Robert Alexander
Clearfield,United States
Summary
Results-driven Pneudraulic Systems Lead with extensive experience in project management and material control processes. Proven track record in improving operational efficiencies and supporting Depot Maintenance Program objectives.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Pneudraulic Systems Lead (WL-8255-10)
Department of the Air Force
Hill AFB, United States
03.2019 - Current
- I perform a variety of technical and administrative tasks in support of Depot Maintenance Program objectives.
- Provide timely repair flow and delivery of parts to support the several weapon system assets for the US Air Force and other customers.
- Effectively perform processes involving close communication and coordination with technicians to expeditiously provide material required for final assembly and test, and with other support personnel on priority scheduling, material procurement, problem solving, and overall accuracy of material records, transactions, and available balances.
- I understand and manage the material control process along with my scheduler to improve efficiencies.
- I monitor material in my shop to ensure that my production requirements can be met.
- I follow up on backordered parts and track routes to reduce flow times.
- I use Impresa, MRO, MPS to ensure parts are ordered and available.
- I use IMPRESA, MRO and TAA to monitor material flowing through routes by tracking scan points meet production requirements.
- I am responsible for narrating and following up on tasks that include old age JON reports and work center status to help manage and lower flow days in my shop.
- I am responsible for effectively scheduling with Production Controllers to provide information and resources for projected ship and Master Production schedule.
- I am responsible for dispositioning all direct and indirect component items needed by for final assembly, testing, and delivery.
- Responsible for accuracy and completeness of inputs all component dispositions, receipts, and final end item consumptions for each inducted end item.
- I follow up on Backordered components with delivery dates and offer suggestions for workarounds.
- I am responsible for effective scheduling with Production Technicians, Industrial Engineering, Expeditor's, and other personnel to provide information and resources for end item repair.
- I am responsible for tracking and scheduling End Item sales related to the maintenance and repair of many pneumatic aircraft systems.
- Daily I attend Product Focus Team meetings to identify and communicate constraints.
- I communicate with back shops to help reduce end item flow days.
- I utilize and manage first in first out (FIFO) methods in effort to identify and resolve issues and reduce flow times.
- I am responsible for tailoring all critical work control documents in the shop.
- I order and accurately maintain all material levels needed to complete the task in each operation to ensure mechanics can focus on the repair/overhaul process.
- This ensures that the mechanic can focus on the repair/overhaul process and not on material supply and storage.
- I verify that all end item components have the correct disposition for the task.
- I check the status of open purchase orders, in order to ensure a timely and accurate receipt of purchased components and material.
- I create all child documents and route all necessary parts from one maintenance area to another.
- I follow all my work orders to manage and control the flow of assets to resolve any issues that may arise in a timely manner.
- Daily, when all operations have been completed I am responsible for accurately validating, consuming and organizing the final sale packet for turn-in.
- I use MRO apps to check purchase order status, consumed components and various other queries.
- I also make sure all parts are received and any back orders are rolled over.
- I utilize the shops plan to actual board to maintain and plan the work schedule in the shop.
- I have been responsible for implementation and managing AoP gated machines to improve shop efficiencies by reduce flow time and reduce WIP.
- I worked with indirect support to set up indirect kit for all of my shop. This has helped transition the shop into a more LEAN process while reducing lead-time.
- I was responsible as an alternate supervisor in planning the shops workload. This included working with scheduling to set weekly buckets, to maintain on time delivery schedule.
- Develop Weekly and Quarterly schedules by monitoring express requirements.
- Manage MPS and Projected ship for my shop.
- I set and manage MPS by forecasting parts, equipment, manpower, and facility supportability.
Aircraft Mechanical Parts Repairer
OO-ALC
Hill AFB, United States
11.2004 - 10.2011
- My primary position was to overhaul, modify, and repair landing gear, wheels, brakes and related components for military aircraft.
- I was assigned to this position to perform a variety of repair, modification, cleaning, blast, test, and inspection duties in processing and overhauling a variety of aircraft landing gear, wheels, brakes, and related components.
- I provided technical advice and assistance to engineers, equipment specialists, quality assistance specialists, and management personnel of service failures or deficiencies on landing gear.
- I identified serviceability issues as it relates to landing gear.
- I distinguish between similar looking parts and properly identify them to ensure parts match the proper modification and type of assembly.
- I assembled parts ensuring to maintain proper tolerances for running clearances.
- I apply specified torque values during assembly.
- I maintained knowledge of the latest types of wheels, brakes, and landing gear on new type of aircraft.
- I signed off work control document certifying all standards of quality during the repair process.
