Luis Adrales
Davenport,Iowa
Summary
I started as a tailor in the Philippines and then immigrated to Independence, Missouri in 1979 at age 19. I worked as a sewing machine operator at a garment factory in Kansas City until I changed job and was employed by the Technicraft Corporation. Since i have the skills to draw, measure, design, and fabricate anything made of fabric, i was promoted to be the prototype creator where I polished my sewing and fabrication skills. Since the sewing industry is starting to be outsourced to different countries (e.g. Mexico, Asia, etc) I decided to pursue an engineering degree. Working during the day and going to school at night. In my junior year, I quit full time work at Technicraft Corporation but they retained me, working during school breaks and summer until i graduated in 1989. While in college, I also worked in the theatre department, building sets and sewing period costumes that were used in performances. Throughout my life, I continue to sew and create: Halloween costumes for my children, seats for vintage Vespa Scooters, bridal gown alterations, prom dresses, and many sewing repairs for friends and families. Now that I am retired, I wanted to do the kind of work that was a big part of my life so when I saw the ad for the ad for this position, i immediately expressed interest. I am also willing to work full or part time, as needed.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
General Engineer
US Army Sustainment Command
Rock Island, IL
07.1989 - 08.2022
Aug 2018 to August 2022
Performed the duties of facility engineer for the 405th US Armed Forces Support Battalion in Netherlands and Belgium. Evaluated facility requirements to store and maintain propositioned Army equipment. Worked with local contractors and US Army Corps of Engineer on the overall infrastructure design and construction of assigned base. Retired in August 2022 after 32 years of service.
July 1989 to August 2018
Performed the duties of quality control engineer for the Joint Munitions Command. Managed the Stockpile Reliability Program which tested munitions for function and reliability after being stored for many years. Published technical papers on results of tests to determine proper disposition of tested munitions. Took a reassignment to Europe in August of 2018 for 405th US Armed Forces Support Battalion.
September 1980 to July 1989
Worked for Technicraft Corporation in Kansas City as the prototype creator for sewn and heat sealed products. Involved in the actual operation of high speed industrial walking foot sewing machines, sergers, tackers, blind stitchers, snap and grommet machines. Experienced in reading blueprints, creating patterns and cutting of multiple layers of fabrics using industrial cutters.
Project examples:
1. Winterfronts, bug screens, door panels, refrigeration shoots for trucking industry.
2. Cover for Space shuttle booster, to protect it from the elements while it is sitting on the launch pad. Consist of high tech material that aids the recovery of the booster once it falls into the ocean. 3. Harness and cargo nets for US Army helicopters.
4. All sorts of awnings and tarp covers for industrial applications.
5. Coalescer bags used to filter the air the goes into the main cabin of all major airlines. Performed permiability studies and designed the coalescer covers for different aircraft filtration systems. filtrTION SYST
Education
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
University of Missouri - Rolla
Rolla, MO05-1989
Timeline
General Engineer
US Army Sustainment Command
07.1989 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
University of Missouri - Rolla
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