GUILLERMO CEJA
Summary
Detail-oriented Inspector offering a four-year background, proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Final Assembly Inspector 3
Northrop Grumman
05.2021 - Current
- Visually and physically inspect aircraft center fuselage structure, system and electrical installations for conformance to engineering requirements using a variety of precision measurement equipment and inspection tools to include micrometers, calipers, ball gages, flashlights, mirrors, ohm meters, laser gauges and depth gages
- Structure inspections include location, gap verification, shim installation, hole drilling, fastener installation, sealing and coatings
- System installations include tube, hose, valve, fastener installation, sealing and coatings common to hydraulic, pneumatic and fuel systems
- Electrical installations include route, clamping, string tie, connector mating, pin insertion, crimping and coatings
- Locate, identify and accurately document nonconforming product/material at time of discovery per applicable procedures
- Visually and physically inspect rework and repair for compliance per engineering requirements
- Mentor technicians on nonconforming product/material discovered during inspection to include engineering requirements, how to identify the nonconformance and process improvement
- Develop, promote, and maintain collaborative team environment with fellow inspectors, support organizations and customers
- Thrive as part of a team and individually to increase quality, efficiency, effectiveness and affordability through process improvement and other quality control methods.
- Prepared reports detailing findings of inspections, investigations, and tests.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations through meticulous attention to detail during inspections.
- Upheld codes and regulations governing materials, processes, and procedures.
- Delivered detailed reports on findings from inspections, helping stakeholders understand areas requiring attention or improvement in order to maintain regulatory compliance.
- Improved quality assurance procedures to minimize errors and increase effectiveness of inspections.
- Identified potential hazards and recommended corrective actions, ensuring a safer work environment for all employees.
- Maintained up-to-date inspection and audit records for improved reporting and analysis.
- Mentored junior inspectors, sharing industry expertise to enhance their skills and abilities in performing thorough inspections.
- Identified repair and upgrade requirements needed to meet safety and quality standards.
- Inspected and examined materials and finished parts and products for defects and wear to verify conformance with blueprints, diagrams, and template specifications.
- Enhanced company safety standards by conducting thorough inspections of equipment and facilities.
- Reduced the frequency of defects by closely monitoring production processes and identifying areas for improvement.
- Effectively communicated with clients and management to ensure alignment on inspection objectives, requirements, and expectations.
- Streamlined inspection processes for faster turnaround times, resulting in increased productivity.
- Conducted detailed building structure inspections to identify and resolve potential risks.
- Managed multiple concurrent projects successfully while adhering strictly to deadlines.
- Maintained accurate records of all inspections performed, allowing for more informed decision making regarding maintenance schedules and resource allocation.
- Developed customized inspection checklists tailored to specific job sites, ensuring thorough evaluations.
- Increased compliance rates, meticulously auditing company practices against regulatory requirements.
- Enhanced team's inspection capabilities by introducing new methodologies and best practices.
- Conducted detailed quality checks for manufacturing processes to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Streamlined inspection processes, reducing inspection times without compromising on thoroughness or accuracy.
- Enhanced safety protocols by conducting thorough inspections of construction sites to identify and mitigate potential hazards.
- Fostered positive relationships with businesses and regulatory bodies, facilitating smoother inspection processes.
- Improved product quality with stringent inspection techniques, identifying defects before products reached market.
- Facilitated cross-departmental collaborations to address and rectify compliance issues identified during inspections.
- Led training sessions for junior inspectors to elevate team's overall efficiency and accuracy in conducting inspections.
- Identified and addressed safety risks during routine inspections, significantly reducing workplace accidents.
- Provided expert guidance to companies on how to rectify issues found during inspections, leading to improved practices.
- Contributed to development of industry guidelines by participating in forums and panels on best inspection practices.
- Achieved high levels of stakeholder satisfaction by providing detailed reports and actionable recommendations post-inspection.
- Leveraged advanced inspection tools and technologies to enhance precision and reliability of findings.
- Advocated for continuous improvement, leading by example through meticulous and proactive inspection work.
- Creates and delivers reports on all ongoing construction, quality of work, and scheduled maintenance
- Assists in identifying root causes as well as corrective and preventive actions, analyzing and evaluating test results and preparing reports on findings
Aircraft Structural Mechanic 2
Northrop Grumman
02.2017 - 05.2021
- Read and interpreted aircraft documentation to determine repair feasibility and methods
- Read and understand blueprints
- Translate blueprints into fabrications of structural assemblies to include precision drilling, countersinking, and the use of calibrated tools
- Aligning parts on jigs using templates and fixtures
- Performing part-fitting operations: filing sawing, burring, crimping, trimming, framing, riveting, drilling and reaming
- Measures parts with precision tools such as, micrometers and calipers to verify dimensions
- May modify incomplete and complete assemblies to incorporate changes to structure and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedure
- Daily usage of manufacturing shop controls and systems
- Appropriate use of PPE
- Implemented continuous improvement activities in production methods, equipment performance and team effectiveness.
Education
Aircraft Fabrication and Assembly -
Antelope Valley College
Lancaster, CA05.2016
High School Diploma -
Palmdale High School
Palmdale, CA01.2010
Skills
- Accurate Measurements
- Industry Standards
- AS9100 knowledge
- Aircraft inspection experience
- Knowledge of inspection tools
- Effectively communicate in both written and verbal form
- Ability to maintain a DOD Secret Clearance
- Develop, promote, and maintain collaborative team environment
- Precision measurements equipment and inspection tools knowledge ex: micrometers, laser, mirrors, ohm meters, calipers, ball gauges, laser gauges, and depth gauges
- Structure Inspections
- Electrical installations
- Visually/Physically inspect rework/repair for
- Quality Control
Valid drivers license
Training and mentoring
Paperwork evaluations
- Microsoft Office
Security Clearance
Active DOD Secret Security Clearance
Languages
Spanish
Timeline
Final Assembly Inspector 3
Northrop Grumman
05.2021 - Current
Aircraft Structural Mechanic 2
Northrop Grumman
02.2017 - 05.2021
High School Diploma -
Palmdale High School
Aircraft Fabrication and Assembly -
Antelope Valley College
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