Malik Smart
New Orleans,LA
Summary
Proven expert in composite material fabrication and team collaboration, honed across roles at Gulfstream Aerospace and others. Excelled in enhancing aircraft safety and maintenance quality, leveraging precision measuring tools and implementing cost-saving measures. Demonstrated adaptability and a results-driven approach, significantly improving operational efficiency and structural integrity in high-stakes environments. Specialties include hydraulic systems, subsystems, structural repairs and inspections. Proficient in emergency response protocols and tool and equipment management and maintenance. Committed Aviation Structural Mechanic experienced servicing, maintaining and repairing commercial and civil aircraft. Gifted with excellent time management and prioritizing abilities. Offer 5 years of replacing hydraulic systems and servicing systems. Excellent safety record.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Aviation Structural Mechanic
Gulfstream Aerospace
06.2023 - 06.2024
- Completed complex repair jobs, demonstrating strong attention to detail and commitment to excellence in all aspects of aircraft maintenance work.
- Utilized precision tools like calipers, pin gauges, and laser alignment measuring tools to ensure accurate alignment of plane wings.
- Fabricated sheet metal components for aircraft skin, working with highly sensitive materials requiring special manufacturing treatments, coatings and installation processes.
- Demonstrated expertise in sheet metal fabrication, welding, riveting, corrosion control, painting, sealing, bonding applications for optimal structural integrity results.
- Extracted components from aircraft for bench analysis and testing.
- Improved overall maintenance quality by implementing streamlined processes and procedures in accordance with FAA regulations.
- Enhanced aircraft safety by performing thorough inspections and maintenance of structural components. Proficient in operating and maintaining various machinery
- Collaborated with engineers on new aircraft designs, providing valuable input from a mechanic''s perspective during the development phase.
- Precision measurement and quality assurance
- Troubleshooting and mechanical problem solving
- Implemented cost-saving measures by identifying opportunities to reuse or repurpose materials without compromising safety or quality standards.
- Preventative maintenance and repair
- CNC machinery operations
- Team collaboration and leadership
- Adherence to safety and quality standards
- 5S system for maintaining clean and organized workspaces
Manufacturing Technician
Daniel Defense Inc.
11.2022 - 05.2023
- Operated and maintained machinery (mill, lathe, gun drill, etc.) at an acceptable production level.
- Ensured quality through various precision measurements including calipers, micrometers, gauge pins, height gauges, etc.
- Properly and safely loaded and unloaded raw materials in CNC machinery in accordance with the operator work instructions.
- Cleaned and maintained machines, tooling, and fixtures to keep equipment in optimal production condition.
- Participated in the company's efforts to continuously improve Safety, 6S, Quality, Delivery, and Productivity.
- Assisted in new hire training.
- Performed other duties as specified by supervisor or manager.
Machine Operator Technician
Valmont Newmark
08.2020 - 11.2022
- MIG TIG and stick welding.
- Assisted in pre-fabricating materials for the next day's production according to engineered design prints.
- Updated daily production logs and informed management of production incidents or non-conformance issues.
- Kept detailed production records and identified hold-ups.
- Conducted routine preventive maintenance tasks that led to fewer unexpected breakdowns.
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
- Achieved consistent product quality by performing regular quality checks and adjusting machine settings accordingly.
- Reviewed daily layout/blueprint sheets to determine production output.
- Worked with Quality Assurance to perform necessary corrections to meet quality standards and customer expectations.
- Kept the department running trouble-free for 10 hours per day.
Education
High School Diploma -
Eleanor Mcmain Secondary School
New Orleans, LA05.2019
Skills
- Composite Material Fabrication
- Tool control management
- Hand-tool proficiency
- HAZMAT handling
- Aviation safety regulations
- Aircraft inspections
- Quality assurance procedures
- Precision measuring tools
- Equipment Maintenance
- Sealant Application
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Team Collaboration
- Active Listening
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Team building
Timeline
Aviation Structural Mechanic
Gulfstream Aerospace
06.2023 - 06.2024
Manufacturing Technician
Daniel Defense Inc.
11.2022 - 05.2023
Machine Operator Technician
Valmont Newmark
08.2020 - 11.2022
High School Diploma -
Eleanor Mcmain Secondary School