Juan Nunez Fernandez
Long Beach,CA
Summary
Highly skilled Composite Technician with five years of experience in manufacturing complex aerospace structures , assemblies, and tooling .Experience that delivers the most reliable, high quality, and cost effective parts in accordance governing specs.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Composite Technician 4
SpaceX
Hawthorne, CA
05.2021 - Current
- Accurately laminated different materials to create strong, reliable, and efficient composite aerospace structures for Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy Rocket
- Proficient in laminating materials such as Plain Weave, Twill Weave, Spread Tow Fabric, Uni-Directional Fabric, Film Adhesive, and Honeycomb Core
- Prepared parts for bagging, including placement of bleeders, thermocouples, probes, and vacuum connections.
- Certified and operated various machinery to conduct post-cure operations such as laminate de-tool and Post-NDE scans
- Certifications include Forklift, Scissor Lift, Articulated Boom Lift, Low Bay Crane Operator, and High Bay Operator
- Authorized Overseer Certified
- Point of contact on Fairing , PAF, and Interstage team in Span of three years
Composite Lay-up Technician
Leading Edge Composites
Coatesville, PA
12.2020 - 05.2021
- Conducted multiple resin infusions to develop Aircraft fuel tank systems.
- Demonstrated leadership in the development of new layup techniques, leading to improved manufacturing processes and higher-quality products.
- Contributed in the process of lay up tool fabrication optimizations to maximize quality and compliance.
Composite Technician
Applied Composites
San Diego, CA
03.2019 - 12.2020
- Produced high quality composite aircraft structures (NASA,Boeing,Lockheed Martin, Marine Corps V-22 Osprey)
- Hand lay up processing with Carbon and Fiber Glass
- Composite adhesive bonding
- Operated wide variety of equipment including power saws, sanders, grinders, drill press, and basic hand tools
- Surpassed quarterly quota expected of parts to be delivered
Aircraft Support Agent
Signature Flight Support Corp.
08.2018 - 03.2019
- Positioned and moved aircraft from remote locations of the airport to designated areas for operation
- Safely operated various types of equipment such as conveyor belts, push-back tractors and tugs
- Refueled aircraft for arrival and departure flights
Owner/Manager
Beelives Inc.
10.2013 - 12.2016
- Clothing company owner
- Enhanced operational performance by developing effective business development strategies, systems and procedures
- Conducted training and development of new associates
- Conducted inventory
Infantryman Team Leader
United States Marine Corps
08.2008 - 06.2012
- Led fire team on multiple infantry dismounted battle operations in Afghanistan. Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom
- Developed and delivered briefs for combat operations
- Employed variety of weapons and systems
Education
Professional Pilot
San Diego Christian College
Santee, CAAssociate Of Science - Airframe & Powerplant Mechanic
Miramar College
Miramar, CA2020
Skills
- Aerospace industry knowledge
- Highly skilled in Assembly / Fabrication of composite parts
- Proficient in Resin infusion (VARTM)
- Very talented in lamination process of uni-directional and weave pre-pregs
- Proficient in fabrication of lay-up tooling
- Strong mechanical aptitude
- Safety processes
- Adapt to new concepts and situations quickly
- Fluent in English & Spanish
Certificates & Awards
- FAA Private Pilot License
- FAA Instrument Rating
- Forklift, Scissor Lift, Articulated Boom Lift, Low Bay Crane Operator, and High Bay Operator
- Authorized Overseer
- National Intercollegiate Flying Association Awards:
- Regionals competition 2016 - 1st place message drop and 5th place navigation event.
- Work Awards:
-Signature Flight Support Corp 2018 - Rookie of the year
- Hampton Inn & Suites 2016 - Employee of the month (May)
- Marine Corp Awards: Combat Action Ribbon, Presidential Unit Citation, Navy Unit Commendation, Marine Corp Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal(2), Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global war on Terrorism Service Medal, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon(2), NATO-ISAF Afghanistan
Timeline
Composite Technician 4
SpaceX
05.2021 - Current
Composite Lay-up Technician
Leading Edge Composites
12.2020 - 05.2021
Composite Technician
Applied Composites
03.2019 - 12.2020
Aircraft Support Agent
Signature Flight Support Corp.
08.2018 - 03.2019
Owner/Manager
Beelives Inc.
10.2013 - 12.2016
Infantryman Team Leader
United States Marine Corps
08.2008 - 06.2012
Professional Pilot
San Diego Christian College
Associate Of Science - Airframe & Powerplant Mechanic
Miramar College