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Johnathan Melton

Hazel Green

Summary

Highly skilled Assembly Technician with 9 years of experience in electromechanical assembly, machining, and welder/fabricator positions in fast-paced production environments. Experienced in building boards, panels, drawers, frames, wire harnesses, metal racking, handrails, jigs, tools, and other assemblies. Proficient with a variety of hand and power tools, including mills, lathes, and MIG/TIG welding equipment. Experience using torque tools, including manual torque wrenches and electric torque guns of various sizes. Well-versed in reading documentation such as operator procedures and manuals, wiring diagrams, blueprints, and schematics. Works and communicates effectively in team environments. Able to lift up to 35 lbs and stand for long periods. Trained in OSHA, ISO, Kanban, Kaizen, 5S, FOD, and PPE.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Aerospace Technician

Beyond Gravity
Trinity
01.2025 - Current
  • Bond Carbon Fiber and Cork to structure using vacuum bags and adhesives.
  • Assembled flight hardware and installed on to structure.
  • Designed and assembled aerospace components following strict safety protocols.
  • Operated testing equipment to validate performance of aerospace systems.
  • Collaborated with engineers to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.

Engineering Technician

Performance Drone Works (PDW)
08.2024 - 12.2024
  • Built drone parts such as arms, frames, and wiring harnesses.
  • Learned MRDs.
  • Machined parts of flight hardware.
  • Assembled motors using wires and adhesives.
  • Assembled lower control part of drones.

Kaizen

Mazda Toyota Manufacturing
01.2020 - 08.2024
  • Fabricated objects for engineering such as jigs, handrails, and tools.
  • Frequently performed MIG and TIG welding.
  • Operated a forklift.
  • Handled numerous calls per day to address customer inquiries and concerns.
  • Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly, and escalated major issues to the supervisor.
  • Worked flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Machinist

Forced Inductions
04.2019 - 01.2020
  • Safely operated mills, lathes, and construction tools to machine turbochargers.
  • Operated and maintained up to 4 different mill and lathe machines to fabricate several products.

Assembler/Rework Technician

Polaris Industries
01.2016 - 04.2019
  • Built high-quality products in a timely manner.
  • Repaired thousands of vehicles.
  • Researched and developed new and creative ideas to make the vehicles better and safer.
  • Redesigned work areas to make the operator more comfortable, safer, and perform more efficiently.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Application Software Development

Rasmussen University

High School Diploma Equivalent (GED) -

Calhoun Community College

Skills

  • Electromechanical Assembly
  • MIG/TIG Welding
  • Mill/Lathe Machining
  • Hand and Power Tools
  • Reading Documentation
  • Teamwork/Communication
  • OSHA SAFETY Certified

Timeline

Aerospace Technician

Beyond Gravity
01.2025 - Current

Engineering Technician

Performance Drone Works (PDW)
08.2024 - 12.2024

Kaizen

Mazda Toyota Manufacturing
01.2020 - 08.2024

Machinist

Forced Inductions
04.2019 - 01.2020

Assembler/Rework Technician

Polaris Industries
01.2016 - 04.2019

Associate of Applied Science - Application Software Development

Rasmussen University

High School Diploma Equivalent (GED) -

Calhoun Community College
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