Leadman and Supervisor
Machinist (Tool Maker)
Mechanic (Flight Test)
Assembler (Composite and Sheetmetal)
Builder (Jigs and Fixtures)

Completed 21 Fire Fighting Courses

Graduated, BENSALEM HIGH, in 1976

BOEING COMPOSITE ASSEMBLER TRAINING
BOEING INSTALLATION & OPERATION OF PYROTECHNICS
CERTIFIED IN FIBER OPTICS

2/97 to Present
BOEING CO. - St. Louis, Missouri
Sheetmetal Mechanic
Responsible for F/15 AFT fuselage assembly including repair and precision reaming operations.

9/96 to 2/97
AIRMATE - Chicago, Illinois
Sheetmetal Mechanic
Responsible for repair and modification of Boeing 727 and DC 10's

7/96 to 9/96
McDONNELL DOUGLAS TECHNICAL SERVICES CO. - St. Louis, Missouri
Sheetmetal Mechanic
Responsible for FA/18 Nose Barrel including precision reaming operations.

5/96 to 7/96
AIRMATE- Chicago, Illinois
Sheetmetal Mechanic
Responsible for Airbus A-300 Interior Mod and Boeing 727 Passenger to Cargo Mod.

4/96 to 5/96
STS SERVICES INC. Nashville, Tennessee
Sheetmetal Mechanic
Responsible for DC-8 "D" Check.

12/95 to 3/96
NORTHROP GRUMMAN - Lake Charles, Louisiana
Sheetmetal Mechanic
Responsible for repair and modification of Boeing 707 Joint Star Program.

9/95 to 12/95
AIRMATE - Chicago, Illinois
Sheetmetal Mechanic
Responsible for repair and modification of Boeing 707.

12/94 to 9/95
STS SERVICES INC. - Nashville, Tennessee
Sheetmetal Mechanic
Responsible for maintenance and modification of Boeing 727, 737, 747, 767, McDonald-Douglas DC-9, DC-10 and Airbus A-300 and A-310 as well as assembly of the ARL MOD on the de Haviiland Dash 7.

1/93 to 12/94
F.M.I- Ft. Worth, Texas
General Machinist
Set up and ran all manual metal cutting machines for prototype and test units. Also responsible for all rework in plant and machined parts for maintenance.
· Set up and ran NC and CNG turning centers during slack periods.

7/90 to 12/92
HEIDELBERG HARRIS - Kennedale, Texas
Machinist
Set up and ran C-&L Boring Mill and 20 HC CNC Cincinnati Horizontal Milling Machine, performed test and prototype work along with production and rework. Also ran manual lathe, mills, ejector drill and assembly work. Was responsible for close tolerance work and first part inspection.
· Submitted recommendations to improve quality and production.
· Performed assembly work during slack periods.

3/90 to 7/90
THOMAS CONVEYOR - Burleson, Texas
Machinist
Set up and ran lathes, turret lathes, mills, saws, drill presses, shears, brakes, and punch presses. Performed difficult work that previously had to be sent out.
 

10/88 to 3/90
BOEING HELICOPTER CO. - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
General Mechanic
Responsible for offsite and onsite construction, maintenance and repair on V-22
FSI) program equipment and prototype.
· Selected to be certified in the installation and operation of Pyro Technics.
· Selected to be Acting Crew Chief.
· Instrumental in first flight departing on time.
· Received employee recommendation for getting flight out on time.
5/88 to 10/88
Leadman - Sheet Metal and Composite Assembly
Responsible for the sub-assembly, major assembly, and final assembly of the V-22.
· Awarded a $2200 bonus for correcting problem related to short edge distance on composite material.
· Selected to work at Bell Helicopter final assembly and flight test site.
1986 to 5/88
Jig & Fixture Builder
Built jigs and fixtures for aircraft industry using standard and optical equipment.

1985 to 1986
GLOBAL BEARING - Warrington, Pennsylvania
Lead Machinist and Babbiter
Responsible for re-manufacturing of old bearing and manufacturing of new from start to finish, including inspection and shipping.

1983 to 1985
PENN PRODUCTION - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Supervisor
Responsibilities included- Personnel Scheduling
· Increased production from 43% to 135% and efficiency from 30% to 96%. · Instrumental in securing aa $18 million U.S. Government contract.

1976 to 1983
STRANAHAN GEAR CO. - Langhorn, Pennsylvania
Machinist
Making all prototype tools, parts and assemblies.
· Machinist, Inspector, Heat Treater, Gear Cutter, Shipper, etc...
 

References available upon request.