Experienced Electronic Maintenance Supervisor with over 22 years of military expertise, including 13 years in leadership roles such as Military Operations Training Technician and Drill Instructor. Proficient in supporting missions across Aviation, Field Artillery, and Ordnance Branches for TRADOC. Skilled in assessing the effectiveness and validity of training programs to ensure operational readiness and mission success.
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Mason Truss
Summary
Overview
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Marshalls, TJX
Facilities Maintenance Mechanic
10.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Having a range of responsibilities and skills necessary for maintaining and repairing various systems and equipment at the company's facilities.
- Troubleshoot and repair building and electrical systems, including 230/460-volt three-phase systems, mechanical hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, and conveyor systems.
- Install, maintain, and repair all material handling equipment, perform preventative maintenance, and assist in the dismantling of machines or equipment.
- Perform general construction installations, maintenance, and repairs, including carpentry, painting, plumbing, flooring, and roof repairs.
- Maintain and repair all dock equipment, including lights, doors, and levelers, and perform safety inspections and record maintenance as assigned.
- Perform battery changes on power equipment, clear clogged drains, and replace plumbing fixtures.
- Requisitions new materials, tools, and supplies as needed and perform other special projects or duties as assigned.
- The ability to work independently on routine problems and minor repairs, handle multiple projects and daily activities, and meet timelines.
- Responsibilities and skills necessary for maintaining and repairing various systems and equipment at the company's facilities.
- Disposed of hazardous waste in compliance with OSHA requirements to minimize workplace hazards.
- Strengthened communication between departments regarding facilities-related concerns through regular updates on ongoing projects.
JDMI
Conveyor Specialist
11.2022 - 09.2023
Job overview
- As a team leader of 6 employees and construction conveyor installer with JDMI whom installs, adjusts, repairs, fabricates and maintains the various parts of the conveyor systems for the company.
- The types of conveyors are belt, roller, slider, motorized roller and overhead conveyor systems.
- Knowledge in reading blue prints, tracking parts, tracking tool equipment, keeping Safety a first priority and doing daily tasks with Microsoft Office.
- Other tasks include OSHA 10, forklift and scissor lift operator.
- Improved customer satisfaction rates through proactive problem-solving and efficient complaint resolution.
US ARMY
Electronics Maintenance Shop Supervisor
11.2021 - 08.2022
Job overview
- Responsible for 25 Soldiers and set up for future rotation and relocation.
- Conducted and performed final inspections of all equipment repaired.
- Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
- Performed troubleshooting, unscheduled maintenance, and minor modifications on Aviation unique electronics, communication, and navigation systems to include Soldering and wiring for new equipment.
- Installed, removed, repaired, and modified electronic equipment and various navigation systems used in Light and Heavy Aircraft Vehicles.
- Generated inspection forms and records in accordance with technical manual Inspection Procedures and applicable Army Regulations.
- Organized work schedules and instructed maintenance personnel in the technical maintenance field of communication, electronic systems, and associated devices.
- Ensured all base requirements for safety and other maintenance-related directives are satisfied.
- Maintained supply economy discipline, prepared evaluations, special reports and records pertaining to personnel and maintenance operations.
- Provided advice and technical assistance to Aviation Operators and Operations manager.
- Instructed Soldiers and Civilian DOD workers on mechanical, and electrical troubleshooting with the use of applicable technical manuals, schematics, mechanical drawings, and technical expertise.
- Set up and managed project facilities as dictated by workload requirements.
- Complete all preventive maintenance tests and repairs ensuring the 100% completion of all operational and exercise commitments.
- Performed and instructed with both national civilian and military personnel on the operation, aviation intermediate maintenance and repair of all night vision equipment to include aircraft survivability equipment, radar, altimeters, night vision goggles, transponders, navigation systems, and other equipment.
US ARMY
Maintenance Shop Supervisor/ Platoon Sergeant
11.2020 - 11.2021
Job overview
- Responsible for Ground and Aviation Maintenance sections of 42 employees.
- Served as the Electronic Maintenance Shop Foreman for day-to-day operations of both Direct and General Support level maintenance and for Production Control, being responsible for the quality assurance/quality control of maintenance requests.
- Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
- Performed troubleshooting, unscheduled maintenance, and minor modifications on Aviation unique electronics, communication, and navigation systems to include Soldering and wiring for new equipment.
- Installed, removed, repaired, and modified electronic equipment and various navigation systems used in Heavy Aircraft Vehicles.
- Generated inspection forms and records in accordance with technical manual Inspection Procedures and applicable Army Regulations.
- Organized work schedules and instructed maintenance personnel in the technical maintenance field of communication, electronic systems, and associated devices.
- Ensured all base requirements for safety and other maintenance-related directives are satisfied.
- Maintained supply economy discipline, prepared evaluations, special reports and records pertaining to personnel and maintenance operations.
- Provided advice and technical assistance to Aviation Operators and Operations manager.
- Instructed Soldiers and Civilian DOD workers on mechanical, and electrical troubleshooting with the use of applicable technical manuals, schematics, and technical expertise.
