Kenneth J. Baumgardner
Chula Vista,CA
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience as a Structural Package Mechanic at Solar Turbines. Proven expertise in equipment maintenance and technical troubleshooting, complemented by strong leadership and effective communication skills. Successfully led a team in maintaining high-value military vehicles, ensuring safety compliance and operational readiness.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Structural Package Mechanic
Solar Turbines
01.2025 - Current
- Large Body South mechanic, TITAN 250 & TITAN 350 alignment team/ engine prep, ELS, P&ID, MID, crane certified, HYTORQ, man lift certified, and creo.
Service Technician
Wyyerd Fiber
08.2022 - 01.2025
- Installs fiber optic internet, inspects infrastructure and annotates discrepancies.
- Installations conducted through collaboration with both customers and company protocol.
- Vitruvi software experience and MTS training.
Seasonal Delivery Driver
United States Parcel Service
10.2021 - 12.2021
- Delivered customer packages via company truck during the holiday season.
AAV Mechanic
United States Marine Corps
11.2017 - 11.2021
- Performed automotive and hull duties incident to inspection, maintenance, and Repair of the AAV family of vehicles.
- Sargeant Maintenance Chief for a platoon of 15 Amphibious Assault vehicles, valued at $66M.
- Lead a team of six maintainers in the daily maintenance of military vehicles, coordinated maintenance and recovery operations, and spearheaded all preparations for vehicles going down range.
- Produced record keeping of both daily maintenance tasks and monthly evaluations.
- Use of overhead crane to extract pack from hull, to conduct PM, annual and semiannual requirement and repairs.
- Troubleshooting through use of specialty tools, technical manuals and schematics to accurately diagnose issues with electrical, hydraulic and mechanical systems.
Education
Corporal’s Course -
USMC
Camp Pendleton South, CACamp Pendleton South, CA
Bachelor of Science - Manufacturing Engineering
National University
San Diego, CA02-2029
Electrical Lineworker Program - Trenton, GA
SLTC
Trenton, GA04.2022
California State University Chico - Chico, CA
California State University Chico
Chico, CA12.2016
Assault Amphibian Repairer Course - Diesel Mechanics
Southern Methodist University - cyber security course
Southern Methodist University
Skills
- Equipment maintenance
- Technical troubleshooting
- Project management
- Customer service
- Team leadership
- Safety compliance
- Electrical diagnostics
- Troubleshooting
- Engine repair
- Equipment diagnostics
- Parts documentation
- Servicing vehicles
- Hydraulic repair
- Technical documentation
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Interpersonal communication
- Effective communication
- Documentation and reporting
Certifications Awards
- Electrical Lineworker Program
- Corporal’s Leadership Course
- Assault Amphibian Repairer Course in Diesel Mechanics
- Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal
- Southern Methodist University cyber security corse
References
Available upon Request.
Timeline
Structural Package Mechanic
Solar Turbines
01.2025 - Current
Service Technician
Wyyerd Fiber
08.2022 - 01.2025
Seasonal Delivery Driver
United States Parcel Service
10.2021 - 12.2021
AAV Mechanic
United States Marine Corps
11.2017 - 11.2021
Corporal’s Course -
USMC
Bachelor of Science - Manufacturing Engineering
National University
Electrical Lineworker Program - Trenton, GA
SLTC
California State University Chico - Chico, CA
California State University Chico
Assault Amphibian Repairer Course - Diesel Mechanics
Southern Methodist University - cyber security course
Southern Methodist University