Edwin Minor
RELIABLE
Newport News, VA *****
adn4ix@r.postjobfree.com
Highly experienced metal fabricator with 25+ years of working from blueprints & technical publications. Skilled in the use of shop machinery, various hand tools and precision measuring equipment. Trained as a Quality Assurance Inspector, as well as 8 years Departmental Safety Inspector
(OSHA) for HII (Newport News Shipyard).
With a strong back ground in material handling (forklift), shipping/receiving logistics
(DOT) & (IATA).
Willing to relocate to: Norfolk, VA - Newport News, VA - Portsmouth, VA Authorized to work in the US for any employer.
Work Experience
X32 Nuc. Sheetmetal Mechanic
Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) - Newport News, VA January 2005 to December 2017
Fabricate and install a variety of sheet metal such as aluminum & stainless steel, as well as steel bulkheads. Performed detailed RadCon Controls on nuclear venting systems, main engine exhaust. Plan and lay out work from blueprints, drawings, and other specifications for the removal/installation of berthing compartments and instrumentation panels using shop mathematics. Proficient with the use of hand tools, power tools, and various instruments of measurement. Responsible for final checking of co- workers jobs before sale to NAVSEA.
And as a X32 Safety Task Team member would perform safety audits in high risk areas along with daily routine work areas. Researches and studies records and files covering mishaps, injuries, and equipment maintenance data.
Sr. Shipping Clerk
Invitrogen (Thermo Fisher Scientific) - Carlsbad, CA January 1996 to December 2004
Verify and keep records on all incoming and outgoing biotech shipments and prepares items which are stored at room temp and down to sub-zero temps for shipment by means of the highest quality and productivity standards (ISO 2000).
(Forklift Operator)
Training new & Jr. employees on the latest shipping procedures (Info Ship). Specializing in large international hazardous material shipments (IATA) to foreign countries.
Aviation Structural Mechanic
U.S. Navy (Active/Reserve) - Norfolk, VA
January 1983 to December 1999
Maintain all aircraft main and auxiliary hydraulic power systems, actuating subsystems and landing gear, aircraft fuselage, wings airfoils, and associated fixed and movable surfaces and flight controls. While onboard various aircraft carriers (out to sea) I worked as a flight deck Trouble Shooter assisting in launch & recovery of jet aircraft, always at the ready to make last minute repairs moment before take off. (Squadrons)
The years not in a squadron were spent working in Level Two Maintenance. Performing fabrication, calibration, repair, or replacement of damaged and non-serviceable parts, components, and assemblies; limited manufacture of parts; and technical assistance through use of various shop machinery & hand tools. (AIMD)
Recently Retired
Huntington Ingalls Industries 2017
Education
Graduated in Aviation Structure Repair
AMS A-School Navy - Millington, TN
1984 to 1985
Some College (2 yrs) in Mechanical Engineering
SUNY Westchester Community College - Valhalla, NY
1981 to 1983
Diploma
John Jay High School - Hopewell Jct, NY
1977 to 1981
Skills
• Quality Inspection
• Precision Measuring Instruments
• Fabrication
• Aircraft Maintenance
• Mechanic Experience
• Blueprint Reading
• Quality Assurance
Military Service
Branch: United States Navy
Service Country: United States
1983 to 1999
Assessments
Basic mechanical knowledge — Expert
May 2021
Understanding and applying mechanical concepts and processes Full results: Expert
Construction safety — Proficient
May 2021
Using safe practices while on a construction site
Full results: Proficient
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