United States Sheet Metal

Location:

Oceanside, CA

Posted:

August 16, 2025

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MR. MICHAEL GUZMAN

*** ******* ***

Chula Vista, California 91911 United States

Mobile: 619-***-****

Email: ***************@*****.***

Availability:

Job Type: Permanent, Recent Graduates, Multiple Appointment Types, Telework Work Schedule: Full-time

Desired Locations:

ALL, California, United States; San Diego, California, United States Work Experience:

Advanced Sheet Metal Mechanic

Fleet Readiness Center South West (This is a federal job) P.O. Box 357058

San Diego, CA

6/2022 - Present

Salary: $40.00 USD Per Year

Hours per week: 40

Series: 3806 Sheet Metal Mechanic

Pay Plan: WG - Nonsupervisory Pay Schedules--Federal Wage System Grade: 10

Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:

• Responsible for inspecting, cutting, and trimming of composite parts per close tolerances for installation to fixtures, assemblies, and subassemblies.

• Exemplary skilled in drilling, countersinking, bonding, and rigging complex composite aircraft parts to form assemblies, subassemblies, and flight controls by use of assembly fixtures and precision measuring equipment.

• Extensive knowledge in interpreting blueprints, using precision measurement equipment such as calipers, micrometers, scales, and height gages.

• Inspect Machined and Composite parts to blueprint tolerances.

• Install a variety of aircraft fasteners to the manufacturer's specifications.

• Assembly of aircraft components using various hand tools and structural adhesives, rivets, and threaded fasteners.

• Fill out and complete work orders with Assemblies.

• Monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical processes and other control procedures.

• Assist in the development of shop aids to facilitate fabrication, trimming, and assembly Use hand and shop tools, such as drills, rollers, paper cutters, scissors, x-acto knives, electric heat guns, and fixtures such as molds and mandrels.

• Accomplished Aircraft Composite fabricator with extensive experience in front-of-house and back-of-house operations.

• Proven ability to cut costs and decrease turnover time for parts.

• Fabricates, assembles, and repairs primary and secondary aircraft structures utilizing advanced composite materials such as monolithic wing and vertical stabilizer torque box skins, primary flight control surfaces, and structural panels.

• Fabricated aerospace test and flight panels/parts using various materials including carbon fiber (both wet layups and pre-preg) and fiberglass.

• Responsible for sanding and shaping wing spars, outboard surfaces, inboard surfaces, and test articles to specific lengths, abrasions, and sizes.

• Received and correctly processed both written and verbal instructions, prints, and work orders.

• Obtain appropriate tooling and fixtures.

• Executed the entire assembly process by accurately interpreting set-up sheets, work orders, drawings, or 12/27/24, 10:28 PM Print Resume

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* Fabricates and lays up composite skin panels, and structural members, and details parts and assembly of such components into composite assemblies Fabricates, modifies and repairs honeycomb-boned structure and assemblies Cures lay-up panels utilizing ovens, localized heat blankets, and vacuum bags.

* Analyzes damage to critical flight components and determines the type of repair configuration

* Completed Advanced Composite Material Repair Level 1 and Level 2

* Completed Structural Composite Bonding

Supervisor: Michael T. Wilkins 619-***-****)

Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes

Aircraft Composite Fabricator

Fleet Readiness Center South West (This is a federal job) P.O. Box 357058

San Diego, CA

10/2020 - 6/2022

Salary: $30.00 USD Per Hour

Hours per week: 40

Series: 4352 Composite/Plastic Fabricating

Pay Plan: WG - Nonsupervisory Pay Schedules--Federal Wage System Grade: 10

Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:

• Adhered to safety requirements while on-site.

• Interpreted drawings and specification sketches to determine manufacturing instructions.

• Produced durable composite parts for FA-18 aircraft products by precisely combining separate materials.

• Reduced waste by 90% as a result of carefully following specifications to manufacture precise composite parts.

• Removed cured products from molds and inspected each to identify defects and assign grades.

