Engineer Technician
Resume:
Joseph (Joe) Mortinger
Rose Hill, Kansas
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I have worked in Aerospace for 24 years as a modification mechanic, interior specialist quality, electrician, flight test engineer and also as a lab technician on my last assignment. I can read blueprints, operate most tools, or troubleshoot equipment. I also was on the transition team and worked in shipping and receiving for tools, equipment and parts between Wichita and Oklahoma City. I have a lot of experience with sheet metal assembly and electrical work, on a live aircraft, in a lab setting, or in a remote location. I just completed my bachelor’s degree in Business Management from Friends University.
WORK EXPERIENCE
May 2015 – Present
Field Service Technician- Crown lift Trucks. Wichita, Ks
Perform maintenance, service, and repair all models of Crown equipment and any other brand of fork or lift trucks. Participated in five weeks of specialized training and was given a Field technician assignment in the surrounding Wichita area. Trouble shoot and repair or rebuild per customer requests. Work with electrical, hydraulic, and chain driven equipment.
September 2014- May 2015
Layoff Wichita, Ks.
Looking for a new job, networking and applying for all open positions.
July 2014 – September-2014
Lee Aerospace- Sheet Metal Mechanic 19 passenger Viking prop plane. Wichita, Ks
Read blueprints, drawings, layout of aft cabin. Drill, ream, and install fasteners per engineer drawings. Clamp, cleco, and fasten on a nine day move. Working in a fast paced schedule driven environment. Work with aluminum, steel and composite structures.
July 2013 – July 2014
Rosehill Auto Parts. Wichita Ks. Mechanic and car restorer. Bought and sold old classic muscle cars. I did all the mechanical work and also listed, sold and bought cars for future projects. Engines, transmissions, and complete mechanical work on all cars in the shop.
July 2013
Boeing plant shut down. Wichita, Ks
May 2013 – July 2013
Boeing-Quality Assurance Inspector Wichita, KS.
I worked as a Quality inspector for Wichita to Oklahoma transition team. I inspected assemblies and equipment to Boeing quality standards. Performed First Article Inspection. Wrote pick-ups and tags in compliance with Boeing standards. Wrote scrap and serviceable tags for parts and test equipment, tested and checked for serviceability. I worked with blueprints, drawings and engineer request forms.
April 2013 – May 2013
Boeing-Engineering Support, Sniper pod testing on B-52 in Minot, N.D.
Traveled to Minot in support of Sniper Pod test and other equipment test
Worked with Minot Air Force to set up and perform all required testing
Tracked all data and recorded aircraft configuration, supported engineering
From Oklahoma City.
February 2013- April 2013
Boeing-Strain Gauge Technician, Charleston, S.C.
Traveled to Charleston S.C. in support of low blow testing to be
Performed upon arrival in Seattle. Installed, tested and troubleshooted
Strain gages on both composite and Titanium surfaces. Worked
With Seattle Flight test to prepare for future test.
December 2012 – February 2013
Boeing-Strain Gauge Technician for Military Test Program St. Louis, MO.
Upon becoming certified, traveled to St. Louis for a 2
week assignment installing, testing, and
troubleshooting strain gauges for ground and flight
test.
October 2011 – December 2012
Boeing-Ground Operations Technical Specialist 3 -Wichita, KS & Pomezia, Italy
Assisted in the final flight tests of the Italy 767
Tanker prior to its delivery. Tasks included
maintaining configuration and maintenance records
before and after each flight. Traveled to Italy in support of testing
June 2010 - October 2011
Boeing-Ground Operations Technical Specialist 3 -Everett, WA.
Support all 767, 777, 747-8 and 787 programs. Served
as cabin safety officer on test flights, flight test shop support and
created Flight Test worksheets to coordinate tests and
schedules. Traveled to support testing in Mesa AZ,
Palmdale, CA and Edwards AFB.
July 2008- June 2010
Boeing-Ground Operations Test engineer Tech specialist 3- Wichita, KS
Support the tanker program, write Flight Test Work
Sheets, organize pre-flight and post-flight briefs for the
Pilots and crew. Removed and replaced equipment for
test purposes and aircraft configuration as well as assist
troubleshooting instrumentation in test preparation.
February 2008- July 2008
Boeing-747 and E4B Modification Mechanic- Wichita, KS
Worked with engineering and DAS inspection to conform
the antennae modification and restoration back to
flight configuration.
October 2007 - February 2008
Boeing-787 Dreamliner Technician- Everett, WA
Supported the development of composite materials which
included drilling, reaming, fastening, bond checking, and
torque. Also utilized Velocity, Marms, Enovia, and Catia
computer programs complete work on the Dreamliner.
