Michael Merkson
Florissant,MO
Summary
Motivated aerospace professional, holding over 6 years of progressive experience in the Aerospace Industry, including leadership. Mechanic, lead and operations manager experience with an emphasis in manufacturing practices, and project and service delivery for tier one and two suppliers in aerospace organizations. Experienced leader with strong attention to detail, dedication to quality and people skills, level-headedness, willingness to learn, and dedication to go the extra mile to see that a job is done.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Operator
Archway Towing & Logistics LLC
Florissant, MO
01.2021 - Current
- Managed daily operations, ensuring efficient dispatch and coordination of towing services.
- Developed strategic partnerships with local businesses to expand service offerings and customer base.
- Implemented safety protocols, enhancing workplace safety and compliance standards for all team members.
- Trained and mentored new staff on operational procedures and customer service excellence.
Assembly Mechanic - (Lead)
LMI Aerospace
St. Louis, MO
09.2018 - 08.2020
- Setup and develop production for Mitsubishi Regional Jet tail cone assembly.
- Demonstrates teamwork while working with a variety of co-workers within different work areas throughout the company.
- Worked to reduce the production time for Gulf-Stream assemblies from 240 hours to 80 hours through an effective 6S kaizen with leading operators on production floor.
- Maintained a low scrape rate percentage, allowing for quality products to meet on-time delivery and assist and direct personnel to meet quality, cost and schedule requirements.
- Coordinate production problem resolutions and process improvements also work with production and engineering personnel.
- Responsible for safe work practices, high quality, high productivity, integrity, and for compliance with company instructions and directives.
Assembly Mechanic
LMI Aerospace
St. Louis, MO
09.2014 - 09.2018
- Spent four years assembling Gulf Stream Inboard and Outboard Leading-Edge skins for G280.
- Set up and operate ream fixtures to drill, ream, countersink, spot face, hone and bore for mating major assemblies.
- Successfully assembled the first three ship sets of Embraer KC390 slats.
- Performed a variety of work center production tasks which include operating large forming machines, mills, presses, power hand tools, and other metal forming equipment and tools.
- Use of gauges, scales, calipers, and other measuring equipment to check part quality and complete and follow work order, set-up cards and other instructions for work processes promptly and accurately with building to blueprints.
- Manual drilling and fit-up, machine operator for Drive Matic Machine.
- Constructed multiple aircraft assemblies following blueprints and work instructions.
- Composite, Titanium, Steel, and Aluminum drilling, install press fit bushings and force fit bushings.
- Responsible for fabrication, assembly, rework, and repair of aircraft assemblies.
- Work with many types of sealants, fasteners, rivets, and mechanical tools and machines.
- Travelled to Savannah GA. For three weeks to maintain the current production rate following a mass lay off with the facility.
- Responsible for safe work practices, high quality, high productivity, integrity, and for compliance with company instructions and directives.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hazelwood Central Highschool
Florissant, MOSkills
- Structural Mechanic
- Ops Management
- Lean Manufacturing
- Quality Assurance
- Process Improvement
- Cost Reduction
- Close Tolerance Drilling
- Assemble and install
Phone
cell, (314)482-1303
Timeline
Owner/Operator
Archway Towing & Logistics LLC
01.2021 - Current
Assembly Mechanic - (Lead)
LMI Aerospace
09.2018 - 08.2020
Assembly Mechanic
LMI Aerospace
09.2014 - 09.2018
High School Diploma -
Hazelwood Central Highschool