• Reviewing proposal for completeness, accuracy, and reasonableness.

• Performed routine preventive maintenance and upkeep of all production equipment to maximize efficiency and minimize downtime.

• Read specifications for each assignment to properly set up machines, determine appropriate times, and prepare correct temperature settings.

• Observed meters and gauges to verify and record temperatures, pressures, and press-cycle times.

• Planning and estimating recurring, corrective maintenance, small, medium, and large maintenance/repair/renovation and construction projects.

• Worked successfully with a diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.

• Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions, and meet deadlines.

• Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.

• Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs. Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high-quality and timely delivery. Supervisor: Sarah Williams 619-***-****)

Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes

Apprenticeship

Fleet Readiness Center South West (This is a federal job) P.O. Box 357058

San Diego, CA

10/2016 - 10/2020

Salary: $24.00 USD Per Hour

Hours per week: 40

Series: 0243 Apprenticeship And Training

Pay Plan: WT - Apprentices And Shop Trainees--Federal Wage System 12/27/24, 10:28 PM Print Resume

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Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:

Applied experience with mechanical construction trades

• Read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications

• Planned and coordinated the maintenance and upgrade of 79 facilities in Naval Base Ventura County. Projects included renovation, repair, and new construction of facilities. Periodically assessed and documented signs of wear and tear of all facilities, major equipment, and components to properly plan for repairs and rehabilitation. Ensured the proper facility support for 2,250 personnel from five different Naval Construction Force Units. Planned and estimated recurring, corrective maintenance, small, medium, and large maintenance/repair/renovation, and construction project

- Extensive knowledge of interpreting blueprints, using precision measurement equipment such as calipers, micrometers, scales, and height gages. Inspected Machined and Composite parts to blueprint tolerances.Used blueprints, schematic diagrams, and engineering instructions for assembling units and components. Read and interpreted mechanical, electrical, electronic, and hull-related technical drawings, schematics, and sketches to prepare isolations and determine work boundaries.

• Analyzed blueprints and other documentation to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates.

• Executed the entire assembly process by accurately interpreting set-up sheets, work orders, drawings or blueprints.

• Interpreted technical diagrams and blueprints to the team.

• Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis of malfunctioning systems or components. Identified materials or equipment substitutions to meet production schedules. Produced durable composite parts for FA-18 aircraft products by precisely combining separate materials. Fabricates, assembles and repairs primary and secondary aircraft structures utilizing advanced composite materials such as monolithic wing and vertical stabilizer torque box skins, primary light control surfaces, and structural panels.

Developed technical specifications for materials to facilitate the procurement process.

• Received and correctly processed both written and verbal instructions, prints, and work orders.

• Obtain appropriate tooling and fixtures.

Resolved technical problems (e.g., troubleshooting, fault isolation, root cause analysis) to ensure work is performed following applicable technical requirement

• I have knowledge and skills in resolving basic technical engineering problems that affect the work of other project personnel.

• Developed solutions to mitigate or eliminate obstructions to project completion. Supervisor: Joshua Jacoby 760-***-****)

Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes

Warehouse Distributor

WorldPac, Inc

9586 Distribution Ave

San Diego, CA

4/2015 - 10/2016

Salary: $12.00 USD Per Hour

Hours per week: 40

Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:

-Kept vehicle fueled in accordance with management instructions and business needs and notified management of needed repairs.

-Followed all safety rules and applicable laws.

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-Responsible for picking up or delivering merchandise between WORLDPAC location and/or feeder points. At feeder points, may be responsible for the distribution of merchandise.

-Responsible for maintaining and storing equipment (i.e. pagers, keys, fuel cards) in accordance with warehouse guidelines.

-Accurately interprets various warehouse documents to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed.

-Opens bales, crates, and other containers. Marks materials with identifying information.

-Sorts, organizes, and prepares merchandise from receiving or the production areas to storage or to other designated areas, by part and quantity.

-Verifies documentation and records incoming merchandise by part and quantity.

