Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Timeline
Generic

James McCoy

Buckeye,AZ

Summary

4 month experience sitting in as the Environmental Health and Safety Manager substitute with a back ground of being the safety committee team chair over the last 3 years. 2+ years of experience working as a technical trainer developing work instructions, standard operating procedures, and instructing classes on how to operate on can making equipment. 4 years can making experience working as Maintenance Technician on the Front End, replacing irons in body makers, replacing mechanical parts on cuppers/body makers/trimmers, doing alignments on the machines, servicing fluids of the machines, and doing multiple quality can checks. While doing these task I've had the privilege of becoming the front end trainer, showing new can makers how to safely complete these task and become proficient in the career field. I also have 14 years of service in the US Air Force, where I worked as a lead F-16 mechanic for 11 years, replacing major mechanical parts and finding problems with systems and operational checks of the aircraft. The remanding 3 years I built skills on computers, composing slide shows, and supervised 22 coworkers. I have great mechanical skills and supervisory experience. I am adaptable and a team player. My goal is to apply skills and knowledge into my new role while helping to grow the company.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Technical Trainer

Ball Corporation
Goodyear, AZ
10.2022 - Current
  • Developed work instructions from the ground up on gaps identified for front and back end equipment.
  • Modified and help developed standard operating procedures for can making equipment.
  • Taught useful equipment operation skills and scheduled routine inspections to prevent accidents or malfunctions.
  • Analyzed training results to identify needed improvements and adjustments.
  • Scheduled classes based on availability of classrooms, equipment or instructors.
  • Evaluated training materials prepared by instructors and offered actionable suggestions for improvement.
  • Developed and taught instructor led training courses.

Safety Team Leader

Ball Corporation
Goodyear, AZ
03.2021 - 09.2024
  • Conducted regular inspections of facilities to check compliance with fire, hazard and safety guidelines.
  • Maintained adequate supply of approved safety and PPE supplies for work force.
  • Managed safety and health programs, enforcing compliance with occupational health and safety regulations.
  • Conducted safety briefings at beginning and end of shifts to inform crews of daily task safety hazards.
  • Conducted site inspections and audits, recording findings and recommending corrective actions on final reports.
  • Investigated, resolved and reported on occurrences documented on employee incident and accident reports.
  • Supervised safe handling, storage and disposal of hazardous materials.
  • Inspected or evaluated workplace environments, equipment or practices to verify compliance with safety standards and government regulations.
  • Trained new employees in proper safety procedures to minimize accidents with proper behaviors.
  • Participated in business safety committee meetings and health and safety audits.
  • Recommended methods to reduce ongoing hazards with improved methods, processes and materials.
  • Wrote technical reports, data entry and queries into various safety and health databases.
  • As of June 2023 sitting in as interim EHS Manager

Maintenance Technician

BALL CORPORATION
Goodyear, AZ
09.2020 - 10.2022

Minimized damage and repair costs through careful management and preventative maintenance.

Calibrated and adjusted equipment using tools such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges.

Loaded/unloaded aluminum coils using fork lift, as well as loading/unloading coil numbers into the tracking system.

Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.

Improved operations by working with team members and being a member of the safety committee.

Supervised as a Front End Chief, leading 8 team members and overseeing operations of the front end processes of 4 can making lines.

Rebuilt and aligned the domer of the body maker using hand tools and dial caliper.

Front end trainer, training new and cross trained employees in the above task for my career field.

Production Technician

Ball Corporation
Goodyear, AZ
09.2019 - 09.2020

Minimized damage and repair costs through careful management and preventative maintenance.

Calibrated and adjusted equipment using tools such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges.

Loaded/unloaded aluminum coils using fork lift, as well as loading/unloading coil numbers into the tracking system.

Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.

Improved operations by working with team members and being a member of the safety committee.

Supervised as a Front End Chief, leading 8 team members and overseeing operations of the front end processes of 4 can making lines.

Rebuilt and aligned the domer of the body maker using hand tools and dial caliper.

Senior Weapons System Coordinator

US Air Force
Glendale, AZ
03.2016 - 09.2019

Monitored, recorded, reported maintenance actions and flying production execution of 9 aircraft maintenance units of 160 aircraft valued at $12B.

Supervised 22 coworkers in coordination of maintenance operational logistics verifying 450 status of aircraft changes weekly.

Compiled 1,095 visual presentations using power point, providing aircraft status reporting to Air Force leadership.

Guided 32 quick reaction checklist revisions, ensuring emergency response notifications via radio, phone, and email.

Trained 18 new controllers on radio usage, data input, weapons system usage, status reporting, emergency procedures, and meeting guidance.

F-16 Dedicated Crew Chief

US Air Force
Glendale, AZ / Osan AB, ROK
09.2012 - 02.2016

Ensured documentation of maintenance from the aircraft paper forms gets inputted into online integrated maintenance data system.

Lead technician on overnight shift, led 8 coworkers during a generation of 22 aircraft for security of country.

Wing inspection team member, conducted 32 air force tasking inspections, educating 40 personnel on Air Force instructions.

Troubleshooted faulty hydraulic start motor, removed and replaced faulty mechanical part within the Air Force standard 8 hour fix rate time.

Pinpointed and repaired 16 pilot reported aircraft discrepancies, leading to zero repeat or recurs of issues to happen during multiple aircraft flights.

