OBJECTIVE
To continue to utilize my technical/fabrication/assembly/test/planning and problem solving experience in the Aerospace industry..
BEST ATTRIBUTES
• Dedicated work ethic • Attention to detail • Problem solving skills • Team player
STRENGTHS
• Extensive experience in all forms of mechanical design, assembly and test. Experienced in FARO ARM Digitizer with factory training and certification, CNC Router software setups and applications, AutoCAD, Surf Cam programming and design training. Working knowledge of Computer Aided Design from concept to finished product. Extensive understanding of all machining practices and tooling. • Have been trained and held certifications in overhead cranes, gas/electric forklift,manlift/tiger, torque and tubing for bending to include flaring of tubing. • High pressure hose and restraint certification, kc/an and Swagelok fitting assembly experience to include handling of cryogenics. • Adhesive bonding certification. • Flight electrical certifications for wire termination, Flight connector connect/disconnect wrapping and lacing of cables. • Understanding of blueprints and schematics for assembly, disassembly and testing. • Lead designer in implementing and deploying tool control program for flight and non-flight total tool accountability with follow-up training for users. • Ability to lead a team oriented atmosphere for continuous improvements related to productivity, safety and first time quality product. • Proactive leader in decision making processes to avoid potential problems with inputs from team for desired results. • Leader of specialized innovation team to address “think tank” ideas to improve safety, employee satisfaction, productivity, cost savings and innovative ideas to communicate information in the workplace. • Currently hold a Class B CDL license. • Currently hold NASA security clearance at Kennedy Space Center. • Completion of formal Lean and Lean+ training with completion certification. • Leader of EI (employee involvement) team for continuous improvement related to tool control program to achieve FOD Free environment with zero lost tool status.
EXPERIENCE
Process Engineer - LZ Technology / Lockheed Martin, Kennedy Space Center, Fl July, 2010 - Present
Daily responsibilities to include designing and machining of Flight foam for packing of Flight Hardware for Cargo Missions Contract supporting International partners for Space Station. Interaction with hardware providers concerning packing requirements. Maintenance and repair of pneumatic/hydraulic equipment used for stowage integration.
Mechanical Technician - MDSSC/BOEING, Kennedy Space Center, Fl December, 1989 – July, 2010
Responsibilities include integration, test and de-integration of Flight hardware for Shuttle experiments and Cargo Missions. Technician lead duties to include assignment of tasks to technicians, oversee work schedule for “on time” completion of work, interface with engineering and vendors to address safety, hardware and/or procedure issues. Lead hardware designer for Space Station Processing Facility to implement Digital Signage throughout work areas. Coordinated with IT and Content Managers for what type of information to be displayed on digital signage pertaining to each individual area. This content to include safety, 5S, Lean principles, work schedules, hazards, weather alerts etc. Awarded Space Flight Awareness Honoree Award in June 1999 (STS-96) for the development of specialized machine with unique tooling and fixtures for the precision machining of Flight foam for Shuttle Cargo resulting in higher quality, lower cost and shorter delivery. Setup and fabrication of Astronaut training aids to include interference evaluations in both soft and hard dock situations. Develop CAD models and initiate the NC programming for the machining of prototype hardware for Flight, critical GSE and GSE applications. Selected as lead team member by KSC Center Director to go to NASA’s Continuous Improvement Convention in Washington D.C. in 2003 to represent Kennedy Space Center.
Master Machinist - Stradley Auto Parts, Titusville, FL September, 1984 – December, 1989
Performed Bridgeport vertical mill machining, South Bend lathe operations, surface grinding, precision static and dynamic engine assembly balancing, engine block boring/line honing/line boring, cylinder head remanufacturing, drive shaft fabrication and balancing, Mig and Heli-arc welding, performance engine blueprinting and assembly, Magna-flux and magnetic particle inspection. Focal for all high performance/race application machining and race package development.
Master Machinist Supervisor - Franklin Auto Supply, Greenfield, Ma. June, 1968 - September, 1984
Daily overview of all machine shop activities including creating customer work orders, pricing of parts and labor, ordering of parts, delegation of machining duties to staff, checking tolerances and assembly of all engines and interfacing with customers for all warranty and post work issues. Maintained a database of all work tolerances with a failure/non-failure link to prevent future problems. Machine experience to include Bridgeport vertical mill, Van Norman rotary broach, Van Norman boring bar, Sioux valve/seat grinder and Winona valve seat machine, Sunnen CK10. Performed all final inspections of finished work to include measurement by inside/outside micrometer, depth gauge, digital bore gauge, digital height gauge, Rockwell hardness testing and surface flatness testing.
Education
Mohawk Trail Regional High School - Buckland, MA Graduated June, 1969
Greenfield Vocational School - Greenfield, MA (completed 4 yr. Master Machinist course in 2 yrs.)--- June, 1972
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