USS George HW Bush 2018 - 2023
- Operated and maintained machinery, equipment, and components such as Main engines, Ships Service Turbine Generators, Distillant Unit, various types of pumps and valves, auxiliary equipment, Ships Service Air Compressor, Exhaust Fans, Piping and Lagging
- Practice proper preservation of any metal surface to prevent excessive corrosion, leading to extended lifetime of material and improved overall safety.
- Conducted routine inspections to ensure equipment compliance with safety standards.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and reduce downtime.
- Trained junior machinists on safe operating procedures and equipment usage.
- Diagnosed mechanical issues, implementing solutions to enhance operational efficiency.
- Enhanced machining efficiency by performing routine maintenance on equipment and keeping tools in optimal condition.
- Utilized specialized measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges for the accurate assessment of part dimensions and alignment, ensuring adherence to strict tolerances.
- Maintained accurate documentation of job progress, materials used, and time spent on tasks for effective project management.
- Increased accuracy with adherence to blueprints, sketches, and engineering specifications for each project.
- Inspected and measured machined parts for conformance to specified tolerances.
- Studied daily work instruction, sketches, drawings, blueprints, and manuals to determine dimensions and tolerances accurately.
- Lubricated parts and performed minor and preventive maintenance to improve machine function and increase lifespan.
- Managed overall quality of lube oil for machinery, assuring proper conditions were met by conducting sediment and foreign material test, to inspecting machinery oil levels and proper viscosity.
- Trained and qualified new sailors as Steam Plant Operator for watch stations, maintenance, and over all steam plant operations while pier side and underway at sea trials.
Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center (MARMC) 2023 - present
- Boarded various types of naval vessels to inspect, repair, and overhaul or assist in maintenance of equipment such as retractable padeyes, stern tube face changes, rudder bolt torque, Baxter bolt, recover winch, weight tests, and window replacement; resulting in overall efficiency and fleet readiness throughout the waterfront.
- Properly handled types of hazmat: oils, adhesives, grease, lubricate, paint, and cleaners.
- Worked closely with engineers when adjustments were required based on drawings or specifications to ensure successful completion of projects.
- Improved workplace safety by implementing and adhering to proper machine operation protocols.
- Used various precision measuring instruments to check workpiece accuracy.
- Repaired and maintained machine tools, fixtures and other production equipment.
- Assured sailors who were separating or reenlisting with proper documentation, appointments, courses, and scheduling any needed prerequisites within a valid time frame as divisional career counselor