WILL HAMMOND
Waterview,Va.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Bucket Mechanic
General Electric Company
08.2008 - Current
- Working for a world class leader in the steam and gas turbine industry as a class “A” mechanic. Job responsibility include the disassembly, inspection, and reassemble of a multitude of gas and steam powered turbines used the power generation industry. Often tasked with the day to day running of the shop as lead, looked upon as a go to person to help resolve complex problems, used as a trainer on several programs unique to this facility, Blade Feathering; Blade moment Weighting. Currently responsible for the daily work assignment of at least 10 employees, ensuring they have the adequate skill set to perform the task they have been assigned,
Jet Engine Mechanic
DC Air National Guard
06.2003 - 11.2011
- I am a retired veteran of the DCANG of 24 years. In these duties I was often tasked as a trainer for new troops that joined the unit. Ensuring they receive the skills set needed to perform the task of repairing the GE-F110 jet engine used to power the F-16 aircraft. Knowledgeable in the military supply system, ensuring repairable items are returned to the supply system, in a timely manner. keeping up with required training of troops appointed under me, as well as the job duties stated while on active duty. Currently have a Non-Active Top-Secret Security clearance.
Maintenance Mechanic
Nestle Purina Company
06.2007 - 07.2008
- Maintain and controlled the serviceability of high speed packaging lines and all associated systems to optimize production uptime and minimize down time due to equipment failure. Ensuring the requirements of the product meet quality standard and was available to be shipped to meet the customer’s demand. This job often involved performing preventive maintenance on equipment, the tracking and repair of bucket elevators, and pallet conveyer systems. The timing adjustment and repair of bagger system, the sequence of gluing heads, adjustment of palletizing and depalletizing systems. Knowledge in the trouble shooting and replacement of proximity switches, fuses, and heaters. Very knowledgably in the use of precision measurement devices, and a limited welding skillset.
Logistic Specialist
The Boeing Company
07.2002 - 05.2007
- Investigate and develop solutions to such problems as, support planning and analysis. Estimating, scheduling, tracking, and the shelving of production incoming. Working with several shipping companies for products that were scheduled for outbound shipment by either ground, air, or vessel. At this time, I was also Hazardous Material Handler Shipper certified. Received several awards for my work dealing with (Lean Logistics), cutting more than 1500 nonuse items from the shelves, with a total saving to Boeing of over 11 Million dollars. Knowledgeable in setting shelf requirements, setting up and maintain kits, and ensuring that first in, last out of shelved items.
Maintenance Mechanic
Nestle Purina
08.1998 - 07.2002
- Job requirements are the same as stated above. My reason for leaving this company the first time was due to health issues dealing with my spouse. The second time was due to a change in Management.
Jet Engine Mechanic
United States Air Force
04.1988 - 04.1998
- Inspect, maintain, and service jet engines, small gas turbines, and ground support equipment. Planned, organized and directed propulsion maintenance activities, as well as personnel to ensure adequate repair of all the systems associated with the functionally of GE, and Pratt and Whitney Jet engines.
Education
No Degree Awarded - Aerospace Technology
Community College of the Air Force
No Degree Awarded - Applied Science
Clovis Community College
No Degree Awarded - Logistical Movements
Strayer University
Skills
- Troubleshooting skills
- Maintenance and repairs
- Hand and power tools
- Troubleshooting
Timeline
Bucket Mechanic
General Electric Company
08.2008 - Current
Maintenance Mechanic
Nestle Purina Company
06.2007 - 07.2008
Jet Engine Mechanic
DC Air National Guard
06.2003 - 11.2011
Logistic Specialist
The Boeing Company
07.2002 - 05.2007
Maintenance Mechanic
Nestle Purina
08.1998 - 07.2002
Jet Engine Mechanic
United States Air Force
04.1988 - 04.1998
No Degree Awarded - Applied Science
Clovis Community College
No Degree Awarded - Logistical Movements
Strayer University
No Degree Awarded - Aerospace Technology
Community College of the Air Force
Section name
I am a retired veteran of the District of Columbia Air National Guard, service 14 years Guard time, and servicing 10 years as an active duty member. I currently 40 percent disability for injuries to my knees awarded through the Veterans Admirative