- Set up and managed project facilities as dictated by workload requirements.
- Determine schedules, sequences, and assignments for work activities, based on work priority, quantity of equipment, and skill of personnel.
- Complete all preventive maintenance tests and repairs ensuring the 100% completion of all operational and exercise commitments.
- Instructed both national civilian and military personnel on the operation and repair of all night vision equipment to include aircraft survivability equipment, radar, Ground/Aviation night vision goggles, transponders, navigation systems, and Ground Communication equipment.
- Performed aviation intermediate maintenance on aircraft survivability equipment, radar, night vision goggles, transponders and navigation systems.
US ARMY
AIT Drill/ Platoon Sergeant
08.2017 - 11.2020
Job overview
- Responsible for training, administrative requirements, morale, health and welfare and combat readiness of trainees/students.
- Coordinated Physical Training/Master Fitness Trainer, bus schedules, meal requests, legal and finance actions, promotions, medical readiness and dental readiness, student duty assignments, Unit Prevention Leader (UA), Mail handler, barracks maintenance and barracks manager.
- Responsible for the health, welfare, and training of around 160 initial entry Soldiers for thirteen months at the Ordnance Training Detachment (AIT) Unit.
- Established and maintained high military standards while teaching the concepts of Army Values, Soldiering, discipline, good health, welfare, and morale.
- Made recommendations on subordinates for retention or dismissal from the Army.
- Instructed Soldiers on basic marksmanship, combat indoctrination, physical fitness, drill and ceremony and basic organizational skills for the Army.
- Refined procedures for processing personnel and tracking administrative action packets which resulted in over 60 actions being processed for UCMJ actions.
- Tracked packets for separation, schools, training records and award recommendations within established timelines for over 320 Soldiers.
- Responsible for the physical and mental conditioning of groups of trainees using the Army's Physical Readiness Training program.
- Improve functional strength and aerobic fitness using circuit training, distance runs, and obstacle courses.
- Applying remedial and one on one programs to help individuals meet and maintain height/weight and body fat percentage standards.
- Provided leadership, professional development, discipline and training for 320 Soldiers attending the 12 month 94S Patriot Systems Repairer and 10 month 94M Radar Repairer courses.
- Collaborated with fellow NCOs to develop innovative tactics and strategies, resulting in improved mission outcomes.
US ARMY
Army Research Laboratory/Capabilities Research
11.2014 - 08.2017
Job overview
- As a Research and Development NCO that was responsible for the assisted development and compliance of eight different Military Occupational Specialties to include Lethality and Ballistics; maintained Individual Task Analysis Aviation Aircraft and Electronics Training Publications; participated in System Integration of newly procured equipment introduced to service members.
- Assisted with the algorithms of UAVs by using high speed cameras to detected flight and record data.
- Worked on White Cell missions designed to alleviate administrative needs outside of the training environment, so the brigade can focus on training.
- Some of the specific tasks they are in charge of include; Red Cross services, transportation, operations, drivers, personnel, and keeping track of unit locations and needs.
- As well, assisted on Red Cell missions that use teams or units designed to test the effectiveness of American tactics or personnel.
- Worked with teams of Ballistics Science and Engineering at the Army Research Laboratory (ARL) that conducted programs on battlefield injury mechanisms; directed energy; and penetration, armor, and adaptive protection at Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG), Maryland, and conducted tests on disruptive energetics and propulsion technologies; effects on targets—ballistics and blast; and flight guidance, navigation, and control at APG.
- Assisted with ARL's Sciences for Lethality and Protection Campaign that performed within the Weapons and Materials Research Directorate (WMRD), the Survivability and Lethality Analysis Directorate (SLAD), the Sensors and Electron Devices Directorate (SEDD), and the Computational and Information Sciences Directorate (CISD).
US ARMY
Electronics Maintenance Shop Supervisor
11.2011 - 11.2014
Job overview
- Responsible for 37 employees.
- Conducted and performed final inspections of all equipment repaired.
- Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
- Performed troubleshooting, unscheduled maintenance, and minor modifications on Aviation unique electronics, communication, and navigation systems to include Soldering and wiring for new equipment.
- Installed, removed, repaired, and modified electronic equipment and various navigation systems used in Light and Heavy Aircraft Vehicles.
- Generated inspection forms and records in accordance with technical manual Inspection Procedures and applicable Army Regulations.
- Organized work schedules and instructed maintenance personnel in the technical maintenance field of communication, electronic systems, and associated devices.
- Ensured all base requirements for safety and other maintenance-related directives are satisfied.
- Maintained supply economy discipline, prepared evaluations, special reports and records pertaining to personnel and maintenance operations.
- Provided advice and technical assistance to Aviation Operators and Operations manager.
- Instructed Soldiers and Civilian DOD workers on mechanical, and electrical troubleshooting with the use of applicable technical manuals, schematics, mechanical drawings, and technical expertise.
- Set up and managed project facilities as dictated by workload requirements.
