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Colby Horton
Corpus Christi,United States
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Summary
Professional line operations specialist with comprehensive experience in production environments. Skilled in machine operation, quality control, and safety protocols. Strong focus on team collaboration, adaptability to changing requirements, and consistent achievement of operational goals. Reliable and efficient in maintaining workflow and ensuring high standards of product quality.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Process Line Operator
Corpus Christi Army Depot
Corpus Christi, Texas, United States
06.2006 - 09.2025
- Supervisor: Manuel Martinez 361-961-6693 ; Contact:Yes
- Pay Grade: WG - 7009 -09
- I can perform disassembly, cleaning, lubrication or assembly of aircraft parts, components, or subassemblies; preparing aircraft parts for test, preservation, painting, storage or containerization; checking items for obvious wear, cracks, nicks, burrs, or other surface defects; using equipment, solvents, brushes, buffers, scouring pads to clean or sand surfaces; replacing plugs, nuts, gaskets, safety wiring; inserting fittings; lifting, carrying and holding materials in position during assembly or fabrication processes; using templates to cut materials; fastening parts together by using bolts, rivets, and screws; taking measurements.
- I mix chemicals and cleaners in solutions and charge pressure pots. I manually wash and clean engine parts in tanks of hot or cold cleaning solutions. Hand cleans parts with brushes and other hand tools. I apply corrosion preventive compound by dipping parts in tanks or vats. I mix various cleaning and degreasing solutions such as caustic soda, carbon removing compounds, paint strippers and other cleaning compounds.
- As a Process Line Equipment Operator I independently work on one or more customized automated chemical cleaning process lines to define and run production sequences to meet Depot Maintenance Work Requirements (DMWR)/Technical Data and support aircraft maintenance schedules. As an operator I comply with sequence parameters according to DMWR and Tech Data information that determines name of operation, Flight Bar Type, Basket Size, selection of associated process code, soak time, pre and post dwell time and selection of associate chemical/rinse vat number according to CCAD process performed. I perform pre and post shift safety checks, emergency shut down procedures, assist in check off list with first responders during emergencies, normal shutdown and start up procedures. As and operator my primary duty is to ensure the automated chemical lines are properly maintained and function properly.
- I use a Programmable Logic Controller that provides the capability to perform and/or print reports according to proper sequences performed. As an operator-in-charge of a sequence I task/assist several lower grade workers, typically Equipment Cleaners, to load baskets with aircraft parts and operate or oversee the operation of hoists to lift and maneuver larger parts and baskets of parts from a staging area to the loading area that feeds the process line. I take into consideration of various weights of aircraft parts and components as well as the size and material composition of various aircraft parts and components. I lift and carry aircraft parts weighing 35 pounds. I wear and utilize required safety devices and equipment. Equipment Cleaners may be tasked to perform pre-cleaning/washing of some parts and tie down some parts in the basket being loaded. I run the process line in manual or automatic mode when necessary. I use knowledge of Windows based operating systems software, computer hardware, and peripherals. I am capable of submitting Request of Lab Technical Assistance (RLTA) for chemical analysis and trouble calls via the eFEMS database.
- I configure automated hoist position set points and hoist travel settings. I use a Laser Guided Hoist Measuring Device to take distance reading of hoist and lock information into hoist set point screen measurement in feet. I create dead band for each vat to 0.08 feet. I manually align and position hoist with vat. I perform daily operational checks of hoist position set points, as well as minor maintenance, vat maintenance, cleaning of vats, chemical recharging of vats, flushing RO water tanks, remove paint chips, process verification, train lower grade employees, bore scope components. I operate electrical control panels for associated equipment and process lines needed during normal and emergency operations.
- I operate air blasting equipment using compressed air to direct grit, seed, glass bead, and occasionally shot peen to remove paint, rust, dirt and carbon from aircraft parts. I operate air blasting equipment in blasting cabinets to clean the dirt, carbon, rust and corrosion from aircraft parts. Selects the proper nozzle depending on type and location of material to be removed. I adjust air pressure on blast equipment to obtain proper last effect. I prepare masking devices to protect bearing journals, oil passages, and machine finished surfaces against grit blast in accordance with technical manuals and established shop practices, determine type of blasting required based on material to be cleaned. I maintain constant surveillance of material being cleaned to insure proper air pressure and blast pattern. I drain, clean, and reload blasting machines with proper ratio of compound and adherence to established safety requirements. I operate ultrasonic cleaning machine and vibratory deburring machine when required to meet production schedule. I provide instruction to lower grade employees, apprentices and military personnel on methods and procedures required for operation of air blasting equipment.
