PHILLIP GADELL
Winfield,US
Summary
Dedicated and experienced Armament Technician offering skills in inventory management, handling/loading equipment, analyzing and interpreting electrical/hydraulic schematics, and operating various types of machinery adhering to safety standards and optimizing production effeciency.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Forming Operator
Daltile
01.2025 - Current
- Operated forming machines to produce high-quality ceramic products efficiently.
- Monitored production processes to ensure adherence to safety and quality standards.
- Conducted routine maintenance on machinery to enhance operational reliability.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and minimize downtime.
- Monitored machine cycles and mill operation to detect jamming and conform products to specifications.
- Repaired or replaced different parts of roller jams, the cutter, and pallet transfer equipment during and after use to identify faults and maintenance needs.
Machinery Operator
NTN-BOWER Corp
10.2021 - 11.2024
- Utilized various blueprints and gauges for the setup of a dual disc grinder machine for various wheel bearing cones and cups, for grinding to a certain tolerance.
- Gauged and visually checked the quality of parts at interval points to maintain tolerance.
- Operated the wheel bearing roll finish machine to apply a specified look and finish to the rolls.
- Worked with a lathe saw to cut metal piping for further machining.
- Controlled grinder assembly line using gauges and blueprints to check tolerance, and visually check parts for defects at interval times.
- Utilized a crane and hoist with a rotary chamber for parts to be placed in a line of different chemicals at interval times to prepare coated parts with a special lubricant to prevent damage and the risk of fatal injury during press operation.
Assembly Worker
Bolzoni Auramo Inc.
09.2017 - 10.2021
- Assembled various forklift cylinders by utilizing a torque machine and testing the quality and functionality of parts with an air/hydraulic test machine.
- Set up torque and air/hydraulic machines for assembly and testing.
- Packaged, built, quality, and functional cylinders on pallets.
- Trained new employees on assembly techniques and safety protocols to enhance productivity.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain efficient assembly line operations.
- Inspected finished products for quality assurance, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
Aircraft Armament Systems Technician
United States Airforce
08.2009 - 08.2017
- Assembled parts, fittings, or subassemblies on aircraft using layout tools, hand tools, power tools, or fasteners, such as bolts, screws, rivets, or clamps.
- Read blueprints, illustrations, or specifications to determine layouts, sequences of operations, or identities, or relationships of parts.
- Attached brackets, hinges, or clips to secure or support components or subassemblies, using bolts, screws, rivets, chemical bonding, or welding.
- Joined structural assemblies, such as wings, tails, or fuselage.
- Inspected or tested installed units, parts, systems, or assemblies for fit, alignment, performance, defects, or compliance with standards, using measuring instruments or test equipment.
- Adjusted, repaired, reworked, or replaced parts or assemblies to ensure proper operation.
- Trained and mentored junior technicians on safety protocols and standard operating procedures.
- Conducted quality control checks on munitions handling and storage processes to enhance safety compliance.
Education
General Studies - High School -
Lamar County High School
Vernon, AL01.2009
Skills
- Blueprint analysis
- Safety inspection
- Materials preparation
- Product testing
- Metalworking abilities
- Equipment maintenance
- Good communication
- Teamwork and collaboration
Timeline
Forming Operator
Daltile
01.2025 - Current
Machinery Operator
NTN-BOWER Corp
10.2021 - 11.2024
Assembly Worker
Bolzoni Auramo Inc.
09.2017 - 10.2021
Aircraft Armament Systems Technician
United States Airforce
08.2009 - 08.2017
General Studies - High School -
Lamar County High School
Additional Information
- Military Service
- August 2009-August 2017: US Air Force
- Served eight years in the Air Force; stationed at Dyess Air Force Base in Abilene, TX. Served two tours of duty in Quatar, one in 2012 and one in 2013.