Supervisory Manufacturing Specialist

JOSHUA D. JOHNSON

Relocating to Charlotte, NC area in Summer of 2017

847-***-**** ******************@*****.***

SUPERVISORY MANUFACTURING SPECIALIST

Superb analytical skill set combined with proven abilities in managing multiple manufacturing projects, tasks and priorities effectively and in the most demanding of fast-paced production environments. Swiftly comprehends the “big picture” and executes the boldest of organizational visions. Superior communicator, readily distills the most complex of materials into easily-understood, compelling presentations. Core competencies include:

Active Security Clearance Team Building/Leadership Vendor Management

Inventory Control Coordinates Work Flows Quality Assurance

Logistics Troubleshooter Root Cause Analysis Excellent People Skills

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

NuWest/Cascade Designs, Seattle, Washington 9/2016 – Present

Mechanic Technician II

Works independently and leads others in troubleshooting and repairing a broad variety of industrial equipment and manufacturing machinery.

Builds new, complex equipment from drawings and blueprints (Fabrication, machining, controls, etc.)

Performs preventative maintenance on equipment

WISERG INC., Redmond, Washington 4/2016 – 9/2016

Field Service Technician

Maintains and repairs WISErg Harvesters and related equipment such as motors, pumps, aeration systems, sensors and electrical components

Performs system and component testing using the Harvester interface console to verify that user operations are completing as specified

L3 VERTEX, Vance Air Force Base, Oklahoma 1/2014 – 4/2016

Senior Egress Specialist

Ensures Egress Explosive Cartridge Activated Devices (CAD), Pressure Activated Devices (PAD), and Electro-Explosive Devices (EED) are safe or de-armed prior to performing maintenance

Maintains and repair items associated with the escape and survival systems including warning lights, emergency oxygen systems, canopies, lap belts and shoulder harnesses.

Diagnoses malfunctions and recommends corrective actions; performs scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on Egress Systems.

Maintained aircraft Egress Systems with ejection seats, canopies, hatches, explosive components, EEDs, subsystems and related support equipment.

Implemented maintenance and safety policies for Egress Systems and Integral Egress System Components to include Personnel Parachute Assemblies.

WINERGY DRIVE SYSTEMS USA, Elgin, Illinois 2011 – 2014

Manufacturing Technician II

Ensured that all test benches were running and fully operational; quickly resolved issues as they arose in order to maintain minimal down-time.

Collaborated with Paint Dept. and Final Assembly/Wiring to ensure they were properly resourced so that gearboxes could be assembled and delivered on time.

Ordered tools and fixtures to maintain proper work flow; contacted vendors to ensure timely delivery of required items.

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SIEMENS INDUSTRIAL, Elgin, Illinois 2010 – 2011

Assembly B / C

Performed assembly, commissioning, testing, repair and maintenance on gearboxes.

Troubleshot, adjusted, repaired and/or retrofitted low- to medium-voltage electrical, mechanical or hydraulic components and equipment associated with gearboxes.

Supported Root Cause Analyses to assist in uncovering reasons for equipment failure.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (continued)

THE HOME DEPOT, Elk Grove Village, Illinois 2008 – 2010

Sales Associate

Assisted customers with their questions on product details; managed financial transactions.

U.S. AIR FORCE, Various Duty Stations including Iraq 2001 – 2008

Aircrew Egress Systems Craftsman

Discovered and assessed severe issues on six second-generation Advanced Concept Ejection Seat

support assemblies to save $90K in replacement costs.

Took part in a complex ejection seat side panel repair procedure, preventing the replacement of a $102K seat assembly.

Performed inspection of ejection seat oxygen bottle assemblies on 39 aircrafts in a record 12 hours.

Key player in a Squadron that was awarded U.S. Air Forces Europe’s Maintenance Effectiveness Award and Clements McMullen Memorial Daedalian & Weapons Systems Maintenance Trophy.

Proven proficiencies in training new personnel; trained 200+ Airmen in how to enter F-16 aircraft cockpits safely, resulting in zero mishaps; renowned for professional expertise.

Supervised six personnel on an official trip to Bulgaria for training of local nationals that was essential in the production of 50+ hours of flying time.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

College Coursework: coursework in Mechanical Engineering completed at William Rainey Harper College, Palatine, Illinois

Diploma: Hoffman Estates High School, Hoffman Estates, Illinois, 2001

Awarded Air Force Specialty Code 2A673, Aircrew Egress Systems Craftsman, concurrent with these equivalent civilian job descriptions as defined by the Dept. of Labor’s Dictionary of Occupational Titles (DOT), the Occupational Information Network (ONET), and Occupational Employment Statistics (OES):

Aircraft Engine Specialists (OES 85326)

Aircraft Mechanics (OES 85323)

Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians (ONET 49-3011.00)

Airframe-and-Power-Plant Mechanic (DOT 621.281-014)

First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (ONET 49-1011.00)

Supervisor, Aircraft Maintenance (DOT 621.131-014)

Selected Military Training: Airman Leadership School; Aircrew Egress Systems Craftsman; F-16 Aircrew Systems (O/M) Certification Training; Aircrew Egress Systems Apprentice

Computer Skills: SAP, Solid Edge 3D CAD, AutoCAD 2010, MS Office Suite

Selected Awards: Air Force Achievement Medal, Air Force Good Conduct Medal

Military: Staff Sergeant (E-5), U.S. Air Force (Honorable Discharge, 2008)

References: Excellent references furnished upon request.

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