DAVID J. ASTORINO

** ***** **** *****, *********** CT 06492- 4337

C 203-***-****

fs1c99@r.postjobfree.com

PROFILE

Accomplished, Experienced Manufacturing/Facility Manager

Career Summary: Background features a 25+ year record of consistent excellence in visible, progressively responsible role

in positions requiring mechanical/technological knowledge, operational expertise and people management skills.

Areas of Expertise

Team Builder Production Management Facility Design / Construction

Training and Teaching Production Planning Production Floor Layout

Adhesive Bonding Writing Work Instructions Project Planning

Aircraft Assembly Tool Design / Modification Planning/ production of prototype components

Manufacturing Processes Writing Technical Manuals

Praised for Professionalism: “outstanding performance”. . . “a loyal asset to any organization”. . . “management skills are excellent”. . . “works well with everyone he comes into contact with on a daily basis”. . . “not afraid to get his hands dirty to ensure a job is done right the first time” (from a Letter of Recommendation).

EXPERIENCE

2011-Present Lowe’s Home Improvement

Sales Associate

2010–Present RE/MAX Professionals, Plantsville CT

Real Estate Agent

2009-Present W&G Machine Co. Inc. Hamden, Ct

Consultant, Overhaul and Repairing of Military and Commercial Aircraft components

Hired to provide Training, Logistical Planning, Cost Estimating and Engineering support for the overhaul and repair of

military and commercial helicopter components.

Trained receiving inspectors, logistics personnel and purchasing personnel to use and understand FAA, Military and OEM overhaul and repair manuals.

Trained receiving inspectors in methods and standards for inspecting components per FAA, Military and OEM overhaul and repair manuals.

Develop and write process/planning documents.

Review and monitor out sourcing bid proposals.

Purchase materials, hardware and components required for the overhaul and repair of aircraft components and assemblies.

Negotiate contracts for services being provided and purchased

Monitor and maintain outgoing and incoming product schedule.

Act as communication liaison between W&G and customers from initial receipt to final delivery.

2008-SEP 09 Vaupell North East Molding and Tooling, Agawam, MA

Manager, Adhesive Bonding Operations

Hired to start up an adhesive bonding operation to supplement the existing product line of Vaupell. Reporting

directly to the Chief Operating officer.

Developed the customer base.

Wrote operations manuals, process/production specifications, procedures manual and Quality Control Manual for the Adhesive Bonding operation.

Designing production and quality tooling and fixtures.

Responsible for all engineering directives and production operation sheets.

Trained all employees in the techniques and procedures of metal to metal bonding and composite bonding including Quality Control personnel.

Appointed Project Manager for Manufacturing (molding, assembly) of computer test equipment

Components.

Accomplishments

Designed the assembly process and trained the employees (approx. 40) for a multiple component

system being injection molded and requiring bonding of seals, wear prevention gaskets and the

installation of muffin fans.

Responsible for a 7 day 24 hour production schedule to meet customer demand.

Supervised 3 shifts of 16 employees each

Was responsible for creating a complete training procedure for use by our Chinese subsidiary

in the overseas production line.

Appointed EH&S Director after division failed an OSHA audit

Accomplishments

Created and implemented Emergency Evacuation Plan.

Created and implemented First Aid First Responder Unit and Fire Fighting Quick Response Team.

Created, Implemented and Trained company employees on Hazardous Communication.

2006- 2008 W&G Machine Co. Inc., Hamden, Ct

Planner, Estimator

Prepares detailed work orders, which state the nature, scope, sequence and priority of the work to be performed.

Estimates man-hour requirements of individual tasks based on work standards.

Determines material and equipment requirements, Assists in the development and implementation of new systems, procedures, and instructions. Analyze blueprints and other documentation to prepare time, cost,

materials, and labor estimates. Consult with clients, vendors, personnel in other departments or construction

foremen to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues. Confers with engineers and subcontractors on

changes and adjustments to cost estimates. Prepare estimates used by management for purposes such as

planning, organizing, and scheduling work. Prepares estimates for use in selecting vendors or subcontractors.

Review material and labor requirements, to decide whether it is more cost-effective to produce or purchase components.

Prepare cost and expenditure statements and other necessary documentation at regular intervals for the duration

of the project. Prepare and maintain a directory of suppliers, contractors and subcontractors.

Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.

Equipment Selection -- Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.

Liaison with all component departments; Material Control, Dispatch, Expediting, Production Engineering, Quality, Inspection, Documentation and Program Management, to help maintain production schedules.

Knowledge of assembly practices, to develop manufacturing planning for moderately complex assemblies.

Working knowledge of production control practices, the production process of the assigned unit, and production control terminology.

