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Gary Terrell

Ailey,GA

Summary

Highly motivated and driven Senior Tester with over 13 years of devotion and dedication to Parker Aerospace. Possess leadership skills sets and traits which include critical thinking, analytical thinking and processing, effective communication, problem solving, and conflict resolution.


Results-driven Assembler/Tester with extensive experience at Parker Hannifin Corp. Skilled in quality assurance and problem solving, I excel in maintaining high standards of production of production and safety. Trained new technicians, enhancing team performance and ensuring compliance with ISO 9000 standards. Proven ability to diagnose equipment issues and conduct thorough inspections.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assembler/Tester Tech

Parker Hannifin Corp.
05.2025 - Current

1. Performs complex assembly/test functions utilizing mechanical skills, hand and power tools, mechanical/electronic tools, test equipment, assembly fixtures, and inspection measurement equipment in a manufacturing environment.

2. Sets up complex test equipment on a variety of products to measure and record valve or system conformance to test specifications. Trouble shoots and resolves most set up problems independently.

3. Conducts tests using common and/or computerized data acquisition equipment (i.e. Labview), and interprets/records test results on data forms.

4. Performs diagnostic teardown and rebuilding of product, including evaluation of suitability of components, according to customer specifications.

5. Produces and inspects assemblies that conform to product specifications. Assembles, tests, and/or solders to customer and/or industry standards.

6. Interprets blueprints, engineering orders, assembly routes, test specifications, service bulletins, customer requirements, and quality directives.

7. Actively leads lean initiatives by identifying and providing suggestions on areas for improvement.

8. Interfaces with support functions to solve product problems and conduct work according to business contract.

9. May perform inspection tasks as required to gather dimensional values, utilizing high resolution measuring instrumentation.

10. Observes all safety rules and maintains a foreign object damage (FOD) free work area. Ensures all equipment is calibrated in accordance with calibration schedule. Conducts training of less experienced team members.

Assembler/Tester Sr.

Parker Hannifin Corp.
09.2017 - 05.2025

1. Performs moderate to semi‐complex assembly/test functions utilizing mechanical skills, hand and power tools, mechanical/electronic tools, test equipment, assembly fixtures, and inspection measurement equipment in a manufacturing environment.

2. Sets up moderate to semi‐complex test equipment on a variety of products to measure and record valve or system conformance to test specifications.

3. Troubleshoots and reworks malfunctions disclosed by test data.

4. Produces and inspects assemblies that conform to product specifications. Assembles, tests, and/or solders to customer and/or industry standards.

5. Interprets blueprints, engineering orders, assembly routes, test specifications, service bulletins, customer requirements, and quality directives.

6. Actively implements lean initiatives by identifying and providing suggestions on areas for improvement.

7. May interface with manufacturing engineering and production control to relay product problems and progress of work.

8. Observes all safety rules and maintains a foreign object damage (FOD) free work area.

9. Assists in training less experienced team members.

10. Ensures all equipment is calibrated in accordance with calibration schedule.


Assemble /Tester Technician A

Parker Hannifin Corp.
05.2012 - 09.2017

1.Performs moderate to semi‐complex assembly/test functions utilizing mechanical skills, hand and power tools, mechanical/electronic tools, test equipment, assembly fixtures, and inspection measurement equipment in a manufacturing environment.

2.Sets up moderate to semi‐complex test equipment on a variety of products to measure and record valve or system conformance to test specifications.

3.Conducts tests using common and/or computerized data acquisition equipment (i.e. Labview), and interprets/records test results on data forms.

4.Produces and inspects assemblies that conform to product specifications. Assembles, tests, and/or solders to customer and/or industry standards.

5.Interprets blueprints, engineering orders, assembly routes, test specifications, service bulletins, customer requirements, and quality directives.

6.Actively implements lean initiatives by identifying and providing suggestions on areas for improvement.

7.May interface with manufacturing engineering and production control to relay product problems and progress of work.

8.Observes all safety rules and maintains a foreign object damage (FOD) free work area.

9.Assists in training less experienced team members.

10.Ensures all equipment is calibrated in accordance with calibration schedule.


Education

Associate of Applied Science - Electronics Technology

Southeastern Technical College
Vidalia, GA
12-1997

High School Diploma -

Montgomery County High School
Mt. Vernon, GA
05-1987

Skills

  • Assembly and production
  • Problem-solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Product assembly
  • Multitasking
  • Flexible schedule
  • Visual inspection
  • Final assembly processes
  • Critical thinking
  • Quality assurance
  • Blueprint reading
  • Machine operation
  • ISO 9000 trained
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • FAA repairman

Certification

  • Programmable controllers, Southeastern Tech - December,1997
  • FAA Repairman License - December,2022

Timeline

Assembler/Tester Tech

Parker Hannifin Corp.
05.2025 - Current

Assembler/Tester Sr.

Parker Hannifin Corp.
09.2017 - 05.2025

Assemble /Tester Technician A

Parker Hannifin Corp.
05.2012 - 09.2017

Associate of Applied Science - Electronics Technology

Southeastern Technical College

High School Diploma -

Montgomery County High School