Support Technician

US Air Force
Glendale, AZ
08.2011 - 08.2012

Ensured all tools and equipment assigned to the unit were entered and controlled into the tool accountability system, maintaining 100% accountability.

Maintained, dispatched and up-kept technical order library consisting of over 1500 aircraft manuals, ensured most recent technical manuals delivered to maintainers with zero issues.

Issued/Turned-in composite tool kits, including broken or damaged tools, and maintained calibrated test equipment, enabling aircraft maintenance to produce 875 flights.

Completed pallet and hazardous cargo shipment training, enabling units deployment readiness by 20%.

Deposed hazard material properly, maintaining environmental standards with zero OSHA violations.

F-16 Assistant Dedicated Crew Chief

US Air Force
Glendale, AZ / Kunsan AB, ROK
08.2005 - 08.2011

Ordered and monitored the status of aircraft parts to ensure parts issued in a timely matter.

Washed/lubricated aircraft and components, preventing corrosion and maintaining longevity.

Inspected aircraft and equipment for use on/off aircraft prior to, after and during use of aircraft and equipment.

Detected nose landing gear defect, changed cracked aircraft landing gear part averting potential gear collapse and loss of life during next flight of aircraft.

Trained 10 coworkers on liquid oxygen system servicing, increasing section experience level 25%.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Advanced Aviation Maintenance Management

Autonomic Logistics Information System
Luke AFB, AZ
2016

Some College (No Degree) - Leadership/Management

Airmen Leadership School
Luke AFB, AZ
2010

Some College (No Degree) - F-16 Fighter Aircraft Maintenance

F-16 Technical School
Wichita Falls, TX
2006

Skills

  • System maintenance and repair
  • Troubleshooting abilities
  • Leadership/Follower ship skills
  • Superior verbal/written communication skills
  • Equipment operation
  • Quality assurance
  • Office equipment proficiency
  • Personnel training and development
  • Time management
  • Organized
  • Adaptive team player
  • Secret security clearance (OCT 2018)
  • Fork Lift Certified (2020)
  • Documentation and Reporting
  • Managing Operations and Efficiency
  • Performance Tracking and Evaluation
  • Employee Development
  • Onboarding and Orientation
  • OSHA 30 HR Certification

Affiliations

Awarded the Air Force Commendation Medal (First Oak Leaf Cluster)(2019).

For meritorious service as Weapons Systems Coordinator and expertly managed seven aircraft maintenance unit status boards and oversaw 32,967 flying hours. Keen oversight of 340 schedule changes ensuring delivery of 1,800 F-16 and F-35 munitions, which contributed to the section earning a perfect 100% quality assurance pass rate. Modified 30 quick reaction checklist with 218 critical updates, which in turn protected the wing's 174 aircraft during 97 aircraft emergencies for the safe recovery of assets worth 3.7 billion dollars and safeguarding over 2,000 maintenance technicians. Dedication was recognized through selection as the wing's senior weapons system coordinator, where my leadership guaranteed the safety of the wing's 12 billion dollar fleet and enabling the execution of 64,425 training sorties, that also yielded 302 combat-ready pilot graduates, and was pivotal to the 56th Fighter Wing's Air Force-level Maintenance Daedalian Trophy win while stationed at Luke AFB, AZ.

Awarded the Air Force Achievement Medal (First Oak Leaf Cluster)(2018).

For outstanding achievement by being apart of the 56th Maintenance Group that was one of two units out of thirty-eight throughout the Air Force selected to compete for the 2019 Secretary of Defense Field Level Maintenance Award, due to outstanding maintenance process and achievement in supporting the Air Force Chief of Staff's number one priority: Pilot Production stationed at Luke AFB, AZ.

Awarded the Air Force Commendation Medal (2016)

For meritorious service as a Maintenance Technician maintaining assigned aircraft at an impressive 99% fully mission capable rate while maintaining a personal 100% quality assurance pass rate executing the most aggressive F-16 flying hour program in the Pacific Air Force generating over 4,000 flights and 7,000 flying hours stationed at Osan AB, ROK.

Awarded the Air Force Achievement Medal (2011)

For meritorious service as a Assistant Maintenance Technician correcting 12 discrepancies found during inspection, which led to delivering 125% of the assigned aircraft air tasking order from Headquarters Pacific Air Force in turn receiving an overall "Outstanding" rating for a no-notice Operational Readiness Inspection stationed at Kunsan AB, ROK.

Timeline

Technical Trainer

Ball Corporation
10.2022 - Current

Safety Team Leader

Ball Corporation
03.2021 - 09.2024

Maintenance Technician

BALL CORPORATION
09.2020 - 10.2022

Production Technician

Ball Corporation
09.2019 - 09.2020

Senior Weapons System Coordinator

US Air Force
03.2016 - 09.2019

F-16 Dedicated Crew Chief

US Air Force
09.2012 - 02.2016

Support Technician

US Air Force
08.2011 - 08.2012

F-16 Assistant Dedicated Crew Chief

US Air Force
08.2005 - 08.2011

Some College (No Degree) - Advanced Aviation Maintenance Management

Autonomic Logistics Information System

Some College (No Degree) - Leadership/Management

Airmen Leadership School

Some College (No Degree) - F-16 Fighter Aircraft Maintenance

F-16 Technical School
James McCoy