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Dexter Simmons

Saginaw,TX

Summary

Aiming to leverage my skills to successfully fill the Aircraft Sheetmetal Mechanic role at your company.

Hard-working professional with 20+ years of experience and a proven knowledge of conflict resolution, customer communications, and customer retention. Aiming to leverage my skills to successfully fill the Aircraft Sheetmetal Mechanic role at your company.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Assembler F-35 Final Wing Systems

Lockheed Martin
11.2021 - Current
  • Enhanced product quality through meticulous attention to detail and adherence to company standards.
  • Consistently met or exceeded production goals while maintaining high levels of quality assurance throughout the process.
  • Facilitated clear communication between team members, supervisors, and cross-functional departments for smooth operations.
  • Validated final assembly by conducting thorough inspections, ensuring product conformance with established specifications and quality standards.
  • Align and fit structural assemblies manually, or signal crane operators to position assemblies for joining. Assemble prefabricated parts to form subassemblies.
  • Assemble, install, and connect parts, fittings, and assemblies on aircraft, using layout tools, hand tools, power tools, and fasteners such as bolts, screws, rivets, and clamps.

Aircraft Assembler/Sealer P.O.C. (Global 7500 Wing)

Johnson Service Group (Bombardier Aerospace)
01.2019 - 05.2021
  • Perform routine production assembly operations on structural and mechanical sub-assemblies using manual and automated processes
  • Work in manufacturing production department
  • Perform a variety of manual and automated operations including drilling and fastener installation on an assortment of detail parts (aluminum/composite/titanium) while working from electronic models, manufacturing specifications, procedures, and instructions
  • Operate telehandler personal mobile crane
  • Select and load specified computer programs using a Windows based system, and monitor machine operations and parts quality
  • Initiate machine cycles and monitor run time performance
  • Load and unload assemblies, perform routine operator, preventive maintenance, as well as prepare and upkeep secondary systems (i.e., fastener cassette loading, and tool set)
  • Adhered to production specifications for a production quota daily, include assisting other assemblers to keep production consistent
  • Applied quality control by ensuring sub-components met with industry standards/production guidelines
  • Ensured assembly production stations were properly configured with required materials, allocated sufficient for sub component installation, and all assets were available to meet/exceed production quotas

Senior Sheetmetal Lead Mechanic(C-5, C-130 AND C-17 CARGO A/C)

ES3 INC.
07.2018 - 01.2019
  • Assemble prototypes or integrated-technology demonstrators of new or emerging environmental technologies for aircraft
  • Monitor robotic assembly equipment, such as snake-arm robots, used to assemble, seal, or swage aircraft structures
  • Set up or operate machines or systems to crimp, cut, bend, form, swage, flare, bead, burr, or straighten tubing, according to specifications
  • Fabricate parts needed for assembly or installation, using shop machinery or equipment
  • Clean, oil, or coat system components as necessary before assembly or attachment
  • Fit and fasten sheet metal coverings to surface areas or other sections of aircraft prior to welding or riveting
  • Adjust, repair, rework, or replace parts and assemblies to eliminate malfunctions and to ensure proper operation

Aircraft Assembler/Tank Sealer (F-35)

Lockheed Martin
09.2017 - 06.2018
  • Align and fit structural assemblies manually, or signal crane operators to position assemblies for joining
  • Assemble prefabricated parts to form subassemblies
  • Assemble, install, and connect parts, fittings, and assemblies on aircraft, using layout tools, hand tools, power tools, and fasteners such as bolts, screws, rivets, and clamps

Aircraft Painter Worker (C-5 , C-130)

Advance Core Concept
10.2014 - 04.2016
  • Prepares surfaces to be painted by masking, cleaning, etching, and sanding
  • Replaces decals and performs stencil work
  • Performs rework and touch-ups in close-out areas
  • Applies all types of primers to the interior or exterior of an aircraft, parts
  • Applies primer coats to details, parts, sub-assemblies, and assemblies
  • Mixes primer to proper spraying consistency
  • Applies chemical paint stripping solution with spray gun or brush
  • Removes treated paint with stream and/or high-pressure water
  • Applies etching compound to exposed surfaces to be painted and removes same
  • Washes aircraft, large assemblies
  • Stores, handles, uses, and disposes of hazardous waste chemicals, such as acids; caustics; flammables; poisons; and oxidizers in accordance with Federal, State, and Local Environmental Protection Laws
  • Employees may input and retrieve production data and from computer systems and buy off (work performed meets specifications) their own work
  • Clean-up work areas, tools, and equipment
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Owner and Manager

