Structures Mechanic Sheet Metal
Resume:
Patrick Torrence
Structures Mechanic / Interior Mechanic
WORK HISTORY
Spirit AeroSystems (Aerotek), Kinston, NC
Structures Mechanic 04/2018 – 11/2018, 04/2019 – 03/2020, 10/2021 – 03/2024
Perform heavy aircraft structural assembly, modifications, and re-work/repair for the Airbus A350XWB aircraft’s major structural components.
Locate, drill, install, and modified frames and double omegas for the fuselage and windows for lateral panels.
Perform power feeding and installed PDS/Doors.
Install stringers and T-stringers on junction panels; located, drilled, and installed straps in critical joint structures.
Fabricate and repair various structural and composite components; replaced and reinstalled hi-loks fasteners and rivets.
Regular use of pneumatic and powers tools.
Work with blueprints, changes, specifications, work orders, etc. to assemble and install to quality requirements parts and assemblies.
Complete required data gathering transactions to facilitate assembly progression.
Setup and perform all manual and automated assembly operations, and portable machine functions required to accomplish assignments.
Perform all required pickup, rework, fabrication, change incorporation, functional testing or check during or after final assembly and/or assembly progression.
Move and/or obtain correct parts, materials, tools, assemblies, etc.
Report and/or investigate job handicaps such as: errors in parts, assembly procedures, tools, sequences, etc.
Perform routine minor machine maintenance such as replacing machine filters, changing standard light bulbs on machines and equipment, maintaining lubrication/coolant levels, etc.
Routinely move product within the immediate manufacturing work area, including across isle, using shop assigned equipment as required and complete transactions necessary to move product to the next operation.
ATS Aviation, Kansas City, MO
Structures Mechanic/Interiors Mechanic 09/2017 – 04/2018
Worked on Delta putting placards on there; 737 aircrafts.
Performed heavy checks, removed floorboards, galleys, ceiling panels, wall panels, lavatories, carpet.
Performed assembly work to include drilling, riveting, drilled holes to close tolerances.
Removals and installations
Read and interpret blueprints and schematics.
HAECO Americas, Greensboro, NC
Structures Mechanic 03/2017 – 09/2017
Heavy structures, interior tear downs and modifications on Boeing aircraft such as Alaska, JetBlue, and UPS removing and installing installation, carpet, Labs, galleys seat cover, psu lights, floor panels.
Performed sheet metal repairs and worked on the wings.
PEMCO, Tampa, FL
Structures Mechanic/Interiors Mechanic 08/2016 – 03/2017
Performed sheet metal and interiors work on Airbus 319 and 320
Worked on Boeing aircrafts wings and doors performing sheet metal repairs, shimming and fabricated and installed sheet metal parts.
Performed additional repairs and installs to dado panels, cove panels, window panels, floor panels, ac ducts.
B/E Aerospace, Winston-Salem, NC
Structures Technician / Interiors Mechanic 04/2015 – 04/2016
Assembly and disassembly of aircraft parts and components for Airbus and Boeing aircraft.
Perform riveting drilling and reaming, assembly of parts ascertain the work that meets Engineering and Q.A., I can also perform conformity work.
Perform repairs and or rework of interior and exterior parts and assemblies made from various types of materials including fiberglass, aluminum, plastic, and composites, using materials such as plastics, vinyl, honeycomb metal and paints.
Research technical data to determine if damaged interior furnishings’/Exterior panels can be satisfactorily repaired to meet FAA requirements.
Break down in sequence the removal and rework associated with the completion of aircraft exterior interior parts.
Able to operate, band saw and break press sander and sand blaster for micro sanding paint and corrosion off parts.
Work from information sources such as prints schematics, sketches, assembly pages, documents, planning, along with other written and verbal instructions with FAA regulations, Remove stains, marks, or scratches of various parts, interior and exterior with the aid of various pneumatic tools.
Remove and install aircraft furnishings per SRM, MM.
Zodiac Aerospace, Santa Maria, CA
Structures Technician / Interiors Technician 01/2013 - 03/2015
Assemble, fit, fasten, and install parts of airplanes, such as fuselage components, interiors, bulkheads, floorboards, seat tracks, Cargo interiors, etc.
Refurbish aircraft furnishing and installing furnishing on aircraft and install monitors.
Install aircraft furnishing attach plates for overlays, Ecs ducts, install windows.
Work from information sources but not limited to prints schematics, sketches, assembly pages, documents, planning, along with other written and verbal instructions with FAA regulations.
Remove stains, marks, or scratches of various parts, interior and exterior with the aid of various pneumatic tools.
Develop new methods to effectively rework and repair interior parts.
AeroJet, Fayetteville, NC
Structures Mechanic/Interiors Mechanic 04/2011 – 12/2012
Fabricate and assembly of interior modification from passenger B767 to airborne express cargo mods.
Maintenance and modifications of B727, 737, 747, 757, 767, 777, Airbus, and DC9-10 aircraft.
Assemble, install, repair, and modify aircraft structural, mechanical, or electrical assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, systems, and airframe structures on aircraft systems.
Performed riveting, drilling, and reaming, assembly of parts ascertain the work that meets Engineering and Q.A.
Followed manufacturing planning, blueprints, schematics, process specifications, repair and rework sketches, written and oral instructions.
Perform repairs of interior and exterior parts and assemblies made from various types of materials including fiberglass, aluminum, plastic, and composites, using materials such as plastics, vinyl, honeycomb metal and paints.
Break down in sequence the removal and rework associated with the completion of aircraft exterior interior parts.
EDUCATION
Abaris Composite Training School, Nevada
Advanced Composite Structures; Fabrication and Damage Repair Certification
Mt San Antonio College, Walnut CA
Electronics Certification
School of Aeronautics, Simpsonville, SC
Fiber Optics Certification
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