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Nicholas Driscoll

Helendale,CA

Summary

Hardworking Metrology Tooling Tech with 18 years of experience working in a fast-paced production environment. Looking to bring my tooling and inspection experience to exciting innovative company. With my skills and experience there is no job I’m not willing to complete. I’m all about a can-do attitude and always like a challenge to finding a solution when needed. I am a highly motivated individual who is successful working in teams, small groups or unsupervised.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Dimension Control Technician 4

Northrop Grumman
04.2016 - Current
  • Currently working on STRIKE program to help build and inspect new and existing tools with the Tooling Metrology Team
  • Collect data for Validation/Verification of Tooling and Engineering in coordination with Manufacturing Engineering and Quality team to interpret, analyze data results, reporting findings, along with solutions to resolve any discrepancies.
  • Helped in the solution of multiple root-cause analysis investigations that were a result of my findings.
  • Repair tools as needed and update tools to latest design rev.
  • Preparing models for periodic inspections and new tool assembly builds, creating inspection programming/planning to significantly simplify inspection process to ease training
  • Additional skills consist of use of optical equipment hand inspection tools like calipers, depth mics, OD mics, dial indicators, height gauges, etc.
  • Highly skilled in using pneumatic drills, hand drilling & tapping different metals, hand reaming for dowel/bushings etc.
  • Regular lay out, fabrication and assembling a variety of standard and nonstandard major jigs and fixtures.
  • Build and inspect tool masters and master tooling gauges for periodic inspections.
  • Certified crane operator and forklift, and currently have a active clearance for secret programs.

Dimension Control Technician/Contractor

Hi Tek Professionals – Northrop Grumman
03.2015 - 04.2016
  • Worked on F35 program to help build and inspect new and existing tools
  • Collect data for Validation/Verification of Tooling and Engineering in coordination with Manufacturing Engineering and Quality team to interpret, analyze data results, reporting findings, along with solutions to resolve any discrepancies.
    Helped in the solution of multiple root-cause analysis investigations that were a result of my findings.
    Repair tools as needed and update tools to latest design rev.
    Preparing models for periodic inspections and new tool assembly builds, creating inspection programming/planning to significantly simplify inspection process to ease training
    Additional skills consist of use of optical equipment hand inspection tools like calipers, depth mics, OD mics, dial indicators, height gauges, etc.
    Highly skilled in using pneumatic drills, hand drilling & tapping different metals, hand reaming for dowel/bushings etc.
    Regular lay out, fabrication and assembling a variety of standard and nonstandard major jigs and fixtures.
    Build and inspect tool masters and master tooling gauges for periodic inspections.
    Certified crane operator and forklift, and currently have a active clearance for secret programs.

Romer/ Faro Arm/ Quality Inspector

Acromil Corp.
03.2014 - 03.2015
  • Daily tasks consist of first article and final inspection of complex aircraft parts.
  • Creating programmed plans for easy inspection using Verisurf
  • Generating inspection reports in AS9102, and specific customer formats, Setting up detailed inspection report presentations of all discrepancies for MRB, engineering and manufacturing to review and make appropriate corrections
  • Work on the shop floor and inspect directly on machines with Romer/Faro Arm to reduce error in further completion of complex machined parts.
  • Resolved customer complaints by investigating problems and developing solutions.
  • Also am responsible of inspection and building of shop tooling fixtures using Romer arm for setting details in correct locations and final inspection.

Quality Inspector/ Tool Maker

V & T Tooling
01.2005 - 03.2014
  • Tasks expected were to perform first article inspection, in process inspection as well as final inspection of details and jig fixtures, also provided full inspection and analyst reports using excel software.
  • Responsible for making sure product leaves in the best possible condition, not only in compliance with blueprints or models but cosmetically, cleanliness, de-burred, packaged and shipped properly.
  • Also was contracted to work for outside aerospace and tool fabrication companies and government jobs such as Joint Strike Fighter F-35 and Global Hawk projects etc.
  • All daily tasks were completed in a timely manner and to the best of my abilities.

Education

High School Diploma -

Temescal Canyon High School
Lake Elsinore, CA
06.2004

Skills

  • With experience in prototype tooling I can analyze and troubleshoot complex situations and propose solutions or help find alternate methods
  • Metrology Inspection with Laser Trackers portable arms as well as T Probes, T Scan systems
  • Programming/Planning for Laser Tracker and Portable Arm inspection with Verisurf
  • Using CAD software like CATIA and Siemens NX
  • Inspection using CAD models and Non CAD based using as built features
  • Use of basic hand inspection tools such as micrometers, depth mics, height gauges and other hand inspection tools
  • Jig/Fixture Builder setting details, hand drilling, dowel pin and tapping details
  • Experienced in pouring and squeezing different resins and bonds to fill gaps used in jig building
  • Cut, Fit and Fabricate details
  • Conventional milling using Bridgeport's, lathes and CNC machine set up
  • I am reliable, and dependable to always perform with excellence

Certification

Verisurf University

4 Day Expert Level Course

Completed 2023

References

Available upon request

Timeline

Dimension Control Technician 4

Northrop Grumman
04.2016 - Current

Dimension Control Technician/Contractor

Hi Tek Professionals – Northrop Grumman
03.2015 - 04.2016

Romer/ Faro Arm/ Quality Inspector

Acromil Corp.
03.2014 - 03.2015

Quality Inspector/ Tool Maker

V & T Tooling
01.2005 - 03.2014

High School Diploma -

Temescal Canyon High School

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