- I reassembled special projects, such as Tear-Down Deficiency Report (TDR) items.
- I utilized mechanical components and assemblies to hydraulic, hydrostatic, and hydrodynamic tests to detect leakage of air and/or hydraulic fluid and for proper function.
- I examined various landing gear components such as brake housings and wheels for corrosion or damage in critical areas.
- I determined the appropriate amount of material to remove in accordance with applicable technical data.
- I selected proper abrasive material and polish metal to correct RMS critical finish.
- I operated blast machines with the use of prescribed protective clothing and equipment.
- I blasted large and small parts using glass bead, aluminum oxide, plastic bead, etc. blasting media.
- I operated large walk-in blasting machines, that required working inside a protective helmet with fresh air supply along with other prescribed protective clothing and equipment.
- I operated large blasting machine to clean large, bulky, and heavy parts.
- I operated small blast machinery to clean small parts and components within the bioenvironmental standards and maintain a clean and orderly workstation.
- I followed all special handling procedures for small parts.
- I operated bake ovens to relieve hydrogen embrittlement and stress form high strength steel parts.
- I heated parts to correct temperature and ensure proper temperature is maintained for the correct amount of time.
- I identified components and match items with the correct Work Control Document.
- I used various chemical agents to remove grease, rust, corrosion, and smut from components.
- I selected the cleaning process, dependent upon material composition of components.
- I employed supplementary mechanical cleaning methods when necessary.
- I observed elapsed time of chemical and treatments in order to preclude over-exposure of components to chemicals and subsequent damage to base metal.
- I effectively neutralized chemicals between treatments and at the end of the chemical cleaning cycle.
- I exercised care to ensure that cross contamination of chemicals does not occur.
- I manually programmed load stations to accomplish the foregoing operations.
- I performed other related duties as required and as assigned.
- I trained new employees in the proper use of equipment and proper methods of the job.
- I explained shop policy and procedures.
- I familiarized new employees in their assigned duties and certify their work when required.
Aircraft Mechanical Parts Repairer
OO-ALC
Hill AFB, United States
11.2001 - 11.2004
- My primary position was to overhaul, modify, and repair landing gear, wheels, brakes and related components for military aircraft.
- I was assigned to this position to perform a variety of repair, modification, cleaning, blast, test, and inspection duties in processing and overhauling a variety of aircraft landing gear, wheels, brakes, and related components.
- I provided technical advice and assistance to engineers, equipment specialists, quality assistance specialists, and management personnel of service failures or deficiencies on landing gear.
- I identified serviceability issues as it relates to landing gear.
- I distinguished between similar looking parts and properly identify them to ensure parts match the proper modification and type of assembly.
- I assembled parts ensuring to maintain proper tolerances for running clearances.
- I applied specified torque values during assembly.
- I maintained knowledge of the latest types of wheels, brakes, and landing gear on new type of aircraft.
- I signed off work control document certifying all standards of quality during the repair process.
- I reassembled special projects, such as Tear-Down Deficiency Report (TDR) items.
- I utilized mechanical components and assemblies to hydraulic, hydrostatic, and hydrodynamic tests to detect leakage of air and/or hydraulic fluid and for proper function.
- I examined various landing gear components such as brake housings and wheels for corrosion or damage in critical areas.
- I determined the appropriate amount of material to remove in accordance with applicable technical data.
- I selected proper abrasive material and polish metal to correct RMS critical finish.
- I operated blast machines with the use of prescribed protective clothing and equipment.
- I blasted large and small parts using glass bead, aluminum oxide, plastic bead, etc. blasting media.
- I operated large walk-in blasting machines, that require work inside a protective helmet with fresh air supply along with other prescribed protective clothing and equipment.
- I operated large blasting machine to clean large, bulky, and heavy parts.
- I operated small blast machinery to clean small parts and components within the bioenvironmental standards and maintain a clean and orderly workstation.
- I followed all special handling procedures for small parts.
- I operated bake ovens to relieve hydrogen embrittlement and stress form high strength steel parts.
- I heated parts to correct temperature and ensure proper temperature is maintained for the correct amount of time.
- I identified components and match items with the correct Work Control Document.
- I used various chemical agents to remove grease, rust, corrosion, and smut from components.
- I selected the cleaning process, dependent upon material composition of components.
- I employed supplementary mechanical cleaning methods when necessary.
- I observed elapsed time of chemical and treatments in order to preclude over-exposure of components to chemicals and subsequent damage to base metal.
- I effectively neutralized chemicals between treatments and at the end of the chemical cleaning cycle.
