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 DoALL NC bandsaw Varius drill presses and pipe threaders

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.• Directed departmental C.A.B. meetings to discuss defect root causes/corrective actions with key stakeholders within the process to promote positive changes.• Evaluated/wrote planning drafts to improve process efficiency and cost reduction and submitted them to engineering/planning teams.• Investigated/performed disciplinary action in accordance with the company handbook and the union’s collective agreement.• Executed process audits to determine the best manufacturing sequencing.• Maintained departmental tools/gauge calibration and records.• Performed planning audits to ensure proper wording/sequencing/tooling is in place.

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