Patrick sprandel
River Falls,WI
Summary
Safety-oriented Maintenance Worker offering 30+ years of troubleshooting and repair expertise. Dedicated and reliable with skills in problem solving, general plumbing and electrical work. Team-oriented with commitment to completing tasks on-time and under budget.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Airworthiness Inspector
Airworthy Aerospace
Hudson, WI
03.2024 - Current
- Reviewed technical documents to verify code and safety compliance in both electronic and paper formats.
- Rejected products and materials failing to meet expectations.
- Conducted quality control inspections on aircraft parts, ensuring products met industry standards and specifications outlined by the FAA
- Trained new inspectors on proper inspection techniques, safety protocols, and regulatory compliance.
- Inspected finished goods prior to shipment to guarantee they meet company standards.
- Conducted detailed inspections of aircraft parts to ensure they were in compliance with safety regulations.
- Recommended improvements to production process to facilitate quality control.
Blender Operator
Hormel Foods Corp
Austin, MN
04.1997 - 09.2022
- Complied with GMPs, FDA, and USDA regulations to produce safe products for consumers.
- Adhered to packaging instructions such as meeting weight, label requirement and formula integrity targets
- Performed visual and mechanical quality verifications to meet customer specifications.
- Used hand and power tools to assemble products
- Operated forklifts and overhead cranes to move supplies and finished products
- Maintained and updated daily event log Haz-Mat lists
Assembly Production Operator
Blount Hydro-ax
Owatonna, MN
12.1995 - 04.1997
- Completed accurate assembly work by positioning and aligning components
- Performed visual and mechanical quality verifications to meet customer specifications
- Conducted visual inspections and checked for product defects
- Used hand and power tools to assemble products
- Rotated through series of different stations based on team needs
Electrician MOS 6073
USMC Camp Pendleton
Camp Pendleton South, CA
10.1986 - 10.1995
- Diagnosed malfunctioning systems using schematics diagrams and test instruments such as digital multimeters.
- Interpreted schematics, blueprints and diagrams to complete projects on time.
- Identified problems with electrical systems by observing operation, listening for problems and using test equipment such as multi-meters.
- Diagnosed malfunctioning wiring using test equipment to locate faults.
- Repaired or replaced worn or defective parts using hand tools and power tools.
- Tested electrical systems and circuit continuity using ohmmeters, voltmeters, or oscilloscopes.
Education
High School Diploma -
Austin Area High School
Austin, Mn06.1986
Skills
- Drawing interpretation
- Documentation preparation
- Schematic reading
- Regulatory compliance
- Visual inspections
- Technical data interpretation
- Continuous improvement
- Software proficiency
- Inspection reporting
- Training and mentoring
- Quality control
Timeline
Airworthiness Inspector
Airworthy Aerospace
03.2024 - Current
Blender Operator
Hormel Foods Corp
04.1997 - 09.2022
Assembly Production Operator
Blount Hydro-ax
12.1995 - 04.1997
Electrician MOS 6073
USMC Camp Pendleton
10.1986 - 10.1995
High School Diploma -
Austin Area High School
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