Ryan Farner
Titusville
Summary
Aerospace mechanic with hands-on human flight hardware experience in mechanical integration of NASA's Orion spacecraft. Skilled in precision assembly, blueprint interpretation, and working within strict aerospace tolerances while maintaining quality standards. Proven ability to collaborate with engineering teams and deliver high reliability work in mission-critical environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Aerospace technician
ASRC Federal
02.2024 - Current
- Perform mechanical integration and assembly of critical human flight hardware for the Orion spacecraft, ensuring compliance with engineering drawings, specs, and NASA standards.
- Conduct torque applications, measurements, drilling, and verification processes to meet strict aerospace tolerances.
- Work cross-functionally with engineering and QA teams to ensure mission readiness by supporting testing, troubleshooting, and rework of mechanical systems when requires.
- Install structural components including panels, brackets, avionic components, tubing, and ECLSS system using precision tools.
- Interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and engineering work instructions to execute assembly operations.
- Perform drilling, reaming, countersinking, and hole preparation for installation of bolts, inserts, and helicoils.
- Maintain strict adherence to clean-room protocols and FOD prevention procedures.
CNC Machinist 1
Knights Armament
11.2022 - 01.2024
- Use measuring instruments including: calipers, micrometers, dial indicators, depth micrometers
- Check parts, make sure the dimensions are with-in print
- Replaced broken or worn-out tools and measured them to ensure proper length.
- Adjust program and add offsets
- Performed basic maintenance by cleaning work area, checking coolant levels, and washing machines daily.
- Operated Mazatrol 640m, Mazak Nexus 510c, and Mitsubishi DV-1000 machines to ensure production efficiency.
Manufacturing Technician
8K Solutions
Titusville
02.2022 - 07.2022
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
- Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.
- Reviewed blueprints and job specifications to plan completion and estimate project costs.
- Assisted engineers in developing, building and testing prototypes and products.
- Built, tested, and sent products to customers in as little as two (2) weeks.
Customer Service Clerk
Publix
Titusville
06.2020 - 01.2022
- Scanned merchandise and bagged using appropriate strategies for different items.
- Helped large volume of customers every day with positive attitude and focus on customer satisfaction.
- Processed payments and returns with accuracy and efficiency.
- Provided premiere customer service to each and every customer.
Education
A.S. - Aerospace Technology
Eastern Florida State College
Titusville, Florida12-2025
High School Diploma -
Astronaut High School
Titusville, Florida06-2020
Skills
- Product testing
- Performance improvement
- Supply Management
- Mechanical integration and assembly
- Blueprint & engineering drawings interpretation
- Torque & fastener installation
- Aerospace tooling & precision measurement
- Troubleshooting & rework
- Clean-room / controlled environment work
- Documentation & procedure compliance
Timeline
Aerospace technician
ASRC Federal
02.2024 - Current
CNC Machinist 1
Knights Armament
11.2022 - 01.2024
Manufacturing Technician
8K Solutions
02.2022 - 07.2022
Customer Service Clerk
Publix
06.2020 - 01.2022
A.S. - Aerospace Technology
Eastern Florida State College
High School Diploma -
Astronaut High School