Michael Guess
Cobalt Truck Equipment
Shelley,USA
16
years of professional experience
Experienced fabrication and manufacturing leader with over 12 years in custom truck equipment, welding, quality assurance, and heavy-equipment maintenance. Former U.S. Marine Corps Main Battle Tank Repairer with strong expertise in mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems. Led fabrication teams, collaborated with engineers and customers, and delivered projects on time while upholding quality standards.
Work History
Lead Fabricator
12 Years 1 Month- Led a team of welders and fabricators, ensuring projects were completed efficiently, accurately, and according to specifications.
- Collaborated with engineers to develop designs and drawings for custom mechanics trucks and lube bodies, enhancing project alignment with customer specifications.
- Collaborated with engineers on designs and drawings for custom mechanics trucks and lube bodies.
- Worked directly with customers to develop custom designs and solutions for mechanics trucks and lube trucks.
- Interpreted and applied engineering drawings and project specifications during fabrication.
- Maintained supply chains to prevent delays and ensure continuous progress on fabrication projects.
- Maintained fabrication equipment and helped ensure tools and machinery remained operational and ready for production.
- Used knowledge of electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical systems to support complex fabrication and installation projects.
- Provided leadership and technical guidance to fabrication personnel, fostering skill development and enhancing team capabilities.
Quality Assurance Inspector
2 Years 5 Months- Performed quality assurance inspections on fabricated wildland fire apparatus and related components.
- Inspected completed fabrication and assembly work to verify compliance with engineering drawings, specifications, and quality requirements.
- Reviewed workmanship involving welding, fabrication, mechanical systems, hydraulics, electrical systems, and equipment installation.
- Identified defects, discrepancies, and nonconforming work, effectively communicating findings to fabrication and production personnel to facilitate timely corrections.
- Collaborated with welders, fabricators, engineers, and management to resolve quality issues, ensuring implementation of corrective actions.
- Verified finished assemblies for proper fit, function, workmanship, and adherence to design requirements.
- Interpreted engineering drawings, fabrication documentation, and manufacturing specifications during inspection activities.
- Ensured accurate inspection documentation and maintained attention to detail, supporting quality assurance throughout the manufacturing process.
- Used knowledge of welding, hydraulics, electrical systems, and mechanical components to evaluate completed work.
- Ensured safety and reliability of finished products through rigorous inspection and verification processes.
Main Battle Tank (MBT)/Heavy Ordnance Vehicle Repairer/Technician
7 Years 9 Months- Executed diagnosis, preventive maintenance, and field repairs on heavy tracked vehicles and ordnance systems under demanding operational conditions.
- Troubleshot and repaired hydraulic, electrical, mechanical, fuel, and transmission systems to restore vehicle mission capability.
- Executed recovery operations and operated heavy recovery equipment to restore disabled vehicles to operational status.
- Utilized technical manuals and diagnostic procedures to identify and resolve complex equipment deficiencies, enhancing overall vehicle reliability.
- Oversaw maintenance documentation, parts accountability, and tool control to ensure sustained unit readiness and operational effectiveness.
- Trained, supervised, and evaluated maintenance personnel, delegating complex repairs and enforcing safety and quality standards.
- Coordinated maintenance and logistics in austere environments to support continuous operations.
Education
High School Diploma
Graduated High School
Skills
Welding - Expert
Metal fabrication
Engineering drawings
Mechanical systems
Precision measuring
Machine setup
Fabrication management
Project Management
Team leadership
Timeline
Quality Assurance Inspector
Boise Mobile Equipment
01.2020 - 06.2022Read More
Lead Fabricator
Cobalt Truck Equipment
06.2014 - 07.2026Read More
Main Battle Tank (MBT)/Heavy Ordnance Vehicle Repairer/Technician
United States Marine Corps
04.2010 - 01.2018Read More
Corona High School
High School Diploma
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