Jim Houston
Naples ,FL
Summary
Dependable Small arms repair technician offering 4 years of United States Marine Corps service. Dedicated to using teamwork and leadership abilities to positively impact operations and improve efficiency. Experience in security, man power management, training, maintenance, quality control, and inspection skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Small Arms Repair Technician
United States Marine Corps
08.2018 - 11.2021
- Maintained quality control by inspecting products and correcting deficiencies.
- Used technical manuals and repair documentation to plan and implement high-quality corrections to various owner issues.
- Supervised operation and organizational maintenance of weapons systems and specialized equipment.
- Constructed field expedient firing aids for infantry weapons.
- Troubleshot malfunctions and diagnosed issues to service equipment quickly and fully.
- Completed scheduled appointments on time to drive quality service.
- Read and interpreted technical manuals, drawings and schematics to make accurate repair decisions.
- Working with hand tools, test equipment, and Precision measurement tools.
- Filled out work orders, repair logs, and maintenance plans to document work completed.
- Cleaned and lubricated machinery according to preventive maintenance schedules.
- Replaced defective Weapon components and securely connected new items to existing structures.
- Assessed blueprints, schematics, and repair manuals to assess malfunctions and perform repairs.
- Supported senior leadership by collecting and maintaining vendor and organizational quantity, type and supply value records.
- Managed and monitored weapons, ammunition supplies ,and other inventoried materials in storage using Excel and microsoft word
- Inspected and repaired systems to maximize performance.
- Planned and coordinated field activities in accordance with command structure and outlined orders.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
- Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
- Receiving and shipping weapons through multiple shipping methods.
- Physical security and accountability of over $10 million dollars worth of weapons, ammunition, and equipment.
- Maintaining security across mutable access points
- Qualified with Service Pistol and Service rifle
Education
High School Diploma -
Tate High School
Pensacola, FL05.2017
Small Arms Repair Course
Fort Lee, VA08.2018
Introduction To Firearms
Fort Lee, VA.08.2018
Firearm Troubleshooting And Repair
Fort Lee, VA.08.2018
Skills
- Following safety practices
- Estimating abilities
- Worksite preparation
- Taking precise measurements
- Component repairs
- Inventory oversight
- Collaboration
- Multitasking
- Team building
- Troubleshooting
- People skills
- Decision-making
- PPE use
- Microsoft office and Excel
- Physical Security
- Shipping and receiving equipment
Accomplishments
- Created highly effective new training program that significantly impacted efficiency, improved operations with in the armory and, improved overall morale.
- Served as an Armory chief for the battalion. I was placed in a billet which was for someone who was 3 ranks above mine. I preformed at an extremely high level passing multiple inspection
Certification
- Small arms repair course - 2018
- Firearm Troubleshoot and Repair- 2018
- small arms/towed artillery-2018
Timeline
Small Arms Repair Technician
United States Marine Corps
08.2018 - 11.2021
High School Diploma -
Tate High School
Small Arms Repair Course
Introduction To Firearms
Firearm Troubleshooting And Repair