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Clifford Fredricks

Sacramento,CA

Summary

Reliable Machinist/Composite Technician skilled at reading and following machine schematics, planning, drawing specifications and standard operating procedures. Meticulous and systematic with excellent critical thinking and problem-solving abilities. Accomplished in manufacturing and repairing precision parts and instruments.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Composite Technician

Aerojet Rocketdyne
Toney, AL
03.2022 - Current
  • Performed composite layups and cured components with autoclave, ovens, and vacuum bagging techniques.
  • Developed repair methods and processes for damaged composite parts.
  • Trained other technicians on proper handling of composite materials and tools used in fabrication process.
  • Assisted in troubleshooting during development of new products or processes.
  • Repaired damaged components by applying structural adhesive bonding techniques as well as mechanical fastening methods such as riveting, bolting, and screwing.
  • Utilized hand tools such as grinders, drills, saws, routers, sanders to shape and cut composites materials.
  • Followed specific instructions provided by engineering team regarding product design specifications.
  • Interpreted drawings and specification sketches to determine manufacturing instructions.

Parts Manager

Derotic LLC
Sacramento, CA
03.2020 - 10.2021
  • Established individual parts inventory levels to balance stock for maximum inventory turns.
  • Connected with customers daily to understand needs, provide assistance and collect feedback to optimize operations.
  • Received, examined and reshelved returned parts.
  • Gathered pertinent information to place orders for various fire departments, customers and fire equipment service mechanics.

Machinist

West Coast Frame & Collision Repair
Sacramento, CA
02.2011 - 03.2020
  • Measured and marked dimensions and reference points to meet precise specifications.
  • Selected appropriate speeds and feeds according to metal type and finish specifications.
  • Measured, marked and indicated dimensions and reference points on materials.
  • Operated hand tools, drill presses, riveting machines and tap burners to safely produce projects.
  • Calibrated machinery to optimize performance according to prescribed standards and specific project needs.

Machinist

Lincoln Welding
Sacramento, CA
07.2006 - 09.2008
  • Sharpened, replaced and tracked cutting tools to adhere to strict quality control and usage schedules.
  • Operated hand tools, drill presses, riveting machines and tap burners to safely produce projects.

Education

High School Diploma -

Sheldon High School
Sacramento, CA
06.2006

Skills

  • Invoice processing
  • Stock management
  • Ordering parts
  • Hardware assembly
  • Tapping and milling
  • De-burring
  • Drilling
  • Lathe Operating
  • Press Operating
  • Tooling and fixtures
  • Organizational skills
  • Composite parts assembly
  • Surface Preparation
  • Quality Control
  • Blueprint Reading

Timeline

Composite Technician

Aerojet Rocketdyne
03.2022 - Current

Parts Manager

Derotic LLC
03.2020 - 10.2021

Machinist

West Coast Frame & Collision Repair
02.2011 - 03.2020

Machinist

Lincoln Welding
07.2006 - 09.2008

High School Diploma -

Sheldon High School

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