Cameron Chapman
San Clemente
Summary
Lay-up Technician with a proven track record at STARC LLC, attention to detail and ability to learn quickly led to a promotion to Quality Assurance. Adept at optimizing production processes and training teams, I excel in precision measurement and time management. My proactive approach led to significant improvements in workflow efficiency and output quality, ensuring seamless operations on the shop floor. I'm always willing to hear how I can be better and strive to learn as much as I can.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Lay-up Technician, Quality Assurance, and Planner
STARC LLC
San Clemente, CA
10.2021 - 01.2026
- Operated precision cutting tools to ensure accurate material layup for production.
- Coordinated workflow between departments to enhance production efficiency and reduce delays.
- Trained junior technicians on best practices for material handling and safety procedures.
- Implemented process improvements that optimized layup techniques, increasing output quality.
- Stayed ahead of paperwork to make sure that once a new job could be moved to the floor, there was little to no wait time in getting the proper instructions to the appropriate department.
- Made adjustments upon request of department managers to make projects flow more smoothly on the shop floor.
- When we implemented and ERP system, I was put in charge of creating and optimizing it with no prior experience. Also held a main role in teaching others as we progressed through the transfer from our previous documentation style over to the new one.
- Used CMM to measure complex composite parts, and while work was slow, I was able to self teach the basics of creating programs on the machine.
- In my role as Quality Assurance/ Planner I was able to multitask and prioritize to make sure no department was waiting or missing the necessary elements to their own jobs.
- While work was slow I was able to reiterate skills such as measuring tools/ parts, and watch helpful videos to learn new ones as well
- Was in charge of receiving material and keeping an accurate log of everything on site.
- Assisted in our tool inventory log which was important for our customer audits.
Production Worker
ThunderKing Coffee
Costa Mesa, CA
02.2020 - 10.2021
- Operated production equipment to ensure consistent quality for our customers.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks on machinery to minimize downtime, and made sure everything was working efficiently.
- Communicated with team members on ideas to streamline production processes and reduce waste.
- Monitored product quality during packaging, ensuring adherence to safety/ health standards.
- Was in charge of inventory and often dealt with customers to supply orders.
- Was trusted to be in shop alone, and was more than willing to take on extra hours when emergency situations came up.
Education
High School Diploma -
Costa Mesa High School
Costa Mesa, CA06-2019
Skills
- Experience with Composites (Both Lay-Up and Inspection)
- Assembly line experience
- Adaptable
- Motivated to learn
- Able to interpret engineering drawings
- Material cutting experience
- Vacuum bagging experience
- Prepreg material handling
- Time management proficiency
- Attention to detail
- Shipping and labeling
- Quality control
- Preventive Maintenance
- Precision measurement
- Equipment calibration
Timeline
Lay-up Technician, Quality Assurance, and Planner
STARC LLC
10.2021 - 01.2026
Production Worker
ThunderKing Coffee
02.2020 - 10.2021
High School Diploma -
Costa Mesa High School