Frederick "Tedy" Merlin
Rockledge
Summary
Detail-oriented Mechanical Engineering student with a drive for creativity and high quality work. Experienced in fabrication, using CAD and 3D printers, problem-solving skills, good communication, and working with others to effectively complete tasks and projects accurately and efficiently.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Machine Shop Assistant
Dark Storm Industries Firearms Manufacturer
Rockledge, FL
12.2025 - 01.2026
- Initiated automated CNC machine programs for fabricating parts.
- Quality-checked various firearm components and their tolerances.
- Sandblasted various firearm components.
- Took inventory of various firearm components.
- Assembled labeling and packaging for firearms and components.
- Cleaned CNC machine components and the machine shop itself.
Firearm Technician
KelTec
Cocoa, FL
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Assembled 30+ of KelTec's Gen. 3 Sub-2000 PCCs daily.
- Checked each assembled Sub-2000 for quality before sending for testing.
- Assembled over 99% of over 2000 Sub-2000s without issue, with less than 1% being sent back for review and fixing.
Standard Employee/Team Member
Chic-Fil-A
Melbourne, FL
12.2023 - 10.2024
- Took customers' orders both inside and outside.
- Fulfilled dessert and drink orders.
- Stocked various supplies throughout the restaurant.
- Maintained cleanliness of the restaurant's bathrooms, floors, counters, tables, and performed other miscellaneous cleaning tasks.
- Participated as the restaurant's cow mascot on multiple occasions.
Mission Operations Intern
Sidus Space
Cape Canaveral, FL
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Aided leaders in the Sidus Space Mission Operations team with making and editing flight plans.
- Gathered information for specific satellite systems (an AIS for ship tracking, in my case).
- Completing miscellaneous tasks assigned by superiors.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL05-2029
High School Diploma -
Rockledge High School
Rockledge, FL05-2024
Skills
- CAD Experience- (AutoDesk AutoCAD and Fusion360 Certified)
- 3D Printing Experience
- Fabrication Experience
- PowerPoint and Google Slides Experience
- Event planning and Management
- Concise and Professional Communication
- Working in Groups
- Video Editing
Timeline
Machine Shop Assistant
Dark Storm Industries Firearms Manufacturer
12.2025 - 01.2026
Firearm Technician
KelTec
05.2025 - 08.2025
Standard Employee/Team Member
Chic-Fil-A
12.2023 - 10.2024
Mission Operations Intern
Sidus Space
06.2023 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Central Florida
High School Diploma -
Rockledge High School