Nathaniel Badar
La Mirada,CA
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Toolmaker/ Jig and Fixture Builder
Coast Aerospace MFG
01.2023 - Current
- Build/assemble/identify tools per customer prints, CAD models, specs, etc
- Repair/maintain legacy tooling per customer requirements
- Proof load/pressure test tooling as part of new build or preventative maintenance on existing tools
- Interface with customer source inspectors for proof loads and tool builds
- Verify tools/assemblies/identification and all other requirements are met prior to package and ship
- Safely prep and package tools and assemblies for shipping
- Travel to customer for tool installation and/or modifications.
Senior Toolmaker/Tracker Operator
SpaceX
03.2005 - 12.2021
- Perform daily toolmaking and laser operations
- Establishing reference system to datum structure of vehicle
- Collecting correct data per W/O Engineer
- Preparation of detailed reports
- Inspection reports covered but are not limited to waviness, true position and concentricity
- Proficient with Verisurf X4 through X 2020
- Effectively communicate with engineering to resolve issues during pre-fabrication review
- Ability to work within aerospace production environment
- Repair tools with variety of issues that may develop their life span
- Operation of laser tracker and portable CMM arms for precision assembly
- Daily use of precision equipment to locate details and drill bars
- Flexible resource for inspection during surge needs
- Read and interpret drawing (GD&T)
- Ability to complete jobs with minimal quality issues
- Able to solve problem that arise during fabrication without need for direct instruction
- Shown to be a resource for Design engineers and manufacturing engineering
- Proven ability to lead teams through a variety of complex projects
- Shown ability to train employees with successful results
- Proficient in navigating intercompany software
- Demonstrate ability to instruct other employees on operation of portable metrology equipment and train
- Proficient with all bench inspection devices including but not limited to micrometers and depth gauges.
METAL FINISHER, TOOLMAKER
CFI (CERTIFIED FABRICATORS)
08.1996 - 03.2005
- Deburr/hand finish tools and parts as they came off machines
- Hand finish large invar bond/layup tools for 737, 767, 777 and AirBus aircraft
- Hand bench/polish aluminum PCBM rings for International Space Station
- Hand bench surfaces and drill nut plate holes on Titanium FWD Boom and Ailerons for F-22 & F-35 programs
- Assemble drill jigs, trim tools, and assembly jigs/fixtures
- Including but not limited to bushing, pin, threaded insert, and all sorts of fastener installation and detail location
- Identify all tools to required specs including steel stamps, stenciling, dot peen, laser etching, etc
- Perform all required proof loads, vacuum checks and any other tests specified on tool drawings/ blueprints
- Prep and package tools for shipment/transport.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hamilton High School
Anza, CA06.1996
Skills
- 25 years’ experience jig and fixture building in Tooling/Machine Shop/Aerospace Production environment
- Experience running different kinds of laser trackers, for example, Faro, Leica and API
- Completed 60 hr certified GD&T class
- Large scale Jig and Fixture construction on launch sites in Vandenberg and Cape Canaveral
- Attended Mastercam Cad/Cam programming class
- Served as shift lead for Cape and Vandenberg launch site builds
- Attended Verisurf training classes both beginning and advanced
- Data analysis and manipulation experience
- Inspection/Quality assurance experience
- OSHA/MSHA safety training and certified
- Well training and experienced in all types of large-scale rigging operations
- Manual lathe and mill experience
- Experienced with epoxy pours and squeezes/ liquid shims
- Very experienced with precision drilling and dowelling
Career Overview
I am a Toolmaker, Laser Tracker operator with Quality Assurance experience. I have vast knowledge of tooling practices and principles, as well as experience with Leica Laser Trackers, Faro Laser Trackers, and Romer Arms. Specialty softwares include Verisurf. I have great understanding and knowledge on how to build small- and large-scale tooling.
References
- Tim Pattamadilok, Tool Designer (Retired), (562)208-4364, tpl38@yahoo.com
- Rick Holcomb, Laser inspector/Toolmaker, (714) 610-5564, Rattayholcomb212gmail.com
- Joe Cocks, Project Manager, (254) 317-5051, Josephcocks64@gmail.com
Timeline
Toolmaker/ Jig and Fixture Builder
Coast Aerospace MFG
01.2023 - Current
Senior Toolmaker/Tracker Operator
SpaceX
03.2005 - 12.2021
METAL FINISHER, TOOLMAKER
CFI (CERTIFIED FABRICATORS)
08.1996 - 03.2005
High School Diploma -
Hamilton High School
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