1. TOSINA TUIMATO
Tacoma Washington 98644
785-210-6810
Tosina72@gmail.com
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Over 15 years’ experience as Mechanic supplemented with 3 years as a Sheet Metal Fabricator in the United
States Army with documented success in heavy duty truck and trailer repair, preventive maintenance of diesel
engines and replacement of defective parts. Skilled at utilizing pneumatic tools, power tools and hand tools and
a thorough knowledge of applicable OSHA,DOT and CSA regulations. Comprehensive knowledge of
diagnosing performance problems, preparing related estimates and writing work orders with expert accuracy.
Possess strong problem-solving as well as customer service skills complimented with sound knowledge of
computerized diagnostic tools and equipment. Professional knowledge of composite and sheet metal repair.
Currently possess a Secret Security Clearance. Bilingual in English and Samoan.
CORE COMPETENCIES
●Hydraulics Maintenance ●Engine Overhauling ●Supply Management
●Electrical Inspection ●Hydraulics Maintenance ●Engine Assembly
●Fabrications ●Cutting & Soldering ●Metal Shaping
●Parts Examination ●Computerized diagnostic ●Customer Service
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Supervisor, Special Purpose Equipment Repairer Dec 2014 – Present
Joint Base Lewis McChord (JBLM), WA
Monitored shop operations for 48 employees and 7 Supervisors to include receipt, storage and distribution auto
material and equipment. Conducted scheduled and unscheduled maintenance for over 1,400 various pieces of
equipment including 44 pacing items and tools valued in excess of $13.5 million dollars.
 Managed vehicle fleet exchange pricing for auto repair parts and recouped $260,000 of recoverable
parts.
 Organized internal and external daily work load of 32 employees increasing work order completion by
25%.
 Coordinated field training exercise increasing overall readiness by 96%.
 Ensured organizational equipment in excess of $5 million dollars was maintained and serviceable pre
and post overseas operations.
Leadership Academy, Small Group Leader Aug 2011 to Dec 2014
Ft. Leonard Wood, MO
Served at the Army’s most diverse Leadership Academy providing supervision, professional development and
counseling to 64 students and 16 Supervisors. Executed over 320 hours of instruction on leadership development
and technical core training.
 Conducted assessments and evaluation reports, prepared lesson plans distributed examinations and
maintained equipment valued in excess of $4 million dollars.
 Performed over 490 instructor contact hours resulting in 97% graduation rate first term, 100% graduation
rate second term.
 Instrumental in the Program of Instruction (POI) Course review resulting in 40% restructure of the POI.

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 Mentored 3 employees who were recognized as distinguished graduates of the Academy and ultimately
made the Commandants’ List.
Senior Maintenance Supervisor Aug 2007 to Mar 2009
Ft. Riley, KS
Conduct repairs and replace vehicle components to include stingers, longerons, bulkheads, beams and aircraft
skin according to drawings, blueprints, directive, technical manuals and safety procedures. Fabricate structural
parts, forming blocks and shapes metal using stretching, shrinking and other metal forming techniques. Mixes
and applies fiberglass materials. Make emergency and permanent repairs to transparent plastic windows and
enclosures. Provide vehicle maintenance support for over 150 40 ton vehicles. Convert blueprints into shop
drawings to be followed in the construction or assembly of sheet metal products.
 Determine project requirements, such as scope,assembly sequences,or required methods or materials,
using blueprints, drawings, or written or verbal instructions.
 Lay out, measure,and mark dimensions and reference lines on material such as roofing panels, using
calculators, scribes, dividers, squares,or rulers.
 Fasten seams or joints together with welds, bolts, cement,rivets, solder, caulks, metal drive clips, or
bonds to assemble components into products or to repair sheet metal items.
 Trim, file, grind, deburr, buff, or smooth surfaces,seams,or joints of assembled parts,using hand tools
or portable power tools.
 Fabricate ducts for high efficiency heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems to
maximize efficiency of systems.
 Select gauges or types of sheet metal or nonmetallic material, according to product specifications.
 Shape metal material over anvils, blocks, or other forms, using hand tools.
 Fabricate or alter parts at construction sites, using shears,hammers, punches, or drills.
 Examine completed workpieces for defects,such as chipped edges or marred surfaces and sort defective
pieces according to types of flaws.
 Measure completed workpieces to verify conformance to specifications, using micrometers, gauges,
calipers, templates, or rulers.
 Set stops on machine beds, change dies, and adjust components, such as rams or power presses,when
making multiple or successive passes.
 Start machines, monitor their operations, and record operational data.
 Set up, operate, or tend machines to saw,cut, shear, slit, punch, crimp, notch, bend, or straighten metal
or plastic material.
Senior Construction Equipment Repairer Jan 2003 to Apr 2007
Ft. Richardson, AK
Supervised 9 construction equipment repairers providing training, personnel management and mentorship.
Troubleshot isolated malfunctions and unit maintenance and services of over 125 pieces of engineer and wheeled
equipment valued at $1.5 million with zero loses. Served as Quality Assurance and Quality Control Inspector and
Fire Marshall exceeding the U.S. Army 10/20standard.
 Conducted over 10 missions in hostile and dangerous environments which ultimately prevented
breakdown of vehicles utilized protecting the safety of the United States.
 Trained 141 employees in Arctic survival skills which favorably led to no cold weather injuries in -25
temperatures.

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 Crossed trained 5 other organizations on heavy construction equipment with 95% passing rate.
 Received outstanding performance commendation by top unit military leader for 100% success during
Rapid Crater Repair Missions.
Supervisor, Nuclear Biological Chemical (NBC) July 2002 to Dec 2002
Ft. Hood, TX
 Selected as Team Leader during 3 major training exercises leading to successful transition.
 Provide training and advice regarding proper use and maintenance procedure for chemical equipment and
chemical operations during training exercises.
 Registered and hand receipt holder of $100,000 of NBC equipment with zero loss.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Continuing Education, Associates Degree, General Studies (73 Hours), Central Texas College, Killeen TX
Refrigerant Recovery/Recycle Recovery and Recycle #T8211, U.S. Army Ordnance School, Ft. Lee, VA
Technical Transportation of Hazardous Material (HAZMAT), U.S. Army, JBLM, WA
Aircraft Structural Repairer Course, U.S. Army Aviation Logistics School, Ft. Eustis, VA
Advanced First Aid and CPR, U.S. Army, JBLM, WA