Grant Gibson Andover, Kansas
Mechanic & Inspector
EXPERIENCE
Knowledgeable aerostructures mechanic with 14 years of experience reviewing work orders and running several different manufacturing processes in a commercial aircraft environment. Experience includes strategic root cause analysis to determine root cause corrective actions to reduce manufacturing variances and enhance product quality and overall business growth. Formulates internal correspondence and reports regarding contract matters that guarantee the program requirements meet desired quality specifications and demand on dock dates. EXPERIENCE
SQA Services – Wichita, Kansas September 2023 – July 2024 Quality Inspector (Contractor for Boeing)
Quality inspection of aerostructures and sheet metal. Perform progressive and final inspection of articles, subassemblies, major assemblies, installations, and related components to ensure compliance with engineering. Ability to understand and interpret blueprints (GD&T) and all applicable drawings. Test certified quality inspector by Spirit AeroSystems. Experience with nonconformance investigation. Experience with product verification to drawing requirements. King of Freight – Wichita, Kansas January 2021 – September 2023 Dispatch
Managing freight accounts using computer aided dispatch. Prioritizing calls based on urgency & importance. Shipping & dispatch documentation, accounts payable & receivable. Eugene Energy – Wichita, Kansas July 2020 – December 2020 Oil & Gas Sales
Client acquisition & retention. Monthly forecasting of key performance indicators. Review & close high value B2B and B2C sales.
Spirit AeroSystems – Wichita, Kansas September 2007 – June 2020 Process Mechanic & Assembly Mechanic
Chemical milling (prepping, milling, & repairing belly skins). Wire harness assembly (wire strut harness assembly, engineering & BACs). Manufacturing verification process certified. Assembly mechanic. Experienced with drills, rivets, fasteners, calipers, height gauges, feeler gauges, micrometers, hot knives, crimpers, heat guns, sealants, fusing cutting multi tools, pneumatic tools. 12 years SAP experience. Responsible for materials management, maintenance & shop equipment & certified to train others. EDUCATION
Andover High School – Andover, Kansas 2003
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TRAINING
Manufacturing Verification Process Certified
Test Certified Quality Inspector – Spirit AeroSystems, Wichita, Kansas Gold Certified Keys Testing – Spirit AeroSystems, Wichita, Kansas Certified Sheet Metal Mechanic – Wichita State University, Wichita, Kansas SKILLS
Quality Assurance
Process Improvement
Fabrication professional
Troubleshooting specialist
Crane/hoist expert
Strong attention to detail
Quality Inspection
Metalworking
Mathematical aptitude
Cable & harness assembly
OEM electrical bond
meter operations
SAP/MES knowledge