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Aaron Doph

Sultan,WA

Summary

Seasoned Aerospace Operations Manager and skilled leader with 28 years of experience applying exceptional planning and problem-solving abilities toward enhancing business plans and day-to-day activities. Results-driven and resilient in developing teams while improving processes and increasing productivity. Bringing solid understanding of industry trends, excellent communication skills, talent for spotting areas in need of improvement and implementing changes with strategic approach. Dependable, hard working and ambitious with willingness to take on added responsibilities to grow self, team and business

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Tube Fabrication Mechanic

Lafarge & Egge
10.2021 - Current
  • Fabricate and form complex tubing systems using manual and automatic tube benders.
  • Serving private, commercial and Department of Defense (DoD) aerospace clients.
  • Read and interpret detailed technical drawings, blueprints, and diagrams.
  • Finish tubing with precision end fittings, including flaring, swaging, cryogenic fittings, and beading.
  • Operate advanced measurement equipment such as the Accurex Scanner and TubeShaper Roaming Arm to meet strict tolerance specifications.
  • Maintain quality, safety, and efficiency under strict compliance standards.

Fabrication Supervisor

Cadence Aerospace
10.2004 - 01.2021
  • Managed, trained and worked alongside 30+ department personnel to attain department objectives.
  • Provided training, support, direction and mentorship to continually develop employee work habits, job skills and safety practices.
  • Interpreted work order information and specifications to plan, schedule and complete jobs precisely.
  • Conducted performance reviews each quarter, offering praise and recommendations for improvement.
  • Planned, organized and monitored resources to deliver efficient use of labor, equipment and materials.
  • Reviewed and assessed ongoing operations, developing initiatives for continuous process improvement.
  • Collaborated with internal teams to streamline operations across materials handling, production and shipping.
  • Regularly reviewed workflow trends data helping identify areas requiring improvement which resulted in stronger overall performances within the fabrication department.

Sheet Metal Fabricator/Final Assembler

AMT Aerospace Man. Technologies
08.1998 - 09.2004
  • Interpreted blueprints, schematics and technical documentation to obtain project instructions and completion requirements.
  • Cut, bent and shaped metal sheets and components to meet specific project requirements.
  • Hammered and shaped metal over forms, blocks or anvils to achieve required item dimensions and configurations.
  • Operated hand and power tools and heavy machinery safely.
  • Aligned aircraft components precisely using layout, jigs, templates and fixtures.
  • Tended multiple fabricating machines, including cutoff saws, shears, rolls, brakes, presses and forming and spinning machines.
  • Completed durable assemblies and subassemblies with hand and power tools.
  • Forklift certified
  • Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to strict safety protocols and properly maintaining equipment.

Education

High School Diploma -

Cascade High School
Everett, WA
06.1998

Skills

  • Workplace safety awareness
  • Operational efficiency management
  • Aerospace fabrication specialist
  • Skilled in aerospace component assembly
  • Lean manufacturing proficiency
  • Proficient in PCM specifications
  • Employee training
  • Strategic issue identification
  • Troubleshooting skills

Timeline

Tube Fabrication Mechanic

Lafarge & Egge
10.2021 - Current

Fabrication Supervisor

Cadence Aerospace
10.2004 - 01.2021

Sheet Metal Fabricator/Final Assembler

AMT Aerospace Man. Technologies
08.1998 - 09.2004

High School Diploma -

Cascade High School

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