Desi Ortega
Covina CA ***** ****.*@*******.***
Assembler/Test Technician
People Oriented . Results Oriented . Smart Worker . Hard Worker
. Strong mechanical knowledge and experience with a wide variety of hand
and power tools
. Versatile, flexible, and results-oriented with a strong work ethic and
commitment to quality
. Excellent communication skills, proven ability to lead as well as to
learn and take direction
. Forklift driving certified, software skills (MS Word, Excel, Outlook),
bilingual: English/Spanish
Testing Expertise
Environmental Stress Screening Developmental Testing
Thermal Testing (hot and cold) Functional Testing
Acceptance Testing Vibe (vibration) Testing
Life Cycle Testing Confidence Testing
Professional Experience
Sargent Fletcher, Inc. (A Cobham Company), El Monte, CA 2005 - 2009
Pneumatic Bomb Rack Assembly Mechanic / Metal Assembler / Test Stand
Technician
. Assembled, tested and repaired pneumatic bomb ejection racks in support
of Lockheed-Martin and Boeing aerospace manufacturing programs and
procedures.
. Assembled aerial reconnaissance and refueling pods and pylons per
military standards.
. Proficiently conducted acceptance and functional system tests (including
electrical, valve pressure, and 200-2,000 lb-load drops).
. Accomplished in Environmental Stress Screening (ESS) including vibration,
hot and cold.
. Collaborated with engineers to develop test procedures for production
testing and quality control.
. Performed a variety of additional operations, including sheet metal work,
fastening, drilling, countersinking, riveting, deburring, sanding,
cleaning, inspection, soldering, welding, parts identification, and
loading and operation of hydraulic presses.
. Built and reworked products in accordance with blueprints, work orders,
torque specifications, quality non-conformance material reports, and
engineering development instructions.
. Reduced verifiable parts shortages and NCMR costs by producing higher
quality work, notably evident after the lay-off of several co-workers.
. Instrumental in the shipment of all PBER production units; 80% within a 2-
3 month period, this after no shipments during the applicable program's
previous two years.
. Co-developed and perfected a technique to reduce bomb rack width to meet
blueprint specifications, resulting in the ability to finally ship
product after several months' delay.
. Accumulated over 3000 logged hours of experience and knowledge of
functional testing, pistons, pressure valves, end housings, sway braces,
electrical instrumentation, and wire harnesses.
Desi Ortega
****.*@*******.***
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Aramark Company (Los Angeles Times), Los Angeles, CA 2002 - 2005
Sous Chef
. Prepared soups and sauces per government standards and provided customer
service.
. Supervised two line cooks, maintained food and equipment inventory, and
ordered replenishment.
Honors and Awards
Received PBER Champion Award for Completion of PBER Bomb Rack System
Additional Relevant Experience
Carpenter Apprentice 1997 - 2002
. Measured and cut outlines and then installed exterior/interior windows
and doors.
. Became proficient with various hand, power and construction tools.