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Sheet Metal Mechanic

Cody Blaine

Boeing
Wichita,Kansas
20
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Detail-oriented Press Operator with 8 years of experience in quality inspection and color adjustment in print production. Proven expertise in production and assembly line environments, complemented by 9 years in aircraft maintenance, including installation of interior covers and various lines. Strong background in sheet metal work enhances technical skill set.

Work History

Sheet Metal Mechanic

1 Year 1 Month
Boeing | Wichita, KS | 10.2025 - Current

I drill, countersink, and install fasteners onto the 737MAX cheek skin.

  • Installed additional components inside cheek skin to enhance functionality and performance.
  • Resolved inspection findings through completion of required rework, ensuring compliance with quality standards.

Assembler/Installer

6 Years 10 Months
Textron Aviation | Wichita, Kansas | 08.2018 - 06.2025
  • Installed fuel bladders, fuel lines, hydraulic lines, and performed functional tests for all King Air models. Fitted air conditioning and heating system ducts for all King Air models. Installed fuel lines, hydraulic lines, and pneumatic lines for Cessna Longitude. My sheet metal experience came during this process as i had to fit and trim fuel cover doors after installing the fuel bladders and lines.
  • Assembled Textron Aviation aircraft components using blueprints and work instructions
  • Installed fasteners, hardware, and fittings on aircraft structures
  • Verified part alignment and dimensional accuracy against quality standards

Interior Tech 2

2 Years 5 Months
Textron Aviation | Wichita, Kansas | 03.2016 - 08.2018
  • Glued and covered backs for all models of the Cessna jets.
  • Installed aircraft interior components for Textron Aviation cabin refurbishment work.
  • Removed worn upholstery, panels, and flooring from business aircraft cabins.
  • Fit carpet, insulation, headliners, and trim to specification.

Press Operator/ Working Lead

10 Months
The Print Source Inc. | Wichita, Kansas | 05.2015 - 03.2016
  • Maintained a high level of accuracy through careful attention to detail. Superb visual acuity
  • Understood press maintenance procedures to support smooth production processes.
  • Operate a roll press, which consists of 2 stations that screenprint on a roll of material simultaneously. This roll press also backslits, die cuts, and sheets the job if needed. While running the roll press I also Quality Check other press operators’ work and if the supervisor is not in for the day I will schedule jobs to be run on presses.

Press Operator/ Ink Room Tech

8 Years 1 Month
Universal Products Inc. | Goddard, Kansas | 04.2007 - 05.2015
  • Operated Theime overhead press to maximize production output. Ensured prints met quality standards before production on sheets. Mixed different colors of toners to create specific ink/paint colors.
  • Operated press equipment for Universal Products Inc. production runs
  • Loaded materials and adjusted settings for press operation
  • Monitored print quality and corrected press alignment

Education

Diploma

Capitol High School
  • High School Diploma
  • This was an online course, I passed all courses and test with flying colors.

Skills

Sheet Metal Experience
Sheet metal fabrication
Sheet metal fabrication Metal forming techniques
Countersink drilling
Fastener installation
Production and line assembly experience
Expert in supply management

Certification

  • FujiFilm Services
  • Color Match Fundamental Certification: Color Matching Fundamentals
  • Kansas City, Kansas, United States
  • 2013
  • Fundamentals of Colormatching was a very precise and strategic course that also needs to be done with great eyesight and right lighting.

Timeline

Sheet Metal Mechanic

Boeing
10.2025 - CurrentRead More

Assembler/Installer

Textron Aviation
08.2018 - 06.2025Read More

Interior Tech 2

Textron Aviation
03.2016 - 08.2018Read More

Press Operator/ Working Lead

The Print Source Inc.
05.2015 - 03.2016Read More

Press Operator/ Ink Room Tech

Universal Products Inc.
04.2007 - 05.2015Read More

Capitol High School

Diploma
01.2008Read More
Cody Blaine