Exp Lead Mechanic/Sheet Metal/Structures/Composites/General Mechanic
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Added: 1/22/2013
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Last Updated: 1/22/2013
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State:
MS Mississippi
Country:
United States
Status:
I am willing to Travel.
Currently working but always looking.
I need a job as soon as possible.
Currently working but always looking.
I need a job as soon as possible.
Certifications
Certified for:
-MSE I Quality Certified for in-process inspections.
-Forklift Type II
-Chemical and Resin Mixing
-Technician Trainer
-Blueprint Reading
-Crane and Hoist
-Radio Controlled Crane
-Torque Wrench
-Trim and Drill Operator
-Lay-up Technician
-ISO9001
-MSE I Quality Certified for in-process inspections.
-Forklift Type II
-Chemical and Resin Mixing
-Technician Trainer
-Blueprint Reading
-Crane and Hoist
-Radio Controlled Crane
-Torque Wrench
-Trim and Drill Operator
-Lay-up Technician
-ISO9001
Education
2000-2002 University of Advancing Computer Technology Tempe, AZ
Network Security Specialist Certificate
-Received November 2002
Thorough knowledge of TCP/IP networking, LAN/WAN routing process. Use of CISCO routers. Windows NT/2000 and Linux Administration and Security
Web Master/Programmer Certificate
-Received June 2001
Languages learned: HTML 4, VB Script, Java Script, XML/XSL, and learned how to use ASP 3.0 and SQL Server 2000 in a 3-tier environment
Certificate of Web Design and Computer Graphics
-Received March 2001
Gained proficiency with the following programs via hours of hands on experience with: Adobe Photoshop 5.5, Adobe Illustrator 8.0, 3-D Studio Max v3.0, Macromedia Flash 4, and Macromedia Dreamweaver 3
Network Security Specialist Certificate
-Received November 2002
Thorough knowledge of TCP/IP networking, LAN/WAN routing process. Use of CISCO routers. Windows NT/2000 and Linux Administration and Security
Web Master/Programmer Certificate
-Received June 2001
Languages learned: HTML 4, VB Script, Java Script, XML/XSL, and learned how to use ASP 3.0 and SQL Server 2000 in a 3-tier environment
Certificate of Web Design and Computer Graphics
-Received March 2001
Gained proficiency with the following programs via hours of hands on experience with: Adobe Photoshop 5.5, Adobe Illustrator 8.0, 3-D Studio Max v3.0, Macromedia Flash 4, and Macromedia Dreamweaver 3
Experience
2012 - Present Aurora Flight Sciences Columbus, MS
2nd Shift Lead Technician
Responsible for keeping other technicians on schedule, budget, and quality.
Responsible for re-writing and updating Digital Work Instructions.
Training and monitoring new employees.
Support overnight cures by staying with autoclave personnel.
Assembly for Upper and Lower Air Stair Doors, Weapons Pylon, & Sonobouy Launcher for S-92 and H-92 Superhawk.
Trim parts for Weapons Pylon, Sonobouy Launcher, & Air Stair Doors.
2010 - 2011 American Eurocopter Columbus, MS
Sr. Sheet Metal Mechanic/ Aircraft Technician
Worked on assembly line for the EC-145 / LUH-72 Lakota program.
Assembled aircraft parts and assemblies to the aircraft such as Main Landing Gears, Tailbooms, Tail Rotor Drive Shafts, Pilot and Cargo Doors.
Responsible for installing Fuel Pumps, Fuel Sensor Probes, and performing Fuel Pressure Tests.
Installed various optional equipment, including ECU systems, Medevac, and IBF.
Performed rework and repairs in accordance with engineering specifications.
2008 - 2009 Boeing Mesa, AZ
Sheet Metal Mechanic
Fabricated, assembled, modified and repaired production and prototype aircraft structures and components.
Identified nonconforming detail parts, assemblies and processes.
Worked with engineering to improve manufacturing processes.
Assembled aircraft parts and assemblies using various hand tools, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment with or without the aid of jigs and fixtures.
Fabricated detail parts by setting up and operate fabrication equipment such as press brakes, shears, hydro-form presses, X-Y punch presses, roll formers and notching equipment.
2008 - 2008 Boeing Mesa, AZ
Structures Mechanic
Worked as a Structures Mechanic / Sheet Metal Mechanic at Boeing’s Williams Gateway Structures Repair Facility.
Teardown, open-up, and repair of F/A 18 A-F flight controls.