-Uses computers to enter, maintain, locate, and create records. Uses computer to dispatch, confirm customer or stock orders, and generate delivery manifests and receiving documents. Logistics Specialist

U.S. Navy, Logistics Support Unit One, Contingency Service Support Department 2424 Rendova Rd STE 156

San Diego, CA

11/2011 - 12/2014

Salary: $3,724.00 USD Per Month

Hours per week: 50

Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:

Responsible for Global Logistics in support of COMNAVSPECWARGRU ONE. Conducts exercise and contingency planning, multi-mode transportation, forward operating base set-up and retrograde. Conducts rigorous safety inspections and hot-spot checks of the Closed Quarters and Combat (CQC) training facility ensuring troops safety and well beings. Prepare and supervised 14 personnel in the weighing, marking and loading of 463-L pallets to the Aircraft supporting Support ACtivity One's redeployment. Supervisor: Shane Ouimette 805-***-****)

Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes

Lead Electrician

U.S. Navy, Logistics Support Unit One, Contingency Service Support Department 2424 Rendova Rd STE 156

San Diego, CA

11/2012 - 11/2013

Salary: $3,760.00 USD Per Month

Hours per week: 50

Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:

Lead electrician responsible for the execution of theater logistics and mobility supporting Naval Special Warfare Group One. Expertly manage a dynamic camp maintenance program, providing quality construction support to joint forces while deployed to the CENTCOM. Expertly identified numerous electrical shortfalls at a remote secondary operating facility, conducted rigorous safety inspections and spot-checks and trained camp personnel on electrical safety and fire safety ensuring troops preparedness in the event of fires. Supervisor: George Newman 805-***-****)

Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes

Facilities Manager

US Navy 31st Seabee Readiness Group, Pacific

1991 Pacific Rd

Port Hueneme, CA

11/2010 - 9/2011

Salary: $3,650.00 USD Per Month

Hours per week: 50

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Operations Department Facilities Maintenance Division, responsible for the planning, estimating, coordination and execution of all Thirty-First Seabee Readiness Group facilities maintenance. Skilled facilities manager whose exceptional knowledge of facilities operations were critical to improving service call response and facilities maintenance with Naval Base Ventura County Public Works. Greatly improved the maintenance standards for over 90 buildings for the 31st SRG valued at over $2.5 million. In-charge of building turn-over of battalion spaces with meticulous effort while minimizing potential delays contributing to enhance readiness. As the Web-Portal Administrator, ensured 100 percent access for 360 command personnel while maintaining strict access protocols for US Fleet Forces Web Portal.

Supervisor: Ross Reid 805-***-****)

Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes

Facilities Manager

US Navy 31st Seabee Readiness Group, Pacific

1991 Pacific Rd

Port Hueneme, CA

11/2008 - 11/2009

Salary: $3,650.00 USD Per Month

Hours per week: 50

Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:

Facilities expert who effectively managed the maintenance of 79 facilities with a plant replacement value of

$150 million. Ensured the proper facility support for 2,250 personnel from five different Naval Construction Force Units. Masterfully orchestrated the turn-over of three homeport battalion spaces, including a complex simultaneous turn-over between 2 units. Demonstrated professionalism and sound leadership during the $1.1 million furniture replacement project for two batallion facilities.Diligently coordinated with multiple parties ensuring schedules were met and furniture were delivered in a timely manner. Detachment Safety Officer

US Navy Naval Mobile Construction Battalion Forty

1991 Pacific Rd

Port Hueneme, CA

11/2007 - 5/2008

Salary: $3,650.00 USD Per Month

Hours per week: 50

Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:

· Coordinated all phases of work (architectural, civil, structural, electrical.

• Collected data and information from vendors, sub-contractors and teammates to determine exact costs for all aspects of each project.

• Determined project scope, boundaries, time frame and possible complications to produce accurate estimates.

• Communicated with clients and teammates to gather information regarding project budgets, schedules and objectives and optimize plans.

