Ronald G. Graves Sr.

*** ******* **** **.

Ladson, South Carolina 29456

acg74s@r.postjobfree.com

843-***-****

Summary

Military Experience: Aviation Structural Mechanic, ASM class A-1 certification in Oct. 1982,

Specialized training for A-3 sky warrior structural systems, and repairs. And P-3 aircraft. Repaired,

replaced and or remanufactured structural parts as needed.

Automotive Experience:(26 years) Certified Porsche Technician,V.W. Technician, Toyota Technician

and Manager.

Skills –

Machinist for three years – I worked in a family owned machine shop from 1993-1996

Precision production in Strongsville Ohio.

Strong ability to read and understand blueprints, drawings, schematics, engineering

dispositions, and other verbal and written instructions.

Knowledge of all types of measuring devices (micrometers, cylinder bore, Torque wrenches

etc…

Excellent knowledge of disassembly and assembly of mechanical devices and structures,

drill, shim, install, fit, fasten, align, adjust.

Experienced in performing pre-installation assembly work to accomplish the

installation ofstructural components requiring the use ofproduction and engineering prints to

determine exact locations.

Proficient with all power tools, includingimpact wrenches, air powered riveters, and cut off

tools.

Proficient with Microsoft office systems.

Work Experience:

F and S homes

Site Operations manager

I oversaw all maintenance and repairs, of the buildings, equipment, and vehicles.

It being a startup company, I worked on the installation of their cnc routers that were used to cut out all

the product before assembly. Set up and installed ventilation system, and pneumatic system.

January 2014 – September 2014 – Boeing South Carolina / YOH (Contractor)

Assembler – B

As an Aircraft Assembler, performs routine production assembly operations on structural and mechanical

and/or electrical / electronic / wiring assemblies, sub/assemblies and aircraft systems, equipment and

accessories using manual operations. Works with assigned manufacturing production departments to learn

and perform a variety of structural assembly operations, fastener installation, and inspection duties while

working from electronic models, manufacturing specifications, procedures, and instructions. Drill, edge

fill, fit and assemble a variety of detail parts, skins and assemblies. Inspects for proper installations and

integrity. Approves and stamps acceptable assemblies and rejects assemblies not meeting requirements.

Perform delegated Production Accountability duties associated with the processing, verification, quality

auditing and inspection of assemblies, parts and tooling. Maintains necessary documentation and

records.Refers any unusual problems to supervision. Keeps work areas clean and orderly. Performs other

related duties as required.

Currently on the Cell 260 travel team in 88-19. I work down line daily on a variety of repair/rework

jobs, as well as completing unfinished SOI’s. After bringing our own jbs down to record numbers

for our shop. We now work all 88-19 back shop jbs as well as some front shop work.

July 2013 – January 2014 - South Carolina Department of Education

School Bus Mechanic II

All phases of repair and maintenance of school buses.Including body repair as necessary.

July 2012-July 2013 – Raytheon Professional Services

Automotive Product Investigator –

Investigate air bag, electronic power steering, cruise control, and ABS problems with vehicles, usually

involved in a crash.

May 2012-July 2013 – Coca Cola Bottling Company Consolidated – Charleston, S.C.

Retail Merchandizer:

Stock and build displays for Coke products.

June 2008-May 2009 - West Ashley Toyota - Charleston,S.C.

A Line Technician:

All phases of diagnostics and repair of Toyotas

September- 2004 - May 2008- Porsche of Fayetteville - Fayetteville,N.C.

Certified Porsche Technician

A Line Technician

All phases of diagnosis and repair of Porsches, as well as install body modification kits, including reading

blue prints of correct alignment of body panels, spoiler systems, and or suspension systems.

July 2001-September 2004- Stokes Volkswagen - North Charleston,S.C.

Certified VW Technician

A Line Technician

All phases of diagnosis and repair of Volkswagens as well as install body modification kits, including

reading blue prints of correct alignment of body panels, spoiler systems, and or suspension systems.

Trained new technicians

Assisted technicians with diagnosis of problem vehicles

July 1999 - July 2001- Mount Pleasant Volkswagen - Mount Pleasant, S.C.

A Line Technician

All phases of diagnosis and repair of Volkswagens as well as install body modification kits, including

reading blue prints of correct alignment of body panels, spoiler systems, and or suspension systems.

Trained new technicians

Assisted technicians with diagnosis of problem vehicles

October 1998 - July 1999-Tuffy Auto Service Center - Amherst,OH

Manager

Over saw all shop operations

Responsible for hiring and firing of employees

Ordering for all stock

Responsible for all inventory, Responsible for all financial records, reconciled all monies

US Navy 1981 – 1983

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