted with climate chambers in cold and hot testing of vehicles and components. as well as maintaining and maintenance of cold room facility.

• Optimized operational processes using analytics tools to address client-specific metrics.

• All task include scheduling and repairing equipment, sourcing and ordering parts, identifying and purchasing equipment and tooling
• Sourcing materials and procedures for construction efforts
• Sourcing and scheduling outside vendors for repairs and installation of equipment
• Writing and tracking SOP’s for equipment and tooling
• Schedule service and Annual inspections for lift equipment.

• Ability to use Microsoft office, Lotus notes, corel draw suite, Vetric software aspire 3D and V-carve 2D software
• Sketchup pro 3D drawing software
• 3D scanner, 3D Resin printer
• RDworksV.8 laser software.

• Fleet, fabrication, test course maintenance
• Special projects: Cold chamber testing, Transportability testing, Work with new building construction, prototype vehicle builds.

• Schedule needed repairs, lay out materials for test article requirements, design and build specialized test equipment to support climate chamber testing
• Design and build safety systems for stability testing
• Run Manual Mill and Lathe
• Design parts and use CNC plasma, laser and router tables
• Setup and build components using programing boards (Arduino) and controls.

• Worked in test course construction and maintenance
• Corrosion and water test facilities, paved and off road test areas, assisted with of new test course build based on customer or test requirements
• Ability to operate forklifts from 2k to 15K, 950 to 992 loaders, mini X to 235 cat excavator, Cat 14G grader, Vac truck, Case and Cat back hoe,and skid steer loaders.
• Observed safety practices and procedures to maintain safe and clean working environment.
• Used rulers, squares and scribes to measure and mark dimensions and reference lines on materials.
• Performed quality finishes by trimming and deburring to create smooth surfaces and joints of assembled parts.
• Organized materials, maintained appropriate levels and avoided waste.
• Set up and used electric, pneumatic and hand tools.
• Adhered to lean manufacturing principles to maintain efficiency.
• Measured parts using calipers, gauges and micrometers to confirm adherence to quality standards on final inspections.
• Collaborated with team members to complete projects accurately and quickly.
• Cut bent, and formed sheet metal and other materials to create metal works.
• Coordinated with other departments to complete projects within deadline.
• Operated hoists, cranes and other heavy machinery to transport materials and parts.

• Special projects accomplished: 209K pull structure build and improvements, Large Hydraulic pull Dynamometer build, Large Electric pull Dynamometer build, CTV-TD vehicle build, Combat tactical vehicle tech demo, MPC-TD vehicle build, Multi-personnel carrier tech demo, LCAAV vehicle build, Low cost autonomous amphibious vehicle, Socom special support truck builds, Climate chamber 55 ft x 18 ft x 16 ft build, Design and Build altitude simulation pumps for sea level to 15000 ft level, Design and build radio controlled moving target car, Toad (Track Off-road Autonomous demonstrator) build, Fabrication building 120 ft x 60 ft x 28 ft with gantry crane, Building 133 (80 x 60 x 23) building 134 ( 40 x 40 x10), Swim facility 450 ft x 450 ft x 16 ft amphibious test area, Reassembly and operation of 22 ft x 90ft x 5ft barge modified for L Class Navy ship operations, Design and construct fording trough 210 ft x 18 ft x 6 ft, Ice ball test cannon development for windshield testing

• Thirty five years progressive technical experience in welding and mechanics of diverse vehicle systems.
• Observed safety practices and procedures to maintain safe and clean working environment.
• Used rulers, squares and scribes to measure and mark dimensions and reference lines on materials.
• Performed quality finishes by trimming and deburring to create smooth surfaces and joints of assembled parts.
• Set up and used electric, pneumatic and hand tools.
• Measured parts using calipers, gauges and micrometers to confirm adherence to quality standards on final inspections.
• Collaborated with team members to complete projects accurately and quickly.
• Read blueprints and technical drawings to determine specifications of materials and tools needed for specific jobs.
• Fabricated components and structures following customer requirements.
• Performed daily maintenance and inspection of machinery to drive optimal performance.
• Carried out preventative maintenance, keeping tools and machinery functional.

• Set service and maintenance schedules for all equipment from small gas pumps to heavy mining equipment
• Repair and service military and civilian vehicles for support of all test and internal needs.

• Worked with department heads on availability or equipment, special project and company issues
• Scheduled equipment for services and repairs, including ordering parts and supplies and scheduling labor
• Performed troubleshooting on powertrain, fuel systems, engine, electrical and chassis.