Summary
Skills
Experience
DONALD POLLARD
Thomaston, GA 30286 706-***-****
*********@*****.***
I have 21 plus years of experience in fabrication and assembly of parts and systems pertaining directly to the manufacturing processes, including Aircraft Structural Sheet Metal Mechanic, as an OTR Driver and as an OTR Admixture / Tanker Driver in industries including Transportation Equipment, Motor Freight Transportation and Warehousing. Most recently, I have been working as an assembly and fabrication technician for Assa Abloy, a fortune 500 company speciallizing in the manufacture of large doors used in the aviation and mining fields. My skills and experiences include: organization of personnel and materials to assemble door systems, measure and cutting of materials used in the fabrication of large doors,Firewall substructure buildup, Framing, Graphical User Interface, Layout Design, Macintosh Os, Microsoft Windows Nt, Ms Dos 6.22, Operating Systems, Quality Control, Record Keeping, Sap, Wiring. I have completed all but one class in the A & P aviation mechanic s class at South Georgia Technical College and hold a Vo-Tech Diploma degree in Vo-tech from Upson-Lee High School.
Fabrication
Structural covering
GMAW welding
SMAW welding
Structural applications
Sheet metal applications
Machine tooling
Forming
Shaping
Final fit and finish
NDT
Aircraft operation
Measurement, cut, and prep of aluminum beams for
door assembly
Megadoor Fabrication and Assembly, 06/2020 10/2024 Assa Abloy Entrance Systems Peachtree City, Georgia Performed daily lubrication of industrial machinery and equipment. Inspected, cleaned, and replaced worn or damaged parts on machines. Monitored the lubrication system to ensure optimal performance and efficiency. Aircraft Structural Sheet Metal Mechanic, 02/2015 08/2019 Thrush Aircraft Albany, GA
Preparation of airframe to begin forward of firewall installation of primary structural framing and secondary support of engine cowling components
Installation of engine and various powerplant components, control rigging, and layout of wiring, hoses, and supporting structures of parts associated with aircraft operation Installation of sheet metal coverings in accordance with aircraft design and FAR standards Maintain company standards of performance of work, quality, and documentation of manufacture associated with aircraft's type certificate
Maintain cleanliness of workspace and manage team members and trainee's workloads OTR Driver, 01/2007 01/2009
U. S. Xpress Enterprises Chattanooga, TN
Picked up various types of freight from shippers and delivered that freight to consignees throughout the continental United States safely and in compliance with federal, state, and local laws governing interstate commerce Performed various vehicle maintenance procedures
Maintained mandated paperwork for company personnel OTR Admixture / Tanker Driver, 01/2004 06/2007
Disttech Newberry, OH
Education and Training
Certifications
Technicalskills
Delivered concrete admixture chemicals throughout the southeastern United States Kept detailed invoices of quantity and name of chemical delivered to customers for accounting personnel Maintained semi truck and bulk tank trailer in clean and orderly condition for safe operation Reconciled detailed trip reports for companies record keeping office OTR Driver / Trainer, 01/1999 01/2003
U. S. Xpress Enterprises Chattanooga, TN
Picked up various types of freight from shippers and delivered that freight to consignees throughout the continental United States safely and in compliance with federal, state, and local laws governing interstate commerce Performed various vehicle maintenance procedures
Maintained mandated paperwork for company personnel Inkjet Operator / Team Leader, 06/1994 03/1997
Quad Graphics Thomaston, GA
Prepared saddle stitching machinery for magazine production to customers' specifications for demographic distribution through the U
S
Postal Service
Prepared and operated ink jetting equipment to label magazines for customers Acted as quality control inspector for end production of magazines before distribution to U S
Postal Service
Programmed various computer equipment with varying operating platforms so that machinery produced highest quantity of magazines at highest quality throughout job run Oversaw and delegated responsibilities of crew members of up to eight employees for efficient and timely tasks completion
Performed routine and emergency maintenance of machinery, ink jetting equipment, and computers as called for before, during, and after completion of jobs
South Georgia Technical College
Unfinished degree or diploma A & P aviation technician, Aviation maintenance technician Course Work Completed: Airframe and powerplant as well as general knowledge GPA: 3.96
Upson-Lee High School
Vo-tech Diploma General Studies
GPA: 3.4
National Career Readiness Certificate, Gold
Highly skilled in fabrication and structural covering for aircraft, Familiar with GMAW and SMAW processes, Trained in tools and machinery for aircraft manufacturing, Familiar with NDT and aircraft operation