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Melbourne, Fl, Us

Van Horn, Texas, United States

BE-3 Flight Vehicle HardWare Test Program. Dream Works Custom Fabrication, WorkHolding, Robotic Welding Automation, UAV Infrared Camera Pilot. Cryogenic Fluids Fabrication, GSE Cryogenic Farm Maintenance. GEEX Test Stand West Texas Sci-Fi Test Ops. Engine Check Out For New Shepard Flight Vehicle.

Florida

Proven success of managing all aspects of the fabrication of fluid mechanical systems and structural design. Experience with high pressure systems operations of fluid panels and configuration valves, regulators, and system components using electronic procedures for rocket engine test stand. Improve and maintain test stand by modifying fluid system components for R&D. Collaborate with engineering team for structural design concepts for GSE & Flight Vehicle for demonstrator campaign. Design & manufacture in house custom spec GSE & flight vehicle components. Proof hybrid rocket technology by launching demonstrator rocket onsite at FAR rocket test site. Lead technician responsible for operations of ground support equipment and flight vehicle check out operations.

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Examined, interpreted, and envisioned the completion of the project with no direction of weld process or engineered documentation. Spearheaded project to determine appropriate welding processes and course of action to complete GN2 header pipe system installation for Blue Origin Hangar. Measured and conducted precise pipe cutting processes by utilizing high quality Tri- Tool brand cutting machinery. Documented GTAW welding process code and fabricated sections of pipe for a built to suit custom installation. Detected faulty manual welding process operations and suggested to company owner to invest in robotic and automation equipment to increase productivity due to tight deadline. Completed project by passivating the system and hydrostatic pressure testing to 10K P.S.I. Led the installation of a heavy wall header pipe system with minimal support of quality welders, lack of finances and support of engineered schematics of industrial standard AWS welding code or quality control. Lead a team with a no accident safety record of a header pipe system installation under a stringent schedule.

Ccafs, Florida, United States

Managed and operated the welding processes GTAW, GMAW, and FCAW along with performed welds on stainless steel, carbon, aluminum piping, and structures. Reviewed and read blueprint, comprehended specifications, and planned and organized procedures for the execution of welding operations.

Ccafs, Florida, United States

Developed a world class orbital launch site and provided tactical support in the management and execution of pad tubing and fabrication for GN2, LNG2, LNG, and LOX systems, pad construction, system activation, and launch operations. Communicated with the pad engineering team and delivered recommendations to prevent issues and optimize the pad build/activation process. Gathered data and images from systems that entailed for maintenance and presented data to work orders. Managed all functions associated with inspection and maintenance of operation systems for launching vehicles. Setup, organize, and operated machinery for launch complex static fire, recycle, and post launch securing.

Ccafs, Florida, United States

Performed high-quality structural welding and weld testing in alignment with work order instructions provided by engineering team. Coordinated with lead welders to confirm precise weld procedure for the welding of critical and high-value components. Organized operated and maintained weld equipment in accordance with WPS specifications. Connected carbon plates around sensitive equipment for serving as blast protection to prevent melting of sensitive electrical components. Fabricated custom fitment pipe, custom bracket supports. Operated heavy equipment for moving flight vehicles. Rigging and crane operations for GSE structures.

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States

Assembled structural metal products and performed required welding of fabricated parts according to customer specifications. Mediated with shop lead supervisor for the fabrication and assembling of prototype products. Interacted with design lead to identify and present efficient fabrication methods and ensured compliance to precise measurements and high-quality control standard. Led cleaning and masking of production parts for powder coat and executed wrapping and boxing parts for shipping.

Emporia, Virginia, United States

Selected and arranged welding equipment for specified welding processes. Read and interpreted blueprints and drawings and reported nonconforming parts of process for corrective action. Secured, measured, and aligned locations for structural and pipe supports. Conducted fabrication and integrated modifications in the frame work to meet blueprint revisions.

Laotto, Indiana, United States

Spearheaded and coordinated all activities of fabrication build department and contributed to staff management for hiring, shift scheduling, training, mentoring, and team building. Checked, organized, and ordered materials and consumables for fabrication. Deposited welding material to various die molds, constructed structures by following instructions and blueprints, and coordinated layouts with engineering for fabrication of work station structures. Promoted safe work practices while notifying Supervisor about any safety hazards.

Associate Of Science - As, Fabrication & Welding Manufacturing Engineering

Activities and Societies: American Welding Society Automotive Performance Engine Forged Induction Vehicle N/A to Turbo Project. Mazda.

Core 40 Diploma, Welding Engineering & Automation. Building Trades, A

High School Elective, Introduction To Weld Technology, Pass

Activities and Societies: American Welding Society Building Trades Build a House H.S. ElectiveStrutural Fabrication & Manual Welding.