Rex Ramirez Email & Phone Number

NASA Vibration Acoustics Test Facility (VATF) And NASA Science Department

• Experience with the operation of various machines, analyzers and hand tools to include: Mill, lathe, band saw, drill press, sander, electro-polishing, router, slab saw, trim saw, grinder, cut-off saw, lap wheels.
• Experience with coursework in the making of geological thin sections
• Assist engineers with the set up and run of a wide variety of Vibration and Acoustics tests, Experimental Modal Analysis (EMA), and Operating Deflection Shape Analysis (ODSA)
• Assist engineers with the setup of test articles, installation of transducers (accelerometers, microphones, etc.)
• Setup of Modal, Vibration, and Acoustic exciters and amplifiers, DAQ systems, and FFT analyzers per engineering direction
• Assist engineers with troubleshooting overall test setups including transducers, instrumentation, J-boxes, patch-panels, and cables

Houston, Texas Area

• Perform maintenance and alteration tasks in accordance with the current technical data provided in the manufacturer instructions for Continued Airworthiness Service Bulletins and other data acceptable to or approved by.
• Layout, drill, form, and trim aircraft sheet metal parts and assemblies both new and repaired aircraft
• Ensure thorough familiarity with all tools and equipment including inspection aids used within the area of responsibility
• Properly record the work performed on the appropriate maintenance record

Pasadena, TX

• Teach students in all various subjects and grades occasioned by the absence of the regular teacher
• Provide mentorship, tutoring and guidance counseling activities to students
• Assist teachers in minimizing the interruption in the learning activities of students

NASA/Johnson Space Center, Houston, TX

• Duties include planning, directing, and coordinating activities relating to production schedule for the electrical and mechanical manufacturing operations and production control
• Experience in coordinating engineering production requirements, interpreting drawings/technical documentation, schedules, tooling, fixtures, and hardware deliveries directly with multiple customers and directorates.
• Required to know and understand Mandatory Inspection Points (MIPS) from Quality Planning and Requirements Document (QPRD) on work order
• As a Quality Assurance Designee (QAD): Perform inspections (certified workmanship process, standard workmanship, first article [AS9102] and configuration inspections) associated with rework, fabrication, assembly.
• Operate to tight tolerances (.0005" or better)

NASA/Johnson Space Center, Houston TX

• Perform a variety of specialized and highly complex duties to assemble, install, maintain, Line Replaceable Units (LRU) and test equipment
• Service and maintain Hydraulic-cooling systems for the avionics installed in the SAIL simulator
• Work from complicated documents, drawings, to assemble, install, modify, maintain and test components located within assigned work areas
• Perform extensive checkout and Electronics Systems Testing of subassemblies of components for compliance with engineering drawings and specifications
• Setup and operate various types of sheet metal equipment, complete fabrication/installation of complex parts, structures and associated hardware

Houston, Texas Area

• Setup and operate various types of sheet metal equipment, complete fabrication/installation of complex parts, structures and associated hardware
• Create work orders, which provide instruction for manufacturing and testing of electrical and mechanical products
• Work with various metals (i.e. steel, titanium, aluminum, bronze, copper, brass, plastics, stainless, and other alloys)
• Read and sketch engineering drawings, technical work planning procedures, standards, and specifications
• Operate to tight tolerances (.001" or better)

Pearland, TX

• Supervised and assisted sheet metal repairs on aircraft skin, composite repairs and selection of lubricants and sealants
• Initiated and prepared training guides
• Direct, install, and maintain components, assemblies, and sub-assemblies of the flight control and the utility hydraulic systems on various type aircraft (Cessna, Beechcraft, Piper, Bell, etc.)

Naval Air Station, Fallon, NV

• Applied knowledge and experience to attain an F/A-18 AB Plane Captain (PC) and tire and wheel certifications
• Assisted subordinates and supervisors in dealing with the airframe section of the F/A-18
• Established a successful track record of competence and reliability in my effectiveness to get the job done
• Assigned as F/A-18 and F-14 Flight Line Coordinator by the Line Lead
• Received F-14 and F/A-18 Tow Director/Brake Coordinator certifications
• TA-75 tow tractor, NC-8 mobile power unit (electrical) and the NAN-4 nitrogen-servicing cart. Also, A-5 E/F qualified PC

United States

• As a U.S. Marine Non-Commissioned Officer, worked as a first-level supervisor in various staff areas, supervising lower-ranking Marines
• Have undergone extensive firearms/weapons training (including some explosive and incendiary devices) while serving in the United States Marine Corps
• Directed, installed, and maintained components, assemblies, and sub-assemblies of the flight control and the utility hydraulic systems on the F/A-18A/B/C/D aircraft
• Supervised and assisted sheet metal repairs on aircraft skin, composite repairs and selection of lubricants and sealants
• Initiated and prepared training guides for F/A-18A/B/C/D P/C and Airframes Division
• Specialized on the FA-18 Hornet primary/secondary flight control and landing gear hydraulic and structural systems

Associate'S Degree, Geology/Earth Science, General

Education record