Name: Gary R. Wangner

Phone Number: 206-***-****

E-mail: ad5bdz@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary

I have worked in the aerospace industry for over 25 years, and I pride myself on being a reliable team player. I am excited at the prospect of learning new skills and to also share the knowledge that I have acquired throughout my career. I desire to work for a company that will bring the best out of my abilities and teach me new things.

Relevant Skills

Leadership

Blueprint reading

Calibration tools (calipers, micrometers, bore gages)

Highly complex mechanical assembly

Drilling, riveting, bearing/bushing installation

Functional testing of complex mechanical hydraulic assemblies

Notable Projects

First article for mechanical flight controls for the 737 max. captain’s controls (drums)

Co-pilot controls (transfer mechanism)

Centering unit

Education

Snohomish High School

Wenatchee Valley Community College

Lake Washington Voc Tech

Work History

Company: University Swaging

Position: First Part Buyoff Inspector/Operator

Dates: August 1, 2023 – Present

Key Responsibilities/Skills:

Ensure all machine operators “first part” for every work order is made correctly per engineering drawings and specifications.

Work closely with engineering and research possible repairs (R&D).

Document and properly dispose of all parts determined to be scrap.

Research and help develop better, more efficient ways to produce parts and cut down on scrap.

Operate lathes saws and mill turn machines.

Company: Damar Aerosystems

Position: Assembly Support Technician

Dates: December 2022 – July 2023

Key Responsibilities/Skills:

Operate manual Lathe and Bridgeport machine.

Ream close tolerances holes in bushings prior to installation.

Riveting, countersinking, sealing.

Work closely with engineering to research and develop better methods of assembly.

Company: Gary R. Wangner Trucking LLC

Position: Class “A” CDL Driver

Dates: June 2021 – December 2022

Key Responsibilities/Skills:

Worked for myself as a CDL truck driver.

Contracted myself out for several trucking companies – Speed Trans, Walton Trucking, Series Seven.

Company: Tect Aerospace

Position: Assembly Mechanic/Test Technician/Lead

Dates: October 2013 – May 2021

Key Responsibilities/Skills:

Mechanical assembly Lead for highly complex flight control and hydraulic systems.

Manual lathe, rivet drilling, reaming, sealing, and epoxy. Bearing and bushing installation.

Testing and approval of flight software and hardware.

Teaching and training new employees on blueprint and proper tool handling.

Troubleshooting and fixing customer returns.

Tool and work instruction improvements.

Other Relevant Work History

Company: The Boeing Company

Positions held: Lead Mechanic for 12 years – Quality Control for 5 years.

Dates: September 1986 – April 2002

Key Responsibilities/Skills:

Mechanic on the 767 wing body join.

As an inspector, I was on the 747, 767, and 777.

Assured all structures, electrical, and plumbing were built and installed per drawing requirements.

Worked closely with customers and customer coordinators to assure quality.

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