478 auto spa
04.2013 - 04.2016
  • Manage staff and delegate responsibility as needed
  • Maintain excellent customer service standards
  • Minimize company losses and damage claims while controlling costs
  • Identify and resolve customer complaints
  • Hire and ensure all employees and managers are trained according to policies
  • Maintain constant training of personnel on systems and procedures
  • Ensure that a high level of cleanliness is always maintained in the tunnel, customer areas, vacuum lot, and backroom
  • Achieve profit goals for the location
  • Maintain efficient personnel scheduling
  • Maintain vendor relations and build new client relations
  • Oversee daily business operations
  • Complete all administrative tasks in an organized, timely manner
  • Hold meetings to conform with company standards
  • Maintain safe environment and work experience
  • Assess performance and skill of all employees and conduct performance reviews

Aircraft Sheetmetal Mechanic/Fuels and Aircraft

L3 Communications
10.2010 - 10.2012
  • Provided aircraft support for 3 helicopter systems in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom
  • Launched and recovered aircraft
  • Aligned and assembled parts to be riveted using jigs, holding fixtures, pins clamps and fasteners

Aircraft Sheetmetal Mechanic/Fuels and Aircraft

DS2(Lockheed Martin)
04.2010 - 09.2010
  • P-3 CENTER WING BOXS MODE Inspects, removes, repairs, installs and modifies aircraft fuel and in-flight refueling systems
  • Advises on technical problems of fuel systems repair and maintenance
  • Installs, repairs and modifies aircraft fuel and in-flight refueling systems
  • Inspects aircraft fuel systems repair activities
  • Troubleshoots inspects, repairs and maintains assigned aircraft and equipment
  • Perform On-the-Job-Training (OJT) for assigned trainees
  • Documents all maintenance actions as prescribed by established procedures
  • Orders and receives parts

Aircraft Sheetmetal Mechanic

L3 Communications
04.2007 - 10.2009
  • Perform various Modes on rotary wing airframes which includes (Ch-47, Ah-64 And UH- 60 Blackhawk
  • Performed assembly and fitting of details parts and structures and varied drilling and riveting operations; ensures parts; assembly meet requirements
  • Performed verification and maintains the quality control of Modification Work Orders (MWO), Depot Maintenance Work Requirements (DMWR) and Statements of Work (SOW) for compliance with DA and CPT contract requirements
  • Possessed the proven ability to move to new tasks with only a moderate, short-term impact to established goal hours and schedule
  • Riveted structural member, assemble and parts using all tolls required to do the job
  • Example: portable riveting guns, pneumatic drills, counter sinks, rivet shavers, files resumes all types of rivets, etc
  • Must display the ability to remove fasteners without damaging structures
  • Read work orders, blueprints, lofts, sketches, and operation sheets to determine sequences of operations, type size and hole patterns for rivets
  • Checked all work and ensures a defective free assembly prior to final inspection
  • Launched and recovered aircraft, refueling and defueling aircraft
  • Performed sanding, alodine and priming of metal and various aircraft parts
  • Adjusted repairs, or replaced defective components based on analysis of test results, following blueprints, schematics, handbooks, and other technical documents, using hand tools
  • Performed back shop maintenance
  • Performed phase maintenance inspections and scheduled inspections on CH-47D helicopters for the United States Army
  • In support of Operation Iraqi Freedom
  • Aligned and assembled parts to be riveted using jigs, holding fixtures, pins clamps and fasteners
  • Planned and organized workloads and resourced requirements to meet or exceed goal hours and schedule expectations