Worked repairs on leading edge flaps and shrouds.
Worked member of a Lean Manufacturing work team.
Coordinated with Engineering Department and verify parts meet MRB requirements.
2008 - 2008 Sun Country Industries Albuquerque, NM
Assistant Planning Coordinator
Incorporate Engineering Change Orders and keep Manufacturing Procedures up to date.
Update and redline Engineering Drawings to meet customer requirements.
Create and update databases for Manufacturing, Inspection and Engineering Departments.
Process all new incoming part numbers, create coherent Manufacturing Processes, ensure approval of all Departments for said part numbers, and issue work orders to the floor.
Coordinate with Engineering Department and verify parts meet specification requirements and adhere to ISO9001 requirements
2007-2007 Eclipse Aviation Albuquerque, NM
Structures Mechanic
Worked as an Aircraft Mechanic Technician-Structures/Sheet Metal on the Eclipse 500 VLJ (Very Light Jet).
Furthermore, was the 2nd Shift Lead Mechanic for the Nose Assembly work center.
My duties included assembling the cockpit assembly, nose assembly, and cockpit to body sections of aircraft from parts, subassemblies, and components in structural assembly.
In addition I install functional units, parts, equipment, and systems such as Oxygen, Pitot Static, Pitot AOA, and VCS/ECS.
My responsibilities also include, but are not limited to, installing ADC’s, AHARS, Rudder Pedals, Nose Landing Gears, Nose Landing Gear Doors, Nose Steering Mechanisms, Flight Controls, Instrument Panels, PDC’s and Windows.
I aided in the increase of productivity of my area, in the form of streamlining production in the attempt of lowering the cycle time, resulting in a 125% gain and our ability to achieve the company goal of 1 airplane a day.
2006-2007 The Boeing Company Mesa, AZ
General Mechanic
Worked on RESET/PHASE Maintenance Program for the AH-64 A/D Apache at Williams/Gateway Airport.
Gained experience installing Main Landing Gears, Antennas, Windows, Wings, Panels, Avionics, and Tail Rotor Gear Boxes.
My duties also included the repairing of the Pilot/Co-Pilot seats, repairing Canopy Assemblies, and performing composite and sheet metal repairs.
In addition to my normal tasks, I was the lead mechanic and responsible for tracking parts for my assemblies, as well as keeping a visual daily status of all assemblies my work center was responsible for.
Furthermore, I enjoyed gaining additional experience through cross training in all areas I was given the opportunity.
I am familiar with U.S. Army documentation such as Technical Bulletins, Technical Publications, DA-PAM 738-751 and aircraft log books.
I was a contributing and active member of a Lean Manufacturing / High Performance Work Team.
2004-2006 Aurora Flight Sciences Bridgeport, WV
Manufacturing Technician
Worked in Assembly and Trim and Drill.
Experienced working in Sheet Metal Department and Paint Shop.
Attained experience working in Tooling Department.
Manufactured parts and assemblies for the Global Hawk Unmanned Aircraft Vehicle.
I was a contributing team builder and aided in the implementation of self-directed work teams.
Increased trim quality to 99% accuracy while reducing cycle time to one day.
2002-2004 Cybertrails Phoenix, AZ
Technical Support
Technical phone support and Customer Service for an Internet Service Provider.
Configure and troubleshoot dial-up networking, DSL connections, LAN connections, E-mail, Anti-virus, security and desktop management tools.
Configuration of routers, operating systems, network components, applications and utilities. .
Strong internet connectivity knowledge
Knowledge and experience with DNS, TCP/IP
Knowledge and experience with all Windows and Macintosh operating systems.
1994-2002 Boeing/McDonnell Douglas Mesa, AZ
Composite Technician
Reached a personal goal to learn and work in all areas of the Composite Fabrication Department:
Trim And Drill
Used routers, drills, and other hand tools to trim and drill parts net to engineering specifications.
Clean Room
Used many different types of pre-preg materials to lay-up easy to complex parts into mold type tools.
After the lay-up was completed, I was required to vacuum bag the part and prepare it for cure in the Autoclave.
Post Cure Processing
Re-work composite and sheet metal parts to meet engineering specifications.
Repair damaged parts per MRB dispositions and all applicable specifications.
Composites Assembly
Assembled complex and flight critical composite and sheet metal parts for the Commercial Helicopter program such as:
-Tail booms
-Thrusters
-Main Rotor Blades
Responsible to fill and fair the parts and prepare them to be painted.
