Chris L. Gay
Aerospace Structural Mechanic
Everett, WA 98203
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SUMMARY
Knowledgeable Aerospace Structural Mechanic with eight years experience in a production environment on 747/767/77 airplanes. Use diagrams, blueprints and technical drawings to complete installation plans to engineering specifications.
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
● Rework and non-conforming conditions
● Fabrication and modification
● Detailed knowledge of aircraft unique
tools
● Installation plan logs and documentation
● Experience with 747/767/777 lines
● Diagnostics and troubleshooting
● Calibrated measuring devices
● Blueprint & technical drawing interpretation
● Quality assurance inspections
● Parts receiving and check in
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Pathfinder Manufacturing - Everett, WA - Rivet & Manifold Department November 2021 – May 2022
● Interpret the requirements of drawings and specifications
● Determine rivets and installation in accordance with customer requirements
● Job setup to machine or hand rivet
● Ensure flow of in process jobs by due dates
● Acts as a vocational training instructor
● Working with disadvantaged and at risk high school students
● Fasten and ensure parts are in tolerance
● Performed a variety of assembly operations using drawing/schematics
● Use of pneumatic tools, power tools and materials such as seal, bond, epoxy, solvents.
Boeing- Everett, WA - 31005 Heavy Structures Mechanic January 2011 - May 2019
● Remove and reinstall fasteners
Chris L. Gay
Aerospace Structural Mechanic
5531 Fleming Street
Everett, WA 98203
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● Install and fit wing structure components
● Perform close tolerance drilling, reaming, removal, and installation to critical support structures and fracture critical areas
● Locate blind holes necessary for installional fo new structural items to existing structure
● Perform sealing painting, and shimming
● Solve complex problems by interpreting technical data
● Rework non-conforming conditions
● Inspect and certify tasks are performed to FAA requirements
● Maintain necessary documentation and records
● Experience working with various types of materials (ie: composite, aluminum, titanium)
● Work closely with engineering to find solutions to complex problems EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS
Seattle Pacific University, Seattle, WA
August 1998 - November 2000
ITAR Clearance
Production Certifications:
● Seal
● Resistance measuring
● Designated torque
● Multiple bond types
● Fall arrest
● Close tolerance and non-close tolerance
holes
● Use of measuring devices
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
Chris L. Gay
Aerospace Structural Mechanic
5531 Fleming Street
Everett, WA 98203
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Twice awarded the 747 wings quality cup for lowest defect rating throughout the entire program.
Earned the Boeing Safety Chest award for implementing new and enforcing existing workplace safety guidelines.