Eduardo Flores
Lancaster,CA
Summary
As a skilled Composite Technician with active Secret Clearance and over ten years of experience in Aerospace Composite Fabrication, I am adept at interpreting blueprints, drawings, and specification sketches to ascertain requirements and apply the correct techniques for precise completion of tasks. I am also proficient in the use of tools and equipment, ensuring adherence to safety protocols in hazardous environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Composite Fabricator Sr Radome
Lockheed Martin
Palmdale, CA
07.2020 - Current
- Responsible for auto clave loading and schedule management for better efficiency
- Gained lead and leadership experience by assigning daily tasks to employees
- Trained new and current employees in various techniques and skills for the fabrication process
- Maintained high safety standards by conducting regular equipment inspections and following established protocols during all fabrication processes.
- Increased production efficiency through the development of optimized lay-up techniques for composite structures.
- Collaborated with engineers to develop innovative solutions for improving composite part performance and manufacturing efficiency.
- Enhanced product quality by implementing meticulous inspection and repair processes for composite materials.
Composite Fabricator
Scaled Composites
03.2013 - 07.2020
- Worked closely with engineering personnel to assist in the building of composite components
- Prepared molds for room temperature or heat cured layups
- Accurately checked and mixed epoxy resin components together for wet lay-ups
- Had knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of composite component construction
- Assisted leads and composite fabricators in the fabrication of tooling and any specialized set-up required to manufacture the composite components
- Performed correct vacuum bagging techniques and strip chart set-up for components
- Knew and understood all specialized hand and bench tools required to manufacture composite components
- Measured dimensions of components with calibrated measuring devices to ensure correct dimensions, as called out by blueprint/sketch
- Conducted composite fabrication, pre-reg parts build, blue print interpretation, trimming and drilling operations, and assembly operations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Tehachapi High School
Tehachapi, CA06-2008
Skills
- Surface Preparation Techniques
- Lean Manufacturing Principles
- Composite Layup Expertise
- Blueprint Reading Proficiency
- Autoclave Operation Knowledge
- Vacuum Bagging Proficiency
- Extensive tool and equipment handling
- Ability to take direction written and verbally
- Repair and modifications
- Honeycomb and rohacell core bonding techniques
- Strong Leadership Abilities
- Resin Infusion Processes
- Lean manufacturing principles
- Power Tool Operation
- Attention to Detail
- Team building
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Excellent Communication
- Problem-Solving
- Active Listening
- Task Prioritization
Clearance
Active secret clearance
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Composite Fabricator Sr Radome
Lockheed Martin
07.2020 - Current
Composite Fabricator
Scaled Composites
03.2013 - 07.2020
High School Diploma -
Tehachapi High School
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