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Assembler Lead

Location:
Mesa, AZ
Posted:
February 19, 2015

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D aniel Prohonas

**** **** *** **.

Mesa, AZ ****3

Ph. 480-***-****

Email: acodyl@r.postjobfree.com

CLEARANCE: DOD Secret (Awarded Dec. 2012)

EXPERIENCE

April 5, 2014 to Current OCLR Team Lead GT Advanced Technologies

Placed on the OCLR team contracted through Nesco

Resources.

Cleaned, prepped and setup furnaces for runs, prepped the charges that went ino

t he furnaces, unloaded, cleaned and prepped furnaces at the completion of runs as

well as did some of the preventative maintenance on these furnaces as well.

Organized and established

a work flow for the parts prep and cleaning areas so that OCLR Team members

could easily

pick up all that was needed for a run in one convenient location. I was also tasked

w ith taking measurements of all the hex assemblies for a new conversion. I was

r unning the unload teams for a time and remained an unloader until my last day

t here. I was also asked for input

on writing the boule removal procedure and bakeout procedure for new parts.

Sept. 2013-April 4, 2014 Assembler – U niversal Laser Systems

Scottsdale, AZ

Preformed routine assembly on various models of laser systems being built,

evaluating issues and course of corrective action during the assembly process.

• Progressed through 2 of the 4 stages of the assembly

p rocess, as positions become open people progressed to the next stage of the

p rocess .

• T roubleshooting and repair

• Damaged material reports

• Testing and troubleshooting.

• Parts ordering and pulling

• Sanding and painting of damaged product.

• I nventory counts

2007 - 2013 Assembler Project Manager/Lead - Exponent Inc. Phoenix

AZ

Performed project management fundamentals by

assimilating work teams in excess of 30 teammates who were

responsible for assembling multi- million dollar products for the

Department of Defense (DOD); specifically in support of the

Rapid Equipping Force (REF) for the United States Army.

These products included the assembly, testing, and distribution

of the following material items: Ground Penetrating Radar,

I ED Robots, Perimeter Surveillance Systems, Thermal Imaging

Systems, Vehicle Stopping Systems, Culvert Denial Systems,

and Drop Cam(s). Specific roles and responsibilities include the

following:

• Managed assembly teams to ensure appropriate steps were

followed during product development

• Ensured all critical paths were adhered to both schedule

w ise and financially

• Supervised and performed complex assembly processes

across numerous projects

• Performed Quality Assurance (QA) during assembly and

upon completion to include system testing and evaluation;

p repared status reports and coordinated corrective actions

• Ensured products were packaged properly and shipped to

various geographic locations

2005 - 2007 Mechanic - Lear Siegler Services Inc. Department of Defense

F t. Lewis Army Base

F t. Lewis Washington

Performed pre-shop analysis involving a number of major

systems and components of vehicles. Drives vehicles as required in diagnosing

malfunctions and placing in an operable condition for pre-inspection. Perform

maintenance, repair and adjustment service of mobile military vehicles.

• Performed the removal and re-installation of major complex

H UMVEE components such as the repair/replacement of

engines, fuel systems, exhaust systems, electrical systems,

t ransmissions, transfer assemblies, axle assemblies, wheel

and hub assemblies, steering, brakes, body and interior

springs and shock absorbers.

• Inspected and documented repairs of Humvees, trailers,

t rucks and Cutvee vehicles.

• Performed parts requisitions, test drives, follow up repairs

as needed.

• Diagnoses malfunctions of defective units and perform

repairs/replaces items as required.

• Inspect, identify, and document additional repairs. Assisted

w ith the repair and overhaul of Humvees, trailers, trucks

and Cutvee vehicles.

2001 - 2005 Assistant Manager - Northwestern Restaurants Inc. DBA. Taco Bell .

Federal Way,

WA

Performed management of daily operations of a high volume fast paced food services

restaurant to include the following:

• I nterviewed and hired new employees

• Managed teams in upwards of 14 employees

• Scheduled work hours across multiple shifts

• T rained new employees on company policies and procedures

• Performed required Human Resource functions (annual evaluations, wage

determination, and conflict resolution)

• Managed product inventory

• U tilized Point of Sale (POS) systems and performed daily accounting closeout

functions

1999 - 2001 Manager, Cart Crew - American Golf Corp . Santa Monica,

Ca

Coordinate and oversee staff for major golf tournaments.

• Ensure golf carts are maintained and ready for operation on

a daily basis.

• Setup carts and hole assignments for large tournaments

300+ players.

• Trained new employees on company policies and

p rocedures.

• Setup and breakdown banquet facilities, grills, beverages,

t ables, chairs, decorations, banners etc. for tournaments

1997 - 1999 Overnight Stocker /Walmart, Mesa AZ., Puyallup WA.

Merchandising

U nload and palletize merchandise from semis.

• Stocked and did all price changes.

• B uilt end caps as needed

• C reative stocking and appropriate signage.

• I nventory

1995 - 1997 Assembler/ Lead Chassis Builder - California Microwave/EF

Data. Tempe, Az

Merchandising

Assembled satellite communications modems, amplifiers,

converters, transceivers and terminals using various hand tools.

• Built Prototypes

• QA units

• Testing and troubleshooting.

• Assembly line cell lead

EDUCATION

• Mesa Community College (GED)

• Familiar with reading and utilizing detailed

blueprints/schematics, technical publications and DMWR's

as required

• Completed annual HAZMAT training

SKILLS

• Performed project management roles across a multitude of

DOD projects

• Lead/managed assembly teams in excess of 30 personnel

• Excellent ability to direct personnel in a high paced rapidly

changing environment

• Able to quickly disseminate complex projects and

delegate/direct sub-tasks to staff

• Strong management and supervisory skills

• Exceptional logistical and inventory management

• Experience with many types of machines such as roll form

t hread rollers, cut thread machines, bar saws and

choppers, bar pointers, Bridgeport mill, lathe, drill presses,

h igh speed punch presses, broaching machines, spot

welders and many types of hand

tools, drills, grinders, air tools, all types of wrenches, sockets, screwdrivers, torque

w renches etc. also micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, height gauges, 3 axis scope

and things of this nature, I have also driven propane, electric and stand up forklifts

i n the past. I Have done a great deal of cable building and testing as we as wiring

of components and rack systems. I Have also driven propane, electric and stand up

forklifts in the past. I Have done a great deal of cable building and testing as we as

w iring of components and rack systems .

REFERENCES:

John D. Pye, Ph.D., P.E.

Corporate Vice President, Practice Director & Office Director – Phoenix

623-***-****

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Steve Kosmerchock Lab Director 623-***-****

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Max Klein Senior Manager Ph.D. 623-***-****

acodyl@r.postjobfree.com

Chris Moore Engineer 623-***-****

acodyl@r.postjobfree.com

Jack Henebury Jr. Engineer BAE Systems Soldier and Vehicle Solutions

781-***-****

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