- I exercised care to ensure that cross contamination of chemicals does not occur.
- I manually programmed load stations to accomplish the foregoing operations.
- I performed other related duties as required and as assigned.
- I trained new employees in the proper use of equipment and proper methods of the job.
- I explained shop policy and procedures.
- I familiarized new employees in their assigned duties and certify their work when required.
Aircraft Mechanical Parts Repairer
OO-ALC
Hill AFB, United States
10.2000 - 11.2001
- My position was to modify and repair landing gear struts, wheels, brakes, and related components for military aircraft.
- I performed a variety of repair, chemical strip/clean, stress relief bake, bead blast, inspection, routing, nick, & burr, and disassembly of components and related duties during processing and overhauling of a variety of aircraft landing gear struts, wheels, brakes, and related components.
- I operated large blast machines with the use of prescribed protective clothing and equipment.
- I blasted large and small parts using glass bead, aluminum oxide, plastic bead, and other blasting media.
- I operated large walk-in blasting machines that require me to work inside of a protective helmet with fresh air supply along with other prescribed protective clothing and equipment.
- I operated the large blast machine to clean large, bulky, and heavy parts.
- I operated small blast machines to clean small parts and components maintaining bioenvironmental standards and maintaining a clean and orderly work station.
- I was responsible for inspecting, adjusting, and setting controls on blasting equipment.
- I followed all special handling procedures for large and small parts.
- I operated large oven and oven cart conveyer systems to accomplish required bake of high strength steel components for stress relief and hydrogen embrittlement.
- I inspected oven, carts, and conveyer track for serviceability.
- I ensured oven is maintained at the proper operating temperature and that parts are marked with heat sensitive paint.
- I maximized use of oven cart system.
- I routed component parts through various chemical stripping processes including: anodize strip, cadmium strip, magnesium clean, paint strip, and corrosion strip.
- I operated the overhead conveyer system control panels in order to route parts through correct processes to avoid damage to components.
- I inspected lifting devices for serviceability before each use.
- I accomplished extensive research in Technical Orders (T.O.s) to determine proper routing and item identification.
- I assigned serial numbers on component parts using engraving/etching pencil or metal stamps.
- I worked as part of a team and rotate through the various work stations in the area on a regular basis.
- I operated blast machines and dust collectors within bioenvironmental and hazardous waste standards and maintain a neat and orderly workstation.
- I followed all special handling procedures for cadmium disposal.
- I disassembled components and examine parts using hand tools, special purpose tools, portable power tools, fixed and portable hydraulic presses and fixed and portable heat generating equipment.
- I referred to 'save-lists' to ensure critical item retention.
- I segregated parts according to material composition, ensuring that correct material handling procedures are complied with.
- I initiated and affix identifying tags and/or work control documents to components.
- I assembled components returned to supply for special status, awaiting parts or cooling etc.
- I disassembled and reassemble special projects, such as items for Teardown Deficiency Reports (TDR), using had tools, portable and fixed power tools, pneumatic and hydraulic presses and equipment.
- I matched parts as indicated by specific technical orders for assembly.
- I identified metals and adjust machine for proper volume and pressure according to hardness and type of metal.
- I examined parts to determine that all areas such as bearing surfaces, machined areas, close tolerance holes, etc. are masked or protected to prevent metal removal.
- I performed other related duties as required and as assigned.
- I trained new employees in the proper use of equipment and proper methods of the job.
- I explain shop policy and procedures.
- I familiarized new employees in their assigned duties and certify their work when required.
Aircraft Mechanical Parts Repairer
OO-ALC
Hill AFB, United States
04.2000 - 10.2000
- This was a training position. It allowed me to get the skills necessary to advance to the journeyman level.
