Nicholas Wenzel
Marysville,WA
Summary
Professional aircraft mechanic with deep expertise in structural maintenance, repair, and modification. Skilled in reading blueprints, using precision tools, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Strong focus on teamwork, consistently adaptable to evolving project demands. Known for reliability and delivering high-quality results under pressure.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Aircraft Structures Mechanic Lead
Boeing
07.2023 - Current
- Inspected aircraft structures for compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Assembled and repaired airframe components using precision tools and techniques.
- Collaborated with engineers to troubleshoot structural issues and implement solutions.
- Conducted regular maintenance checks to ensure optimal performance of aircraft systems.
- Trained junior mechanics on best practices for aircraft maintenance procedures and safety protocols.
- Oversaw quality control inspections, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and industry standards.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to address design issues impacting aircraft performance and reliability.
- Coordinated workflow among team members to optimize repair times and resource allocation.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to resolve structural issues effectively.
- Maintained orderly and safe work environment by enforcing tool control and FOD awareness, prevention, and safety at all times.
- Streamlined workflow processes to improve efficiency in repair operations.
- Provided mentoring/coaching support for junior mechanics, sharing best practices, tips, tricks, and lessons learned from past experiences to bolster overall team performance.
Meat Cutter
WinCo Foods
11.2021 - 07.2023
- Operated band saws and grinders to efficiently process various meat cuts.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and sanitation standards in meat preparation area.
- Assisted customers by providing product knowledge and promoting quality meat selections.
- Maintained clean, organized workstations to enhance operational efficiency and safety.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline inventory management and reduce waste.
- Trained new staff on proper cutting techniques and equipment usage for optimal performance.
- Implemented best practices for storage and handling of meats to preserve freshness and quality.
Assistant Manager
Sprouts Farmers Market Inc, Grocery
06.2021 - 11.2021
- Monitored stock levels, promptly reporting shortages to ensure uninterrupted service delivery.
- Cut meats to customer specifications and answered questions about specialty products.
- Assisted in daily operations, ensuring optimal store performance and customer satisfaction.
- Coordinated team activities, promoting collaboration and efficiency among staff members.
- Implemented training programs for new employees, enhancing onboarding processes and retention rates.
- Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service.
- Assisted in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding of new employees to maintain adequate staffing levels.
Education
Springfield Highschool
Springfield ORSkills
- Strong communication skills
- Continuous learning mindset
- Stress tolerance
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Decision-making
- Manufacturing operations management
- Manufacturing operations
- Microsoft Excel
- Data analysis
- Workflow optimization
- Operational efficiency
- Reporting skills
Timeline
Aircraft Structures Mechanic Lead
Boeing
07.2023 - Current
Meat Cutter
WinCo Foods
11.2021 - 07.2023
Assistant Manager
Sprouts Farmers Market Inc, Grocery
06.2021 - 11.2021
Springfield Highschool