Fernando Castellanos
Yuma,AZ
Summary
Hardworking Aviation Ordnance technician with expertise in maintaining and repairing armament equipment and quality assurance and safety. Talented in receiving, inspecting, packaging, storing, handling and processing weapon and ammunition shipments. Hands-on experience testing and assembling various airborne weapons. Excellent documentation and written and oral communication abilities.
- Skilled in promoting team productivity through excellent communication and collaboration. Competent in defining test parameters, conducting evaluations and gathering data to identify defects.
- In-depth Quality Assurance Specialist with success in prioritization and multitasking. Exceptional communication and organizational skills. Committed to paying impeccable attention to reviews and auditing procedures.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Quality Assurance Supervisor
United States Marine Corps
Yuma, AZ
02.2021 - Current
- Worked closely with crew members in intense, quickly changing and dangerous environments while assuring the quality of work did not drop and safety was priority.
- Prepared, reviewed, maintained and inspected $40 million worth in tools and aircraft parts in compliance with directives and reports.
- Maintained and supervised operations for aviation ordnance shops, armories, and storage facilities by delegating tasks amongst crew members.
- Serviced aircraft guns and rockets and assembled and tested air-launched guided missiles.
- Received, inspected, packaged, stored, handled and processed weapon shipments with little to no notice of preparation.
- Performed regular inspections on F-35, AV8B, and V-22 aircraft systems to verify regulation compliance.
- Handled and serviced weapons and ammunition carried on AV8B, V-22, MQ-9 and F-35 aircraft.
- Installed and loaded aerial mines to rockets with precision and exceptional care.
- Managed over $20 million in assets, which included vehicles, weapons, materials and electronic equipment.
- Delivered mentorship to junior marines, aligning performance and encouraging career development.
- Inspected, assembled and tested aviation ammunition.
- Monitored employee safety and coached workers on safety standards and procedures to prevent injuries.
- Examined and checked over finished parts to assess compliance to specifications.
- Maintained compliance to strict publication requirements, work instructions and program procedures to promote safety.
- Handled components with care and correctly set up devices for controlled explosions.
- Placed parts on racks in enclosed rooms, into tumbling barrels or into cabinets to prepare for sandblasting.
- Reviewed scenes to assess and identify issues and check for proper equipment usage in sandblasting tasks.
- Operated and adjusted valves on equipment to regulate pressure and composition of abrasive mixture.
- Assessed investigation reports of subordinate quality assurance personnel and addressed any procedural deviations.
- Monitored testing processes, test development and user acceptance testing.
- Provided regular updates to team leadership on quality metrics by communicating consistency problems or production deficiencies.
- Recorded findings of inspection process, collaborating with quality team to implement corrective actions.
- Evaluated interactions between associates and customers to assess personnel performance.
- Collaborated with development team and reviewed technical specifications to create testing programs.
- Oversaw onboarding and training of new employees to promote qualified and well-coordinated quality assurance team.
- Monitored product standards and quality-control programs.
- Performed standard first article inspections and random sampling inspections to verify adherence to customer standards.
- Collaborated with management to provide training on improved processes and assisted with creation and maintenance of quality training.
Freight Team Member
The Home Depot Inc
City of Industry, CA
01.2019 - 06.2019
- Complied with company and legal requirements to maintain safe working environment.
- Broke down, re-packaged and shrink-wrapped pallets for efficient storage and transportation.
- Lifted and moved items weighing 70 pounds multiple times per shift.
- Offered friendly, prompt customer service by answering questions, resolving issues quickly and performing troubleshooting procedures.
- Operated pallet jacks and forklifts to move freight and load trucks.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks.
- Scanned items on arrival and departure to create accurate tracking records.
- Organized products to streamline packing procedures.
- Oversaw special handling requirements and necessary documentation related to hazardous and sensitive materials.
Construction Worker
My Father
La Puente, CA
02.2019 - 05.2019
- Loaded, unloaded and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Brought materials and tools from trucks and storage facilities to work site locations and organized for expected needs.
- Assisted with successful, time-sensitive renovations of various structures.
- Gathered and disposed of worksite debris to remove safety hazards.
- Assisted with basic carpentry work such as installing wooden floors and crown molding.
- Observed safety regulations on job sites to minimize accidents.
- Measured dimensions of finished pieces for conformance to specifications.
Delivery Driver Assistant
UPS
City of Industry, CA
06.2018 - 12.2018
- Kept warehouse and associated outside areas neat and clean.
- Prevented damage to packages and products by correctly securing loads.
- Arranged packages on truck to achieve best use of storage space and to minimize damage.
- Assisted driver with product or package deliveries to residential and commercial locations.
- Displayed very good communication and customer service skills.
- Exhibited good attendance, work habits and willingness to learn job functions.
- Lifted and carried packages weighing up to 70 pounds.
- Followed workplace and on-truck safety guidelines and regulations to prevent accidents and mishaps.
- Completed required product or package delivery documentation.
- Relayed information about delivery changes and new orders.
- Placed cold-sensitive products in appropriate truck storage locations and quickly transported items to customers' cold storage facility.
- Operated equipment while observing standard safety procedures.
- Used handheld scanners to efficiently track and maneuver freight throughout distribution network.
Utility Clerk
Big Saver Foods
La Puente, CA
10.2017 - 02.2018
- Accurately sorted and filed official district correspondence, payment records and invoices.
- Produced letters, memorandums and reports for utility management and council members.
- Prepared and processed service forms to start and stop utility services.
- Scheduled monthly meter readings and assisted meter readers in logging accurate numbers.
- Interacted with customers by phone, email or in-person to provide information.
Roofer Assistant
My Father
La Puente, CA
12.2016 - 01.2017
- Safely used all tools and equipment to prevent worksite injuries.
- Installed, repaired, and replaced single-ply roofing systems.
- Installed high-quality roofing systems, paying careful attention to hazards and other safety concerns.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bassett High School
Bassett, VA06.2018
Skills
- Training Junior Team Members
- Training Procedures
- Assembly Testing
- Diagnostic Procedures
- Machine Operations
- Customer Feedback
- Ammunition Loading
- Aircraft Mechanics
- Aviation and Transportation
- Issue Resolution
- Recovery Operations Coordination
- Service Delivery
- Training Exercises
- Process Improvement Initiatives
- Service Quality
- Compliance Regulations
- Proper Equipment Usage
- Weapons Handling
- Employee Relationships
- Aircraft Launch
- HAZMAT Handling
- Root Cause Analysis
- Performance Goals
- Natural Gas
- Efficient Service
- Small Arms Maintenance
- Customer Satisfaction
- Federal Guidelines
- Equipment Inspection
- Equipment Installation
- Lift Trucks
- Passenger Documentation
- Shift Work
- Defensive Operations
- Hazardous Materials
- Standard Operating Procedures Maintenance
- Explosives Handling
- Safety Awareness
- Daily Logs
- Basic Tools
- Hazard Analysis
- System Deployment
- Aircraft Repair and Maintenance
- Incipient Fire Safety
- Customer Needs Assessments
- Corrosion Control
Certification
- Ammo-62 Transportation of Hazardous Materials Training - Completed on August 12, 2021
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Quality Assurance Supervisor
United States Marine Corps
02.2021 - Current
Construction Worker
My Father
02.2019 - 05.2019
Freight Team Member
The Home Depot Inc
01.2019 - 06.2019
Delivery Driver Assistant
UPS
06.2018 - 12.2018
Utility Clerk
Big Saver Foods
10.2017 - 02.2018
Roofer Assistant
My Father
12.2016 - 01.2017
High School Diploma -
Bassett High School
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