Education
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/technician -
Davis Area Technical College
Davis Area, UT, United States12.2000
Skills
- Excellent Interpersonal Skills
- Adaptable
- Pneudraulics Systems Experience
- Professional Service
- Client Relationships
- Aircraft Systems Communication
- Technology and Human Resource Efficiency
- Project and Operations Management
- Administration & Personnel Management
- Human Relations
- Excellent Multi-Tasking Skills
- Information Sensitivity Protection
- Diagnostics & Problem Solving
- Conflict Resolution
- Excellent Oral & Written Communications
- Effective Communications
- Meet Critical Deadlines
- Time Management
- Production Management
- Proficient at Windows 7 & Vista System
- Sheet Metal Maintenance
- Material control
- Parts procurement
- Aircraft system maintenance
- Technical documentation
- Work order management
- Supply chain management
- Process improvement
- Time management
Education - Education Provided
False
Job Related Training
- 01/01/13, Basic Hydraulics
- 01/01/12, High Reliability Soldering
- 01/01/12, Human relations
- 01/01/11, High Reliability Soldering
- 01/01/11, Surface Coating/Operations Painting, Cleaning and Chemical
- 01/01/06, Basic Blueprint Reading
- 01/01/02, Hazardous Waste Training
- 01/01/02, Standard Hand Tools
- 01/01/01, Common Hand Tools
- 01/01/01, Maintenance Shop Safety
- 01/01/01, Mechanical Measuring Tools II
- 01/01/00, Davis Area Technical College, 267 hours, Mechanic and Repair Technologies/technician
- 01/01/99, Core training
Additional Information - Awards
- 06/01/18, Performance Award
- 06/01/17, Performance Award
- 06/01/16, Performance Award
- 06/01/15, Performance Award
- 06/01/14, Performance Award
- 09/01/13, Time Off Award
- 06/01/12, Time Off Award
- 06/01/12, Performance Award
- 06/01/10, Performance Award
- 06/01/09, Performance Award
- 06/01/08, Performance Award
- 09/01/07, Notable Achievement Award
- 11/01/05, Time Off Award
- 06/01/05, Performance Award
- 05/01/05, Time Off Award
- 11/01/04, Time Off Award
- 06/01/04, Performance Award
- 12/01/02, Notable Achievement Award
- 05/01/02, Suggestion Cash Award
- 07/01/01, Time Off Award
- 06/01/01, Performance Award
- 11/01/00, Notable Achievement Award
References
upon request
Federal Experience
- Pneudraulic Systems Lead, WL-8255-10, Department of the Air Force, 03/01/19, Present, 531st CMMXG, Hill AFB, Utah, 40+, $30.77, Mr. Shad Remkes, 801-586-0721, Perform a variety of technical and administrative tasks in support of Depot Maintenance Program objectives., Provide timely repair flow and delivery of parts to support several weapon system assets for the US Air Force and other customers., Effectively perform processes involving close communication and coordination with technicians to expeditiously provide material required for final assembly and test., Monitor material in the shop to ensure that production requirements can be met., Follow up on backordered parts and track routes to reduce flow times., Attend Product Focus Team meetings to identify and communicate constraints.
- Aircraft Mechanical Parts Repairer, OO-ALC, Hill AFB, UT, 84056, 11/01/04, 10/31/11, 40, 8840, WG, 10, Overhaul, modify, and repair landing gear, wheels, brakes and related components for military aircraft., Provide technical advice and assistance to engineers, equipment specialists, quality assistance specialists, and management personnel of service failures or deficiencies on landing gear.
- Aircraft Mechanical Parts Repairer, OO-ALC, Hill AFB, UT, 84056, 11/01/01, 11/01/04, 40, 8840, WG, 9, Overhaul, modify, and repair landing gear, wheels, brakes and related components for military aircraft., Provide technical advice and assistance to engineers, equipment specialists, quality assistance specialists, and management personnel of service failures or deficiencies on landing gear.
- Aircraft Mechanical Parts Repairer, OO-ALC, Hill AFB, UT, 84056, 10/01/00, 11/01/01, 40, 8840, WG, 7, Modify and repair landing gear struts, wheels, brakes, and related components for military aircraft.
- Aircraft Mechanical Parts Repairer, OO-ALC, Hill AFB, UT, 84056, 04/01/00, 10/01/00, 40, 8840, WG, 5, Training position to acquire skills necessary to advance to the journeyman level.
Basic Profile
Candidacy Claimed: Career Federal Employee, Secret, Plans, coordinates, and meets deadlines of multiple assigned Pneudrualics Systems, Production Management, and Aircraft Maintenance projects. Goal driven and customer focused; executes first-class solutions on time and under DOD budget, as a Senior Federal Worker and as a valued Team Member. Flexible and versatile – Maintains absolute focus under pressure. Poised and competent with demonstrated ability to easily transcend cultural differences. Thrives in deadline-driven environments. Excellent mentoring.
Timeline
Pneudraulic Systems Lead (WL-8255-10)
Department of the Air Force
03.2019 - Current
Aircraft Mechanical Parts Repairer
OO-ALC
11.2004 - 10.2011
Aircraft Mechanical Parts Repairer
OO-ALC
11.2001 - 11.2004
Aircraft Mechanical Parts Repairer
OO-ALC
10.2000 - 11.2001
Aircraft Mechanical Parts Repairer
OO-ALC
04.2000 - 10.2000
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/technician -
Davis Area Technical College
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