Juaquin Mendez
Ventura,CA
Summary
Driven Manufacturing Technician with a proven track record of optimizing production efficiency and maintaining high-quality standards in fast-paced industrial environments. Skilled in troubleshooting equipment, implementing lean manufacturing principles, and ensuring compliance with safety protocols. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet production targets while minimizing downtime. Committed to continuous improvement and adapting to evolving technologies to drive operational excellence.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manufacturing Technician 2
Northrop Grumman
Oxnard, CA
05.2024 - 02.2025
- Collaborate with engineers on assembling flight material. Interpreting and following drawings closely to prepare quality products for space.
- Prepare assemblies for engineers to conduct experiments on material such as carbon composites, beryllium and motion fixtures.
- Utilizing calibrated tooling such as calipers, durometer to prepare bonding by applying primer and epoxy to combine flight hardware together.
- Familiar with Cam 2 laser tracking interface. This is properly placing tooling in needed locations for flight hardware that require a tolerance up to 100 thousandth of an inch.
Manufacturing Technician 2
Skyworks Solutions Inc.
Newbury Park, CA
04.2022 - 04.2023
- Preform wafer fabrication function in the production of semiconductor devices.
- Operate equipment in preforming alignment, masking, etching and diffusion.
- Follow established work instructions and document production metrics throughout fabrication process.
- In senior and highly skilled levels, performs routine preventative maintenance tasks.
Manufacturing Associate
22nd Century Technology Inc.
Oxnard, CA
09.2017 - 12.2021
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
- Organized work to meet demanding production goals.
- Followed safety protocols and utilized OSHA-approved PPE to foster safe working environment.
- Enhanced product quality by conducting thorough inspections and adhering to strict quality control protocols.
- Utilized hand tools and machinery to safely complete assembly processes.
Education
A.A - General Studies
Ventura Community college
Skills
- Safety Protocols
- Good Manufacturing Practices
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- Precision Assembly
- Adaptive Problem Solving
- OSHA Compliance
- Process Improvement
- Safety Operation Procedures
- Equipment Preparation
- Staff Training
- Production Schedule
- Electrical Troubleshooting
- Production Records
- Schematic Interpretation
- GMP Implementation
- Production Record Keeping
- Troubleshooting And diagnosis
- Organizational Skills
- Hazardous Materials Handling
- Quality Assurance
- Equipment Calibration
- Multitasking
- Time Management
- Preventive Maintenance
- Documentation Preparation
- Data Processing
- Environmental Compliance
- Drawing Interpretation
- Attention To Detail
Certification
- Bonding Carbon Composites
- Scissor Lift
- EPA Certification
- Electro Static Discharge
- Certified Production Technician (CPT) – MSSC
Timeline
Manufacturing Technician 2
Northrop Grumman
05.2024 - 02.2025
Manufacturing Technician 2
Skyworks Solutions Inc.
04.2022 - 04.2023
Manufacturing Associate
22nd Century Technology Inc.
09.2017 - 12.2021
A.A - General Studies
Ventura Community college