Aircraft Sheetmetal Mechanic

DS2 (Hunter Army Airfield) Phase Maintenance
03.2004 - 04.2007
  • Perform various Modes on rotary wing airframes which includes (Ch-47, Ah-64 And UH- 60 Blackhawk
  • Performed assembly and fitting of details parts and structures and varied drilling and riveting operations; ensures parts; assembly meet requirements
  • Performed verification and maintains the quality control of Modification Work Orders (MWO), Depot Maintenance Work Requirements (DMWR) and Statements of Work (SOW) for compliance with DA and CPT contract requirements
  • Possessed the proven ability to move to new tasks with only a moderate, short-term impact to established goal hours and schedule
  • Riveted structural member, assemble and parts using all tolls required to do the job
  • Example: portable riveting guns, pneumatic drills, counter sinks, rivet shavers, files resumes all types of rivets, etc
  • Must display the ability to remove fasteners without damaging structures
  • Read work orders, blueprints, lofts, sketches, and operation sheets to determine sequences of operations, type size and hole patterns for rivets
  • Checked all work and ensures a defective free assembly prior to final inspection
  • Launched and recovered aircraft, refueling and defueling aircraft
  • Performed sanding, alodine and priming of metal and various aircraft parts
  • Adjusted repairs, or replaced defective components based on analysis of test results, following blueprints, schematics, handbooks, and other technical documents, using hand tools
  • Performed back shop maintenance
  • Performed phase maintenance inspections and scheduled inspections on CH-47D helicopters for the United States Army
  • In support of Operation Iraqi Freedom
  • Aligned and assembled parts to be riveted using jigs, holding fixtures, pins clamps and fasteners
  • Planned and organized workloads and resourced requirements to meet or exceed goal hours and schedule expectations

Aircraft Sheetmetal Mechanic

Strom Aviation
01.2003 - 05.2003
  • Skilled in Heavy C and D checks on Boeing 700 series aircraft
  • Extensive experience with modifications on cargo doors, crew rest compartments, air ducts and winglets
  • Performed removal of all components from airframe to facilitate cleaning, inspection, repair and/or replacement of components leading to smooth workflow in the section

Aircraft Assembler (737 Cargo Doors)

Northrop Gruman
06.2001 - 01.2003
  • Perform assembly and fitting of detail parts and structures and varied drilling and riveting operations; ensures parts/assemblies meet requirements
  • Ability to move to new tasks with moderate, short-term impact to establish goal hours and schedule
  • Read work orders, blueprints, lofts, sketches, and operations sheets to determine sequence of operations, types size and hole pattern for rivets
  • Check all work to make sure it is a defective free assembly prior to final inspection
  • Align and assemble parts to be riveted using jigs, holding fixtures, pins, clamps, fasteners and using required tools portable riveting guns, pneumatic drills, countersinks, rivet shavers, files, reamers, rivets
  • Ability to remove fasteners without damaging parts
  • Make repairs per DMT, MRR, or PCO, performed necessary rework to ensure installations meet conformity
  • Trying to make little rework as possible

Education

High School Diploma -

GROVES HIGH SCHOOL
Garden City, GA
06.1984

Skills

  • Critical thinking
  • Team leadership
  • Supplier relationship management
  • Deadline oriented approach
  • Standard operating procedures
  • Goal setting and achievement
  • Product assembly

Certification

FCC

Timeline

Lead Assembler F-35 Final Wing Systems

Lockheed Martin
11.2021 - Current

Aircraft Assembler/Sealer P.O.C. (Global 7500 Wing)

Johnson Service Group (Bombardier Aerospace)
01.2019 - 05.2021

Senior Sheetmetal Lead Mechanic(C-5, C-130 AND C-17 CARGO A/C)

ES3 INC.
07.2018 - 01.2019

Aircraft Assembler/Tank Sealer (F-35)

Lockheed Martin
09.2017 - 06.2018

Aircraft Painter Worker (C-5 , C-130)

Advance Core Concept
10.2014 - 04.2016

Owner and Manager

478 auto spa
04.2013 - 04.2016

Aircraft Sheetmetal Mechanic/Fuels and Aircraft

L3 Communications
10.2010 - 10.2012

Aircraft Sheetmetal Mechanic/Fuels and Aircraft

DS2(Lockheed Martin)
04.2010 - 09.2010

Aircraft Sheetmetal Mechanic

L3 Communications
04.2007 - 10.2009

Aircraft Sheetmetal Mechanic

DS2 (Hunter Army Airfield) Phase Maintenance
03.2004 - 04.2007

Aircraft Sheetmetal Mechanic

Strom Aviation
01.2003 - 05.2003

Aircraft Assembler (737 Cargo Doors)

Northrop Gruman
06.2001 - 01.2003

High School Diploma -

GROVES HIGH SCHOOL

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