Seth William Hampton

shfe1926@westpost.net
509 Charlie Hicks Rd.
Cell: (423) 512-2601
Jonesborough , Tn. 37659

SUMMARY:
Ten years with the United States Army as a heavy construction equipment repairer
.
Fifteen total years work experience troubleshooting, repair, and replacement of
mechanical, electrical, Hydraulic, pneumatic, diesel engines, clutches, transmis
sions, differentials, steering assemblies, transfer cases, hydraulic cylinders a
nd hydraulic manifolds. Exceptional in hydraulic schematics and troubleshooting
procedures. I am able to make internal repairs of components by replacing valves
, shafts, gears, bearings, rings, and seals. Self-Motivated and confident in mak
ing independent decisions to properly diagnose and repair equipment
AREAS OF EXPERTISE:
Maintenance Load Testing,Comp
onent Repair
Technical Inspections Hydraulic Manifolds
Component Replacement
Preventive Maintenance Hydraulic cylinders
Cause failure analysis
Troubleshooting Hydraulic Pumps
Heavy Equipment

TEST EQUIPMENT PROFICIENCY:

Flow testing Equipment Hydraulic Gauges,Caterp
illar software
Infrared thermometers Pressure gauges
Digital Multi-Meters
Electrical Schematics Digital Pressure gauges Photocell tachometer
Hydraulic schematics Pressure Test Kits
WORK EXPERIENCE:
1992 April June-2000 June: US Army, Bamberg, Germany, Ft. Hood Texas, and Greene
ville, TN
Heavy construction equipment Mechanic
62B10 cross trained with 63B10, Tamms/PLL Clerk. Worked on 4,000 to 10,000 lb Fo
rklifts, Rowpuas, M-9 Aces (Military Combat Dozer), D7 Dozers, Graders, Scrapers
, 2 tons 5 ton Bobtails, 5 ton Wrecker, 1 ton Hummvs, 10 ton tankers, and vari
ous types of trailers. Worked as a Tamms/PLL Clerk for two years while in Germa
ny.
.
2001 Dec- 2004 Nov: TPI - Gray, Tennessee
Maintenance Mechanic
Worked on CNC Machine, Slab Lasers, Hydraulic Brake Presses, various types
Of forklifts. Work also includes plumbing, electrical and HVAC.
Contract Job:
2005 January-June 2005: The Ginn Group
Maintenance supervisor
Supervise 15 Mechanics, 15 Trades helpers to rebuild cargo laden
Equipment, 10/20/30 Level Maintenance, on all types of military trailers
Night Shift Lead of refurbishing Forklifts 4k, to 10k
Contract Completed

Contract Job:
2005 June-Nov 2005: Premier Professional South Korea
Quality Assurance, Quality Control Inspector.
Inspects a wide variety of wheel vehicles, construction equipment, generators, 1
0k Forklift, 6k Atlas Forklift,
Diagnose Electrical, Hydraulic, and Mechanical Deficiencies, Orders correct part
s for each repair.
Knowledgeable in using Technical Manuals.
Contract Completed
2006 August-2007 August: Sodexho
Maintenance Manager.
Overseas other maintenance personnelas job performances.
Worked on various types of mechanical machinery
Replenishes bench stock items for machinery
Contract Job:
2007 Sept.-April 2008: Rangerland Systems
Field Service Representative in various locations through out Iraq.
Mine Resistant Ambush Protection vehicle (MRAP)
Training from Bae at Red River Army Depot aSteve Bishop"
Trained soldiers how to maintain and operate the MRAP Vehicle
Supervise efforts while working with the military mechanics and operators on tro
ubleshooting / repair of the MRAP Vehicle.
Uses the new version of caterpillaras software to diagnose engine problems.
Inspected Jobs, diagnosed problems, ordered proper repair parts and or repaired
problems on the spot.
Proficient in the electrical, mechanical, and driveline of the MRAP vehicle.
Contract Complete
2007August-Present: Geokinetics
Vibe Technician/ Vibe Dept.Manager
Overseas 7 or more Seismic Vibrators and the operators.
Maintained two types of diesel engines such as the 60 series and 90 series Detro
it engines
Worked on various types of hydraulic systems ranging from 200 psi to 4000 psi
Scheduled services on all the equipment ranging from 7 to 10 pieces every 250 an
d 500 hours Maintains , replenishes over $200,000.00 of bench stock.
Education:
1999 Wurzburg,Germany-U.S. ArmyCertificate for Tamms/PLL Clerk
1998 Primary Leadership Development Course U.S. Army Germany
1997 Warren Michigan- US Army Tank Automotive Command
Certificate for reading hydraulic schematics, and troubleshooting procedures
1996 Central Texas College Courses in Computer Programming
1993 Leanardwood Missouri Heavy construction equipment Repair