Used multiple types of solid rivets, blind rivets, and hi-locks, as well as adhesives, to assemble the parts together.
I designed and developed the intranet web site for the Composites Department and for the CPCP High Performance Work Team.
I received the “Quality Achievement Award” in August 1997.
I was a contributing and active member of a self-directed work team.
I was the Safety Representative in our Trim and Drill shop for one year.
2nd Shift Lead Technician
Responsible for keeping other technicians on schedule, budget, and quality.
Responsible for re-writing and updating Digital Work Instructions.
Training and monitoring new employees.
Support overnight cures by staying with autoclave personnel.
Assembly for Upper and Lower Air Stair Doors, Weapons Pylon, & Sonobouy Launcher for S-92 and H-92 Superhawk.
Trim parts for Weapons Pylon, Sonobouy Launcher, & Air Stair Doors.
2010 - 2011 American Eurocopter Columbus, MS
Sr. Sheet Metal Mechanic/ Aircraft Technician
Worked on assembly line for the EC-145 / LUH-72 Lakota program.
Assembled aircraft parts and assemblies to the aircraft such as Main Landing Gears, Tailbooms, Tail Rotor Drive Shafts, Pilot and Cargo Doors.
Responsible for installing Fuel Pumps, Fuel Sensor Probes, and performing Fuel Pressure Tests.
Installed various optional equipment, including ECU systems, Medevac, and IBF.
Performed rework and repairs in accordance with engineering specifications.
2008 - 2009 Boeing Mesa, AZ
Sheet Metal Mechanic
Fabricated, assembled, modified and repaired production and prototype aircraft structures and components.
Identified nonconforming detail parts, assemblies and processes.
Worked with engineering to improve manufacturing processes.
Assembled aircraft parts and assemblies using various hand tools, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment with or without the aid of jigs and fixtures.
Fabricated detail parts by setting up and operate fabrication equipment such as press brakes, shears, hydro-form presses, X-Y punch presses, roll formers and notching equipment.
2008 - 2008 Boeing Mesa, AZ
Structures Mechanic
Worked as a Structures Mechanic / Sheet Metal Mechanic at Boeing’s Williams Gateway Structures Repair Facility.
Teardown, open-up, and repair of F/A 18 A-F flight controls.
Worked repairs on leading edge flaps and shrouds.
Worked member of a Lean Manufacturing work team.
Coordinated with Engineering Department and verify parts meet MRB requirements.
2008 - 2008 Sun Country Industries Albuquerque, NM
Assistant Planning Coordinator
Incorporate Engineering Change Orders and keep Manufacturing Procedures up to date.
Update and redline Engineering Drawings to meet customer requirements.
Create and update databases for Manufacturing, Inspection and Engineering Departments.
Process all new incoming part numbers, create coherent Manufacturing Processes, ensure approval of all Departments for said part numbers, and issue work orders to the floor.
Coordinate with Engineering Department and verify parts meet specification requirements and adhere to ISO9001 requirements
2007-2007 Eclipse Aviation Albuquerque, NM
Structures Mechanic
Worked as an Aircraft Mechanic Technician-Structures/Sheet Metal on the Eclipse 500 VLJ (Very Light Jet).
Furthermore, was the 2nd Shift Lead Mechanic for the Nose Assembly work center.
My duties included assembling the cockpit assembly, nose assembly, and cockpit to body sections of aircraft from parts, subassemblies, and components in structural assembly.
In addition I install functional units, parts, equipment, and systems such as Oxygen, Pitot Static, Pitot AOA, and VCS/ECS.
My responsibilities also include, but are not limited to, installing ADC’s, AHARS, Rudder Pedals, Nose Landing Gears, Nose Landing Gear Doors, Nose Steering Mechanisms, Flight Controls, Instrument Panels, PDC’s and Windows.
I aided in the increase of productivity of my area, in the form of streamlining production in the attempt of lowering the cycle time, resulting in a 125% gain and our ability to achieve the company goal of 1 airplane a day.
2006-2007 The Boeing Company Mesa, AZ
General Mechanic
Worked on RESET/PHASE Maintenance Program for the AH-64 A/D Apache at Williams/Gateway Airport.
Gained experience installing Main Landing Gears, Antennas, Windows, Wings, Panels, Avionics, and Tail Rotor Gear Boxes.
My duties also included the repairing of the Pilot/Co-Pilot seats, repairing Canopy Assemblies, and performing composite and sheet metal repairs.
