Rick Melton, Heavy equipment inspector lead

Rick Melton

Heavy equipment inspector lead

Aecom

Location
Kuwait - Al Ahmadi
Education
Diploma, Computer Systems & Network Technology
Experience
22 years, 11 Months

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Total years of experience :22 years, 11 Months

Heavy equipment inspector lead at Aecom
  • Kuwait - Al Ahmadi
  • My current job since April 2017

Perform Product Quality Deficiencies Report process when receiving improper or damaged repairparts (PDQR).

Perform load testing of various equipment IAW applicable technical reference.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Familiarisation of AWRDS and LOGSA.

Researching and documentant of safety messages, maintenance advisory message. (SOUM's, MAM'sand MWO's).

Expert in Fed log supply system.

quality control inspector at Vectrus
  • Kuwait - Al Ahmadi
  • April 2016 to April 2017

Perform initial, in-progress, classification and final inspections.

Operate and inspect equipment to diagnose and troubleshoot defects.

Use technical manuals, bulletins and written directives in the performance of all inspections.

Examine parts for damage or excessive wear using micrometers and gauges.

Order required repair parts using appropriate military or technical manuals.

Perform battlefield damage assessment and repair (BDAR).

Classifies equipment for disposal IAW Army regulations and verify equipment condition codes.

Perform testing and certification of equipment and material during Load Testing Process.

Perform inspections, technical, and other reports involving mechanical equipment. Performs minortraining and supervision of HVAC work and other duties as assigned. • Continuous process improvement.

Maintenance Support Specialist at SAIC
  • Kuwait - Al Ahmadi
  • November 2011 to November 2012

• Troubleshoots, maintains and repairs complex systems and equipment
• Maintains records of installation, maintenance and repair orders to track activities ensuring work is documented and on file; prepares status reports for projects.
• Coordinates projects related to installation, maintenance and repair work within area of assigned duties including planning and scheduling work and equipment.
• Inventories and orders supplies, parts, equipment and materials for projects and programs including determining appropriate supplies and materials and locating vendors; maintains adequate supply levels and inventory controls.
• Microsoft Enterprise Server 2000/2003; Microsoft Windows Operating Systems; Microsoft Exchange 2003 and other mail applications (local and remote

QA/QC Technical Inspector at ITT
  • Kuwait
  • September 2007 to September 2011

• Proven ability to inspect a broad range of vehicle variants (both wheeled and track) for dimensional accuracy, hardness and concentrically and alignment of parts.
• Ability to use precision measuring instruments and tools
Proficient in technical manuals 10/30 Army Standards

Shipboard Mechanic at Dyncorp
  • United States
  • November 2004 to August 2007

Troubleshoot and perform -10/-20/-30 level maintenance procedures on internal M992 Ammo track, M577, MIAI and M1 Abrams tanks. Perform technical inspections in accordance with established standards to include determining the extent of corrective action and repair parts required .
• Testing, operating, and driving of vehicles ensuring normal operation;
• Interpret schematic diagrams;
• Pack removal using overhead cranes;
• Troubleshooting;
• Dis assembly and repair.

Conducted daily surveillance, maintained accurate records, updated the “leak log”, and performed preventive and corrective maintenance on for over 1500 military vehicles on a pre-positioned ship

Mechanic at Aerotek
  • United States
  • May 2004 to November 2004

Responsible for servicing of vehicles in the fleet to include battery replacement, oil changes, diagnosis and troubleshooting faults. Ensured parts were ordered and received using internal computerized supply system

Track Vehicle Repairer at US ARMY
  • United States
  • August 1997 to November 2003

Technical skills enabled the repair of over 300 combat-ready, fighting wheel and track vehicles throughout deployment and military career. Knowledge, training and practical experience with computerized data bases for tracking, ordering, receiving, and reporting of materials, supplies and shipments ensuring vehicle readiness and Operational Readiness Rates remained within goal.

Education

Diploma, Computer Systems & Network Technology
  • at ACLC
  • May 2015

300 hours at a printing press

Specialties & Skills

Safety Audits
Computers
Forklift Operator
Project Management
Microsoft Operating systems

Languages

English
Expert

Training and Certifications

AIT Army Institute Traning (Training)
Training Institute:
Automotive Engineering
Date Attended:
August 1997
Duration:
300 hours