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Vannara Kong

Long Beach,CA

Summary

Seeking a technician role where my ability to accurately interpret engineering blueprints, along with my extensive experience in assembly and maintenance projects for the aerospace and avionics industries can be leveraged to successfully collaborate with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Mechanical Technician

MILLENNIUM SPACE SYSTEMS
11.2023 - Current


  • Maintained clean and organized work area to easily locate repairing tools and equipment.
  • Perform duties in accordance with applicable standards,policies and Regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
  • Demonstrate exceptional attention to detail working with engineers.
  • Perform Fabrication, Integration and testing procedures for both space flight and associated support equipment.



INTEGRATION TECHNICIAN

SPACE X
06.2023 - 10.2023
  • Collaborate with and help integrate SpaceX and customer teams to consider all necessary design and implementation trades to ensure end-to-end mission success
  • Understand, develop, and summarize technical content on complex designs, trade studies, risks, and issues for internal, customer, and executive audiences
  • Collaborate with engineering, production, and operations to drive readiness of vehicles, spacecraft, cargo, and crew while recognizing how changes impact requirements, vehicle risk, and launch date
  • Work with internal and external stakeholders to develop and certify vehicles and systems for missions in order to ensure compliance and verification of all customer requirements.

INTEGRATION TECHNICIAN

VIRGIN ORBIT
05.2022 - 04.2023
  • Assemble and integrate rocket propulsion systems using precision tools and equipment
  • Fabricate, modify and maintain ground support equipment, including cranes and lifting devices, to ensure safe and efficient rocket assembly and testing
  • Read and interpret engineering drawings, diagrams and schematics to ensure rocket assembly meets strict quality and safety standards
  • Collaborate with other teams to troubleshoot and resolve issues related to rocket assembly, integration and testing.

PRODUCTION TECHNICIAN

ROMEO POWER TECHNOLOGY
02.2021 - 05.2022
  • Assemble and install high-voltage EV batteries using precision calibrated tools such as torque wrenches, power drills, cordless drills, rivet guns, and calipers multimeters
  • Use robotic machinery to control and monitor automated assemblies
  • Read and interpret technical drawings and follow detailed work instructions.

STRUCTURE ASSEMBLER

SAFRAN AEROSPACE
09.2015 - 01.2020
  • Construct cabinets and structure parts for plane interiors
  • Utilize power tools such as Disc Sanders, Routers, Cutting Wheel, Angle Drill, Orbital Sander, and Torch Wrench
  • Erect frameworks, and bond fill while adhering to blueprints and following detailed work instructions
  • Follow safety measures and practices 'clean as you go' to prevent FOD and minimize damage to parts.

FINAL ASSEMBLER

ZODIAC AEROSPACE
08.2011 - 09.2014
  • Assemble, modify and install mass-produced aircraft interior structures, sub-assemblies, and parts such as bins, galleys, lavatories, sidewalls, and cargo liners for completion of aircraft interior structure using engineering drawings, company, and customer specifications
  • Comply with company and customer specifications, work instructions, engineering prints, and work orders while documenting materials used and processes to maintain standardization and traceability
  • Use various types of stationery and handheld power tools to fabricate or disassemble furniture.

TOOLING TECHNICIAN

CAMBRO MANUFACTURING INC
11.2008 - 08.2010
  • Read, interpret, and work to written instructions such as work order instructions, supplementary instructions, sketches, manufacturers, and customer's specifications, and safety rules
  • Prepare tools for layup, cleaning, frekote, damage inspection, area separation, and assembling tool components
  • Perform bond prep for water break testing, sanding and surface preparation of painted parts
  • Conduct in-house injection minor mold repair.

Education

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -

REID HIGH SCHOOL
01.2008

Skills

  • Skillful in reading and properly interpreting engineering blueprints, diagrams, and drawings to ensure accurate execution of projects
  • Comprehensive experience in assembly, production, manufacturing, and maintenance projects for aerospace and avionics industries, demonstrating a strong technical skill set
  • Outstanding individual contributor and team player who easily follows directions, takes recommendations from peers and superiors, and positively impacts project deadlines and specifications Actively and effectively participates in problem-solving teams, bringing a detail-oriented approach and strong technical skills to the table

Timeline

Senior Mechanical Technician

MILLENNIUM SPACE SYSTEMS
11.2023 - Current

INTEGRATION TECHNICIAN

SPACE X
06.2023 - 10.2023

INTEGRATION TECHNICIAN

VIRGIN ORBIT
05.2022 - 04.2023

PRODUCTION TECHNICIAN

ROMEO POWER TECHNOLOGY
02.2021 - 05.2022

STRUCTURE ASSEMBLER

SAFRAN AEROSPACE
09.2015 - 01.2020

FINAL ASSEMBLER

ZODIAC AEROSPACE
08.2011 - 09.2014

TOOLING TECHNICIAN

CAMBRO MANUFACTURING INC
11.2008 - 08.2010

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -

REID HIGH SCHOOL
Vannara Kong