JAVIER GONZALEZ
Anduril Industries.
Cerritos,CA
1
Certification
28
Years of experience
Dedicated Seal Mechanic and Aircraft Painter with over 26 years of experience in the aerospace industry, recognized for enhancing efficiency through process development and rigorous adherence to quality control standards. Proficient in spray gun operation, excel in training teams and ensuring compliance with safety regulations, leveraging strong communication skills to foster a collaborative work environment.
Work History
Manufacturing Production Technician
3 Months- Tested products or subassemblies for functionality or quality and troubleshot problems with equipment, devices, or products.
- Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication, teamwork, and mutual respect among colleagues.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all production activities, ensuring traceability and accountability throughout the manufacturing process.
- Collected and reviewed engineering data to assess needs and recommend solutions.
Seal Mechanic/ Aircraft Painter
26 Years 9 Months- Trained new personnel on proper operating procedures for spray guns and other equipment used during aircraft painting operations.
- Applied primers, sealers, topcoats, and other finishes to various aircraft components in accordance with manufacturer's specifications.
- Properly disposed of unused or contaminated materials according to established protocols.
- Assisted in the development of new processes for improving efficiency in the painting department.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable regulations related to aircraft painting operations.
- Performed surface preparation activities such as sanding, cleaning, masking off areas for protection from overspray.
- Maintained and operated a variety of equipment, tools, and materials necessary to paint aircraft surfaces.
- Cleaned equipment and work areas.
- Disassembled, clean and reassemble sprayers and power equipment, using solvents, wire brushes and cloths.
- Disposed of hazardous waste in appropriate manner.
- Senior Seal Mechanic. Expert and extremely skilled in F.I.P Sealing, Form In Place. I specialize in creating a permanent gasket c/ a specific structure, panel, aircraft doors/ covers. Bonding seal to areas inside Fuel tanks, Air inlets, ducts. Molding bonding parts together, adding ramps 20 to 1 in areas where required fir the purpose of eliminating unwanted steps and high gaps. Specialize in final assembly O.M.L outer mold line flushness.
- Very familiar with all safety regulations related to the usage of chemicals, promoters, spraywax, mold release, primer, top coats, any type of hazardous waste.And aware of the proper part protection, safety protocols abd requirements when dealing and using all types of material such as safety goggles, glasses,ear protection, gloves,coveralls,along with full,half air Respirators Including dusk mask.
Skills
Strong communication skills
Hand tool proficiency
Spray gun operation
Quality control standards
Certification
Air Respirator/ Confined Space, F.O.E / Self Inspector/, Security Clearance/ Secret
AWARDS
Safety Monitor, Safety Project
Timeline
Manufacturing Production Technician
Anduril Industries.
06.2026 - CurrentRead More
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