1990 - 2006 HELICOPTER SUPPORT, INC. – Trumbull, Connecticut

Bond Shop Manager/Facility Manager/Environmental, Health & Safety Manager

Perform multiple managerial functions for this overhaul, repair/support and manufacturing company. Formulate

and execute production schedules. Develop and manage departmental operating budgets. Maintain departmental

personnel records. Maintain and monitor company EH&S (Environmental, Health & Safety) program and

applicable personnel training records. Train employees on proper usage of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)

as well as proper techniques for the handling of environmentally sensitive and hazardous materials. Train and

monitor department personnel as needed to ensure a quality product is being manufactured in a timely and

economical manner. Design production and facility tooling and equipment. Explore new product lines, prepare and execute production of new products. Monitor and maintain production and production supporting equipment. Monitor and maintain building environmental systems. Plan and execute facility upgrades and renovations to support new and increased production requirements. Investigate new production techniques and equipment. Responsible for purchasing and maintaining production required shop materials, inventory, equipment and machinery. Provided new technology, techniques, data and information to the Kiazan and Lean Manufacturing Teams. Planned and implemented Kiazan and Lean manufacturing projects.

Twenty five plus years experience in adhesive bonding of metals, composites, rubber and other substrates as well as fifteen years experience in rubber compression and transfer molding of aircraft components.

Developed and implemented EH&S standards, policies and procedure as required to ensure a safe, organized and properly run and maintained production operations (Machine Shop, Bonding Shop, Painting and Plating Shop, Welding and Air Frame assembly)

Company liaison and member of Construction and Design Committee for new company facility. Assisted architects in the design the of the building’s manufacturing and environmental infrastructure.

Member of the team which successfully secured ISO 9000 certification on first attempt.

25 plus years experience maintaining the facilities, designing and executing facility upgrades

Accomplishments

Designed drive shaft assembly system, reduced manpower by 75%, reduced rework costs by 85%, improved quality of finished component to original OEM specifications not repair specifications

Designed tooling and procedure for two out-of-production components, drive shaft coupling assembly

and main rotor head spindle shock absorber.

Designed and installed a 25 foot testing gantry needed to test rescue hoist systems, previously only

ground based static tests were done.

Researched and initiated a material lease agreement being offered by a manufacturer of blasting media resulting in eliminating reportable hazardous solid waste from abrasive blasting.

Developed a process improvement for the final painting operation by researching and installing a

new exhaust filtration system that reduced the amount of contaminants being drawn into the paint shop with the make-up air system. Also researched and installed new lighting technology which improved quality and reduced rework costs.

Researched a new air compressor system that would reduce shut downs and false testing of aircraft

components. Result of research was a rotary drive compressor, quicker recovery, far less operating

costs, reduced maintenance.

Developed and wrote Flight Safety procedure for the assembly of the S76 Main Rotor Shaft for

Sikorsky A/C out sourcing program.

Created and implemented Emergency Evacuation Plan

Created and implemented First Aid First Responder Unit and Fire Fighting Quick Response Team.

Created, Implemented and Trained company employees on Hazardous Communication

1989-1990 AERO-BOND, INC. – Springfield, Massachusetts

Vice President, Operations – Recruited to provide leadership and managerial expertise to this start-up company. Built the operational capability from scratch. After one year, the owner/founder took the organization in a different

direction and sold the company. After this happened, quickly hired by Helicopter Support, Inc. due to outstanding

reputation in the industry.

Designed and planned the construction of the manufacturing adhesive bonding, plating and painting facilities.

Developed the customer base.

Co-wrote operations manuals and company procedures.

Wrote process/production specifications, procedures manual and Quality Manual.

Designed all tooling and fixturing required for adhesive bonding of aircraft components.

Wrote all engineering directives and production operation sheets.

Trained all employees in the techniques and procedures of metal to metal bonding and composite bonding.

1978-1989 SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT – Stratford, Connecticut

Production Supervisor/Foreman

Trained, managed, motivated and evaluated up to 30+ department personnel (union and non-union) in the adhesive bonding of assigned materials for components and sub-systems of world class helicopters. Formulated and executed production schedules. Developed and managed departmental operating budgets (overtime costs, consumable material costs, tooling development and manufacturing costs). Maintained departmental personnel records. Designed production tooling and equipment.

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MILITARY

1974-1978 UNITED STATES AIR FORCE - McGuire Air Force Base, New Jersey

E-4, Sergeant, Air Traffic Controller, Honorable Discharge

Completed a four year military commitment, receiving significant technological training, utilizing state-of-the-art electronic equipment, and successfully executing high profile assignments and projects.

Certifications/Ratings – VFR Tower with Coordinator Rating. Radar Controller, Terminal Approach & Final Approach Controlling Rating.

Honor Guard – Member, McGuire Air Force Base Honor Guard. Provided special ceremonial details representing the United States Air Force and McGuire Air Force Base. Participated in occasions requiring the highest level of etiquette, protocol and professionalism, including Military Honor Burials, Parades, Special Escort Details, Opening Sports Ceremonies and Special Civic Ceremonies.

Squadron Barracks Manager – Provided oversight and management of a 72-room barrack which housed 144 enlisted personnel. Appointed to this position as an E-3, the first time in twenty years that the base had given this role to an individual of that rank.

Advisory/Committee Assignments – Excelled in four highly visible roles.

Committee Member for McGuire AFB Commander’s Bachelor Facility Improvement Program.

NCO Staff Advisor to 2017th Communications Squadron Commander.

NCO Staff Advisor to 438th Military Airlift Wing Commander

NCO Staff Advisor to 21st Air Force Commander

Special Honor – Recipient, Air Force Commendation Medal.

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