Eric Mancia
Lancaster,Ca
Summary
Dedicated Aircraft Structural Mechanic with a strong background in aircraft inspection and structural repair. Skilled in precision measurement and sealant application, ensuring the highest safety compliance and quality standards in maintenance operations.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Aircraft Structural Mechanic
Northrop Grumman
Palmdale, California
09.2022 - 01.2024
- Inspected aircraft structures for integrity and compliance with safety standards.
- Trained new mechanics on standard operating procedures and safety protocols to enhance team competency.
- Maintained a clean and organized work area to support efficient operations.
- Applied sealants to prevent leakage of fluids from joints and seams between structural members.
- Collaborated closely with other mechanics in order to ensure timely completion of assigned tasks.
- Utilized precision measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers and dial indicators during inspection processes.
- Followed safety regulations while working around hazardous materials including fuels, lubricants, hydraulic fluid.
- Drilled holes in structural parts for rivets or bolts.
- Reviewed work orders and collaborated with supervisors to clarify requirements and streamline workflows.
Cabinetmaker and Installer
Pacific West Millworks
Lancaster, Ca
06.2020 - 08.2022
- Installed cabinets in residential and commercial spaces with precision and care.
- Operated woodworking machinery safely for cutting, shaping, and finishing materials.
- Maintained tools and equipment to ensure optimal performance during projects.
- Assisted in training junior cabinetmakers on techniques and best practices.
- Communicated effectively with clients to address concerns and provide project updates.
- Cut materials using saws, routers and other power tools.
- Inspect finished products for quality assurance purposes.
- Fabricate, assemble, install and repair wooden cabinets, fixtures, furniture and other items made of wood or wood substitutes.
- Follow safety regulations when operating equipment.
- Measure materials accurately with rulers and measuring tapes.
- Operate machinery such as planers, jointers and mortisers for specialized tasks.
Warehouse Forklift Driver
Remo Inc
Valencia, California
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Operated forklifts to transport materials within the warehouse efficiently.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments, ensuring safe and proper handling of goods to maintain inventory integrity.
- Conducted routine inspections on forklifts to ensure safety compliance.
- Followed safety protocols while navigating the warehouse environment.
- Transported materials between loading, unloading, processing, and storage areas to support timely order fulfillment.
- Reviewed work orders to determine material and equipment needed to execute freight movement.
- Picked and palletized orders to build delivery loads.
- Utilized RF scanners for tracking inventory movements throughout the facility.
Mechanical Assembler
Lance Campers
Lancaster, California
02.2017 - 04.2019
- Assembled camper components following detailed specifications and quality standards.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth assembly line operations.
- Maintained tools and equipment, ensuring optimal performance and safety compliance.
- Trained new employees on assembly procedures and safety protocols effectively.
- Communicated with supervisors on production schedules and resolved issues to ensure timely assembly.
- Assemble mechanical parts, components or assemblies using hand tools and power tools.
- Maintained clean work area to promote safety and compliance with workplace standards.
- Communicate effectively with supervisors regarding any issues that arise during the assembly process.
- Utilized heavy machinery and various tools to measure and assemble units according to specifications.
- Adjust and replace defective or improperly functioning parts or assemblies.
- Inspect completed assemblies for conformance to specifications.
- Collaborated with quality control professionals and other assembly teams.
- Diagnosed issues with malfunctioning equipment or processes and performed repairs or adjustments.
- Disassembled and reassembled mechanical systems to perform necessary repairs and maintenance.
- Assisted in the design of fixtures and jigs to improve assembly efficiency and quality.
- Utilized hand tools and power tools to complete assembly tasks with precision.
Machine Operator
Progress Rail
Mojave, California
11.2013 - 12.2016
- Trained new operators on machinery functionality and operational procedures to ensure readiness.
- Configured machine settings to ensure task completion accuracy.
- Inspect finished workpieces to ensure conformance with specifications.
- Monitored production line for pile-ups and jams to sustain workflow efficiency.
- Troubleshoot malfunctions in equipment or processes.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure safety and efficiency on the production floor.
- Followed safety protocols and regulations to minimize workplace hazards.
- Reported equipment malfunctions and safety concerns to maintain operational integrity.
Education
High School Diploma -
Los Angeles High School
Los Angeles, CA06-1998
Some College (No Degree) - Aircraft Mechanic Technician
West Los Angeles College
Culver City, CASkills
- Aircraft inspection
- Structural repair
- Quality checks
- Precision measurement
- Sealant application
- Hand tool use
- Testing equipment operation
- Safety compliance
- Safety awareness
- Technical troubleshooting
- Pneumatic systems
- Machine operation
- Equipment operation
- Deburring skills
- Pneumatic tool use
- Hand tool use
- Power and hand tools
- Heavy lifting
- Load handling
- Equipment maintenance
- Painting skills
- Soldering techniques
- Cabinet installation
- Workplace organization
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Verbal and written communication
- Attention to detail
- Measurement tools
- Machinery operations
- Pneumatic systems
- Power and hand tools
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
Top Secret Clearance
Timeline
Aircraft Structural Mechanic
Northrop Grumman
09.2022 - 01.2024
Cabinetmaker and Installer
Pacific West Millworks
06.2020 - 08.2022
Warehouse Forklift Driver
Remo Inc
08.2019 - 03.2020
Mechanical Assembler
Lance Campers
02.2017 - 04.2019
Machine Operator
Progress Rail
11.2013 - 12.2016
High School Diploma -
Los Angeles High School
Some College (No Degree) - Aircraft Mechanic Technician
West Los Angeles College