BENJAMIN S. TIGILAU
Menifee,CA
Summary
Seeking a rewarding opportunity with a progressive company that appreciates hard work and can best utilize and challenge my abilities
Assembly professional with solid experience in manufacturing and production environments. Strong ability to interpret blueprints, utilize hand and power tools, and ensure quality control. Known for reliability, adaptability, and effective collaboration with team members to achieve precise and timely results. Skilled in maintaining safety standards and optimizing assembly processes.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Aviation Boatswain's Mate
UNITED STATES NAVY
09.1986 - 10.2006
- Operate and maintain hydraulic and steam catapults, barricades & arresting gear to launch aircraft
- Operate catapult launch, retract panels, consoles, firing panels, water brakes, chronographs, blast deflectors, and cooling panels
- Operate and maintain landing gear systems, brakes, and related pneumatic systems
- Inspect and perform dynamic testing of cables, fittings and wire rope socket
- Inspect and lubricate launch & recovery equipment; replace packing & seals on catapults and arresting gear, rig and install barricades
- Perform planned maintenance on arresting gear and arresting gear engines; operate & maintain jet blast deflectors; determine safe work loads for hoisting materials, wire rope, manila lines, nylon lines & webbing
- Complete inspection, testing and adjustment of catapults and related equipment
- Supervise personnel on aircraft launch hookup
- Responsible for inventory of equipment and spare parts
- Involved with purchasing of spare parts and special tools
- Disassemble, replace defective parts & reassemble catapult systems, arresting gear engines & accessories
- Prepare data for equipment logs; supervise the use of maintenance publications & maintain custody records
Maintenance Technician
US Post Office
12.2006 - 11.2007
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Inspected and maintained equipment to keep items in top working condition.
- Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
Assembler 2
Meggitt/Parker Defense Systems Inc.
04.2008 - 07.2025
- Increased production efficiency by assembling components quickly and accurately.
- Enhanced workplace safety by maintaining a clean and organized work area at all times.
- Assembled components with minimal supervision, exceeding expected project milestones.
- Completed durable assemblies and subassemblies with hand and power tools.
- Trained new employees on proper assembly techniques, ensuring quick acclimation to the role and faster overall team results.
- Established strong relationships with supervisors and managers through consistent communication regarding progress updates, concerns, or areas for potential improvement.
- Tested finished products to perform quality assurance and identify discrepancies.
- Gained expertise in operating multiple types of tools and machinery essential for efficient assembly processes, resulting in increased versatility within the role.
- Facilitated cross-training workshops, enhancing team flexibility and efficiency.
- Upheld strict adherence to safety protocols, significantly reducing workplace accidents.
- Enhanced assembly line efficiency by consistently meeting daily production targets.
- Assembled production parts with high degree of accuracy and precision using hand and power tools.
- Consistently met or exceeded daily production quotas while maintaining exceptional quality standards in all completed assemblies.
- Organized workstations to maximize productivity, reduce distractions and meet deadlines.
- Troubleshot and resolved mechanical issues that occurred during assembly.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
University of Phoenix
Irvine, CA10-2014
Skills
- Proven abilities in operating and maintaining hydraulic and steam catapults, barricades and arresting gear
- Solid knowledge and experience of hydraulics and pneumatics
- Over 10 years of aviation boatswain's mate, launching and recovery equipment experience
- Established experience as an Aircraft Launch & Recovery Technician; Catapult Operator, Hydraulic Technician and Security / Watch Guard
- Personnel supervision experience and strong leadership skills
- Served 20 years in the United States Navy and retired as Petty Officer First Class, E-6 level
- Excellent customer service, prioritization, written and oral skills
- Self-motivated, team player, dependable and fast learner
Timeline
Assembler 2
Meggitt/Parker Defense Systems Inc.
04.2008 - 07.2025
Maintenance Technician
US Post Office
12.2006 - 11.2007
Aviation Boatswain's Mate
UNITED STATES NAVY
09.1986 - 10.2006
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
University of Phoenix
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