MICHAEL KUFLIK
Killeen,TX
Summary
Diesel Mechanic with over 13 years of experience in team leadership and comprehensive heavy-duty vehicle maintenance. Expertise includes hydraulic system repair, electrical inspection, and engine overhauling, particularly with military equipment. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency through meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to safety standards. Recognized for fostering collaborative team environments that drive productivity and achieve outstanding results.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Maintenance Mechanic
V2X
10.2023 - Current
- Works with a multi-national team in overhaul repair and maintenance of multiple class, tactical and non-tactical wheeled vehicles PLS series, HEMTT series, FMTV series, HMMWV series, and trailers, MRAP series, and power generation equipment (10k, 30k, 60k, 100k generators).
- Assists with the inspections of the equipment that comes in for repair.
- Assists with training and safety measures to ensure the team is trained and working safely.
Wheel Vehicle Mechanic
Amentum/DA Defense
07.2025 - 10.2025
- Working with a maintenance team and repair and service a multiple class, tactical wheeled vehicles and non-tactical vehicles to include HMMWV series, MRAP series.
- Assist with checking and verifying parts and faults and making sure the correct parts are on order.
- Precisely executed repairs to state-of-the-art armored MRAP vehicles with 4-, 6-, or 8-wheel drives, and power packs.
- Identified and defined causes of mechanical and electrical malfunctions through exhaustive functional testing.
- Managed assistant mechanics charged with assembly of mechanical components and provided technical assistance.
- Applied proper techniques and usage of power tools and measuring instruments such as micrometers, dial indicators, and torque wrenches.
- Manipulated various platforms such as Interactive Electronic Technical Manual (IETM) and MSD to channel productive classroom and hands-on training.
Heavy Equipment Lead Mechanic Track
Amentum, RDC-U
06.2023 - 04.2025
- Led a maintenance team and repaired a multiple class, tactical wheeled vehicles and non-tactical vehicles to include PLS series, HEMTT series, FMTV series, HMMWV series, HET systems, MRAP series, power generation equipment (10k, 30k, 60k, 100k generators), and track vehicles (M109A6, M2, M88, M992, M113, and M1).
- We did depot level work on the hull and turret assemblies.
- Assisted in troubleshooting and repair of tracked and wheeled vehicles.
- Worked with the FSRs and the maintenance teams to ensure the equipment is FMC.
Heavy Equipment Mechanic Lead
V2X
03.2022 - 05.2023
- Managed 3-30 full-time employees, performing leadership duties of Technical Inspector and Supervisor, during their absences.
- Led a multi-national team in overhaul repair and maintenance of multiple class, tactical and non-tactical wheeled vehicles PLS series, HEMTT series, FMTV series, HMMWV series, and trailers, MRAP series, and power generation equipment (10k, 30k, 60k, 100k generators).
FSR (JLTV program)
STS/Oshkosh
05.2021 - 03.2022
- Overall, FSRs will troubleshoot vehicle systems to include powertrain, cooling, electrical charging, suspension, heating and ventilation, steering and system integration support of ancillary equipment.
- The FSR will also help to provide orientation and instruction to key personnel with respect to operations, maintenance, repair and parts supply as well as support efforts for equipment retrofits at military bases all over the country.
Maintenance Supervisor
Amentum
01.2020 - 04.2021
- Manages 25 full-time employees as Maintenance Supervisor.
- Led a multi-national team in overhaul repair and maintenance on PLS series, HEMTT series, FMTV series, HMMWV series, MRAP series, Strykers, and trailers.
Maintenance Supervisor
AC FIRST
11.2018 - 11.2019
- Manages 15 full-time employees as Maintenance Supervisor.
- Led a multi-national team in overhaul repair and maintenance of multiple class, tactical and non-tactical wheeled vehicles (MRAPs included), PLS series, HEMTT series, FMTV series, HMMWV series, and trailers, and power generation equipment (10k, 30k, 60k, 100k generators).
FSR
TLD America
11.2016 - 11.2018
- Replacing damaged and faulty generators that are used to warm up or cool down the airplanes.
- Troubleshooting and repairing ground support equipment (air conditioning unit, ground power units, push back tractors, air starts and cargo loaders) for the airlines.
Lawn and Garden Technician
Sears STAC
04.2015 - 10.2016
- Assisted field technicians in the successful repair of 7,000 pieces of lawn & garden equipment, water heaters and water softeners, resulting in an estimated $25,000+ cost-savings to Sears.
Lead Mechanic
AC FIRST
12.2009 - 02.2015
- Managed 3-30 full-time employees as Interim Act for Supervisor for 18 plus months, performing leadership duties of Technical Inspector and Supervisor, during their absences.
Education
GED -
College of Southern Idaho
10.1998
Skills
- Wheeled vehicle inspector
- Electrical and mechanical repairs
- Hydraulic systems
- Quality Control
- Diagnostic overhauls
- Managing Large crews
Certification
- Field Sanitation June 1999
- Combat Lifesaver July 1999
- Nuclear Biological Chemical August 1999
- Primary Leadership Development Course October 1999
- Wheeled Vehicle Inspector PQS December 2010
- Supervisor/Lead PQS January 2012
- SAMS-E Course June 2013
- Quality Assurance course June 2013
- GCSS Qualified November 2018
Timeline
Wheel Vehicle Mechanic
Amentum/DA Defense
07.2025 - 10.2025
Maintenance Mechanic
V2X
10.2023 - Current
Heavy Equipment Lead Mechanic Track
Amentum, RDC-U
06.2023 - 04.2025
Heavy Equipment Mechanic Lead
V2X
03.2022 - 05.2023
FSR (JLTV program)
STS/Oshkosh
05.2021 - 03.2022
Maintenance Supervisor
Amentum
01.2020 - 04.2021
Maintenance Supervisor
AC FIRST
11.2018 - 11.2019
FSR
TLD America
11.2016 - 11.2018
Lawn and Garden Technician
Sears STAC
04.2015 - 10.2016
Lead Mechanic
AC FIRST
12.2009 - 02.2015
GED -
College of Southern Idaho