In addition to my normal tasks, I was the lead mechanic and responsible for tracking parts for my assemblies, as well as keeping a visual daily status of all assemblies my work center was responsible for.
Furthermore, I enjoyed gaining additional experience through cross training in all areas I was given the opportunity.
I am familiar with U.S. Army documentation such as Technical Bulletins, Technical Publications, DA-PAM 738-751 and aircraft log books.
I was a contributing and active member of a Lean Manufacturing / High Performance Work Team.
2004-2006 Aurora Flight Sciences Bridgeport, WV
Manufacturing Technician
Worked in Assembly and Trim and Drill.
Experienced working in Sheet Metal Department and Paint Shop.
Attained experience working in Tooling Department.
Manufactured parts and assemblies for the Global Hawk Unmanned Aircraft Vehicle.
I was a contributing team builder and aided in the implementation of self-directed work teams.
Increased trim quality to 99% accuracy while reducing cycle time to one day.
2002-2004 Cybertrails Phoenix, AZ
Technical Support
Technical phone support and Customer Service for an Internet Service Provider.
Configure and troubleshoot dial-up networking, DSL connections, LAN connections, E-mail, Anti-virus, security and desktop management tools.
Configuration of routers, operating systems, network components, applications and utilities. .
Strong internet connectivity knowledge
Knowledge and experience with DNS, TCP/IP
Knowledge and experience with all Windows and Macintosh operating systems.
1994-2002 Boeing/McDonnell Douglas Mesa, AZ
Composite Technician
Reached a personal goal to learn and work in all areas of the Composite Fabrication Department:
Trim And Drill
Used routers, drills, and other hand tools to trim and drill parts net to engineering specifications.
Clean Room
Used many different types of pre-preg materials to lay-up easy to complex parts into mold type tools.
After the lay-up was completed, I was required to vacuum bag the part and prepare it for cure in the Autoclave.
Post Cure Processing
Re-work composite and sheet metal parts to meet engineering specifications.
Repair damaged parts per MRB dispositions and all applicable specifications.
Composites Assembly
Assembled complex and flight critical composite and sheet metal parts for the Commercial Helicopter program such as:
-Tail booms
-Thrusters
-Main Rotor Blades
Responsible to fill and fair the parts and prepare them to be painted.
Used multiple types of solid rivets, blind rivets, and hi-locks, as well as adhesives, to assemble the parts together.
I designed and developed the intranet web site for the Composites Department and for the CPCP High Performance Work Team.
I received the “Quality Achievement Award” in August 1997.
I was a contributing and active member of a self-directed work team.
I was the Safety Representative in our Trim and Drill shop for one year.
Comments
Hello,
I am an Aerospace Mechanic/Technician with over 18 years experience working as a lead technician, structures mechanic, composite technician, general mechanic, and a sheet metal mechanic. I have worked in all facets of composites and sheet metal manufacturing. I have gained experience working as a general mechanic on the AH-64 A/D Apache. Furthermore, I have experience working sheet metal assembly and composites assembly on the Global Hawk UAV. In addition, I have structures and sheet metal experience working on the Eclipse 500 VLJ and the EC145.
I was quality certified, and have working experience as an inspector, at Boeing. Furthermore, I received training and certifications from Boeing in: Measuring Devices, Manufacturing Self-Examination, Interpretation Blueprints, Foreign Object Debris, Variability Reduction, and ISO9001 to name a few. I am a very performance driven team player who improves methods and produces quality work with the customer and end-result in mind. Please give me a call so we can meet.
Regards,
Michael Gutierrez
gmonie333@hotmail.com
662-648-9212
I am an Aerospace Mechanic/Technician with over 18 years experience working as a lead technician, structures mechanic, composite technician, general mechanic, and a sheet metal mechanic. I have worked in all facets of composites and sheet metal manufacturing. I have gained experience working as a general mechanic on the AH-64 A/D Apache. Furthermore, I have experience working sheet metal assembly and composites assembly on the Global Hawk UAV. In addition, I have structures and sheet metal experience working on the Eclipse 500 VLJ and the EC145.
I was quality certified, and have working experience as an inspector, at Boeing. Furthermore, I received training and certifications from Boeing in: Measuring Devices, Manufacturing Self-Examination, Interpretation Blueprints, Foreign Object Debris, Variability Reduction, and ISO9001 to name a few. I am a very performance driven team player who improves methods and produces quality work with the customer and end-result in mind. Please give me a call so we can meet.
Regards,
Michael Gutierrez
gmonie333@hotmail.com
662-648-9212
