Rodney Abbott

Perform testing on extremely brittle alloys

Perform highly critical testing in several different environments such as Vacuum, Argon, Salt mixtures, and standard air

Provide high quality data for research

Operate daily at a high level of safety and cautiousness

Organize and sort through specimens for researchers

CNC machine setup & troubleshooting Preventative maintenance on CNC machines and air compressors Operations of lathes, mills, saws, and other machinery Assembly of various types of pumps for air and liquid systems

Fabrication and design for various critical parts Preventative maintenance on hydraulic systems Completion of work orders Measure and fabricate for tight tolerances Operate fork trucks for logistics Inspection of various equipment for critical systems Quality control inspect all parts before leaving to ensure quality of parts

Loading and unloading metals off of semi trucks with forklifts and hoists

CNC machine operations

CNC machine Setup Touching tools off in the CNC machines

Checking tool life on the CNC machines

Clean saws and topping off all hydraulic fluids Rebuild vises for the CNC machines

Quality control all parts before leaving

Replace and balance brand new tires for various vehicles

Repair and balance tires with punctures

Inventory wheel weights, valve stems, sockets, air lines, air tool oil, hand cleaner, and wheel weight hammers

Write work orders for various vehicles

Check air pressure on various vehicles