Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
References
Timeline
Generic

Susan Tran

Fort Worth,TX

Summary

Seeking a position as a Composite Technician utilizing my years’ experience in helping a company in meeting production goals and objectives. I am open to any shift available, and I bring a "positive can-do attitude." I am also looking for personal and professional growth in my field of expertise.

Over 9 years’ experience as a Composite Technician. Experienced in CNC use in relation to composite manufacturing. Full understanding in Composite Fabrication. Full understanding of testing, inspection, production, and final assembly of Composites Engineering Lab. Full understanding Blueprint reading as well as Engineering change orders and planning changes. Excellent Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook). Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Outstanding team player and self-motivated individual.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Composite Engineering Lab Technician

International Aviation Composite
Fort Worth, TX
01.2023 - Current
  • Collaborated closely with engineers in new product introduction phases to develop and verify impactful design changes
  • Lead processes with the setup team and calibrated various tests on machines
  • Successfully finalized projects of tension and compressor multiple specimens testing by effectively applying stringent engineering, technical, and maintenance procedures
  • Perform quality control checks on the parts using precision measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers
  • Inspected, tested and measured materials for conformance to specifications and regulatory requirements
  • Performed strain gage, wire, and solder processes for the successful delivery of end products.
  • Perform calibration of pressure gages, electrical and mechanical assembly, fabrication of temperature controllers
  • Operate computer data acquisition setups and general test reports

Composite Materials CNC Operator

Textron Aviation
Wichita, KS
07.2018 - 01.2023
  • Independently operated automated ply cut machines and performed manual cut and advanced composite prepreg material
  • Load raw composite materials into machines, change cutting tools when required, and secure material onto fixtures or work tables.
  • Completed accurate calculations of machine speed, feed ratios and cut parameters.
  • Reviewed complex engineering documentation to determine correct processes of construction operations
  • Used TruNest software for data processing for application, screening, nesting for kits
  • Adjust machine settings or program software as necessary for optimal performance
  • Helped create and maintaining applicable dimensional chart, manufacturing instructions
  • Helped accurate BOM management, material operation diagrams and ply tables as required
  • Used SAP systems to manage materials, time tracking, create and confirmed work orders
  • Collaborate with other personnel including engineers, supervisors and technicians
  • Train new operators on the safe use of CNC machines

Composite Technician

Textron Aviation
Wichita, KS
05.2017 - 07.2018
  • Produced durable composite parts, shapes form, fixture, and assemblies by precisely combining separate materials including fiberglass, carbon fiber, Kevlar, graphite, adhesives, etc
  • Cut, fit, and smooth radius, shapes contours, metal components, including plate, structural shapes
  • Material bagged, proper size bleeders, bonding materials, vacuum pressure, connected hose to ports and check for leaks, wrinkles, tear and proper seal
  • Cure components with autoclave, ovens and inspected finished production
  • Autonomously interpreted Blueprint drawings and specification sketches to determine appropriate manufacturing instructions
  • Repaired damaged composites using sanders, grinders, drills, and other tools.
  • Repaired damaged composite parts by removing existing material from the surface, applied adhesive bonding, patches or replaced damaged areas

Composite Technician

Manpower, Textron
Wichita, KS
05.2016 - 05.2017

Composite Technician

Leading Technology Composites Inc
Wichita, KS
03.2014 - 09.2014

Education

Technical Certification - Composite Fabrication Technology

Wichita Area Technical College
Wichita, KS
03-2016

Associate of Arts - Business Administration

Tarrant County College District
Fort Worth, TX

Skills

  • Composite Technician
  • Composite CNC
  • Composite Engineering Lab
  • Blueprint Reading
  • Inspection
  • Equipment Calibration
  • Planning Schedule
  • Engineer Aide
  • Microsoft Suite ( Word, Excel, Outlook )
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Communication skills
  • Team player
  • Self-motivated

Accomplishments

  • Kansas WorkKeys Assessment - Bronze certificate
  • Achieved Leading Edge Award in recognition of my accuracy and efficiency from Textron Aviation (February 2021)
  • Achieved Honors Award in recognition of my significant accomplishment and commitment to making Textron Aviation the leader in inspiring the journey of flight.

References

Professional References Available Upon Request

Timeline

Composite Engineering Lab Technician

International Aviation Composite
01.2023 - Current

Composite Materials CNC Operator

Textron Aviation
07.2018 - 01.2023

Composite Technician

Textron Aviation
05.2017 - 07.2018

Composite Technician

Manpower, Textron
05.2016 - 05.2017

Composite Technician

Leading Technology Composites Inc
03.2014 - 09.2014

Technical Certification - Composite Fabrication Technology

Wichita Area Technical College

Associate of Arts - Business Administration

Tarrant County College District

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE
Susan Tran