Gregory Meadows
Corpus Christi,TX
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Sheet Metal Mechanic Supervisor
Corpus Christi Army Depot (This is a federal job)
Corpus Christi, TX
06.2022 - Current
- Currently working as Structural Recapitalization (Recap) Branch Chief in the Directorate of Aircraft Production
- Design, develop, teach, coordinate, and facilitate education and training initiatives, as related to metal processing technical training needs for the Corpus Christi Army Depot's Workforce Development.
- Daily duties involve the planning, coordinating, administering work, and directing of production operations of repair and return of UH-60 and UH-60 Victor Model Blackhawks during the structures portion of the depot repair.
- Establish timelines for structures repair both weekly and monthly to ensure production is on track to meet completion dates.
- Review and recommend changes to Technical Manuals (TM), Depot Maintenance Work Requirements (DMWR), job performance aids and other training products.
- Currently supervise, and train 20 artisans and 2 work leads assigned to my cost center in daily operations, while ensuring high productivity and quality standards are met.
- Utilize overtime to align to and maintain command schedule.
- Review completed work for overall effectiveness in attaining stated objectives, while also coordinating programs/operations with key quality, engineering, supply, procurement, production, and manufacturing personnel.
- Maintain a safe working environment, as well as safety training for employees.
- Handle all administrative duties, to include, creating reports for upper management, employee training requirements, time entry and certification, and maintain tool and equipment readiness.
- Conducted weekly meetings with team members to discuss upcoming tasks and project deadlines.
- Maintained accurate records of employee attendance, leave requests, and disciplinary actions.
- Develop performance standards, evaluate performance of subordinates through mid-points and annual appraisals, as well as awards.
- Daily, I utilize and am very proficient and competent in the use of all Microsoft .
- Design comprehensive training programs to enhance employee performance.
- Coordinate with subject matter experts in order to develop comprehensive training content.
- Implement performance management systems to track employee progress against established goals.
- Maintain accurate records of all completed trainings in the organization's Learning Management System.
- Provide ongoing coaching and mentoring services to help learners improve their skillsets.
- Assist in creating an effective onboarding program for new employees and developing training plans for new hires and existing employees.
- Division Chief: Heriberto Franco (361) 779-6065
Sheet Metal Mechanic
Corpus Christi Army Depot
Corpus Christi, TX
06.2009 - 06.2022
- Served as journey man level mechanics that performed tasks such as manufacturing, fabricating, repairing, modifying, and assembling rotary wing aircraft and aircraft sheet metal structural part for a highly complex production organization.
- Assigned instructions, demonstrated work procedures, and executed training to others.
- Performed Structural Service Instructions (SSI) Modifications such as Lower Aft Transition/Foam Linear Modification, Door Post Modification, Cabin Vibration Absorber Fittings, Station 485 Modification, Shear Deck Modification, Side Skin Modification, Bulkhead Installation Modification, TRDS Brackets Modification, Tail Cone sections, Cargo Hook Reinforcement Fittings, ESSS Doubler Modification, Torque Box, and Beaded Skin panels.
- Removed and installed Transition Door Modifications, Station 379 lower and upper fittings, Station 308 beam, transmission beams, top deck hat channels, tub tracks, hat channel fairings, tear drop fairings, drip pans, and upper and lower cargo tracks, firewalls, and canted bulkheads.
- Assembled and installed new parts and replace defective sheet metal parts on structures, fuselages, and control surfaces.
- Interpreted blueprints to determine dimensions of the finished product.
- Fabricated sheet metal components using shears, brakes, punches and drill presses.
- Inspected completed work for accuracy against measurements taken during fabrication process.
- Laid out patterns on sheets of metal according to templates provided by customer drawings.
- Performed quality control checks on all finished products before delivery to customers.
- Operated hand and power tools.
- Used punches, shears, drills, hammers, dollies, rivet guns, saws, formers, rollers, brakes, drill presses, sanders, and routers.
- Repaired fiberglass, perform inspection of composite material, and repair surface defects on honeycomb panels.
- Specialized in using measurement calibrated devices, power tools, gauges, calibers, hand tools, hydraulic press brake machines, and equipment such as: shears, drill press, metal brakes, band saws, punches, drills, rivet guns, and others to manufacture sheet meat parts with precise dimensions.
- Proficient in using calibrated tools, measuring devices, jigs, and fixtures as required.
- Installed aircraft into the alignment fixture to determine alignment configuration of aircraft and to install oil cooler mounts and tail rotor drive shaft brackets.
- Ensured finished aircraft parts meet quality standards for soundness, strength, appearance in accordance with specification and/or similar requirements.
- Performed composite bonding repair, manufacture operation, and aircraft sheet metal
- Utilized my composites work leader level experience with different work procedures and inspection requirements.
