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JAMES KALANI

JAMES KALANI

Saratoga

Summary

Santa Cruz Ordnance Environmental Test Lab Inspector. International Association of Machinists Union: Business Representative. Guest SERVICES, security, and transportation supervisor, San Jose Sharks (NHL). Multiple Super Bowl events in multiple cities since 2016. Santa Clara County Parks Volunteer for 5 parks.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

Inspector- Subsystems Test

Lockheed Martin Missiles & Space Co.
03.2023 - Current
  • Inspect and perform the installation and hookup of test devices, test equipment, test complexes and recording/control instrumentation used to determine performance characteristics of subsystems, and packages such as qualification tests utilizing manual, semiautomatic and automatic checkout equipment during surface and simulated flight conditions such as exposure to vibration, shock temperature, accelerations, humidity, salt spray, pressure and vacuum, and moment of inertia.
  • Inspect the disassembly, alteration, modification, re-assembly, and test of deviate functional and structural items and certify conformance to specifications.
  • Maintain, in accordance with current operating procedures, all records of assembly and test operations in a current status and review for completeness prior to final closure.

Business Representative

IAM Union
07.2023 - 12.2024
  • Negotiate collective bargaining agreements with employers on behalf of union members
  • Represent union members in grievance processes and dispute resolutions
  • Advocate for the enforcement of labor laws and employment agreements
  • Provide guidance and support to union members regarding workplace issues and rights
  • Organize and attend meetings with union members and management
  • Assist in the drafting and distribution of union communications and literature
  • Conduct research to support negotiations and advocacy efforts
  • Participate in labor relations strategy development
  • Fostered positive relationships between union representatives and management
  • Monitor changes in labor laws and industry trends
  • Educate union members on their rights and benefits
  • Coordinate and participate in labor strikes and other actions as necessary
  • Maintain detailed records of negotiations, grievances, and resolutions

Super Bowl Worker

NFL
01.2017 - 02.2024

KoNFL brand ambassador, promotional model, event staff, and team lead. Responsibilities include greeting fans, guest registration, event support including Super Bowl game day at stadiums. My positions focus on ensuring the safety and security of the event, including screening guests, monitoring crowds, and responding to incidents.

Assembly Inspector

Lockheed Martin Missiles & Space Co.
01.2020 - 02.2023
  • Inspect and accept or reject, at the process or completed stages, ordnance assemblies such as ordnance harnesses consisting of detonation cord, squibs, charge caps, couplings, installation clips, brackets or similar devices, sleeves and related items; inspect for attributes such as proper identification and assembly or installation, location of parts, dimensions and workmanship, working from blueprints, shop orders, inspection instructions and other similar authorized documents.
  • Perform resistance check, leak check, radiation leak check, helium leak checks for explosive materials.
  • Complete knowledge of inspection forms and procedures. Able to read blueprints covering the type of items inspected. Knowledge of assembly work characteristic of the Ordnance Assembler and Missile Body Assembler occupations. Adept at G.D.&T. CMM trained.

Manufacturing Assembler/ Verifier

Lockheed Martin Missiles & Space Co.
02.1989 - 12.2019
  • Assembled, installed and integral mated structural assemblies and subassemblies; trimmed/routed subassembly components made of composites, sheet metal and other materials.
  • Ran CNC ultrasonic cutter to trim composite and cork material to blueprint specifications per manufacturing process standards.
  • Capable production machinist. National Tooling and Machining (NTMA) certified. Performed set up and run of production machine work on both manual and CNC mills and lathes.

Education

Bachelor's - Political Science- focus on Constitutional Law, U.S. History, labor law, government relations, communications, & business

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA
06.2006

Skills

  • Microsoft Office Outlook
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Word
  • Adobe Acrobat
  • Contract negotiations
  • Administrative Tasks
  • Word Processing
  • Social media platforms

Union Experience

I.A.M. Senior Steward, SCF Base Steward, 1995-05-01, Present, Collective Bargaining: Lockheed Majors 2022-2023, Attended labor-management meetings to prepare for negotiating a collective bargaining agreement., Enforced all collective bargaining regulations and benefits, through grievance procedures and intervention.

Personal Information

Title: Base Steward

Timeline

Business Representative

IAM Union
07.2023 - 12.2024

Inspector- Subsystems Test

Lockheed Martin Missiles & Space Co.
03.2023 - Current

Assembly Inspector

Lockheed Martin Missiles & Space Co.
01.2020 - 02.2023

Super Bowl Worker

NFL
01.2017 - 02.2024

Manufacturing Assembler/ Verifier

Lockheed Martin Missiles & Space Co.
02.1989 - 12.2019

Bachelor's - Political Science- focus on Constitutional Law, U.S. History, labor law, government relations, communications, & business

San Jose State University
JAMES KALANI