Darbey Cockrell
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OBJECTIVE To obtain a position where I am able to apply the technical skills acquired as an aerospace manufacturing mechanic, including but not limited to, long and short term program improvement, increased production times and program quality improvement within a high-paced manufacturing environment.
PROFESSIONAL
EXPERIENCE ZTM Manufacturing/ Yingling Aviation Wichita, Ks
June 2015 - present
Assembly/Mod Mechanic
Completed WiFi and specific Mods for FBI on Cessna aircraft
Complete bench work assembly as well as some machine workhl
Train new and tenured employees with regards to sheet metal assembly and fabrication
Sikorsky Global Helicopters Coatesville, PA
Certified Repair Mechanic September 2014 - June 2015
•.Performed major modifications in MRO environment.
•.Validated and implemented designs based off of blueprints and additional technical drawings, including SRM and AMM.
•.Performed both composite, to include layup and patching, as well as executed sheet metal work.
•.Maximized production rates by supporting additional organizations such as Assisted Interiors, A&P Mechanics, and Avionics to achieve daily production goals.
Boeing via Volt Workforce Solutions North Charleston, SC
Production Mechanic January 2014 - August 2014
Lead sheet metal / composite mechanic for the aft body 787 program.
Assists line managers to develop short and long term production forecasting, as well as assess risks to production schedule.
Identifies critical gaps in production and developed corrective procedures and action plans to increase productivity within the assemble floor grid for the 787 cab.
Improves production rates by 25% within first quarter of 2014.
Implements first-time quality improvement.
Spirit Aerosystems Wichita, KS
Sheetmetal Mechanic April 2007 - September 2013
Assembled/fabricated for Sikorsky Helicopter program.
Complete fuselage production including all framework and skins.
Part of a maintenance travel team that was routinely sent to the Boeing Co in Seattle, Renton, and Everett, WA.
Assembled window belt in 41 section cab, and 4 years of major/final assembly in upper integration
Obtained required information from prints, charts, sketches, work instructions, verbal and electronic devises, and used shop mathematics
Planned own sequence of operation, and verified tools were certified
Verified dimensions of parts using mechanical and electronic measurement tools
Supported continuous flow of product while performing work within allotted work schedules
Utilized tooling in the assembly of components into sub-assemblies or end items
Installed rivet, high locks, screws, and other fasteners, and followed inspection procedures
SKILLS COMPUTER Velocity, Redars, 3 Diva, CAD, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Visio, Microsoft Office Suites
EDUCATION Wichita Area Technical College - Applicable Studies Include: Aircraft Sheet Metal, Composite Manufacturing Materials
Pratt Community College - Associates of Business
ADVANCED Certified as a Composite Repair Technician, Electrical Bonding Certification, Lean +, ITILv3
TECHNICAL Boeing Certified Crane Operations in a Manufacturing Environment
TRAINING & EDU