Leisha Skaggs
Claremore,OK
Summary
Dynamic Advanced Composite Technician with extensive experience at Gulfstream Aerospace, skilled in fabricating high-performance composite parts and optimizing production processes. Proven leader with a strong work ethic and expertise in Lean/Six Sigma methodologies, committed to excellence and fostering team collaboration to achieve outstanding results.
Overview
1
1
Certification
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Advanced Composite Tech 4
Gulfstream Aerospace
Tulsa, Oklahoma
10.2022 - Current
- Fabricated composite parts using advanced manufacturing techniques to improve product performance.
- Collaborated with engineers to efficiently resolve production challenges and improve processes.
- Managed resource allocation to enhance team productivity and ensure project deadlines were met.
- Trained technicians on proper handling of composite materials and fabrication tools.
- Assembled components following engineering specifications to ensure quality standards.
- Maintained tools and equipment to maximize operational efficiency and reliability.
- Assisted in troubleshooting during development of new products and processes.
- Adhered to safety regulations consistently while performing tasks on-site.
- Lead team members by showing quality results, a positive attitude, willingness to work over.
Bonder 'A'
Nordam
Tulsa, Oklahoma
06.2006 - 10.2022
- Advanced technical skills and knowledge to fabricate, rework and repair metallic or nonmetallic bonded parts
- Operated independently to apply standard procedures and solutions, ensuring compliance with work requirements
- Proficient at reading work orders, blueprints, and specifications to determine the sequence of operations
- Fabricates and builds adhesive bonded assemblies of metallic and nonmetallic composite materials
- Fits core in panels where close tolerances are required for installation of details for completion of assembly
- Collaborated with engineering teams to clarify design concepts and enhance project outcomes
- Start-up of new program and implementation on Gulfstream 500, 650.
- Contributed to military program development for CAEW and A10 aircraft, supporting project objectives
Education
graduate -
Claremore H.S.
01-2005
Rogers State College
Skills
- Gulfstream 650, 500 (Interiors/Structures bond)
- Metal Bond
- Laminate and core bond
- Virtex usage
- Read/Interpret Eng Dwg
- SAP experience
- Motivated Team player
- Strong Work Ethic
- Process improvements
- Lean/ Six Sigma / 5S
- Great Analytical skills
- Certified trainer
- Production optimization
- Team leadership
- Detail oriented
- Troubleshooting techniques
- Dependable
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Versatile
- Capable
- Quality assurance
- Training mentorship
Certification
- Lean Manufacturing, 5S Certification, Specification training, FOD training, SAP Training
- Certified trainer of composite bonding, Forklift certified
Timeline
Advanced Composite Tech 4
Gulfstream Aerospace
10.2022 - Current
Bonder 'A'
Nordam
06.2006 - 10.2022
graduate -
Claremore H.S.
Rogers State College