LEFTY E. CARRASQUILLO
Meriden,CT
Summary
Machinist with extensive experience at Pratt and Whitney, excelling in precision machining and quality control. Proven leadership in team environments, ensuring adherence to aerospace standards. Skilled in ERP systems and equipment maintenance, consistently delivering high-quality results while enhancing production efficiency. Passionate about driving success in the aerospace industry.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Machinist, special coating, and Chemical restoration
Pratt and Whitney
East Hartford, CT
04.2022 - Current
- Set up fixtures and parts within .0005 - .001
- Operate vertical lathes and vertical grinding machine
- Dress and change grinding wheel
- Use Vernier’s, swing gauges, and micrometers
- Mask parts using tape and rubber masking fixtures
- Grit blast parts
- Spray special coatings on part while maintaining tolerances
- Analyze aerospace engine parts to restore finish
Grinding Apprentice
Volo Aero MRO
East Longmeadow, MA
06.2020 - 10.2021
- Responsible for repairs and specialized precision machining for the aerospace industry
- Operated Campbell, jig and surface grinding equipment
- Ensured that all manufactured parts conformed to the EASA, FAA, ITAR, and AS9110 standards
- Evaluated blueprint from work layout and customer specifications to ensure accuracy in production task
- Utilized the KEYEDIN ERP system for manufacturing and shipping related tasks
Machine Operator
Creed Monarch
New Britain, CT
10.2019 - 05.2020
- Produced custom CNC-machined components and assemblies for commercial and industrial applications
- Operated Mill Turn Machinery
- Utilized various measuring tools to measure and check parts to ensure quality control
- Changed tool and inserts
Combat Engineer
United States Army
01.2015 - 10.2017
- Supervise and mentor soldiers in daily assigned task while being responsible for their health, welfare, morale and training of Soldiers
- Trained and instructed subordinates and supported united on route clearance and combat operations
- Expert in navigation and communication in intense situations
- Determined elevations and grid azimuths with maps and map overlays
- Installed and recovered anti-handling devices on anti-tank mines and electrical and non-electrical demolition charges
- Operate and monitored heavy engineered combat vehicles
Maintenance Technician
Executive Honda
Wallingford, CT
05.2014 - 12.2014
- Completed preventive maintenance such as: engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotation and changes, wheel balancing, replacing filters
- Maintained vehicle functional condition by listening to operator complaints; conducted inspections; repaired engine failures; repaired mechanical and electrical systems malfunctions
- Complied with state vehicle requirements by testing engine, safety, and combustion control standards.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Welding
Lincoln Technical Institute
East Windsor, CT01.2021
Machining - CNC Machining
Lincoln Technical Institute
East Windsor, CT01.2020
High School Diploma -
H.C. Wilcox Technical High School
Meriden, CT01.2012
Skills
- WELDING
- MACHINING
- LEADERSHIP
- QUALITY CONTROL
- ERP
- MICROSOFT SUITE
- Precision machining
- Equipment maintenance
- Production scheduling
- Team collaboration
Languages
English
Professional
spanish
Professional
Certification
- Welding
- Machining
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Machinist, special coating, and Chemical restoration
Pratt and Whitney
04.2022 - Current
Grinding Apprentice
Volo Aero MRO
06.2020 - 10.2021
Machine Operator
Creed Monarch
10.2019 - 05.2020
Combat Engineer
United States Army
01.2015 - 10.2017
Maintenance Technician
Executive Honda
05.2014 - 12.2014
Graduate Certificate - Welding
Lincoln Technical Institute
Machining - CNC Machining
Lincoln Technical Institute
High School Diploma -
H.C. Wilcox Technical High School