- I have thorough knowledge of the depot customized automated chemical process lines to define and run production sequences in support of aircraft maintenance schedules. I am skilled in the use of a PLC to perform, view or print production reports according to the proper sequences performed. I have knowledge of cleaning chemicals and agents used in the process lines to establish set points, dead bands, chemical temperatures, conductivity and ph readings. I have knowledge of limit switches, steam valves, temperature probes, hoist, cranes, digital thermometers, steam lines, waste pneumatic pumps, modular photoelectric sensors, limit switches, mini-pac actuators, air velocity transmitters, conductivity sensors, solenoid valves, chemical process pumps, pneumatic damper actuators and centrifugal blowers, and RO lines.
12B Combat Engineer
Army National Guard
Corpus Christi, TX
10.2001 - 10.2007
- Army National Guard (10/02/2001- 10/07/2007)
- Army National Guard (06/26/2004 - 11/23/2005) - 12B, Combat Engineer
- Balad Ruz, Armed Forces Overseas Iraq
- Supervisor: SFC Sam Ayala - 361-779-5001; Contact: Yes
- Duties: Engaged in vertical, road, bridge, and airfield construction and rigging, bridging, and demolition activities. Have knowledge of the hardware and associated software of the integrated communication system, FBCB2, which enables real-time battlefield communications. Uses system for command, control, and information purposes. Have knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and some Auto-Cad.
- SKILL LEVEL 10: Assisted combat engineers, bridge, and powered-bridge specialists in performance of duties; read, interpreted, and plotted maps, overlays, and photos; assisted with tactical operations; and used hand tools and engineering tools. Combat engineers supervise, serve, or assist as a member of a team, squad, section, or platoon. They are engaged in providing combat engineering support to combat forces.
- SKILL LEVEL 10: I performed basic demolition, mine warfare and combat construction operations. Operated various light and heavy engineer wheeled and tracked vehicles as well as disassembled, assembled, cleaned, lubricated, repaired, overhauled and replaced mechanical engine/transmissions, components, electrical parts, and powertrain parts on those vehicles by using wrenches, socket sets, impact wrenches/guns, screwdrivers, and many other hand tools measuring devices, and power tools a mechanic would use to fix military vehicles. I've prepared, installed and primed firing systems for demolition and explosives. I Armed, disarmed, installed U.S. anti-personnel and anti-tank mines. Located mines and booby traps by visual, manual, mechanical, electronic, other means or through the use of a mine detection dog. Recognized booby traps, friendly and threat mines, and firing devices. Installed wire obstacle material.
Education
Degree: none - Electrical / Electronic Engineering
Del Mar College
Corpus Christi, Texas, United States05-2001
Skills
Workplace safety
Quality control
Computer skills
Maintenance team collaboration
Safety protocols adherence
Equipment calibration
Machine operation expertise
Precision measuring tools
Specifications reading
Quality inspections
Hydraulic systems
Electrical systems
Pneumatic systems
Decision-making capacity
Strong work ethic
Positive attitude
Teamwork and communication
Following instructions
Machine setup and shutdown
Attention to detail
Worksite safety
Health and safety regulations
Incident reporting
OSHA guidelines
Reading and determining measurements
Defects identification
Preventive Maintenance
Timeline
Process Line Operator
Corpus Christi Army Depot
06.2006 - 09.2025
12B Combat Engineer
Army National Guard
10.2001 - 10.2007
Degree: none - Electrical / Electronic Engineering
Del Mar College
Awards
2002-2003: Army Service Ribbon, 2004-2005: Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Overseas Service Ribbon, Armed Forces Reserve Medal W / M Device, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal
Training
- MSDS
- JHA
- VPP
- HAZMAT
- OSHA
- Lean Six Sigma
- FOD
- SAFETY
- TRAVELER VERIFICATION/STAMPING PROCEDURES
- SECURITY AWARENESS
- TECH DATA
- RLTA
- TROUBLE CALLS
- PADCII
- FBCB2 (07/12/2004) 40 Hours
- FBCB2 is a computer / tracking system which enables real-time battlefield communications. It is used for command, control, and information purposes.
- Training - Combat Lifesaver Course (03/08/2002) 40 Hours
- The CLC is a bridge between the self aid/buddy aid training given to all soldiers during basic training and the medical training given to the combat medic. The combat lifesaver is a non-medical soldier trained to provide emergency care. An example: administering intravenous fluids to treat shock in casualties with severe blood loss. This course is given yearly.
- Training - 12B10OSUT, Combat Engineer (02/08/2002) 14 Weeks
- Basic training and Skill Level 1 critical tasks. Technical training in engineer tools, mine/countermine operations, basic combat construction, rigging, demolitions, fixed bridging, vehicle operations, general mechanical knowledge, and river crossing operations.
- Training - Reception Battalion Attrition (02/03/2002) 40 Hours
- Army training History course: RECBN
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