Franklin Torres
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. 7 years of experience doing heavy structures.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Customer First Clerk
Food 4 Less Supermarket
Compton, CA
06.2016 - 11.2016
- Organized store by returning merchandise to proper areas and restocked displays.
- Communicated with customers and employees to answer questions or explain information.
- Bagged or packaged purchases and wrapped gifts.
- Assisted customers with product selection, queries and complaints in a timely manner.
- Cleaned shelves, counters and tables to maintain organized store.
- Greeted customers upon entering the store, providing excellent customer service.
- gathered carts
- performed maintenance of restrooms and offices
Aircraft Structures Mechanic/F35
Northrop Grumman
Palmdale, CA
06.2017 - 11.2020
- Adhered strictly to safety protocols while working around hazardous materials.
- Read and interpreted aircraft assembly diagrams for accuracy.
- Inspected parts and systems for fit, alignment and compliance with standards by using measuring instruments or test equipment.
- Assembled parts and subassemblies on aircraft with bolts, screws and rivets.
- Inspected aircraft using measuring tools and testing equipment to maintain adherence with engineering specifications.
- drilled and countersunk close tolerance holes to drawing specification
- created shimming if required, both solid and liquid shimming
- worked with engineering closely to create any necessary process improvements
Aircraft Structures Mechanic/F18
Northrop Grumman
El Segundo, CA
11.2020 - 03.2023
- Drilled and countersunk close tolerance holes in structural parts for rivets or bolts.
- Utilized precision measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers and dial indicators during inspection processes.
- Aligned structural assemblies with jigs and fixtures prior to joining them with fasteners.
- Utilized hand and power tools to detect and repair aircraft malfunctions and damages.
- Provided guidance and training to less experienced mechanics on the job site.
- Cleaned repaired areas before applying primer coatings or paint finishes to the surface of the repaired structure.
- Collaborated closely with other mechanics in order to ensure timely completion of assigned tasks.
- Applied sealants to prevent leakage of fluids from joints and seams between structural members.
- worked with hydraulic lines and swaged when assembly was completed
- created any necessary shimming, solid and or liquid
Structures Technician/Dragon
SpaceX
Hawthorne, CA
04.2023 - 11.2023
- Adhered strictly to safety protocols while working around hazardous materials.
- Inspected parts and systems for fit, alignment and compliance with standards by using measuring instruments or test equipment.
- Assembled parts and subassemblies on aircraft with bolts, screws and rivets.
- Cleaned aircraft structures with aqueous and organic solvent cleaning products to reduce harmful emissions.
- Worked closely with engineers to develop strategies for strengthening weak points in existing structures.
- Used index points and measuring instruments to position and align subassemblies in jigs or fixtures.
- Operated heavy equipment such as cranes and forklifts when moving large objects into place during construction projects.
- performed refurb duties on returning vessels, which included tear downs
- drilled and countersunk close tolerance holes
- performed shipping and receiving for incoming and outgoing parts
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Aviation Maintenance Technician
Spartan College of Aeronautics And Technology - Inglewood
Inglewood, CA04-2017
Skills
- good at multitasking
- Attentive to Detail
- good in group settings and solo work
- bilingual: fluent in english and spanish
- good communicating skills
- Computer Skills
- Time Management
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Affiliations
- working on cars
- watchmaking and watch modifications
- learning sewing and embroidery
- can customize shirts, cups, tumblers, etc
- do my own plumbing and carpentry when possible
Timeline
Structures Technician/Dragon
SpaceX
04.2023 - 11.2023
Aircraft Structures Mechanic/F18
Northrop Grumman
11.2020 - 03.2023
Aircraft Structures Mechanic/F35
Northrop Grumman
06.2017 - 11.2020
Customer First Clerk
Food 4 Less Supermarket
06.2016 - 11.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Aviation Maintenance Technician
Spartan College of Aeronautics And Technology - Inglewood
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