Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline

Justin Overcash

Clyde,NC

Summary

Dynamic and motivated professional with a proven record of generating and building relationships, managing projects from concept to completion, designing educational strategies for military aircrew, and coaching individuals to success. Focused on ensuring on-time delivery within specified time frames to promote customer loyalty and retention. Demonstrated expertise in achieving efficient, cost-effective transportation operations of goods and hazardous materials while consistently maintaining compliance with federal, state, and municipal regulations. Possessing an outstanding safety and driving record, combined with a friendly and professional attitude, maintained a record of zero preventable accidents.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Forest Fire Equipment Operator

North Carolina Forest Service
08.2019 - Current


  • Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
  • Ensured safe working environment through adherence to safety guidelines and protocols for equipment operation.
  • Completed minor repairs and replacements of equipment parts to restore functionality.
  • Assisted in training new operators, providing guidance on proper equipment usage and safety procedures.
  • Drove vehicles to and from work sites and maintained clean driving record.
  • Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
  • Maintained strict adherence to safety and quality standards while operating equipment in dynamic environmental conditions.
  • Perform structural welding on bull dozers and low boy hauling unit trailers.
  • Perform scheduled maintenance and repairs on heavy equipment such as bulldozers and road tractors and type 6 and 4 fire engines.
  • Operate and maintain bulldozer, hauling unit, and other heavy equipment for wildland fire suppression and forestation.
  • Respond to emergencies such as wildland fires and natural disasters.

Welder & Fabricator

Sumitomo Drive Technologies
01.2019 - 08.2019
  • Read basic engineering drawings and blueprints
  • Calculate dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and part drawings/standards
  • Read and follow any available process sheets or setup documentation for the parts
  • Use equipment, tools, jigs, fixture and measurement devices required for the job
  • Use CNC cutting equipment (plasma/laser/water jet) and non CNC cutting equipment (Band saw) to cut stock (plate, flat bar, tubing, angle) to size and to generate complex burnouts
  • Use grinder, bead blaster, and other appropriate tools and equipment to clean, finish, and fit sub components tin preparation for welding
  • Use measuring gauges including micrometers, calipers, height gauge, measuring tape, framing square, straight edge, laser level, etc
  • In order to ensure adherence to drawing tolerances
  • Inspect own work and make corrections as necessary
  • Ensure adherence to both routed hours and target efficiencies for production
  • Maintains cleanliness of the work area and ensures proper handling of tools, equipment, and stock to prevent loss
  • Utilize in house discrepancy reporting system to record discrepancies and issues with fabrication, and assist in resolution as required
  • Operate manufacturing computer system in relation to shop orders
  • Operate material handling equipment (Fork Truck, Overhead Crane, etc.) for movement of parts during fabrication and delivery of finished parts
  • Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
  • Ensure quality work through extensive knowledge of metallurgy, welding techniques, and engineering requirements
  • Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.

Aviation Maintenance Technician

U.S. Coast Guard
05.1998 - 06.2018
  • Inspect, service, maintain, troubleshoot and repair aircraft engines, auxiliary power units, propellers, rotor systems, power train systems, and associated air frame and systems-specific electrical components
  • Lay out installation of aircraft assemblies and systems, following documentation such as blueprints, manuals, and wiring diagrams
  • Coordinate work with that of engineers, technicians, and other aircraft maintenance personnel
  • Interpret flight test data to diagnose malfunctions and systemic performance problems
  • Adjust, repair, or replace malfunctioning component assemblies, using hand tools or soldering irons
  • Set up and operate ground support and test equipment to perform functional flight tests of electrical and electronic systems
  • Keep records of maintenance and repair work
  • Service, maintain and repair aircraft fuselages; wings; fixed and movable flight control surfaces; and also bleed aircraft air, hydraulic and fuel systems
  • Filled aircrew positions such as flight engineer, loadmaster, dropmaster, basic aircrewman and flight examiner
  • Complete forms in accordance with company procedures
  • Maintain scheduling and event calendars
  • Schedule and confirm flight examination appointments for military flight crews
  • Make copies of correspondence or other printed material
  • Operate electronic mail systems and coordinate the flow of information, internally or with other organizations
  • Compose, type, and distribute meeting notes, routine correspondence, or reports, such as presentations or expense, statistical, or monthly reports
  • Coordinate conferences, meetings, or special events, such as luncheons or graduation ceremonies
  • Review work done by others to check for correct spelling and grammar, ensure that company format policies are followed, and recommend revisions
  • Manage projects or contribute to committee or team work
  • Supervise other clerical staff and provide training and orientation to new staff
  • Prepare conference or event materials, such as flyers or invitations
  • Kept up-to-date with industry best practices through continuous professional development and training courses.
  • Mentored junior technicians in aviation maintenance best practices, fostering professional growth within the team.
  • Maintained detailed records of all maintenance work completed, ensuring regulatory compliance and easy reference for future repairs.
  • Enhanced workplace safety with comprehensive training programs and adherence to OSHA regulations.
  • Increased overall productivity through effective scheduling of technician shifts according to workload demands.
  • Supervised 6 employees and scheduled shifts.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Welding Technology

College of The Albemarle, Elizabeth City, NC
07.2019

High School Diploma -

Mount Pleasant High School, Mount Pleasant, NC
06-1997

Skills

  • Critical Thinking
  • Time Management
  • Coordination
  • Complex Problem Solving
  • Judgment and Decision Making
  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Worksite safety
  • Equipment inspections
  • Quality assurance procedures
  • Communication and coordination

Certification

  • Commercial Driver's License (CDL) - Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)/NC.
  • Hazardous Materials Endorsement (HME) - Transportation Security Administration (TSA).
  • Tanker Vehicle Operation Certification — Specialized training centers/organizations related to tanker transport.


Timeline

Forest Fire Equipment Operator - North Carolina Forest Service
08.2019 - Current
Welder & Fabricator - Sumitomo Drive Technologies
01.2019 - 08.2019
Aviation Maintenance Technician - U.S. Coast Guard
05.1998 - 06.2018
  • Commercial Driver's License (CDL) - Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)/NC.
  • Hazardous Materials Endorsement (HME) - Transportation Security Administration (TSA).
  • Tanker Vehicle Operation Certification — Specialized training centers/organizations related to tanker transport.


College of The Albemarle - Associate of Applied Science, Welding Technology
Mount Pleasant High School - High School Diploma,
Justin Overcash