Frank G. Williams
Harvest, Ala.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Two-year degree in Electronics
- Eighteen+ years experience as an Electronic Technician/Manufacturing Engineer
- Proficiency at reading and building from blueprints
- 3 years experience installing, maintaining, and upgrading tooling used in Friction Stir Welding
- Certified operator of all heavy equipment used in a factory environment.
- A working knowledge of computers, programming languages, and most popular software
EXPERIENCE:
Lockheed Martin Manned Space Systems,M.S.F.C., Al.
(Formerly Martin Marietta)
Huntsville Operations, April 1985 to Present
Electronics Technician/Manufacturing Engineer
Work as a contractor to NASA at Marshall Space Flight Center performing Research & Development on the Space Shuttle External Tank. Responsibilities include working as part of a team which designs, builds, installs, and repairs data acquisition, process control, and automation on weld systems and spray on foam insulation(SOFI) systems, based on rack-mounted IBM PC compatibles. Currently working on the development of controls and tooling for Friction Stir Welding of Aluminum/Lithium Alloy. Implement various design modifications and build simulation boxes using blueprints. Worked for Eighteen months in Composites Lab, working with electronic control and monitoring of cure cycles. Familiar with hydraulic & electric robots, autoclaves, presses, environmental chambers, ovens, turn tables, computers, Programmable Logic Controllers, Novell & Ethernet Networks, E-mail, internet, cryogenics, and Hydro Laser(water jet cutting).
N & L Enterprises,Huntsville, Al.
Nov. 1983 to April 1985
Field Service Technician
Worked with word processors, electronic typewriters, FAX machines, copiers, and other types of office equipment. Work included repair, periodic maintenance, and interfacing typewriters to computers.
North Alabama Nephrology Center,Huntsville, Al.
Jan. 1982 to Nov. 1983
Biomedical Technician
In charge of repairing and periodic maintenance on the hydraulic and electrical systems for proportioning units, blood pumps, autoclaves, and other hospital equipment.
PERSONAL:
Age:38, Non-smoker, Married, Two children
Hobbies: Fishing, Camping, Woodworking
FORMAL EDUCATION:
J.F. Drake State Technical College,Huntsville, Ala.
Associate of Electronic Technology, Nov. 1983
Athens State College,Athens Ala.
Completed courses in FORTRAN, Basic, and other courses towards a BS Degree
Waldport High School,Waldport, Oregon
ROBOTICS TRAINING:
- GMFanuc P-100 & P-150 Maintenance and Troubleshooting, 1 Week
- Cincinnati Milacron T3 776 Operating and Service, 1 Week
- Cimcorp XR 225 Gantry Robot Programming and Service, 1 Week
OTHER TRAINING:
- HAWCS (Hobart Automated World Control System)repair, maintenance, and calibration.
- Huntsville Center For Technology
Machine Tool Technology, 15 week course
- Alabama Industrial Development Training Center
Allen-Bradley PLC Programming and Troubleshooting, 3 Day
- Gusmer Proportioning Unit and Heater Cart, for application of spray on foam insulation, 1 Week
- Cincinnati Milacron Gantry Tape Laying Machine Operating and Service, 1 Week
- Attended Approx. 10 Courses on Various CANON Office Equipment For Service and
Troubleshooting. Each Course was 1 Week in Atlanta, Ga. Equipment Included PC's,
Electronic Typewriters, FAX, and Copiers.
NASA Certifications:
Forklift Operator
Overhead Crane & Hoist Operator and Flagman
Aerial Lift Operator
Electrical Connector Mate
Strain Gage Install
Strain Gage Soldering
Electrical Harness Install
Electrical Terminations
Tank Entry
Tank Entry Monitor
Confined Space Entry
ET Torque Wrench Use
AWARDS:
Manned Flight Awareness Award-August 1986
Manned Flight Awareness Award-July 1987
Manned Flight Awareness Award-March 1988
Manned Flight Awareness Award-March 1989
5 Year Safety Award-December 1990
Task Achievement Award-March 1991
Safety Task Achievement Award-May 1991
Manned Flight Awareness Award-May 1991
Manned Flight Awareness Award-March 1993
Sustained Performance Award-August1993
9 Year Safety Award 1995
Manned Flight Awareness Award-August 1996
10 Year Safety Award
NASA Group Achevement Award-November 1996
11 Year Safety Award
Space Flight Awareness Excellence Award-April 1997
Space Flight Awareness Achievement Award-January 1998
Space Flight Awareness Team Achievement Award-March 1998
One Year Perfect Attendance Award-April 1998
Space Flight Awareness Excellence Award-Feb 1999
14 year Safety Award 1999
Director's Spot Award - 2000
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