William R. Lachapelle
3159 Green Arbor Place.
Jacksonville, Fl. 32277-2803
Hm: (904) 744 9726 Mobile: (904) 403 5474 Pager: (904) 618 1101
E-Mail: Lachapelle@cornerpub.com
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Objective
Seeking a Mechanical/Electrical Technician or Supervisory position allowing me to utilize my extensive military/ civilian experience and training.
Qualifications
Possess 19 years of hands-on maintenance experience, 5 years in a supervisory capacity.
Currently contracting to Universal Studios as an Electronics Technician through S.M.A.R.T Inc. providing Electrical support for Strand Lighting in Islands of Adventure Theme Park. Also provided support as a Mechanical Technician in the Spiderman Attraction on Superhero Island..
Performed routine troubleshooting & maintenance on ABB Robotics, Hydraulics, Electrical Servo's and Pneumatics. Also provided maintenance support on a variety of industrial equipment.
Recently contracted to Strom Engineering in the capacity of Industrial Machine Repair Technician.
Contracted to Textron Lycoming in Williamsport, Pennsylvania as an Aircraft Engine Assembly QA Inspector, performing Mechanical/Dimensional Inspections on their wide assortment of aircraft engines prior to final assembly & testing.
Provided classroom instruction, hands-on training and technical guidance to Kuwait Air Force personnel on a wide variety of Support Equipment and Heavy Construction Equipment.
Also provided PC and Software troubleshooting on an as needed basis for the Kuwait Air Force. Computer literate with Win95/98, Windows 3.1 and all associated office software.
Played a key role in setting up and implementing a Support Equipment overhaul/rework facility to meet NAVAIR 4790 specifications for DynCorp at NAS Jacksonville, Florida.
Familiar with Navy, Marine, Army, Air Force and commercial maintenance publications.
Possess supervisory and practical experience in Maintenance Control and Quality Assurance on a wide assortment of Support Equipment/Motor Transport Equipment.
Performed Quality Assurance Mechanical Testing for Garrett Turbine Engine Company on a wide variety of their Turbine Auxiliary Power Units for Commercial Airlines.
Experience
1/98 to present Mechanical/Electrical Tech. Contract Maintenance.
1/96 to10/97 GSE/MT Tech. Kay & Associates Inc. Air Defence Brigade, KWT.
1/94-1/96 GSE Lead Tech (GM). DynCorp Aerospace Technology. NAS JAX.
2/93-1/94 Equip. Team Leader. DynCorp International Services. Kuwait.
11/91-2/93 Hvy Equipt Tech. Intelcom Support Services. Mayport NS.
11/90-11/91 Maint Supervisor. Luhrs Corporation. St. Augustine, Fl.
4/88-11/90 Crane Tech. Jacksonville Port Authority, Jacksonville, Fl.
7/86-10/87 Turbine Test Tech. Garrett Turbine Engine Co. Phoenix, AZ.
3/83-7/86 GSE Tech. Grumman Aerospace Corporation. St. Augustine, Fl.
Military Experience
11/79-3/83 Aerospace Ground Equipment Mechanic AFSC 42355. USAF, 5th FMS. ND.
Education & Technical Training
USAF Course Studies at Sheppard Technical Training Center, Minot AFB, ND.
- Aerospace Ground Equipment Mechanic Course - 595hrs
- OJT Trainer Orientation - 30hrs
- MA-3 Air Conditioner - 66hrs
- Hobart 90G20P Diesel Generator - 42hrs
- MC-11 Davey Air Compressors - 48hrs
- -60A Turbine Generator Set - 80hrs
Garrett Airline Services Technical Training School, Phoenix, AZ.
- TSCP 700 Line Maintenance Course - 40hrs
- GTCP 331-200 Line Maintenance Course - 40hrs
- GTCP 85 Line Maintenance Course - 40hrs
- GTCP 660 Line Maintenance Course - 40hrs
General Electric Technical Training Center, Evandale, OH.
- LM5000/LM2500 Turbine Maintenance Orientation - 56hrs
NAMTRADET Technical Training School, NAS Jacksonville, FL.
- NC-10B-1/C Mobile Electric Power Plant I Level Maintenance Course - 80hrs
- NC-8A-1 Mobile Electric Power Plant I Level Maintenance Course - 80hrs
The following classes provided in courtesy by Strom Engineering in preparation for a maintenance contract with Case Corporation in Racine, Wisconsin.
- NUM 1060 CNC/PLC Maintenance Class – 40 hrs.
- MAZAK Multiplexes w/Mazatrol T-Plus Control (CNC/PLC) - 40hrs.
- Toyoda FH55 & FA550 w/Fanuc Controls (CNC/Electrical/Mechanical) – 40hrs.
- Mori Sieki Machinery w/Fanuc Controls (CNC/PLC) – 12hrs.
References & Certificates Available upon Request
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