John Vejar-Dominguez
Tulare
Summary
Self-sufficient and adaptable professional with a strong background in aircraft repair. Expertise in using technical manuals and blueprints to deliver precise modifications, while fostering collaboration within teams to enhance productivity and safety.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Sheet metal Worker/ structural repair technician
Fleet Readiness Center West
Lemoore
05.2020 - Current
- Experience basic sheet metal repairs, standard sheet metal repair, complex sheet metal repair and depot level repair procedures on U.S. Navy F-18 E/F Super Hornet. corrosion removal from aircraft panels, skins, spars and sills, intake Z-angles, wrap around panel 89/91angles, APU pump handle bracket, installation of bushing, Lex webs, replacement of inner wing flap hinges, replacement of outer wing panel aileron hinge, trailing edge flap shroud lug repair and aircraft modifications.
- Perform all repairs and modifications in accordance with interactive electronic technical manuals (IETM'S), Standard Repair Manuals(SRM), blueprints, illustrated parts breakdown(IPB), schematics, local engineering specification(LES), technical engineering instructions(TEI), local process specification(LPS), Technical Drawings and Technical Directive Instructions.
- A self-sufficient worker can work on own with minimal supervision.
- Experience in removal of corrosion from aircraft structure and components in accordance with 509 corrosion repair manuals.
- Use of interactive electronic technical manuals (IETM'S) and illustrated parts breakdowns(IPB) to research repairs, parts and other technical data. Complete all repairs and procedures in accordance with these publications.
- Working understanding of paint processes, corrosion control, and protective coatings. Applies all coating in accordance with interactive electronic technical manuals (IETM'S) and Technical Directive Instructions.
- Experience in the utilization of various aircraft alignment fixtures to facilitate aircraft repairs.
- Working knowledge of computers and related software (Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, TAA, SharePoint, ConOps, TWMS, JDRS, WMS, TAA etc.)
- Access to ConOps, SharePoint, NATAC, JDRS, WMS and TAA
- Experience in constructing, assembling and installing irregular items/systems examples: intake Z-angles, wrap around panel 89/91angles, APU pump handle bracket, fuel cell #4, installation of bushing, Lex webs, replacement of inner wing flap hinges, replacement of outer win panel aileron hinge, trailing edge flap shroud lug repair.
- Completed all FRCSW mandatory training classes required in blueprint, chemical conversion, egress training, calibrated measuring equipment, Corrosion Control, Hole Quality, Aircraft Fasteners and Cold Work Certification classes. Continuously works to keep all certifications current and up to date.
- Interpret blueprints, technical orders and related instructions to establish locations, dimensions and tolerances.
- Provide technical advice to production personnel, support organizations, and customers regarding the examination and evaluation results regarding PMI and Depot level repairs.
- Work directly with personnel in safety office to obtain personal protective equipment(PPE) and communicate safety concerns and issues.
- Removal, installation and alignment of fuselage parts and airframe subcomponents.
- Knowledge of all techniques used to assemble metal systems and ability to identify size bolts, screws, rivets and all fasteners associated with aircraft trade
- Experienced with foot shears, hydraulic shears, band saws, drill presses, belt sanders Sheet metal breaks and other machine tooling specific to metal forming.
- Familiar with the dissemble, assembly and modification of structural aircraft components.
- Understanding of shop mathematics and the use of calibrated measuring equipment micrometer, calipers and ball gages to make precision measurements.
- Communicate with competency office to organize the movement of personnel within the ISR shop, wing shop and Discuses manning issues regarding personnel with specialized skills movement from the PMI line to the ISR shop. Work with office regarding the mandatory training of assigned artisans. Provide input to competency regarding the approval of leave requests of assigned artisans.
- Experience using verity of tools including punches, drills, chisels, hammers, mallets, shears, rolls, sheet metal brakes, pneumatic riveters, and metal forming machines are used to cut, punch, drill, bend, and otherwise shape sheet metal parts.
- Experience in fabrication and manufacturing of numerous parts for aircraft repairs to include skins, angles and webs. Utilize wide variety tools in the manufacturing and fabrication of aircraft parts: forming block, sheet metal breaks, shrinker / stretcher, anvil, foot shear, power shear and turret punch.
- Experience in shop mathematics (geometry, radial, parallel lines, trigonometry) relating to the developmental processes of aircraft parts design
- Use critical thinking to solve difficult problems that arise during repairs and communicate with Planner & Estimators(P&E), Evaluation & Examiners(E&E) and engineering to obtain solutions to these unexpected problems.
- Experience in Devising complex templates/patterns into aircraft parts and other components.
- Work with blueprints and technical drawings required for modifications and repairs of U.S. Navy Aircraft.
- Removal and treatment of corrosion on airframe and structural panels.
- Receive and interpret orders from supervisors, complete job assigned with minimal to no supervision.
- Have operated wide variety of ground support equipment aircraft tugs, forklifts, pallet jack and ground power units.
Sheet metal helper/Structural Repair Mechanic Shop
Fleet Readiness Center West
Lemoore
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Assist journeyman Sheet Metal Mechanics with work that cannot be handled alone and also performs less difficult tasks alone.
- Use of power and hand tools common to the trades for working on less difficult tasks such as Motor drills, 90 degree angle sander, etc.
- Clean and remove corrosion with non abrasive pads
- Knowledge of mixing and applying coatings and adhesives
- Cleaning work area, tools and machines.
Customer Service Associate IV
Lowe's Home Improvement
Tulare
02.2011 - 08.2019
- Operates store equipment: Forklifts, wire cutting machines, etc. Safely and Efficiently.
- Perform all assigned duties in accordance with all safety rules and all federal, state and local regulations.
- Routinely use critical thinking to assist customers in a timely and efficient manner.
- Maintains the store policies for cleanliness at all times.
- Experienced with common hand and power tools.
- Maintain accountability of all merchandise in assigned areas.
- Promotes productivity and safety at work.
- Experience in shipping and receiving merchandise from vendors.
- Knowledge of all documents related to the processing of received merchandise from vendors.
- Complete inventories of all received items, notes any discrepancies and reports them to the proper authority.
- Assisted customers in locating home improvement products and services.
Education
General studies -
College of Sequoias
High School Diploma -
Tulare Western High School
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Problem solving
- Multi-Tasking
- Attention to Detail
- Communication
- Leadership
- Goal Oriented
- Team Player
- Organized
- Conflict Resolver
- Courteous Demeanor
- High Energy
- 55 WPM typing
- Customer service
- Followes Guidelines
- Corrosion removal
- Aircraft modifications
- Blueprint interpretation
- Technical manuals usage
- Precision measurement
- Team collaboration
- Safety compliance
- Critical thinking
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Self-sufficiency
- Cutting and shearing
- Metal fabrication
Timeline
Sheet metal Worker/ structural repair technician
Fleet Readiness Center West
05.2020 - Current
Sheet metal helper/Structural Repair Mechanic Shop
Fleet Readiness Center West
08.2019 - 05.2020
Customer Service Associate IV
Lowe's Home Improvement
02.2011 - 08.2019
General studies -
College of Sequoias
High School Diploma -
Tulare Western High School