Saul Gonzalez
Rosamond,CA
Summary
Highly analytical Aerospace Manufacturing Technician with over 15 years of manufacturing experience with diverse range of skill and knowledge. Background includes quality control, logistics, material planning, performing in-process and final aircraft inspections with commitment to unfailing accuracy and safety. Team player committed to collaborating and working cross-functionally to meet all milestones and schedules.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Flight Test Tech
Northrop Grumman
06.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with engineering teams to design, develop, and execute comprehensive flight test plans.
- Fabricated and installed parts within test equipment using manual and powered tools
- Upheld a high level of professionalism and credibility as a Flight Test Specialist, leading to increased trust and collaboration within the team.
- Managed test equipment inventory effectively, ensuring availability of critical resources when needed.
- Maintained test facilities for aircraft parts and systems in compliance with specifications and tolerances.
TOOL CRIB ATTANDENT
Northrop Grumman
06.2020 - 06.2021
- Facilitated preventive maintenance on equipment in line with company standards.
- Unpacked, inspected and stored new tools according to crib plans.
- Kept inventory of hand tools and gauges calibrated for use.
- Used micrometer and visual inspections to evaluate tools for defects and wear.
- Implemented proper storage techniques, extending the lifespan of tools and equipment.
- Collaborated with supervisors to identify necessary tools and equipment for upcoming projects.
AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS MECHANIC
NORTHROP GRUMMAN
05.2017 - 06.2020
- Inspected and tested equipment to locate worn and damaged parts.
- Disassembled defective parts to make proper repairs.
- Maintained all aircraft in accordance with organizational maintenance requirements
- Monitored parts department and placed orders for maintenance supplies on consistent basis
- Used leveling compounds and scotch casts to seal parts, assemblies and sub-assemblies
- Inspected all received aircraft parts to verify compliance with FAA regulations
- Maintained repair logs to document all corrective and preventive aircraft maintenance
- Operated power tools, string gauges and testing equipment to adjust, repair and replace faulty components in aircrafts.
Quality Control Lead Inspector
The Spaceship Company
12.2014 - 04.2017
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in documentation, ensuring proper record-keeping for all inspected items.
- Assisted in the creation of comprehensive reports detailing findings from quality control inspections, providing valuable insights for management decision making.
- Facilitated clear communication between production teams and management regarding quality control matters, fostering collaboration toward shared goals.
- Trained junior inspectors on best practices and techniques for accurate and efficient quality control inspections.
- Performed visual inspections and non-destructive tests where appropriate.
- Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
AIRFIELD SAFETY SPECIALIST
GENERAL ATOMICS AERONAUTICAL SYSTEMS
10.2007 - 12.2014
- Respond to all fire, medical aid and hazardous material incidents
- Dispose of all waste water and oil
- Assist in training of all fire and aviation safety
- Ensure all departments maintain compliance with operation and environmental health and safety directives
- Gathered information, prepared reports, and drafted correspondence related to cases
- Verified monthly practice of fire drills for every work shift
- Recognized, documented and advised on removal of hazards
- Served as primary backup to officer in charge with various responsibilities related to compliance, operations management, and staff supervision
- Collected samples of air, water and other fluids to check compliance with tolerances
- Escorted inspectors and answered questions about facility operations
- Led training courses for employees at all levels.
Education
High School Diploma -
Valley High School
Sacramento, CA06.2001
Skills
- Crew Leadership
- Quality Control Planning
- Installation skills
- Dependable and Responsible
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Organization and Time Management
- Blueprint Reading
- Safety practices
Timeline
Flight Test Tech
Northrop Grumman
06.2021 - Current
TOOL CRIB ATTANDENT
Northrop Grumman
06.2020 - 06.2021
AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS MECHANIC
NORTHROP GRUMMAN
05.2017 - 06.2020
Quality Control Lead Inspector
The Spaceship Company
12.2014 - 04.2017
AIRFIELD SAFETY SPECIALIST
GENERAL ATOMICS AERONAUTICAL SYSTEMS
10.2007 - 12.2014
High School Diploma -
Valley High School
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