Jovanni Fernandez
San Pedro
Summary
Professional technician with 8 years of aerospace experience prepared for role requiring structural expertise and hands-on skills. Proven experience in managing and executing detailed structural projects while maintaining high standards. Committed team player focused on collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to evolving project demands.Experienced with structural repairs, ensuring operational integrity. Utilizes technical expertise to identify and address structural issues effectively.
Track record of maintaining safety standards and providing high-quality workmanship. Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
Possesses versatile skills in project management, problem-solving, and collaboration. Brings fresh perspective and strong commitment to quality and success. Recognized for adaptability and proactive approach in delivering effective solutions.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Structures Technician
Space Exploration Technologies Corp
10.2022 - Current
- Inspect structural components to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Operate advanced diagnostic tools to assess system integrity and performance.
- Maintain a safe work environment by adhering to established safety protocols.
- Drill through critical structural components and ensure proper expectations are met.
- Maintain positive work habits, integrity, and willing to take on any challenge.
- Experienced on using measuring instruments for proper inspections.
- Experienced in reading work visuals, instructions, and procedures to successfully complete tasks.
- Communicating with leadership and management to raise awareness on any concerning topics.
- Multiple years of aerospace, or structures related experience required.
- Familiar with hand tools such as drills, riveting guns, torquing instruments and cutting tools.
Sheet Metal Mechanic
Robinson Helicopter Company
02.2018 - Current
- Contributed to team-based environment to maintain line productivity and meet expected deadlines.
- Used established assembly instructions to complete jobs.
- Completed accurate assembly work by positioning and aligning components.
- Recognized defective material and reported issues to management.
- Assembled components by examining connections for correct fit, fastening parts and subassemblies.
- Read and interpreted schematics, blueprints and assembly instructions to produce components.
- Placed products in equipment or on work surfaces for further processing, inspecting or wrapping.
- Sorted and placed materials or items on racks, shelves or in bins according to predetermined sequence.
- Kept accurate and correct records to inform management of low supply or damaged items.
- Completed component assembly with minimal supervision to meet deadlines.
- Inspected and tested final products to verify conformance to established tolerances.
- Removed physical refuse and debris and organized tools to maintain safe work environment.
- Utilized templates and read measurements to position parts and subassemblies.
- Fabricated and adjusted component parts with shop and on-site tools.
- Used power tools to grind, sand and polish metals, plastics and wood products.
- Performed finishes by trimming and deburring to create smooth surfaces and joints of assembled parts.
- Used hand and power tools to assemble products.
- Set up and fabricated complex mechanical assemblies using oral and written instructions from supervisor, reading technical documentation and collaborating with team members.
- Fastened sheet metal coverings to surface areas of aircraft utilizing welding or riveting.
- Inspected aircraft using measuring tools and testing equipment to maintain adherence with engineering specifications.
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
- Cut, shaped and bent metal plates, sheets, tubes and structures.
- Operated drill presses, milling machines, rivet and hardware presses safely and correctly.
- Shaped and straightened twisted metal items to correct damage and restore ideal appearances.
- Fabricated and altered parts with metal hammers, punches, drills and shears.
- Measured and inspected parts with calipers, scales and micrometers.
Cold Press Operator
hpp food service
08.2017 - 02.2018
- Checked inventory levels and recorded supply usage on log sheets or in company software.
- Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
- Observed food safety and sanitation protocols to reduce germ spread.
- Worked successfully with 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.
- Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
Parking Lot Attendant
ABM Parking Services
06.2016 - 12.2016
- Patrolled parking areas and monitored car safety to prevent theft and damage.
- Directed drivers to parking spots.
- Cleared lot of debris and trash to promote maximum number of available spaces for guest parking.
- Positioned barricades and gates to maximize traffic flow through parking lot.
- Collected parking lot fees from customers and issues parking stubs.
- Managed parking and traffic control to facilitate vehicle flow in assigned area.
- Issued tickets and collected parking fees from individuals.
- Provided customer service and information, answered questions and gave directions.
- Maintained clean facility by sweeping parking areas and removing waste.
- Performed minor maintenance on barrier systems and reported issues to manager.
- Evaluated physical condition of vehicles before and after parking to assess for damage
- Greeted guests, explained valet procedures and answered questions to drive satisfaction and repeat business.
- Maintained cleanliness of service area by sweeping, mopping and organizing.
Education
High School Diploma -
Assurance Learning Academy
Wilmington, CA12.2017
Welding Certified - ARC Welding
Harbor Occupational Center
San Pedro, CA12-2021
Skills
- 10 years of work experience with 8 years of aerospace experience
- Trusted by multiple supervisors to be assigned as point of contact if department lead is unavailable
- Highly experienced in drilling and chamfering through critical and minor components for hole preparations, match drilling for future installations and removing fasteners or rivets
- Providing structural repairs such as painting, removal of parts, and Blending damaged or corroded components with proper tools such as palm sanders, pencil grinders, correct grit sand papers and stick sanders
- Strong problem solving skills and attention to detail
- Main technician to train new employees and providing tips and insight on how to follow proper work procedures to ensure objectives and goals are met
- Successfully implement numerous process improvements to provide a better understanding, faster process, and work aid ideas
- Constantly communicating with engineering, inspectors, and supervisors on both 1st and 2nd shift to provide feedback on new procedures and information when a halt in work arises
- Skilled in using critical measuring instruments such as micrometers, depth gauges, MAHR gauges, calipers, tape measure, mOhm meters, chamfer gauges, scales, hi-lok and hi-lite gauges
- Skilled in power feed drills setup and maintenance
- Regularly updating shopfloor toolboxes for cleanliness and shadowing to place orders for damaged or lost tools to insure proper workflow continues
- Participating in EH&S meetings to share ideas on how to improve safety on shopfloor for myself, fellow employees, and parts
- Provide rigging support on spotting main rigger, clearing and blocking out areas for lifting and sliding
- Currently obtain important certifications such as forklift, boom lift, scissor lift, crane operator, lock out tagout, and authorized overseer
- Skillful on successfully keeping other technicians utilized and providing help if needed
- Trusted by other departments like stage 2 permanent attachments, stage 1 prop AVI and merlin integration for support if needed
- Skilled in handling and working with hazardous materials such as, paints, alodine, acetone, isopropyl alcohol, aeroglaze, and desothane
- Complete understanding on working with adhesives and sealants such as PR-1665, RTV's, urethane, and loctite
- Always takes on tough tasks and objectives to further knowledge and teach others
- Skillful on torque related procedures like safety wire, safety cable, and inch or foot pound torquing
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Education and Training
other
Timeline
Structures Technician
Space Exploration Technologies Corp
10.2022 - Current
Sheet Metal Mechanic
Robinson Helicopter Company
02.2018 - Current
Cold Press Operator
hpp food service
08.2017 - 02.2018
Parking Lot Attendant
ABM Parking Services
06.2016 - 12.2016
High School Diploma -
Assurance Learning Academy
Welding Certified - ARC Welding
Harbor Occupational Center