Thomas Armstrong
Assembly Mechanic
Summary
Experienced Assembler knowledgeable about general warehouse operations. Works quickly and stays focused under strict deadlines. Skilled in managing multiple tasks with frequently changing priorities. Continuously projects positive attitude and seeks opportunities to help team members. Dependable self-starter experienced in manufacturing production, assembly, quality assurance and machine operation and maintenance. Detail-oriented manufacturer with experience in manufacturing setting. Demonstrated expertise in creating components to precise specifications and working with various tools and machinery. Proven record of creating components to meet customer specifications.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraeducator
Maize Unified School District
Maize, KS
08.2023 - Current
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Collaborated with teachers to help with classroom and workload management.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
- Assisted teachers and worked individually with students with special needs, helping each navigate education system.
Mixed Abilities Paraeducator
Wichita Public Schools USD 259
Wichita, Kansas
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Handed out classroom materials, like pencils, paper, and crayons.
- Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Instructed small groups of students in basic concepts such as alphabet, shapes, and color recognition.
- Monitored classroom to observe students' progress in developing skills as well as manage distracting or inappropriate behavior.
- Documented behaviors, implemented interventions and treatment results.
- Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
- Administered tests and assessments to evaluate student progress and performance.
In-School Suspension Teacher
Wichita Public Schools USD 259
Wichita, KS
11.2021 - 05.2022
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
Sheet Metal Assembly Mechanic
Spirit Aerosysetms
Wichita, Kansas
09.2019 - 01.2020
- Tested finished products for compliance with tolerances and overall quality.
- Deburred, polished and painted surfaces.
- Performed repeated tasks while sitting or standing over extended periods of time.
- Identified defective items and made repairs according to department standards.
- Notified engineering of errors and discrepancies.
- Maintained neat and clean work area, clearing debris, organizing parts and keeping spaces open.
- Installed protective devices such as bracing, padding, or strapping to prevent shifting or damage during shipping.
- Followed company protocols and procedures to minimize production waste and avoid unnecessary costs.
- Executed entire assembly process by accurately interpreting set-up sheets, work orders, drawings, or blueprints.
- Complied with safety standards to prevent machinery accidents and personnel injuries.
- Collaborated with other line workers and team members to assemble and repair parts.
Avionics Electrical Bench Assembler
Global Aviation Technologies
Wichita, Kansas
08.2018 - 09.2019
- Followed outlined specifications to implement assembly plans.
- Conducted quality assurance inspections on finished components and identified issues.
- Completed durable assemblies and subassemblies with hand and power tools.
- Assembled components with minimal supervision, exceeding expected project milestones.
- Performed regular maintenance on production equipment to verify functionality and performance.
- Collected material and equipment required for assembling process to determine durability of structure.
- Assembled parts correctly according to specifications, reducing quality issues.
- Assembled production parts with high degree of accuracy and precision using hand and power tools.
- Utilized blueprints, schematics and diagrams to accurately complete tasks.
Wire Installer II
Reliance Aerotek
Nashville, TN
04.2016 - 04.2018
- Installed and configured new devices and system components.
- Coordinated installation of new users and relocations of existing users.
- Worked closely with network administrators and server engineers to deliver quality service.
- Troubleshot cable, underground junction boxes and conduit by utilizing specialized equipment and devices.
- Planned layouts and ran cable into buildings and through walls, attics, and crawl spaces.
- Read blueprints and schematics to correctly place equipment.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
Lay-Up Technician
Advantage Resourcing
Dallas, Texas
08.2013 - 09.2015
- Assessed equipment after each production run and performed preventive maintenance to keep machines running smoothly.
- Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
- Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
- Kept detailed production records and identified hold-ups.
- Updated daily production logs and informed management of production incidents or non-conformance issues.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Replenished materials and supplies as needed to maintain production.
- Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
- Read and analyzed work orders to determine machine and equipment settings and product specifications.
- Adjusted machine components according to width, length and thickness of materials and amounts of glue, cement or adhesive required.
- Aligned and positioned components to promote accurate application of adhesive or heat sealing.
- Monitored gauges, meters, and control panels to obtain information about equipment temperatures and pressures
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Education
Hutchinson Community College
Hutchinson, KS 05.2001 -
No Degree - Information Technology
Brown Mackie College - Salina
Salina, KS 05.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Flint Hills Job Corps
Manhattan, KS 02.1996 - 09.1996
Skills
Expert in mechanical assembly
Assembly and production
Small parts assembly
Fusing, cutting and measuring tools experience
Pneumatic tools use
Qualified in blueprint interpretation
Skilled in final assembly processes
Strong Algebra and general math skills
Manufacturing
Materials management
Logistics
Operations support
Knowledge of metal parts and assemblies
Component installations
Timeline
Paraeducator
Maize Unified School District
08.2023 - Current
Mixed Abilities Paraeducator
Wichita Public Schools USD 259
09.2022 - 05.2023
In-School Suspension Teacher
Wichita Public Schools USD 259
11.2021 - 05.2022
Sheet Metal Assembly Mechanic
Spirit Aerosysetms
09.2019 - 01.2020
Avionics Electrical Bench Assembler
Global Aviation Technologies
08.2018 - 09.2019
Wire Installer II
Reliance Aerotek
04.2016 - 04.2018
Lay-Up Technician
Advantage Resourcing
08.2013 - 09.2015
Associate of Applied Science - Education
Hutchinson Community College
05.2001 -
No Degree - Information Technology
Brown Mackie College - Salina
05.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Flint Hills Job Corps
02.1996 - 09.1996