July 2006 – October 2007
Boeing-KC-135 Tanker Modification Mechanic – Wichita, KS
E-strut shop Built and modified struts for KC-135
tankers, drilled and reamed, sealed and installed fasteners
Per drawing requirements.
February 2006- July 2006
Boeing- 747 Dream lifter Modification Mechanic- Taiwan
International Travel to Taiwan to work on and support the
Dream lifter project helped build unit 1 and preplanned
work to be done on unit 2. Basic heavy structure work and
production type work, very challenging working with the
Taiwanese people, also we trained and assisted in getting their facility
up to FAA standards, hazardous waste, chemical storage, and
sealer production.
May 2005-Febuarary 2006
Boeing-E4B Mechanic, Electrician 747 Wichita, Ks
Worked with the continuity crew and assisted avionics
with testing. Also performed ISO 9000 pre-audit work in the
hangar.
October 2004- May 2005
Boeing-Commercial 777 Mechanic Wichita, Ks
Assembled cargo door panels which included drilling,
riveting, hole reaming, sealing and hi-lock installation.
Was also an Employee Community Fund Representative
and elected Safety monitor
August 2002-October 2004
Boeing-Commercial 757 Mechanic Wichita, Ks
A part of team that built the lower 41 section of the 757 until the
end of the program. 757 production halted.
February 2002- August 2002
Boeing Layoff Wichita, Ks.
Worked as an auto mechanic, engine and transmission overhauls, brake jobs and routine maintenance. Safety checks on belts and hoses.
November 2000-Febuary 2002
Boeing-Commercial Modification mechanic- 747 Wichita, Ks
Primary and secondary structure work on the 747
freighter conversion and heavy structure floor beam replacement.
November 1999- November 2000
Boeing-Military Modification - KC-135 Fuel Cell Mechanic Wichita, Ks
Located fuel cell leaks, removed and replaced landing gear and trunnion fittings as well as fuel cell bladders.
August 1998-November 1999
Boeing-Short-Term Inspector- All models Wichita, Ks
Inspected sub assembly’s, on KC-135,737 757, and 747
aircrafts. Wrote discrepancies using Pick-
ups, withhold tags, ASA’s, PTAR’s
and service bulletins on both military and commercial aircraft.
April 1998 –August 1998
Boeing-Nacelle Department - Assembler/Installer. 777 Wichita, Ks
Performed assembly and maintenance on struts for 777,
GE, Rolls Royce and the Pratt & Whitney.
January 1998- April 1998
Boeing-Military Modification Mechanic – Air Force One 747 Wichita, Ks
Performed refurbishment and finishing activities on the
Presidential aircraft, including cabinet installation in the
Upper-deck and pre-flight duties. Have also flown on the
President’s airplane to Seattle to complete job.
September 1994- January 1998
Military Modification Mechanic – 707 original Air Force One
Performed corrosion checks, service bulletins, on Sam Fleet. (707),
TS-3, and 707 AWACs. Replaced upper wing surface, heavy structure and extensive fuel cell work.
September 1993- September 1994 Layoff from Boeing.
R & J Construction. Wichita, Ks
Built fences and decks and performed maintenance on apartments. Painting air conditioning, plumbing, and electrical. Handyman type work.
January 1991- September 1993
Boeing Pulley bracket shop, sub-assembly mechanic. Wichita, Ks
Built pulley brackets for all models 737, 747, 757, 767, and 777. Also build other small assemblies for 777. Titanium and aluminum materials.
August 1988 – January 1991
Boeing-Military Modification Mechanic Air Force One 747 Wichita, Ks
Modification Mechanic on Air Force 1- units 1 and 2,
(747) Structure and electrical work and interior
installations.
Security Clearance Level
* held a Secret security clearance, eligible for a "top secret" clearance
CERTIFICATIONS as of 2012-2013
*Cabin Safety Officer on test flights
*AED (Automatic External Defibrillator) and CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) trained
*Electrical soldering
*Crimping
*Fabricating and installing of strain gauges
* Safety monitor plant wide
* Confined space Certified
* held medical clearance to fly
* ISO 9000 and 9001 certified
EDUCATION:
6/2013-05/2015 Business Management Bachelors’ degree from Friends University. Completed.
6/2013-11/2014 Received Associates degree and enrolled in bachelors program, will be completed in 2015
1/2012- 6/2013 currently attending Friends University in pursuit of my Associates of
Science degree - Completed
2010-2011 DeVry Computer Science Engineering Program
1988-1991 Wichita State University [completed two years]
1981-1985 Liberal Area Vocational School [degree auto-mechanics]
1980-1984 Liberal High School [graduated]
Travel and work assignments
I have a valid passport, I can travel anywhere, anytime, I can do both short term and
long term travel, I have no problem working remotely and working with limited supervision. I traveled extensively for Boeing both in the United States and Internationally.
References provided upon request
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