Shaun Dustin
Mechanic/Electrical Apprentice
Enfield,CT
Summary
Talented Repair Technician with 12 years of experience employing excellent communication skills and technical abilities to solve problems and provide outstanding customer service. Specializing in mechanical and electrical systems repair. Highly-motivated electrician apprentice with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Heavy Mobile Equipment Repairer
Department Of Defense Army
Middletown, CT
07.2012 - Current
- Repaired and maintained mechanical equipment such as diesel engines, transmissions, transfer cases, and generators.
- Diagnosed issues with malfunctioning systems and components using specialized testing equipment.
- Replaced worn or damaged components in accordance with Technical manuals for specific component.
- Conducted safety inspections to identify potential hazards before repairs were made.
- Operated hand tools such as wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers, seal puller and inpact wrenches for repair work.
- Cleaned machine parts to remove dirt and debris prior to making any repairs.
- Inspected finished products for quality assurance purposes prior to releasing them from the facility.
- Installed new machinery components including bearings, seals, transmissions, diesel engines, transfer case and other parts.
- Performed routine maintenance tasks on electrical systems including replacing fuses, wiring harness, checking wiring connections and testing circuits.
- Filled out work orders, repair logs and maintenance plans to document work completed.
Army Reserves
Department Of Defense Army
Middletown, CT
03.2024 - 03.2024
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Motivated and encouraged team members to communicate more openly and constructively with each other.
- Collaborated with others to discuss new opportunities.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
Active Guard Reserve (AGR)
Army Reserve
03.2004 - 12.2009
- Patrolled grounds to maintain safety and detect unauthorized people or vehicles.
- Assisted in controlling access to restricted areas.
- Maintained daily logs of military equipment that needed repairs with detailed reports when necessary.
- Worked with other Military entities to run exercises during annual training.
Electrical Apprentice
Lighthouse
Cromwell, CT
10.2000 - 03.2004
- Installed and maintained electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures in accordance with local codes and regulations.
- Replaced defective circuit breakers, fuses, switches, outlets, lighting fixtures and other components as needed.
- Installed conduit systems including EMT, rigid conduit, flexible conduit.
- Used hand tools such as wire strippers, cutters to prepare wires for connections to boxes, terminals.
- Ran cable trays for power distribution from main panels to branch circuits.
- Connected cables from service entrance to meters and main distribution panel boards.
- Identified problems with circuits or equipment using testing devices such as multimeters or oscilloscopes.
- Worked with a variety of materials including PVC conduits, copper wiring, aluminum wiring and MC cables.
- Operated hand and power tools and diagnostic equipment to complete various aspects of jobs.
Laborer
Costello Industries
Newington, CT
05.2000 - 10.2000
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- worked with power equipment like jack hammers, shovel, skid steer.
Electrician Apprentice
John Davis Electric
Kalamazoo, MI
02.1999 - 01.2000
- Worked from ladders, scaffolds and lifts to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring equipment and lighting fixtures in ceilings, on roofs and on towers.
- Planned layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures based on specifications and applicable code.
- Used testing instruments such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters, and multimeters.
- Coordinated with other trades and general contractors to facilitate layout of recessed fixtures and architectural lighting.
- Installed and wired electrical transformers, service panels, and circuit breakers.
- Installed safety and distribution components for electrical systems, such as switches, resistors and circuit-breaker panels.
- Spliced, joined and connected wire to fixtures and other electrical components.
Education
Diploma - Electrical
New England Technical
New Britain, CT03-1995
High School Diploma -
Bulkeley High School
Hartford, CT06-1983
Skills
- Electrical Repairs
- Mechanical Aptitude
- Component Replacement
- Technical knowledge
- Equipment Inspection
- Equipment Repair
- Electrical Troubleshooting
- Precision measuring
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Army Reserves
Department Of Defense Army
03.2024 - 03.2024
Heavy Mobile Equipment Repairer
Department Of Defense Army
07.2012 - Current
Active Guard Reserve (AGR)
Army Reserve
03.2004 - 12.2009
Electrical Apprentice
Lighthouse
10.2000 - 03.2004
Laborer
Costello Industries
05.2000 - 10.2000
Electrician Apprentice
John Davis Electric
02.1999 - 01.2000
Diploma - Electrical
New England Technical
High School Diploma -
Bulkeley High School
Similar Profiles
Gracie McPhersonGracie McPherson
91-B: All Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic at Department of Defense | Texas Army National Guard91-B: All Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic at Department of Defense | Texas Army National Guard
Christopher BrightChristopher Bright
U.S. Army Reserves Soldier at Department Of Defense ArmyU.S. Army Reserves Soldier at Department Of Defense Army
Noel BalatNoel Balat
Active Duty Soldier at Department Of Defense ArmyActive Duty Soldier at Department Of Defense Army
Matthew GaskinsMatthew Gaskins
Contract Support Specialist at U.S. Department of Defense, Army Test and Evaluation CommandContract Support Specialist at U.S. Department of Defense, Army Test and Evaluation Command
Michelle MillerMichelle Miller
Service Advisor at Voss Village CadillacService Advisor at Voss Village Cadillac