Ferdie A. Gallardo

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Escondido, CA. 92026

Mobile#: 760-***-****

Email: adqrz5@r.postjobfree.com

Summary

Experience Tech II Composite Technician at the top of craft with a specialty in carbon fiber, kevlar, fiber glass, scrim, peelply materials. While skilled in lay-up lamination composites for a range of multiple production programs. From applying pre-peg, spread-toe materials to assessing manufacturing processes, as well as an experienced General Maintenance Technician ready to accept the responsibility and challenges with an eye toward providing exemplary company and customer service. Ability to work independently and train others while maintaining a high level of productivity, attention to detail and organizational skills.

Highlights

Fabricating and lay-up of large and small laminate tools

Knowledge of using blue prints and measurement tools

Knowledge of different types of carbon material use in lay-up

Knowledge in naval electrical systems and meters

Knowledge in structural framing

Experience:

General Dynamics Information Technology- July 2020 to Present

General Maintenance Technician II

Electrician Technician in rip-out of cables and running installs of new cables 100 ft. or longer, wiring up LTG Boxes, Fuse Boxes, and Circuit Breaker, Transformers and Power Distribution boxes,, through schematic electrical blueprints

Voltage meter Knowledgeable

Structural knowledgeable, welding of studs and bossings, brackets and stay plates for installation of naval equipment

Knowledgeable in many varieties of hand tools and electrical tools

PPE, Confined Space, Respiratory fit, Cableway Qualification Certified

A-B-CPR First Aid Certified

Applied Composites – October 2019 to July 2020

Composite Technician II

Lay-up of preformed carbon tools of all sizes with pre-preg carbon fiber materials with the use of blueprints and lasers for alignment orientation .

De-bulk and final bag parts using envelope style or straight down onto table with chrome mate, TC's and vacuum ports.

Cure parts into autoclave to certain temperatures for proper curing.

Demold parts after curing, de-flashing and de-burring.

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems – September 2016 to October 2019

Composites Lay-up Technician II

Lay-up of large and small laminations

Tools consisting of wings, fuselages, raydomes, etc…

Use of materials as in carbon fiber 282/584 materials, Kevlar material, scrim and peel ply materials, and honey comb cores.

Use of blue prints and projected laser onto tools for reference points

Hand tools use of straight edge scales, Teflon squeegees, razor blades, scissors.

Carbon by Designs – September 2016 to September 2016

Composite Lay-up Technician II

Lay-up of tools in carbon fiber material

Lay-up programs for Space X

Cure and de-mold of cured parts for deburring

Altec Industries Dixon Operations – May 2016 to August 2016

Electrician

Fabricating and wiring Industrial trucks

Color coding

Wiring schematics use of blue prints

Wiring hydraulic truck lifts and lighting systems

Use of various hand tools and voltage meters

ICON Aircraft – May 02, 2016 to May 25, 2016

Composites Lay-up Technician II

Fabrication of Sport Light Aircrafts

Bonding of center wing assembly, fuselage, keel, and wings with PTMW adhesive

Wet lay-up of re-work parts using 418 cure and carbon fiber material following the disposition rework order sheet from engineering.

Trim and Drill of composite pre-formed parts to specs following blueprint schematics

BST Nano Carbon - June 2014 to January 2016

Composites Lay-up Lead Technician/Lead Automated Eastman table operator

Fabrication of sports equipment ( SUP, Paddle Tennis, Golf Shafts, Baseball Bats, and Baseball Helmets)

Composite Lead for a team of 12, assigned work to each individual and trained

Lay-up and cure composite parts using prepeg materials such as carbon fiber, spread-toe, uni and glass.

Hand cut of composite materials from blueprint measurements

Lead operator on a mission automated Eastman cutting table

Upload dxf files from engineers to cut pre-patterns ready for lay-up

Kit raw materials with travelers ready for lay-up

Inventory of raw materials in cold storage

Forklift certified

COBHAM ANTENNA SYSTEMS – July 2009 to June 2014

Composites Lay-up Technician I

Fabrication of TOW tubes ( tube launch optical tracked wire guided missile )

Retrofitting and refurbishing tubes consisting of pressure testing

Epoxy resin, curing, machining, sand and de-burr, wire-harness installation, antenna bonding

Lay-up of nozzle flapps CTOL/STOVL

Curring of composite raw materials such as prepeg materials, carbon fiber, uni

Assemble and bond components, de-molding of parts finishing by sanding, grinding, de-flash

Participate in and contribute to process improvement, learn manufacturing and other initiatives.

Education

Mira Mesa High – Graduated 1991

Miramar College – June 1992 to June 1993

References

References upon request

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