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Michael Espinoza

Palmdale,CA

Summary

Hardworking and reliable technician with strong ability in engine testing/assembly. Offering integration and manufacturing skills. Highly organized, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality.

My role involves following and improving useful and effective standardized testing procedures. Independently identifying and resolving issues and errors. Records outcomes during inspections and prepares clear and effective documentation for path forward.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Aerospace Propulsion Technician

SpaceX
Hawthorne, CA
04.2023 - Current
  • On multiple occasions, I Volunteered to support in McGregor and Boca Chica Tx, supporting critical path items to retain schedule.
  • Was the primary tech for both the Bellows and Sub assy shop resource during the V2.4 production configuration. Staying ahead of rate demands on the build line.
  • Able to perform ox/fuel balance operations
  • Submitted numerous process improvements, verifying with RE/ME, incorporating into WO's
  • Ability to train personnel and explain WO instructions efficiently to ensure trainee understands process.
  • Completed 140+ personnel qualifications to expand knowledge and improve as a tech.
  • Submitted 20+ safety-net tickets attempting to keep shop a safe environment.
  • Submitting PO's ensuring team has consumables and PPE on standby.
  • Helped to disassemble and build the new configuration of the production area. Installing conveyor tables, built workstations, assembled racks and helped to define the balance area.
  • Sending pass downs to leads/management keeping them updated with WIP/completed assemblies.
  • Supported other teams within department during part shortages
  • Performed cryo fitment using LN2 during component installation

Test Technician

ABL Space Systems
El Segundo, CA
08.2021 - 11.2022
  • Part of multiple ATP campaigns, where we hot fired 20+ Sea Level Engines.
  • Built various site systems like fire suppression, propellant feed lines and multiple test stands with minimal work instructions.
  • Installed, removed, and inspected approximately 50 rocket engines.
  • Fabricated multiple pneumatic and hydraulic tube assemblies in the field, using only hand tools.
  • Performed dozens of TEA-TEB canister fills/drains including removal and installations of TEA-TEB canisters using appropriate PPE.
  • Performed AVI checkouts on multiple rocket engines, contributing to the overall campaign
  • success to successfully qualify all engines for Flight 1 and Flight 2.
  • Performed leak check operations on engines, leading to the identification of multiple leaks,prompt fixes, and root cause analysis. This ultimately lead to a massive improvement resulting in a significant reduction in leaks found.
  • Helped establish and run Hazmat operations on test site, leading to a safer work environment.
  • Assisted Quality Assurance on multiple occasions in performing post-hotfire inspections, using borescopes, flashlights, mirrors, and other inspections tools.
  • Audited calibrated tools monthly to ensure calibrations is kept to date and accurate measurements and torques are performed.
  • Consistently communicated and helped resolve quality related issues by flagging any findings to the Quality Assurance department and documenting nonconformances in the Issue Ticket System.
  • Provided guidance and instructions to new hire technicians and introduced new ideas for approaching problems encountered at the test site.
  • Entrusted to perform duties with minimal supervision, given the trust of the test site production manager to execute tasks and make decisions when required.

Education

High School Diploma -

Highland High School
Palmdale, CA
06.2020

Skills

  • Safety cabled/wire secondary retention
  • Proficient in the operation of multiple support vehicles, such as scissor lifts, water trucks, 15K forklift and telehandler
  • Used pin gauges and calipers for diameter verification
  • Cleaned parts before install with 99% isopropyl and 99999% nitrogen 6-pack
  • Used CNC machine for tool chips and tool foam shadowing steering the test site closer to the implementation of the tool chit system per our internal specifications
  • Performed checkouts and swaps on multiple type thermocouples, accelerometers and transducers
  • Used comms in a calm, deliberate and professional manner during high-stress test operations, maintaining a consistent line of communication to ensure safety and the proper execution of all operations
  • Ability to use borescopes, calipers, micrometers, depth gages and other inspection tools
  • Ability to maintain tact when facing unexpected challenges, staying composed and helping plot the best course of actions during emergencies or unforeseen issues
  • Capacity to read and interpret mechanical drawings

Timeline

Aerospace Propulsion Technician

SpaceX
04.2023 - Current

Test Technician

ABL Space Systems
08.2021 - 11.2022

High School Diploma -

Highland High School

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