Matthew Lacap
Fremont,CA
Summary
Experienced manufacturing and quality inspection professional with over 14 years of experience supporting aerospace, defense, healthcare, and technology organizations. Skilled in metrology inspection, precision measurement, gear manufacturing, quality assurance, calibration, inventory management, and technical support. Proven ability to maintain strict quality standards, support critical programs, and work effectively in regulated environments.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Gear Machinist
Northrop Grumman Corporation
Sunnyvale, USA
05.2015 - Current
- Perform precision metrology inspections on defense components with tolerances as tight as 0.0001 inches.
- Conduct inspections using honing, undulation, and advanced measurement equipment to verify engineering specifications.
- Support gear manufacturing operations through setup verification, runout measurement, and process validation.
- Calibrate and maintain precision measurement instruments to ensure accuracy and quality compliance.
- Inspect finished machined components for dimensional conformity and product integrity.
- Assist manufacturing teams in maintaining process control and production efficiency.
- Maintain organized tooling systems and a safe manufacturing environment.
- Operated CNC machines to fabricate precision parts for defense applications.
- Interpreted technical drawings and specifications to ensure accurate machining.
- Maintained tools and equipment for optimal performance and safety standards.
- Collaborated with engineers to troubleshoot machining issues effectively.
- Conducted quality inspections on machined components to meet industry standards.
- Programmed machine controls for automated operations and efficiency improvements.
- Assisted in training new machinists on equipment operation and safety protocols.
- Performed routine maintenance
- Read blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications or sample part to determine dimensions and tolerance of finished work piece.
Desktop Support Technician I
Sutter Health
Oakland, USA
12.2013 - 05.2015
- Provided technical support, troubleshooting, system configuration, deployment, and testing.
- Reimaged and deployed Windows-based computers and laptops.
- Installed and supported hardware, software, peripherals, and LAN-connected devices.
- Managed ticket queues, asset tracking, and data security compliance.
- Installed and configured desktop systems for healthcare staff across multiple locations.
- Provided technical support to end-users for software and hardware issues.
- Collaborated with IT team to troubleshoot and resolve network connectivity problems.
- Maintained inventory of computer equipment and ensured timely replacements.
Inventory Coordinator
Panasonic Avionics
Burlingame, USA
07.2013 - 11.2013
- Managed aviation parts inventory and material accountability.
- Generated reports using Microsoft Excel and Oracle databases.
- Performed cycle counts, receiving, shipping, and inventory reconciliation.
Inventory Manager
Lockheed Martin
Moffett Field, USA
05.2012 - 11.2012
- Managed inventory supporting NASA payload projects.
- Received, inspected, issued, packed, and shipped critical aerospace components.
- Operated forklifts and supported engineering teams with project logistics and hardware assembly.
- NASA Contractor
- Managed inventory control processes to maintain optimal stock levels.
- Coordinated supply chain operations with vendors and internal teams.
- Oversaw material logistics to ensure timely availability for production needs.
- Implemented inventory tracking systems to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
Security Data Operator
Lockheed Martin
Oakland, USA
08.2010 - 05.2012
- Managed access control systems, credential production, and asset accountability.
- Performed administrative support, data entry, scheduling, and employee training.
Education
Machine Tool Technology Certificate -
De Anza College
Associate Degree -
Chabot College
High School Diploma -
American High School
Skills
- Metrology Inspection
- Precision Measurement
- Quality Assurance
- Aerospace Manufacturing
- Gear Machining
- Calibration
- Blueprint Reading
- Dimensional Inspection
- Manufacturing Operations
- Inventory Management
- Precision metrology
- Technical drawing interpretation
- Quality inspection
- Manufacturing operations support
- Inventory management
- Microsoft Excel
- Technical Troubleshooting
- Asset Management
Timeline
Gear Machinist
Northrop Grumman Corporation
05.2015 - Current
Desktop Support Technician I
Sutter Health
12.2013 - 05.2015
Inventory Coordinator
Panasonic Avionics
07.2013 - 11.2013
Inventory Manager
Lockheed Martin
05.2012 - 11.2012
Security Data Operator
Lockheed Martin
08.2010 - 05.2012
Machine Tool Technology Certificate -
De Anza College
Associate Degree -
Chabot College
High School Diploma -
American High School