Deondre Smith

Experience

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  US Navy

  Jul 2000 - Jul 2004

  GSE4

  Duties Performed:• Gas turbine mechanic, ranked as an E4• Helped to maintain the operation of the propulsion systems & two LM2500 gas turbines.• Electrical & mechanical maintenance & repairs to the propulsion system components such as valves, actuators, electrical valves and gears.• Preventative & repair maintenance to the gas turbines & it’s subassemblies (lube oil pumps, lube oil gears, bearings, shafts and hydraulic steering system.• Utilized Hands tools, power tools, specialty tools, blueprints, schematics and operating procedures. • Lock out/tag out, HAZMAT and lock wiring • Trained newly enlisted mechanics Show less

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  U.S. Department of Homeland Security

  Nov 2004 - Mar 2013

  Officer

  Duties Performed:• Prevention of any items or persons from boarding the aircraft that is considered a threat.• Documented & reported all safety discrepancies, threats & contraband• Customer service & aided passengers throughout the checkpoint. • Utilized x-ray machines, metal detectors, hand wands, explosive material detection machines & pat down procedures.• Manually check & lift baggage up to 70lbs.

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  Universal protection service

  Oct 2014 - Nov 2017

  Officer

  Duties Performed: • Observe, investigate, report• Loss prevention & crime prevention • Foot & bike patrol• Secure businesses & residential properties

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  Honeywell

  Oct 2016 - May 2018

  Mechanic I

  Duties performed:• R & O department, assigned to the Shaft Drive Compressor unit (SDC). High volume unit.• Disassembly, clean, troubleshoot, analytical, repair, assemble & test• Used computer based systems for analytics, Blueprints, diagrams, schematics, engineering related drawings including work instructions, to order new parts, log in & log out the unit.• Repetitive operations on electronic and/or mechanical assemblies and subassemblies.• Utilized hand tools, power tools, measuring tools, press machines, surface prep, grit blast, hand abrade and power abrasion, hydraulic nut tensioner, balance machine and various special custom shop tooling. • Became a go-to for the SDC line, answering directly to the floor lead & supervisor.• Helped make improvements to the assembly line process which resulted in a significant increase in productivity & efficiency.• 5S cleaning environment • Trained new hires• ESD environment• Certified in impeller balancing • Certified in subassembly inspection • Transport completed units & subassemblies to and from the test lab.• Inspect all completed units.• Electrical fabrication lab• Provide support to the R & D engineers for the Micro VCS program• Solder and desolder components/PCBs• Assemble and disassemble electrical & mechanical components• Crimping, splicing, utilize heat guns, soldering guns, hot tweezer, hand tools, power tools, measuring tools• Build wire harnesses• Build cable connectors• Troubleshoot• Fabricate• Operate drill press, bandsaw, bench grinder Show less

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  Zodiac Aerospace

  Jul 2018 - Dec 2018

  Repair and overhaul tech

  Zodiac Aerospace July 2018 - September 2019R & O TechnicianCarson, CaDuties Performed:• R & O department, assigned to the lavatory Vacuum Generator unit. High volume unit.• Determine the reason for repair, document & input unit into system for tracking, disassemble, troubleshoot, repair/replace parts, reassemble, clean, download program and test in the shop, transport unit to & from test lab, perform final assembly & close out unit from system.• ESD environment • 5S cleaning environment • Utilized hand tools, power tools, heat guns, soldering, multimeters, voltage meter and suction test machine• Utilized computer based systems for unit tracking, Blueprints, diagrams, schematics, engineering related drawings including work instructions & to order parts. Show less

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  L3Harris Technologies

  Jan 2019 - Jan 2021

  Wave tube assembly tech

  Duties Performed:• Assigned to the TWT (traveling microwave wave tube) department.• Assembly flow based team• support the assembly of the mini TWTs • Utilize computer based systems & site specific programs for analytics, Blueprints, diagrams, schematics, engineering related drawings including work instructions, order new parts, log in & log out of the unit.• Micro blast & clean TWTs for potting• Daily work in clean room environment • Solder TWTs & components • Repetitive operations on electronic and/or mechanical assemblies and subassemblies.• Operate with chemicals such as urethane foam, bonding epoxy & liquid silicone for potting • Assembled TWTs using magnets & clips, using inverted orientation until complete.• Mixed bonding epoxy & bonded magnets together.• Using bonding fixtures to hold TWTs while in autoclave/oven for curing process.• Utilize heat guns, soldering guns, crimping tools, hand tools, power tools, measuring tools • 5S cleaning environment Show less

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  Moog Aircraft

  Jan 2020 - Oct 2022

  Assembly & test tech

  Duties Performed • Assigned to support the Military Production department.• Assembly and test of F-35 Power Drive Unit program (AB & CV models).• Assembly of Blackhawk Self-Displacing Accumulator program• Assist mechanical engineers with troubleshooting, modifying and advancement of products.• Repetitive operations on electronic and/or mechanical assemblies and subassemblies. • Utilize computer based programs for analytics, Blueprints, diagrams, schematics, engineering related drawings including work instructions, order new parts, log in & log out of time on the unit.• Utilize hand tools, power tools & precision measuring tools such as depth micrometers, crimping tools, calipers & torque wrenches also heat guns, thermal & mechanical wire strippers, arbor presses, pneumatic crimping & wire pull test machines.• Daily Use of chemicals such as Mobile grease 28, Brayco micronic 881 brake fluid, sealing compounds, paint, clear coat, isopropyl alcohol and acetone.• 6S cleaning environment • ESD environment Show less

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  Northrop Grumman

  Oct 2022 - Jan 2025

  Mechanical tech 3

  Duties Performed:• Current DoD Top Secret and SCI clearances• Supported the structural test lab• Supported the integration, test & launch closed program• Supported the cryo-cooler assembly & team team• Report directly to the assigned test conductor• Work with a team and/or independently• Work closely with and assist test engineers• Support structural testing of many complexed spacecraft flight systems• Stage, set up, assemble, test and install spacecraft flight hardware • Work closely with Quality team• Utilizing high quality practices on space flight hardware • Work from Drawings, verbal and written work instructions• Utilize Hand and power tools• Utilize precision measuring tools• Adhere to all facility safety protocols • Implement 5S• Fabricate• Troubleshoot• Crane operation• Rigging• Proof loading utilizing hydraulic pump system• Forklift operation • Lift operation • Utilize manufacturing ERPs such as Solumina• Travel off site to support program needs• Utilize data acquisition system, strain gage and load reading• Utilize LVDT sensors (Linear Variable Differential Transformers)• Mag drill & tap• Vital contributor to 18+ systems and/or program test completions• Supported the integration, test and launch team Show less

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  Supernal

  Jun 2024 - now

  Avionics Technician