Performs casting of materials to fabricate parts and/or for repair applications using various glues, resins, primers, bonding puddies, catalysts and chemical composites.
Loads and operate presses, ovens, and autoclaves. Adheres to equipment requirements and the method and sequences of operation to be followed in fabrication of parts using materials such as polyurethane, fiberglass, epoxy resins, and like materials.
Provides specialized technical assistance and interacts with team members to implement solutions. Operates large manual, electric & pneumatic tools in the assembly and disassembly of large heavy steel structures, molds, and fixtures
Safely works in a team environment rigging, lifting and transporting large parts and equipment.
Mechanical Assembler
Extant Aerospace
Melbourne, FL
11.2017 - 03.2020
Followed instructions on lot travelers, operation instructions, engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, sample assemblies, and follow verbal instructions to determine specific duties relative to assembly.
Assembled chassis, racks, and other final assembly hardware, and installed finished assemblies or subassemblies in them.
Operated equipment and tools relative to accomplishing assembly, stuffing, and prep of prefabricated electronic assemblies and other electro-mechanical components.
Adjusted or trimmed materials and hardware to achieve specified electrical or dimensional characteristics.
Performed online go/no-go fit testing to ensure specified parts and assemblies meet production specifications and standards.
Performed assembly tasks such as soldering, potting, encapsulating, sanding, cleaning, epoxy bonding, curing, stamping, etching, impregnating, labeling, taping, marking, painting, crimping, riveting, soldering, pressing and fastening screws and bolts.
Assembled basic material and hardware to wire boards or chassis.
Lamination Technician
Vectorworks Marine
Titusville, FL
06.2013 - 11.2017
Performed lamination of prepreg composite materials, wet layups, and complete secondary bonding operations using various types of adhesives and materials.
Performed vacuum bagging operations for large composite structures, completed trimming operations, yielding close tolerances.
Worked with various resins, gel-coats, fiberglass and other materials.
Installed components into fiberglass hulls, decks, and small part molds.
Operated a variety of power tools including but not limited to saws, drills, grinders, and overhead hoists.
Read and interpreted Shop Travelers, Eng. Drawings and other documents.
Head CNC Machinist
LRM Industries International, CD & Flatbed
Rockledge, FL
01.2008 - 06.2013
Setup and Operation of CNC machines such as press brake, waterjets, plasma, roller machine, horizontal band saw machine, iron worker and shear machine.
Conducted inspections, repairs, modifications and retrofits.
Troubleshot and reworked pieces, ensured accuracy and completion of assigned tasks and projects.
Met and maintain company quality standards.
Read and interpreted engineering drawings with an understanding for drawing symbols, flag notes, and general notes.