- Utilized Logistics Modernization Program (LMP), CAMs, Electronic Documentation Information System (EDIS) to monitor aircraft, Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs), Maintenance Work Order (MWO), and Engineering Support System (ESS)
- Proficient in and utilizes Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Boatswain’s Mate Petty Officer Second Class
US Navy (This is a federal job)
10.2001 - 02.2009
- As a Boatswain's Mate Second Class in the US Navy, I planned, organized, trained, directed, and supervised personnel in ship's maintenance duties in all activities relating to marlinspike, deck, boat seamanship, painting, upkeep of ship's external structure, rigging, deck equipment, and boats
- Operated and maintained equipment used in loading and unloading cargo, ammunition, fuel, and general stores.
- As Administrative Officer and Field Training Officer Coordinator for Naval Air Station Corpus Christi Security (11/29/2005 to 01/19/2009), I supervised the required law enforcement, evaluation and force protection training for over 145 security personnel.
- Supervised and coordinated all training conducted within the naval military facility security department.
- Administered and updated the training records of 145 personnel, as well as stocking and keeping accurate inventory of all required training equipment.
- Directed and supervised personnel in the maintenance, repair, overhaul, and operation of all deck equipment.
- Assisted in the loading and unloading of cargo from ships.
- Loaded and unloaded supplies onto vessels using cranes or winches.
- Managed inventory levels of stores aboard vessel including fuel, lubricants, provisions.
- Prepared for underway operations by repairing, maintaining and stowing equipment.
- Managed cargo loading and unloading to meet schedules and keep vessels balanced.
- Directed and coordinated crew members while loading or unloading cargo, steering vessels, operating engines and maintaining or repairing ship equipment.
- Capable of reading, understanding, and following written technical instructions.
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook; all products used to prepare recommendations and briefings on sensitive mission related issues.
- As Work Center Supervisor, I have experience in stocking and receiving.
- Reviewed, edited, and prepared data including charts, graphs and reports, ensuring milestones were met.
- Analyzed problems, established approaches, and ensured plans, reports, and reviews were coordinated and distributed in a timely manner, while monitoring progress and performance.
- Wrote quarterly evacuations on performance and progress of junior personnel.
- Attended courses for training and qualifications in the following categories: Hazardous Material Management and Handling, Maintenance, Material and Management (3M), Leadership and Management Training, and CPR/First Aid.
- Qualified instructor in Standardized Field Sobriety Testing and Emergency Vehicle Operating.
Education
Associate’s Degree - Production and Logistics Management
Del Mar Community College
Corpus Christi, TX08.2015
Skills
- Structural Recapitalization (Recap)
- Metal processing technical training
- Planning and coordinating
- Supervision and training coordination
- Resource planning
- Cost reduction and schedule adherence
- Quality control and inspection
- Safety management
- Administrative duties
- Logistics Modernization Program (LMP), CAMs, Electronic Documentation Information System (EDIS) utilization
- Microsoft Office proficiency (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Manufacturing, fabricating, repairing, modifying, and assembling rotary wing aircraft and aircraft sheet metal
- Operation of hand and power tools
- Composite bonding repair and inspection
- Training records administration
- Stocking and receiving
- Data analysis and reporting
- Hazardous Material Management and Handling
- Maintenance, Material and Management (3M)
- Leadership and Management Training
- CPR/First Aid
- Standardized Field Sobriety Testing and Emergency Vehicle Operating
- Classroom experience
Jobrelatedtraining
- ARMY SAFETY AND OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (ASOHMS) (LEADERSHIP), 04/17/2023
- AMCOM MT ANNUAL SUPERVISOR SHARP REFRESHER AND RETALIATION TRAINING, 01/26/2023
- DISC FOR SUPERVISORS (MAXIMIZING YOUR STRENGTHS AS A MANAGER), 12/07/2022
- HR SUPERVISORS - PHASE 2 (CCAD), 10/21/2022
- TOTAL EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT (TED) FOR SUPERVISORS, 10/18/2022
- HR SUPERVISORS - PHASE 1 (CPAC), 11/07/2022
- 2022 CCAD LMP SFM AND CALLBOARD, 03/11/2022
- 2022 TORQUE PROCEDURES, 03/10/2022
- 2022 INTRODUCTION TO TECHNICAL DATA, 03/07/2022
- 2020 FOREIGN OBJECT DAMAGE ANNUAL REFRESHER, 06/05/2020
- IDENTIFICATION INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL OF RIVETS, 10/19/2019
- CCAD STANDARD PRECISION INSTRUMENTS APPLICATION, 07/19/2019
- UH-60 INTERACTIVE ELECTRONIC TECH MANUAL (IETM) IADS4, 02/07/2019
- FOREIGN OBJECT DAMAGE (INITIAL), 08/14/2018
- CCAD CAMS ARTISAN REFRESHER COURSE, 04/16/2018
- EMPLOYEE SAFETY ORIENTATION (INITIAL), 08/14/2018
- ARMY EMPLOYEE SAFETY COURSE (INITIAL), 08/13/2018
Timeline
Sheet Metal Mechanic Supervisor
Corpus Christi Army Depot (This is a federal job)
06.2022 - Current
Sheet Metal Mechanic
Corpus Christi Army Depot
06.2009 - 06.2022
Boatswain’s Mate Petty Officer Second Class
US Navy (This is a federal job)
10.2001 - 02.2009
Associate’s Degree - Production and Logistics Management
Del Mar Community College