Summary
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Dawson Palacios

Long Beach,CA

Summary

Dynamic Tube Bender with 4 years at SpaceX, resiliant and dedicated with proven ability to troubleshoot complex machinery, ensuring optimal performance and minimal downtime. Strategic thinker committed to excellence. Individual who examples Strong Communication Skills, Integrity, and a Deliberate Mindset.

Work History

Tube Bender

SpaceX

Space Exploration Technologies | 2023 - Present

  • Tube Bending and CMM Inspection
  • Aluminum Tube Bending
  • End Finishing
  • Machine Maintenance and Troubleshooting
  • Technical training for onboarding personnel
  • Comprehensive Understanding of JHA/SPD/SPX Documents

Propulsion Technician

SpaceX

Space Exploration Technologies | 2021 - 2023

  • High Pressure Proof and Leak Testing in accordance with SPX-00005351, Hydrostatic & Pneumatic testing up to 15,000 psi
  • Installation of Thermal Insulation on Propulsion Hardware for all vehicles
  • Cross-trained with Tube Fabrication team [Scan & Trim, Flare, EDM Operation]
  • Role of executing all scheduled preventive maintenance and minor unscheduled maintenance needs of the HT17 Automated Clean line asset, Sharper-Tek Flush Cart, and surrounding ultrasonic precision cleaning tanks
  • Training technicians on maintenance activities
  • Resolving asset repairs and downtime
  • General Counterbalance Forklift Certified
  • Lock-out Tag-out Certified in accordance with SPX-00000664

Skills

  • CNC Equipment operation and working to close tolerances
  • Interpretation of Engineering Drawings
  • Technical Training
  • Verbal Communication
  • Mechanically Inclined
  • Critical and Strategic Thinker
  • Tenacious and Resiliant Individual

Timeline

Tube Bender

SpaceX

Propulsion Technician

SpaceX
Dawson Palacios