Melvin "Trae" Clay Email & Phone Number

Texas, United States

Ft. Worth, TX

• Member of a fabrication team responsible for new build and overhauled locomotives.
• Machine operator; both automated and manual operation, in support of the light fabrication department.o Machines operated- TruBend 10’ CNC press brake FlexiBend RAS 13’ sheet metal bender AIM 5 Axis CNC wire bender.

• Leader of 25+ employees within composites, paint, electrical assembly, and aircraft assembly.
• Created/maintained metrics to track daily/weekly/monthly training, performance, and attendance to ensure efficiency and reinforce a culture of employee engagement.
• Proactively managed gap analysis/improvements within training to ensure certification of all employees to promote level and confident teams.
• Conducted training for departmental processes/RCCA on individual/large team basis in OJT/classroom settings.
• Drove projects for continuous improvement including the development of multiple work aides/tools, 6S advancements, and developed training programs to improve efficiency and cost reduction.
• Built throughput goals/strategies-Assigned/managed execution of daily tasks according to build schedule.

• Assured quality end production gearboxes for the V-22 and H-1 programs.
• Assembled new production gearboxes according to production planning and blueprint specifications, within clean room environments to meet the delivery needs of the military.
• Inspected all parts thoroughly prior to and throughout the build process for quality assurance.
• Utilized precision measurement instruments and techniques to ensure tight tolerances and quality end production methods are followed.
• Followed build and F.O.D. documentation and reporting procedures to ensure proper recordkeeping.
• Performed chem-film, shim/stud, and thermo-fit procedures involved in New/Repair and Overhaul military programs.

Irving, Texas, United States

• Technician performing shop operations for truck, trailer and forklift fleet maintenance.
• Prioritize and repair incoming and outgoing Trucks and Trailers, improving on-time deliveries.
• Performed scheduled/irregular maintenance on trucks, trailers, and forklifts keeping fleet operational.
• Managed wrecker recovery across southern states and Boston routes reducing down time.

13B, Provided artillery fire support for the 4th Infantry Division