Joel Flores
Northrop Grumman
Lancaster,CA
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Certification
Trained Composites Technician with practical shop-floor experience in composite layup and vacuum bag assembly. Proficient in reading engineering blueprints, operating trimming tools, and adhering to strict quality and FOD controls. Eager to bring a rigorous safety mindset and foundational technical skills to the Lockheed Martin Palmdale team.
Work History
Bonder Metal or Composite
5 Months- Prepared, applied, and leak-checked vacuum bagging processes to support product quality during production-area assemblies, including peel ply, bleeder/breather, sealant tape, and vacuum ports, according to process sheets.
- Interpreted engineering blueprints and templates; established sequence of operations using sample parts and process sheets.
- Verified material expiration dates and shelf-life requirements prior to impregnation and layup to support material readiness for shop operations; maintained detailed regulatory fabrication records; maintained a clean, FOD-free work environment.
- Fabricated and laid up composite plastic and metal bonded assemblies using wet layup and pre-preg materials on precision tools and molds.
Education
Associate of Science - Aircraft Fabrication And Assembly
- GPA: 3.1 GPA
Certificate - Aircraft Fabrication And Assembly
Skills
MES software knowledge
Equipment inspection
Composite bonding
Safety compliance
Experienced with MES software
Blueprint interpretation
Security clearance
Secret
Certification
- Aircraft Fabrication and Assembly certificate
- Blueprints and structures proficiency certificate
References Furnished Upon Request
References Furnished Upon Request
Timeline
Bonder Metal or Composite
Northrop Grumman
06.2026 - CurrentRead More
Antelope Valley College
Associate of Science from Aircraft Fabrication And Assembly
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Antelope Valley College
Certificate from Aircraft Fabrication And Assembly
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