- Collaborated with upper management to establish goals and objectives for the shop's performance.
- Complete all preventive maintenance tests and repairs ensuring the 100% completion of all operational and exercise commitments.
- Performed and instructed with both national civilian and military personnel on the operation, aviation intermediate maintenance and repair of all night vision equipment to include aircraft survivability equipment, radar, altimeters, night vision goggles, transponders, navigation systems, and other equipment.
- To include one deployment overseas with Anti-Terrorism Force Protection by conducting base parameter patrols and Entry Control Point checks and inspections during a 4-month deployment to Kyrgyzstan and Afghanistan.
US ARMY
Avionics Systems Repairer
08.2000 - 08.2011
Job overview
- Served as a technician that performs maintenance on special test equipment and avionic equipment; trains subordinates; prepares maintenance as a shop technician records and requisitions; repairs circuit boards; tests support equipment.
- Some additional duties were calibration coordinator, field sanitation, publications, bus driver, mail handler, hazmat Coordinator, Deployments overseas with Anti-Terrorism Force Protection by conducting base parameter patrols and Entry Control Point checks and inspections during four 12-month deployments to Kuwait, Qatar, Kyrgyzstan, Iraq and Afghanistan.
- Managed a team of 35 Soldiers, maintaining good order and discipline, during frequent on post patrols.
- Maintained $1M+ highly sensitive equipment; inspected and adjusted equipment, machinery, and security systems to ensure operational usage and detect evidence of tampering.
- Enforced security procedures to prevent breaches of security.
- Detained violators and assisted guards during emergency evacuations.
US ARMY
Advanced Individual Training School for Avionic and Survivability Equipment Repairer
11.2000 - 08.2001
Job overview
- Trained to perform intermediate and depot maintenance on avionic radar equipment.
- By performing maintenance on special test equipment and avionic equipment; trains subordinates; prepares maintenance records and requisitions; repairs circuit boards; tests support equipment.
- Assists establishing production and quality assurance programs; teaches maintenance practices and techniques; supervises and inspects the maintenance of avionic radar equipment; develops training programs; provides technical assistance to subordinates; assists in the development of new types of electronic equipment; maintains equipment records, technical literature, and spare parts; inspects maintenance procedures for quality.
US ARMY
Army Basic Training
08.2000 - 11.2000
Job overview
- Learned an induction into the armed forces by training in basic military comportment, duties, weapons, combat skills, learning the traditions, tactics and methods of becoming a Soldier.
- Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
- Developed organizational skills through managing multiple tasks simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines.
- Contributed to a positive team environment by collaborating with fellow Soldiers on group projects and presentations.
Education
Florida Community College of JacksonvilleJacksonville, FL
University Overview
North Central InstituteClarksville, TN
University Overview
Skills
- Repairing Electrical Systems
- Troubleshooting electrical components
- Administration and Management
- Education, Training and Development
- Critical Thinking
- Judgement and Decision Making
- Time management
- Outstanding planning skills
- Management of Personnel Resources
- Multitasking
- Interpersonal skills
- Quality assurance
- Motivational skills
- Communication skills
- Flexibility
- Adaptability
- Responsibility
- Reliability
- Diligence
- Microsoft Office programs
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Power Point
- Microsoft Outlook
Clearance
Clearance
Inactive Secret Clearance
Awards
Awards
- Army Achievement Medal (1)
- Army Commendation Medal (6)
- Army Good Conduct Medal (7)
Certificates And Training
Certificates And Training
- Master Fitness Trainer, 02/01/18, US ARMY, Fort Drum, NY
- Master Resilience Training Course, 07/01/17, US ARMY, Fort Jackson, SC
- Equal Opportunity Course, 04/01/14, US ARMY, Fort Bliss, TX
- Search and Detain Detainee Training
- Hazmat Course
- Mail Handler Course
- Unit Prevention Leader (UPL) Certification Training
- Barracks/ Building Management Training
- Government Travel Card/ Travel Charge Card (GSA) Training
- Bus Driver Course
- Air Load and Rail Load Operation Training
- Night Vision Trainer
Timeline
Facilities Maintenance Mechanic
Marshalls, TJX
10.2023 - Current
Conveyor Specialist
JDMI
11.2022 - 09.2023
Electronics Maintenance Shop Supervisor
US ARMY
11.2021 - 08.2022
Maintenance Shop Supervisor/ Platoon Sergeant
US ARMY
11.2020 - 11.2021
AIT Drill/ Platoon Sergeant
US ARMY
08.2017 - 11.2020
Army Research Laboratory/Capabilities Research
US ARMY
11.2014 - 08.2017
Electronics Maintenance Shop Supervisor
US ARMY
11.2011 - 11.2014
Advanced Individual Training School for Avionic and Survivability Equipment Repairer
US ARMY
11.2000 - 08.2001
Avionics Systems Repairer
US ARMY
08.2000 - 08.2011
Army Basic Training
US ARMY
08.2000 - 11.2000
North Central Institute
Florida Community College of Jacksonville
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