• Collected historical cost data to estimate costs for current or future products.

· Ensured all aspects of projects including planning, safety, client coordination, scheduling, budget and project execution through in-house forces and support contracts are executed within budget and meets client needs.

• Planned and coordinated the maintenance and upgrade of 79 facilities in Naval Base Ventura County. Projects included renovation, repair and new construction of facilities. Periodically assessed and documented signs of wear and tear of all facilities, major equipment and components in order to properly plan for repairs and rehabilitation. Ensured the proper facility support for 2,250 personnel from five different Naval Construction Force Units.

• Masterfully orchestrated the turn-over of three homeport battalion spaces, including a complex simultaneous 12/27/24, 10:28 PM Print Resume

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· Developed government cost estimates including labor, material, equipment and performance using computer estimating technology.

• Formulated proposals and processed work orders by analyzing and calculating field measurements, survey plans and plot plans.

• Administered site meetings and walk-throughs for pricing purposes.

• Assessed buildings and grounds to prepare estimates for restoration work.

• Determined project scope, boundaries, time frame and possible complications to produce accurate estimates.

· reviewed manufacturers data, engineering reports, product literature and other industry resources to determine applicability to various projects.

• Maintained up-to-date knowledge of inspection techniques, codes, ordinances and regulations.

• Read and interpreted drawings and assessed construction against plans.

• Performed inspections of current construction, refurbishment and repair projects.

· participated in the pre-final and final inspection to identify completeness of work with the customer, service provider and Quality Assurance

• Conducted scheduled and surprise evaluations of in-progress dwelling and office construction projects.

• Maintained up-to-date knowledge of inspection techniques, codes, ordinances and regulations.

• Conducted inspections of buildings, equipment and grounds for deficiencies, including potential health, safety and code violations.

• Evaluated whether work was in accordance with all applicable city, state and federal guidelines, as well as applicable discipline-specific codes.

• Documented violations and issued documentation such as stop work orders to contractors or owners. Applying experience with mechanical construction trades

• Worked from technical documentation to apply construction principles and visualize correct implementations to meet building standards.

Read and interpreted engineering drawings and specifications;

• Read and interpreted drawings and assessed construction against plans.

• Performed inspections of current construction, refurbishment and repair projects.

• Read specifications for each assignment to properly setup machines, determine appropriate times and prepare correct temperature settings.

• Interpreted drawings and specification sketches to determine manufacturing instructions. Planned and estimated recurring, corrective maintenance, small, medium and large maintenance/repair/renovation and construction project

• Communicated with clients and teammates to gather information regarding project budgets, schedules and objectives and optimize plans.

• Collected historical cost data to estimate costs for current or future products.

• Developed and updated cost estimates by documenting relevant information into jobs in internal database.

• Maintained confidentiality of client and prospective client information, protecting individual interests and business partnerships.

Reviewed proposal for completeness, accuracy and reasonableness.

• Planning and estimating recurring, corrective maintenance, small, medium and large maintenance/repair/renovation and construction projects.

• Identified and documented complex repair issues with casting equipment and reported needs to supervisor for timely resolution.

Analyzed overall project requirements to schedule and sequence work operations. Coordinated efforts of all organizational elements associated with the project to ensure project progress and key event accomplishments.

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• Increased field productivity while reorganizing installation methods and teams.

• Executed on-time and under-budget project management on complex issues for senior leadership while liaising with con

Education:

Devry University San Diego, CA United States

Bachelor's degree 6 / 2016

GPA: 3.11 of a maximum 4.0

Credits Earned: 122 Continuing Education Unit

Major: Bachelor of Science in Management Minor: General Technical Management Relevant Coursework, Licenses and Certifications:

BTHM-US Bachelors of Science in Buisness Management with Major concentration of Technical Management California College of San Diego National City, CA United States Some college (no degree)

Credits Earned: Continuing Education Unit

Major: Comp Tech and Net AAS

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Microsoft Office Specialist Project Management Networking and Management Language Skills:

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