JOHN SAMS
Carlsborg,Washington
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Ordnance Mechanic Supervisor
Lockheed Martin
Silverdale, WA
03.2021 - 01.2023
- Confidential maintenance procedures performed daily in a highly secure environment
- Workload prioritization, planning, and assignment to team members
- Oversight and coordination of operational requirements with various departments and organizations
- Ensured stringent production quality standards were met or exceeded
- Evaluated team performance, identified areas of improvement, and communicated plans to team members
- Provided on-the-job training and guidance to junior personnel
- Ensured strict safety and security standards were met at all times
- Ensured procedural compliance in all processing activities
- Appropriately created and managed classified documentation
- Demonstrated keen ability to cultivate effective working relationships with all colleagues
Senior Ordnance Mechanic
Lockheed Martin
Silverdale, WA
04.2019 - 03.2021
- Determined and directed the sequence of events required to perform ordnance package, un-package, modification, repair, checkout, movement, removal and installation of components
- Understanding of requirements for completion of classified documents
- Performance of authorized repairs, component replacement, checkout, and inspection of ordnance
- Maintenance and safe operation of all support equipment
- Inspection and identification of errors within classified paperwork
- Employee training and guidance
- Secure management of classified documents
- Daily use of Microsoft Office Suite and other software
Facilities Manager
Red Dog Farm
Chimacum, WA
04.2017 - 11.2018
- Analyzed facility operations and employee activities to improve workplace safety and efficiency
- Trained and supervised staff members in daily production
- Inspected equipment, facility grounds, external building structure, and systems on a daily basis
- Held oversight of equipment maintenance, repairs, and installations scheduling and work performed
- Analyzed and identified improvements to implement in department systems and controls
- Organized and maintained documents, files, and records using Microsoft Office
- Monitored and recorded metrics related to finances and operations to conduct seasonal analysis of associated costs and performance
- Trained and supervised staff in preventative maintenance protocols
- Managed vendor relationships
- Combined welding techniques, knowledge of metallurgy, and engineering requirements to repair equipment and machinery
Aluminum Welding Technician
Crozier Craft
Port Angeles, WA
01.2016 - 04.2017
- Maintained a safe working environment
- Cut, fit, and welded metal components including plate, structural shapes, and pipe
- Reduced production downtime by maintaining equipment and reducing unnecessary maintenance
- Determined proper parameters for specialty welds
- Applied appropriate filler materials and correct gas mixtures with different alloys
Welding and Fabrication Shop Technician
Peninsula College
Port Angeles, WA
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Maintained safe working environment for students and staff
- SMAW, FCAW-gs, FCAW-ss, and GMAW welding processes
- Plasma, oxyacetylene, and propane cutting
- Repair of industrial equipment
- Daily safe utilization of hand tools, fork lifts, and cutting presses
Field Service Technician
Sundance Window Cleaning, Inc
Kingston, WA
08.2012 - 01.2014
- Provided outstanding customer service and in accordance with corporate guidelines
- Listened to customer needs and preferences to provide accurate advice on services
- Retained and ensured proper handling and care of existing client accounts
Machinist's Mate
United States Navy, USS Jimmy Carter
Bangor, WA
04.2007 - 04.2012
- Armed guard and patrol of high-value military asset
- Graduate of U.S. Navy Force Protection training
- Supervised teams in the maintenance and processing of underwater missile weapons system
- As Weight Test Petty Officer, managed the assembly, disassembly, modification, repair, checkout, movement, documentation, and scheduling for 2000 pieces of weight test equipment with adherence to 3M standards.
- Daily use of the Planned Maintenance System (PMS) for weapons handling equipment maintenance, including high pressure air, hydraulics, and electrical systems
- Responsible for the creation and completion of quality control tag outs under strict SUBSAFE guidelines for underwater missile weapons system
- Advised superiors and prepared documentation on proposed changes to maintenance procedures to enhance quality assurance measures
- Daily interpreted blueprints and schematics for planning and completion of quality assurance and maintenance
- Small arms trainer
Education
AAS - Welding Technology
Peninsula College
2016
United States Navy Specialized Training -
Skills
- Carpentry and woodworking experience (Finishing & Rough carpentry)
- Blueprint & Schematic Interpretation
- Equipment Operation & Maintenance (Power Tools, Hand Tools, Forklifts, Cranes)
- Welding & Fabrication (SMAW, FCAW, GMAW)
- Troubleshooting & Problem Solving
- Cohesive team member
Affiliations
Submarine Warfare Specialist Qualified
3 Navy Marine Corp Achievement Medals
Admiral's Letter of Commendation
Commodore's Letter of Commendation
Force Protection school graduate
Lean Thinking Certificate
Timeline
Ordnance Mechanic Supervisor
Lockheed Martin
03.2021 - 01.2023
Senior Ordnance Mechanic
Lockheed Martin
04.2019 - 03.2021
Facilities Manager
Red Dog Farm
04.2017 - 11.2018
Aluminum Welding Technician
Crozier Craft
01.2016 - 04.2017
Welding and Fabrication Shop Technician
Peninsula College
01.2015 - 01.2016
Field Service Technician
Sundance Window Cleaning, Inc
08.2012 - 01.2014
Machinist's Mate
United States Navy, USS Jimmy Carter
04.2007 - 04.2012
AAS - Welding Technology
Peninsula College