Air Force Tester
Resume:
RONNIE NOBLES
Danville, Georgia 31017 · 478-***-****
*********@*****.***
Career Summary:
Almost 30 years’ experience in a team manufacturing environment, providing leadership and technical skills to produce quality aircraft assemblies. Excellent mechanical skills and aptitude, great attention to detail, takes pride in quality workmanship, and with a good understanding of the overall manufacturing process, as well as various improvement methodologies.
EXPERIENCE
MAY 2015 – MARCH 2020
PARKER HANNIFIN, Dublin, GA
AEROSPACE CONTROL SYSTEMS ASSEMBLER/TESTER
Performed final calibration on Electro Hydraulic Servo Valve Torque Motors. This process included inspection of motors prior to installing on test stand, setting motors to proper stroke values per process specs, and installing proper hardware to ensure the motor remains calibrated before moving to next stage of operation.
Other duties included assembly of both torque motors, as well as completed Servo Valves. Disassembly of Servo Valves for the purpose of repair or retrofit was also performed when needed.
JANUARY 1992 – MAY 2015
THE BOEING COMPANY, Macon, GA
PRODUCTION TEAM LEADER & ASSEMBLER
Leadership Experience:
Seventeen years as Flaps Team Leader for the C-17 program. Regularly managed a team of sheet metal mechanics in the areas of quality, schedule, delivery, and cost.
Monitored all team metrics for negative trends, determined areas of concern using quality tools, involved team in a positive solutions, and made necessary adjustments to meet production targets.
Guided team in identifying and implementing Team Based Business Improvements (TBBIs) to enhance safety and productivity. Ensured the necessary support and resources were in place and performed follow-ups to confirm implementation.
Evaluated weekly plans, reported all team numbers to higher level management, monitored parts shortages, coordinated with supplier management, attended meetings, answered correspondence, managed shop personnel with other managers and team leaders to cover daily needs.
Engaged team members in the business through understanding of team metrics, employee involvement, lean manufacturing principles, good communication, and participation in Go4Zero safety and the elimination of Foreign Object Debris (FOD).
Coached and trained new team members, and resolved conflict if needed. Backfill Manager for a week to up to three months at a time in his absence (covering up to four other production teams).
Technical and Quality Experience:
Read and interpreted blueprints, assembly orders, engineering drawings, and other work instructions.
Used hand and power tools such as quack motors, high and low speed drills, rivet guns, torque runners, spacematic drills, Dotco, wrenches, screwdrivers, etc. Also used precision measurement tools such as dial calipers, depth gauges, and boroscope.
Built various Flaps assemblies for C-17 aircraft, experience also in C-17 bulkheads, and operating the G-900 Drivematic.
Maintained tools and performed tool box inventory at the beginning and end of each shift.
Inspected parts for flaws and defects and notified quality control and engineering when necessary. Inspected work for quality, defects, and proper installation and fit per instructions. Certified to inspect own work (Manufacturing Self Evaluation – MSE). Approved and stamped acceptable assemblies and rejected assemblies not within specifications.
Performed complex repairs per engineering disposition.
Used FOD prevention and safety procedures on a daily basis. Maintained a clean, safe, and orderly work area. Ensured tools were properly calibrated.
Good working knowledge of computer systems including MES (Manufacturing Execution System), Autotime, Solumina, and Outlook email.
1990 – 1991
ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Warner Robins, GA
CO-OP EMPLOYEE
Part of the Robins Co-Op Program with Middle Georgia Technical College performing structural repairs, removal and replacement of parts on C-141 aircrafts. Also performed jobs based on technical order using all types of hand and power tools.
EDUCATION
AIRCRAFT STRUCTURAL TECHNOLOGY DIPLOMA,
Middle Georgia Technical College, warner Robins, Ga
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA, Twiggs Academy, jeffersonville, GA
RECOGNITION
Silver Eagle Award
Right Hand Outboard Flaps; Team of the Month; Various Pride at Boeing awards for excellent quality and meeting delivery targets
CERTIFICATIONS
Overhead crane, forklift, tug/tow, hot and cold forming, bushing installation, split sleeve, adhesive bond, respirator, sealing, torque, alodine, and repair of surface defects
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