
Successful Composite Technician with 9 years of expertise in precisely manufacturing composite materials. Proficient in fabricating composite parts by cutting and assembling components followed by operating machinery while continually monitoring output. Purpose-driven in carefully reviewing drawings and specifications while working efficiently for timely delivery.
• Assembled and integrated complex mechanicsal, and electronic systems according to detailed engineering drawings and specifications
• Conducted rigorous testing procedures to ensure system functionality and performance, identifying and troubleshooting any issues with aircraft’s .
• Ensured compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and company quality control protocols.
• Maintained accurate records of integration activities, test results, and discrepancies, preparing detailed reports for the engineering team.
• Collaborated effectively with engineers, project managers, and fellow technicians to achieve seamless integration and project success.
• Actively participated in process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve overall quality.
• Performed Composite Fabrication, Modifications, Assembly, Maintenance, & Repairs
• Key Skills:**
• System Assembly and Integration
• Testing and Troubleshooting
• Quality Assurance
• Technical Documentation
• Team Collaboration
• Process Improvement
• Composite Repairs
Operated machinery and tools safely during composite manufacturing
• Read and interpreted job orders, drawings and specification sketches
• Utilized hand shears and trimming knives to trim excess materials from molds
• Cured materials by setting materials at room temperature, placing under heat lamps and baking in ovens
• Checked completed products for conformance to specifications and defects by measuring with rulers or micrometers and tapping to detect bubbles or dead spots
• Measured and cut materials into proper sizes and shapes, using Work orders
• Work with Pre-impregnated Kevlar, Uni, and Fiberglass to build parts
• Work with wet resin involving Kevlar, Uni, and Fiberglass
• Work repairs
• Trim and fit parts
• Provide training to new employees
• Vacuum, bag, and cure parts
• Read and interpreted job orders, drawings and specifications.
• Checked completed products for conformance to specifications and defects by measuring with rulers or micrometers and tapping to detect bubbles or dead spots.
• Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Prepare surfaces by Cleaning, stripping, sanding, and masking off areas to lay up, bond, or install
• Place parts in ovens to cure and monitor as required
• Lay up and trim parts with little to no tolerances
• Perform rework, modifications, and touch up work
• Drill, Ream, Deburr, Countersink holes, and install hardware(NSA bolts, Hi-Locks, Cleecos, Etc.)
• Perform complete inspection of procured or fabricated parts and assemblies
• Lay out, assemble, pre-fits and bond variety of composites or laminate fabrications, parts, skins or equipment
• Coordinate with Engineering in determination and development of materials, processes, specifications, and related documents to be used in fabrication, rework and repair
• Layout Locations for holes
• Knowledgeable of composite lay ups wet or Pre-Preg Materials
• Knowledgeable with resins, parting compounds, cleaning solutions, sealing compounds, accelerator liquids, and abrasive materials
• Proper set up for Cleaning, and sealing lay up tools
• Ensured each tooling was cleaned of all foreign object debris, prep, and checked for defects while also keeping clean work environment
• Fabricate, assemble, rework and repair parts and materials through bonding techniques
• Read and interpreted job orders, drawings and specification sketches
• Accurately combined different materials to create strong composite material for part needed
• Establish proper method of setting and laying materials for final bagging
• Operated machinery and tools safely during composite manufacturing.
• Trimmed cured materials by sawing with diamond-impregnated cutoff wheels.
• Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Experience in assembly and disassembly of aircraft components
Proficiency in using precision measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, and height gauges
Experience with maintenance, repair, and overhaul components
Experience in conducting inspections and ensuring compliance with specifications
Strong analytical skills to identify and resolve issues during fabrication and integration processes
Ability to adapt to new technologies, methods, and work environments