Wilson Elangwe
Florence,AZ
Summary
Dynamic Senior Acoustic Cap Fabricator at Hexcel Inc, recognized for exceptional quality inspection and collaborative leadership. Proven ability to streamline production processes while maintaining safety compliance. Skilled in composite fabrication and employee training, consistently achieving operational excellence and fostering a motivated team environment. Industrious professional with high-level competency in assembly and fabrication. Lays out materials to plan workflow and verify supply levels. Excellent understanding of blueprints and work instructions.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Acoustic Cap Fabricator
Hexcel Inc
Casa Grande, Arizona
07.2024 - Current
- Fabricated composite materials using precision tools and techniques.
- Interpreted engineering drawings to ensure accurate assembly and fabrication.
- Operated machinery for cutting, shaping, and finishing materials.
- Inspected finished products for quality and compliance with specifications.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline production processes.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment for safety compliance.
- Trained new employees on fabrication techniques and safety protocols.
- Assisted in troubleshooting equipment issues to minimize downtime.
- Used hand tools to position, align and secure product components.
- Installed fabricated items in accordance with drawings and specifications.
- Fitted and aligned parts to fit properly on products.
- Interpreted blueprints to determine job requirements including dimensions and tolerances.
- Set up and operated production equipment according to daily work orders and safety procedures.
COS Team Lead
Acara Solutions and Medtronic Inc
Tempe, AZ
07.2020 - 07.2024
- Set up and performed hand and automatic assembly operations on components, sub-assemblies, and assemblies.
- Inspected finished parts and components to enforce QA standards, and uncover defects prior to packaging.
- Offered training and support to keep team members motivated and working toward objectives.
- Promoted to a leadership position in recognition of a strong work ethic, and provided exceptional customer service.
- Kept work areas clean, neat, and free of safety hazards to maximize efficiency.
- Completed quality records, scrap reports, and machine logs in the database.
- Set up the grinder and the polisher equipment to obtain the best quality product.
- Suggested operational modifications to improve quality, production times, and reduce costs.
- Worked at a fast and steady pace to meet production goals.
- Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
- Collaborated with the management team to implement new work procedures or policies.
- Fostered positive employee relationships through communication, training, and development.
- Monitored team progress and enforced deadlines.
Manufacturing Associate IV /Lead/Trainer
Aerotek and Dexcom Inc
Tempe, AZ
03.2020 - 06.2023
- Perform set ups for the Auto dippers and the Resistance Layer (RL) perfectly good
- Analyzed and verified right specifications and other instructions prior to job start
- Perform Enzyme solution set up as well as IL solutions before the start of the shift
- Perform Camstar and Excel to execute every process carried out with the machines
- Followed outlined specifications to implement production plans
- Complied with Company and OSHA safety rules and regulations
- Helped implement lean management directives for continuous production improvements
- Restocked other stations and moved completed bricks to other stations for additional processing.
- Train new hires how to operate automated machine and do set ups to carry out daily task per the Specification using the SMPI and MPI
- Adhered to current good manufacturing practices to support proper design, monitoring and control of manufacturing processes and facilities.
- Communicated with co-workers to improve unit production.
- Escalated manufacturing issues to management and quality assurance to identify solutions.
- Reduced health and safety risks with strict adherence to safety protocols and PPE requirements.
Machine Operator II
Adecco Staffing Agency and Shutterfly Inc
Tempe, AZ
08.2017 - 02.2020
- Set up machines for various jobs to maintain compliance with manufacturing thresholds and waste reduction initiatives
- Detected work-piece defects and machine malfunctions, maintaining apparatus to prevent future issues
- Documented daily production data and submitted accurate time logs to keep management up-to-date, using [Software]
- Lubricated parts and performed minor maintenance to improve machine function
- Established and adjusted feed rates and cutting parameters to keep operations in line with production demands
- Read and understood blueprints, product specifications and tooling instructions to plan correct operational sequences and prevent materials waste
- Organized pallets and secured materials with plastic wrap to prepare for movement to skids
- Monitored and observed production line to watch for pile-ups and jams.
Filter Technician II
Sheet Metal Works Designing Plc
Douala, Cameroon
08.2010 - 03.2017
- Managed and improved [Type] equipment at different locations
- Collected, tested and submitted samples according to quality control standards
- Documented batch information on log sheet
- Clarified product using centrifuge and lenticular filtration
- Inspected, troubleshot and calibrated equipment to achieve optimal performance
- Monitored material flow and temperature or pressure gauges to verify optimal processing conditions
- Dumped or poured specified amounts of refined or unrefined materials into equipment or containers for further processing or storage.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Political Science And Public Administration
University of Buea, Cameroon
Cameroon, South West Region10.2009
Skills
- Root cause analysis participation
- Meticulous manufacturing associate skilled at juggling multiple tasks
- Flexible, resourceful, and has maintained perfect attendance and safety records throughout
- Collaborative team player
- Efficient and accurate
- Organized and neat
- Composite fabrication
- Machinery operation
- Quality inspection
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Production planning
- Safety compliance
- Employee training
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Leadership skills
- Attention to detail
- Hand tool usage
- Troubleshooting
Certification
Certified on various and numerous machine tools.
Qualified Manufacturing Trainer and Assessor.
Languages
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeContract WorkLocation Preference
RemoteOn-SiteHybridTimeline
Senior Acoustic Cap Fabricator
Hexcel Inc
07.2024 - Current
COS Team Lead
Acara Solutions and Medtronic Inc
07.2020 - 07.2024
Manufacturing Associate IV /Lead/Trainer
Aerotek and Dexcom Inc
03.2020 - 06.2023
Machine Operator II
Adecco Staffing Agency and Shutterfly Inc
08.2017 - 02.2020
Filter Technician II
Sheet Metal Works Designing Plc
08.2010 - 03.2017
Bachelor of Science - Political Science And Public Administration
University of Buea, Cameroon