Andre Gonzales
Northrop Grumman
Littlerock,CA
1
Certification
5
years of professional experience
- Performs spray, wipe, or brush applications to aircraft parts, assemblies and interior or exterior surfaces of completed aircraft, exercising a complete knowledge of surface preparations, material application procedures and techniques, tools, equipment, applicable specifications, and safety regulations, where it is required to hold exacting tolerances, working to blueprint requirements or engineering directions.
- Mix material to be applied and maintains material level in paint pots.
- Performs surface preparation by cleaning, stripping, sanding, masking, and similar operations. Identifies surface imperfections and makes corrections using approved procedures.
- Apply fillers to seams or voids, porosity and fix builds up surfaces to conform to aircraft configurations.
- Uses precision measuring equipment and shop mathematics to determine material thickness.
- Operates air and airless painting equipment as required. Moves, positions, and stores such equipment as portable air mover ventilators or exhaust units, safety lights, ladders, scaffolding, etc. Maintains and stores spray guns, pressure pots, hoses, respirators, and other similar safety devices. Maintains a 5's of FOE/FOD
- Using clean as I go method while performing my job duties through work shift.
- Knowledgeable of using micrometers and caliper tool to measure thread protrusion to ensure panels are torqued to spec.
- Performs countersinking to prepare using materials around the holes were grommets are installed.
Work History
Aircraft Painter
3 Years 8 Months- Track 5-10 daily parts to support efficient aircraft surface preparation and keep work moving on schedule.
- Communicate with managers and mechanics across departments to coordinate work and complete tasks efficiently.
- Apply creative problem-solving to overcome process issues and keep daily production goals on track.
- Bond LO materials and composites to support aircraft repair and structural finish work.
- Strip paint and clean parts using aircraft paint remover, acetone, spray gun cleaner, and thinners.
- Read daily specs, blueprints, and engineering drawings to complete work to statement-of-work requirements.
Aircraft Structures Mechanic
4 Years 8 Months- Prepare 5-10 composite surfaces weekly for coating through sanding, stripping, masking, and vacuum work.
- Read drawing specifications and use precision tools, including calipers, torque wrenches, and gauges, to verify parts.
- Cut, shape, and prepare parts with hand and power tools for bonding with approved adhesives.
- Perform electrical installation tasks such as routing, clamping, tie-downs, connector mating, pin insertion, and crimping.
Skills
Precision measurement
Blueprint reading
Dimensional inspection
Torque wrench use
Aircraft surface preparation
Paint stripping
Abrasive sanding
Masking and taping
Composite repair
Sealant application
Communication
Organizational skills
Time management
Work area safety
Team player
Problem Solver
Certification
Plastics manufacturing technology
Timeline
Aircraft Painter
Northrop Grumman
02.2023 - 10.2026Read More
Aircraft Structures Mechanic
Northrop Grumman
02.2022 - 10.2026Read More