High School Project
Resume:
Gary Davis
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PROFILE: 23 years experience in the Aerospace industry as a Jig and Fixture Builder, Composite Toolmaker, Manual Machinist and Certified Welder
SPECIFIC JOB SKILLS:
Maintains secret security clearance
Experienced in shooting details using a Leica Laser Tracker, S/A, Verisurf and Axyz programs
Welding experience includes: Tig, Mig, Stainless, Stick, Stretch dies and Vacuum fixtures.
Very detailed oriented and precise when shooting tool specifications.
Work closely with Lockheed Inspectors and Engineers to ensure quality and assurance in order to pass tolerance test on jigs.
Compile Relationship Reports for Lockheed Inspectors on all jig and fixtures.
Completed multiple projects for Lockheed Martin, Bell Helicopter, Gulf Stream and Sinoswearngin.
Built F-16 Fixtures, drill fixtures, jigs and composite parts.
Made pre-preg graphite tools and plaster tooling for the YF-22 prototype.
Rework master gauges and APFX to COMG of the F-16 lower fuel shelf.
Able to meet project deadline schedules for Lockheed Martin and other contract companies.
EXPERIENCE:
8/07 to 1/13 Jig and Fixture Toolmaker, Lockheed Martin, Marietta, Georgia
Highly experienced in Fabrication assembly/repair and manufacturing of tooling research/development of
various types and sizes of jigs, fixtures, tools, dies, mold/bond forms, and master tooling. Knowledgeable of
machine shop practices and tooling shop theory. Ability to interpret tool, design drawings, and engineering
blueprints. Proficient in the set-up operation of standard machine tools and measurement equipment including
optical jig transit and levels. Experienced in using Laser Tracker (Leica with S/A, Axyz and Verisurf programs). Previously worked F-22, F35, C130, P-3 programs.
9/06 to 8/07 Class A Toolmaker, Pioneer Aerospace Inc., Grand Prairie, Texas
Worked on a major project for Lockheed Martin on refurbishing a 35ft. right hand Trailing Edge final assembly jig for The P3 Orion Project. Responsibilities included shooting the details on the jig using a Leica Laser tracker and delegating out responsibilities to Class B and C toolmakers. Lead toolmaker out of 6 people. Performed detailed welding on the jig. Interpreted and worked with the blueprints produced in 1950’s for the P3 Orion Project. Worked with Lockheed Inspectors to ensure the tool is meeting all Q&A specifications. Currently working on the left hand Trailing Edge Jig.
5/06 to 9/06 Class A Toolmaker (Contract Work PDS Tech), Aerospace Technologies, Fort Worth, Texas
Contract work included making multiple router fixtures and jigs, bond tools, plaster masters optics, Brunson and K&E optic levels.
9/05 to 5/06 Class A Toolmaker, Fain Models, Bedford, Texas
Certified Tig and Mig welding on C-17 cargo doors and on Wing Test structures for F-35.
1/04 to 9/05 Self-employed as a Class A Toolmaker
Performed contract work as a Class A Toolmaker for various companies to help complete projects contracted out with Lockheed Martin, Gulf Stream, Bell Helicopter and Sinosweargin. Worked on composite designs and completing multiple projects on Jigs.
5/01 to 1/04 Class A Toolmaker, Aerospace Technologies, Fort Worth, Texas
Made PFP reverse tools to produce a male bonding tool for the C17 engine cowling. Constructed high temp bond tools out of pre-peg graphite composites. Produced F-16 fixtures, drill fixtures, Jigs and composite parts. Made ventral fins for the F-16 and put final assembly on doors.
Welded sheet metal on MD80, Optics K&E, and Brunson. Fabricated Jigs to manufacture spoilers.
Built Jigs and tools from sets of blueprints. Trained other Toolmakers.
4/00 to 4/01 Class A Toolmaker, Texstars, Grand Prairie, Texas
Built Vaccum form tools for the F-16 canopy and constructed holding and routing fixtures for the B1 Bomber windshield. Performed Plaster work, welding, fiberglass lay-ups.
1/98 to 3/00 Class A Toolmaker, Beal Aerospace, Frisco, Texas
Set up templates in producing a rocket, First BA-810 BiProp Test in order to launch satellites. Shoot in screed
arm to sweep in plaster tools, lay-up pre-preg laminates, bonded metal skins, lay-up ablative chamber for the
second and third thrust engines. Worked closely with Quality Control Managers on a daily basis.
EDUCATION: High School Diploma – Decatur High School
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