Lucas Rivera
Boiling Springs
Summary
Dynamic APG Mechanic Sr with expertise in aircraft inspection and employee training. Proven leader with a strong focus on safety compliance and efficiency, recognized for reducing downtime and enhancing team productivity. Proficient in reading blueprints and utilizing specialized tools, ensuring high-quality standards in aerospace manufacturing.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
A&P Mechanic Sr
Lockheed Martin
03.2024 - Current
- Reduced downtime for aircraft by efficiently troubleshooting and repairing mechanical issues.
- Supported colleagues by providing guidance on challenging tasks or sharing expertise when needed.
- Reading and understanding blueprints and the work instructions.
- Running fuel leak test insuring no panels are leaking.
- Proper use of tools and required PPE to complete the jobs successfully
- Assisting in training new employees in learning the Lockheed way, also assisting other employees with completing their task.
Lead Aircraft Systems Mechanic
Northrop Grumman
07.2018 - 03.2024
- Maintained orderly and safe work environment by enforcing tool control and FOD awareness, prevention, and safety at all times.
- Implemented effective tools organization strategies within the workspace, promoting a clean working environment conducive to high productivity levels.
- Continuously updated technical knowledge base by attending industry conferences, workshops, and training sessions.
- Operated power tools, gauges and testing equipment to adjust, repair, and replace faulty components in the aircraft
- Install hydro, fuel, cooling/heating systems, structural hardware, and all related
- Translate blueprints into fabrications of structural assemblies to include: precision drilling, countersinking, and the use of calibrated tools Aligning parts on jigs using templates and Fixtures
- Measures parts with micrometers and calipers to verify dimensions
- Manage team productivity per production rates while maintaining first time quality
- Trained and qualified for Systems special test equipment and retest as needed
- Perform maintenance, rework, repair, replacement,re-assembly or adjustment of interconnected aircraft systems in accordance with technical specifications and engineering
instructions when required - Inspect workplace practices to raise safety standards, including record keeping of incidents,
submitting safety concerns, and training all employees on proper practices - Lower cost of final product by analyzing installations and submitting work plans to
engineering - Production of Excellence winner 2022
Line Assembler
Honda of American Manufacturing
01.2017 - 06.2018
- Collaborated with team members to meet production deadlines and maintain a consistent workflow.
- Ensured product quality through thorough inspection of assembled items before moving them to the next stage in the process.
- Increased productivity by quickly identifying issues in the assembly process and making necessary adjustments or repairs.
- Met daily quotas consistently by always working hard and efficiently with little downtime.
- Assembled components with minimal supervision, exceeding expected project milestones.
Education
GED -
Job Corps
Clearfield, UT05-2016
Skills
- Aircraft inspection
- Safety compliance
- Employee training
- Time management
- Leader and as part of a
team Active Secret
Clearance DOD
Proficient experience in
reading and
Understanding
engineering drawings,
blueprints, schematics,
and specifications - Demonstrated leadership
abilities as a crew lead
Excellent interpersonal
skills Proficient with
Microsoft - Excel, Word, and
PowerPoint Detail
oriented Excellent
communication skills - Aircraft unique tools such
as test equipment, torque
wrenches, dial indicators,
micrometers, cable
Tensiometers, sheet metal
brakes and shears, etc
Extensive knowledge of
shop processes to include
Positive Attitude
Timeline
A&P Mechanic Sr
Lockheed Martin
03.2024 - Current
Lead Aircraft Systems Mechanic
Northrop Grumman
07.2018 - 03.2024
Line Assembler
Honda of American Manufacturing
01.2017 - 06.2018
GED -
Job Corps
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