Chase Taylor
West Haven,UT
Summary
Dedicated professional with a strong work ethic and a commitment to continuous learning and personal growth. Recognized for dependability and a positive attitude, effective communication across teams. Strives for excellence in both personal and professional life.. Passionate about contributing to a team environment that encourages development and success.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager General Manufacturing 1
Northrop Grumman
10.2018 - Current
- Responsible for leading teams of 15-25 technicians across multiple work cells.
- My teams have had only 1 OSHA recordable injury in 7.5 years of management.
- Managed the beginning of C shift operations for all work cells currently running in B-14.
- Helped with design and implementation of paint line monorail system expansion.
- Helped paint line navigate FAI’s for all EHLU/APT Duct work packages
- Have managed every work cell on the JSF program.
- Became safe start ambassador.
- Successfully lead teams through difficult changes in an ever-changing and competitive aerospace industry.
Paint and Assembly Lead
Northrop Grumman
06.2016 - 09.2018
- Responsible for organizing workflow and driving execution for a 10-person team.
- I helped the team ramp up production rates to 14 wings, 12 nacelles, and 12 HLU parts per week.
- As lead we had zero OSHA recordable injuries
- Learned broader scope of program goals including schedule, cost, and delivery demands.
Operations Official
Rocky Mountain Motocross
03.2013 - 06.2018
- Equipment Operator:
- Trained in operating water trucks, skid steers, and bulldozers.
- Race Official:
- It was my responsibility to make sure the AMA rules were followed by all track staff, racers, and race support.
- Coordinating race days with an average of 800 racers across 20 different classifications.
- Safety Official:
- It was my responsibility to assess severity of accidents and coordinate appropriate care for injured racers.
Paint and Assembly Technician
Northrop Grumman
03.2015 - 06.2016
- Became proficient in Surface Preparation, Part Masking, Insert Installation, Radius Block Drilling, Radius Block Installation, Antenna Pan Drilling, Antenna Pan Installation, Line Drilling, Stiffener Installation, Countersink Cutting, Nut-plate Installation, Fillet Adhesive Sealing, Part Marking, Visual Inspection, Paint Touch-up, and Cosmetic Anomaly Re-work operations.
Wing Skin Hand Lay-up Technician
Northrop Grumman
11.2014 - 03.2015
- Became proficient at vitrek projection systems, IML, OML, and Comply lay-up operations.
- I received forklift operator, crane operator, and move director certifications.
Education
High School Diploma -
Davis High School
06-2012
Skills
- Communication
- Team leadership
- Work flow optimization
- Decision-making
Timeline
Manager General Manufacturing 1
Northrop Grumman
10.2018 - Current
Paint and Assembly Lead
Northrop Grumman
06.2016 - 09.2018
Paint and Assembly Technician
Northrop Grumman
03.2015 - 06.2016
Wing Skin Hand Lay-up Technician
Northrop Grumman
11.2014 - 03.2015
Operations Official
Rocky Mountain Motocross
03.2013 - 06.2018
High School Diploma -
Davis High School