REFUGIO V. SILVA
Fontana,CA
Summary
Professional technician with extensive hands-on experience in troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of complex systems. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Reliable with adaptable skill set in diagnostics, electrical systems, and mechanical repairs. Known for effective problem-solving and delivering high-quality outcomes.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Technician
Anduril Industries
09.2022 - Current
- Demonstrated experience with many aspects of aircraft fabrication, assembly, and operation including structural fabrication, mechanical integration (flight control surfaces, propulsion, etc.), composites fabrication
- Performed validation and testing of various electronic components using equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, network analyzers, and test racks. Mechanically assemble complex electro-mechanical assemblies, high quality wire harnesses, test racks, junction boxes, and associated components involving hand soldering
- Mechanically assembled complex electro-mechanical assemblies, high quality wire harnesses, test racks, junction boxes, and associated components involving hand soldering and component fabrication
- Able to read a wiring diagram and follow assembly instructions
Technical Trainer
Space Exploration Technologies
03.2021 - 09.2022
- Assist w/ training teams with logistics and coordination for cross-shift training programs (High Pressure & Safety Cable/Wire), both ongoing and initial: coordinating workshops, hosting training, booking rooms, printing, and preparing materials, sending communications to participants, and setting up sessions
- Support technical training efforts for all associates across multiple shifts by providing on-spot training, shadowing, coaching, and supporting leader's needs for their shifts
- Evaluate effectiveness of team's learning initiatives (both initial and ongoing) through collecting and analyzing data and tracking key metrics (through surveys, focus groups, interviews, etc.)
- Work with operations team to develop engaging course content based on upcoming rollouts and continuous education needs to ensure each team is trained and confident in product and feature changes.
- Provide technical support to customers and associates using hardware, software, and network expertise
- Own recurring training, preempting changes in program which includes new processes, countries, types of customers, systems changes, etc for High Pressure and Safety Cable/Wire
- Design educational content focused on growing associates' skills (PowerPoint, Tooling, bridge e-learning)
- Track access and permissions based on training completion by team members across all shifts.
- Developed and implemented updating training programs for over 30% of team members
Lead Propulsion Technician
Space Exploration Technologies
09.2016 - 03.2021
- Served as interim supervisor overseeing M1D, Mvac, and Octaweb and 20+ technicians
- Assign and prioritize work based on production schedule and ensure product quality and conformance to specification while enforcing system policies and procedures
- Collaborate with engineering on performing final leak checks, avionics checks, and walkdown inspections of completed vehicles
- Coordinate with suppliers and customers to ensure part deliveries are met to minimize impact to build schedule
- Worked with team, leadership, and engineering to identify and implement solutions on past workmanship escapes to minimize workmanship/AO escapes in area
- Contributed to reduction of Octaweb build times
- Production times were reduced from approximately 2500 hours (about 3 and a half months) to under 2000 hours producing 80% reduction
- Created SpaceX Process Document for Octavator Procedures for operation
- Supported other areas to meet business needs
- Developing technician scope and skill set to increase production floor ownership of avionics and propulsion checkouts.
Propulsion Technician
Space Exploration Technologies
01.2014 - 03.2016
- Worked closely with engineering and management to improve build process
- Provided input on design and safety improvements for current and future vehicle configurations to minimize production interruptions; provided continual improvement ideas to better integrate Octaweb
- Reduced turnaround time required to hand off completed product by at least 45%
- Achieved 14 Day TAKT on B1035 build
- Responsible for Modification, Repair, Assembly, Reconfiguration, and integration of v1.1, Heavy, & DEV cores for Falcon Rockets; resolving piece part issues, piece part component build up, precision cleaning, main sump build up, and proof / leak of radial tube assemblies.
Power Line & Jet Engine Mechanic
USMC
03.2004 - 03.2009
- Completed numerous Marine Corps training in aviation field
- Completed schooling in Pensacola F.L. for General Aircraft Engines
- Completed schooling in Oceana V.A. for F18 Jet engine-specific training
- Completed countless hours of maintenance on FA18A/B/C/D aircraft
- Completed two tours overseas, including OIF and OEF experience
- Trained with aviation maintenance computer programs such as NALCOMIS
- Complied and studied such programs as technical publications, tool control programs, and foreign object training (FOD)
Education
Bachelor of Science -
California State University – Fullerton
Fullerton, CAAssociate of Science - General Education
Mount San Antonio College
Walnut, CA01.2012
Automotive Technician Certification - undefined
Universal Technical Institute
Rancho Cucamonga, CA01.2003
Skills
- Program Monitoring and Tracking
- Group Discussion Facilitation
- Training Program Design
- Technical Instruction
- Course Materials Development
- Training Method Development
- Standard Operating Procedures Understanding
- Instructional Strategies
LANGUAGES
Spanish
Timeline
Production Technician
Anduril Industries
09.2022 - Current
Technical Trainer
Space Exploration Technologies
03.2021 - 09.2022
Lead Propulsion Technician
Space Exploration Technologies
09.2016 - 03.2021
Propulsion Technician
Space Exploration Technologies
01.2014 - 03.2016
Power Line & Jet Engine Mechanic
USMC
03.2004 - 03.2009
Associate of Science - General Education
Mount San Antonio College
Automotive Technician Certification - undefined
Universal Technical Institute
Bachelor of Science -
California State University – Fullerton