NAPHTALI NWADIOGBU
Riverside,NJ
Summary
Detail-oriented Mechanical Assembler skilled in precision surface preparation, polishing and deburring of steel and other metal fixtures. Experienced in fabrication, electrical and mechanical assembly, and equipment operation. As NJ Air National Guard F-16 Crew Chief, carries out operational maintenance and mission readiness, ensuring safety compliance and effective inventory management to support high-tempo operations.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Electrical Equipment Specialist
Lockheed Martin
Moorestown, New Jersey
09.2026 - Current
- Built electro-mechanical radar systems using technical drawings, wiring diagrams, sketches, or flow diagrams.
- Installed, cable, and repair equipment currently in test or operational phases.
- Assisted in evaluating new equipment for operational efficiency and safety standards.
- Fix mechanical fit issues using hand tools and drill presses, and keep accurate production logs.
- Worked with manufacturing methods engineers to streamline manufacturing processes increasing efficiency.
F-16 CREW CHIEF
NJ Air National Guard
Egg Harbor, New Jersey
03.2024 - Current
- Implemented preventive inspection routines to catch wear early, reducing unscheduled downtime and sustaining operational availability.
- Directed rapid on-site repairs during sortie windows, applying technical procedures and decisive judgment to restore aircraft to mission-capable status efficiently.
- Troubleshot aircraft malfunctions using technical manuals, enhancing diagnostic skills for mechanical fillers and processing equipment.
- Coordinated cross-functional handovers with pilots and avionics teams to clarify discrepancy reports, accelerating corrective actions and ensuring safe launches.
- Performed meticulous post-maintenance inspections and documentation to verify compliance with technical directives, safeguarding flight safety and audit readiness.
- Enforced safety protocols and regulatory compliance to reduce incidents and protect personnel and assets.
- Completed accurate maintenance paperwork to ensure traceability and support inventory and quality control processes.
Mechanical Assembler
Inductotherm
Rancocas, New Jersey
03.2026 - 08.2026
- Performed precision finishing on steel components using grinders, sanders, and polishing equipment to achieve high-quality surface finishes.
- Brazed copper and brass fittings for fluid connections
- Soldered electrical components and copper assemblies for large-scale induction furnaces
- Accurately translated diagrams into physical assemblies
- Built and disassembled large-scale furnaces and transformer systems as well as tested them.
- Identified discrepancies in Drawings and up channeled for revision
- Collaborated with team members to meet project deadlines and enhance overall efficiency.
- Conducted crane operations for heavy equipment assembly
- Ensured safe movement of goods using forklifts and electric pallet trucks to optimize workflow.
- Painted components such as furnace shell panels, robotic end effectors, manifolds and power supply cabinets with pneumatic paint gun and spray paint with careful precision and perfect finishing.
- Welded metal workpieces together using TIG processes as required.
CREW MEMBER
Dunkin' Donuts
Jersey City, New Jersey
08.2023 - 11.2024
- Introduced customer-focused order workflows to accelerate service during peak shifts, improving throughput and enhancing guest experience.
- Operated point-of-sale and drive-thru systems with accuracy, shortening transaction times and supporting consistent daily sales processing.
- Trained new crew members on food safety and operational standards, building a dependable team that sustained shift coverage and quality.
- Monitored sales patterns during shifts to prioritize menu prep, aligning staffing and supplies to demand for improved operational flow.
- Adjusted prep schedules and stock rotation methods to minimize waste and ensure product freshness, enhancing inventory control.
- Filled labor gaps by balancing front- and back-of-house tasks, sustaining service levels and supporting staff morale under pressure.
- Conducted temperature checks and adhered to sanitation protocols, preventing compliance issues and preserving product safety.
Education
F-16 Hands On Technical Training
49th Wing
Alamogordo, NM 05.2025 - 07.2025
F-16 TACTICAL AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE APPRENTICESHIP -
82nd Training Wing
Wichita Falls, TX 01.2025 - 05.2025
Lindenwold Highschool
Lindenwold, NJChrisland High School
Lagos, NigeriaSkills
- Project Management, Team Collaboration, Discipline, Technical Troubleshooting, Safety Compliance, Inventory Management, Operational Efficiency, Diagnostic Skills
Timeline
Electrical Equipment Specialist
Lockheed Martin
09.2026 - Current
Mechanical Assembler
Inductotherm
03.2026 - 08.2026
F-16 Hands On Technical Training
49th Wing
05.2025 - 07.2025
F-16 TACTICAL AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE APPRENTICESHIP -
82nd Training Wing
01.2025 - 05.2025
F-16 CREW CHIEF
NJ Air National Guard
03.2024 - Current
CREW MEMBER
Dunkin' Donuts
08.2023 - 11.2024
Lindenwold Highschool
Chrisland High School