Erika Waldo
Bonney Lake,WA
Summary
Committed employee with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Composite Technician III NS
Blue Origin
Kent, WA
10.2021 - Current
- Performed composite layups and cured components with autoclave, ovens, and vacuum bagging techniques.
- Maintained equipment to ensure proper functioning of the composite shop.
- Fabricated molds and tooling for composites parts using a variety of materials.
- Trained other technicians on proper handling of composite materials and tools used in fabrication process.
- Assisted in troubleshooting during development of new products or processes.
- Attended periodic training sessions to stay current on new technologies being used in the industry.
- Analyzed failed samples from testing activities to determine root cause of failure.
- Collaborated with engineers to develop prototype designs for customer projects.
- Performed maintenance activities on machinery used in the composites shop.
- Conducted research into new composite fabrication techniques that could be implemented within the organization.
Technician CPV
Belkin ( Blue Origin Contractor)
Kent, WA
01.2021 - 10.2021
- Clean and passivate hardware using means such as solvent/chemical, mechanical, ultrasonic, and precision cleaning methods.
- Safely handle hardware utilizing overhead cranes, hoists, and associated lifting equipment.
- Use titration and other direct measurement methods to analyze and correct CPV Lab solvent/chemical systems.
- Inspect hardware using visual, UV light, borescope, microscopic particle count, and high-precision weighing methods.
- Package accepted hardware and supplies for storage or shipment.
- Conduct general housekeeping of CPV Lab and Certified Clean Room area.
Composite Technician III
Amazon Prime Air
Sumner , WA
12.2019 - 01.2021
- Created, updated, and tracked project plans to ensure all tasks were completed on time.
- Monitored the status of projects to ensure timelines were met according to established deadlines.
- Resolved conflicts between resource requests from different departments or teams.
- Eliminated process discrepancies, implementing continuous improvements for scheduling procedures.
- Read and interpreted blueprints to determine dimensions of structure or form to be fabricated.
- Assembled composite parts with fasteners, adhesives, and other materials.
- Verified accuracy of finished products using measuring instruments such as calipers.
- Cut and shaped composite material to size using saws, routers, shears, grinders, and other tools.
Composite Lead Technician
Hexcel
Kent, WA
03.2013 - 12.2019
- Coordinated and managed the day-to-day activities of composite technicians in completing composite repairs, modifications and inspections on aircraft components.
- Developed and implemented new processes for composite fabrication, repair, assembly and testing.
- Conducted root cause analysis of failed parts or assemblies and recommended corrective action.
- Trained personnel on proper techniques for working with composites, including use of appropriate tools, equipment and safety procedures.
- Supervised the construction of various types of composites such as fiberglass, carbon fiber and Kevlar.
- Maintained records of completed projects including documentation of labor hours, materials used and other data associated with each job.
- Developed tooling jigs to improve production efficiency while maintaining high quality standards.
- Operated cranes to lift, move and place materials in designated areas.
- Maintained crane operations logs and records of maintenance activities.
- Assisted with rigging operations as required.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management
Phoenix Academy
San Rafael, CASkills
- Technical training
- Recruiting
- Organization and Planning
- Autoclave Operation
- Problem-solving abilities
- Time management abilities
- Process Improvement
- Goal-Oriented
- Training and mentoring
- Staff Discipline
- Process improvement
- Strong problem solving
- Router programming
Timeline
Composite Technician III NS
Blue Origin
10.2021 - Current
Technician CPV
Belkin ( Blue Origin Contractor)
01.2021 - 10.2021
Composite Technician III
Amazon Prime Air
12.2019 - 01.2021
Composite Lead Technician
Hexcel
03.2013 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management
Phoenix Academy