With over 30 years of mechanical experience, I am a highly skilled and detail-oriented professional. Motivated and dedicated, I thrive as a valuable team player in any work environment. Throughout my career, I consistently demonstrate the ability to contribute effectively to project success and exceed expectations.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Manufacturing Technician
Safe Inc / Safe, A Point Blank Company
08.2022 - 08.2024
Utilized Lean Manufacturing principles to eliminate inefficiencies and maximize productivity throughout the facility.
Displayed strong attention to detail while reviewing blueprints or schematics, ensuring proper assembly of components according to specifications.
Collaborated with engineering teams to identify areas for process improvement and develop innovative solutions.
Facilitated cross-departmental communication to ensure project milestones were met.
Conducted regular equipment calibrations to maintain high accuracy and performance standards.
Performed building facility maintenance during non-production intervals.
Responsible for all aspects of inventory control including annual cycle counts, fulfilling issue tickets, return to stock tickets and assuring inventory levels were correct in company database.
Shipping and receiving duty's, packing items in a secure fashion to prevent damage from boxes to custom crates using proper dunnage and foam internally and using a tape gun and/or steel banding externally to ensure proper and safe shipment. Receiving items per company QMS, verifying packing slips to purchase orders, then entering inventory totals in company inventory computer files by project. Reporting any discrepancy to my immediate supervisor and purchasing department.
Quality standards AS9100D and ISO9001, Controlled unclassified information (CUI), and proprietary information training received.
Used calibrated tooling to inspect incoming parts i.e. calipers, micrometers, height gauge, and pin gauges, referencing the purchase order(PO) and engineering drawings to insure fit, form and function. Reviewing First article inspection report (FAIR), Material traceability, material lot number, suppliers job/work order numbers. Verified the Acceptable quality level (AQL) standard was met per the purchase order.
Used hand tools, cordless tools, torque wrenches, arbor press, drill press, tap and die sets, calibrated barometer and calibrated light meter in production and manufacturing.
Aviation Component Mechanic
Perform Air International
04.2014 - 08.2022
Inspect, test, diagnose, disassemble, clean, order required parts, reassemble and test Lavatory components of commercial, cargo, private and some military aircraft
Reading, understanding and following component maintenance manuals, schematics and parts drawings to disassemble and assemble different components of the lavatory department
Training new mechanics on different components we service
Contact: Tom Grossman 480 610-3500
Carman
Progress Rail
10.2012 - 03.2014
Responsible for the inspection and repair of intermodal rail cars in accordance with Federal Railroad Association and Association of American Railroad rule books
Familiar with blue flag safety and track lockouts with derails
Some repairs required the use of forklifts, hydraulic train car jacks, oxygen and acetylene torches, stick welding, hand and power tools, calibrated gauges to check ware on wheel sets and other moving parts along with P.P.E
At all times on the ramp
Maintenance Mechanic
Valente Trucking Inc.
10.2010 - 10.2012
Responsible for shop building maintenance and repair, Fleet vehicle maintenance, spotting trailers, the use of a Bobcat skid steer and forklifts
Verifying trucks and trailers had required safety and tie down equipment such as tie down straps, chains, blocking and chain binders
Contact: Wayne Valente 331 305-5407
Laborer/Carpenter
Madison Construction
02.2009 - 11.2009
Worked in multiple aspects of construction on different job sites
Worked demolition, remodeling and new construction
Reading blueprints, layout and finish trim/carpentry
All following general safety standards set forth by the company and OSHA
Department Supervisor
County Packaging
08.2005 - 03.2008
Responsible for the Tri-wall department (over sized parts), distributing jobs to employees for packaging, verifying all shipments for vendors, count and quality
Ordering and custom sizing boxes for each specific order
Responsible for basic general maintenance on banding machines and other packaging machines
Oversaw Quality Control over the entire department
Aviation Component Mechanic
Perform Air International
05.2005 - 08.2005
Receiving training for the repair and maintenance of nonflight critical systems and parts
Did not continue with my employment due to relocating back to the Chicago land area
Packager/Department Supervisor
County Packaging
08.2003 - 08.2005
Received training in 4 of 5 departments of the company, packaging, Tri-wall, shipping and receiving and quality control
Successful in all areas but excelled in the Tri-wall department
Promoted to Supervisor of Tri-wall department, and performed tasks as listed above
Store Manager
Fair Muffler and Brakes
10.1997 - 07.2003
Responsible for opening and closing the store, managed inventory levels, diagnosed vehicles and problem solved customer needs
Kept good customer relations, assigned tasks to subordinates, queried database and contacted vendors for availability of parts
Controlled cash flow and paperwork from the store
Education
A.S.E. Certified - Brakes, steering and suspension repair
01.2003
High School Diploma -
Reavis High School
Burbank, Illinois
06.1989
Skills
Hand and power tools
Calibrated test equipment
Soldering
ESD mats
Component Maintenance manuals
Illustrated Parts Lists
Mechanical experience
Management skills
Team player
Quality assurance
Adaptive problem solving
Safety operation procedures
Equipment preparation
Mechanical aptitude
ISO standards
Product inspection
Taking inventory
Accomplishments
Repairman License, Perform Air International, 12/2016
Department Supervisor, County Packaging, 07/2004 - 03/2008, Trained and given responsibilities in four out of five areas in the entire company. Became department supervisor and received a two dollar an hour raise based on work ethic, managerial skills and accomplishments.
Store Manager, Fair Muffler and Brake, 08/2000 - 07/2003, Transferred to the company's best performing store as manager. Achieved the greatest profit for one day's sales, doubling the previous record. The store reached a 32% increase in sales under my supervision.
Timeline
Manufacturing Technician
Safe Inc / Safe, A Point Blank Company
08.2022 - 08.2024
Aviation Component Mechanic
Perform Air International
04.2014 - 08.2022
Carman
Progress Rail
10.2012 - 03.2014
Maintenance Mechanic
Valente Trucking Inc.
10.2010 - 10.2012
Laborer/Carpenter
Madison Construction
02.2009 - 11.2009
Department Supervisor
County Packaging
08.2005 - 03.2008
Aviation Component Mechanic
Perform Air International
05.2005 - 08.2005
Packager/Department Supervisor
County Packaging
08.2003 - 08.2005
Store Manager
Fair Muffler and Brakes
10.1997 - 07.2003
High School Diploma -
Reavis High School
A.S.E. Certified - Brakes, steering and suspension repair
Program Specialist at Way Finders – Safe Step / Turning Point / Kenquad ProgramsProgram Specialist at Way Finders – Safe Step / Turning Point / Kenquad Programs