Steven J. Dominski

Personal Description
A goal orientated, hard working team player with over 15 years of experience in machinery repair and customer relations. A self starter with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve situations with minimal supervision. Talent for paying close attention to detail with the ability to multi task.

Special Achievements
While working as an Aerospace Propulsion Technician, designed and manufactured a safety adapter for transporting aircraft engines and a special tool to remove aircraft engine components. Evaluated and implemented a way to cut man hours on a maintenance procedure that was implemented throughout the Air Force. While employed at Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station, received letters of recommendation for my Safety Training Program and was awarded for implementation of an equipment safety suggestion.

Work Force Experience:

Millwright Lead
Schedule, estimate and plan work to achieve maximum productivity with minimal down time at paper mills and power generating plants. Coordinate maintenance, repairs and installation of equipment with staff and outside contractors. Control resources to meet budget and contract
requirements. Weld, fabricate, rig and lift equipment for repairs and up-grades. Remove, replace and maintain valves, pumps and motor assemblies to include replacing bearings and seals. Lubricate and comply with machine PM schedules. Inspect, adjust and repair conveyor assemblies along with maintaining hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Repair and maintain equipment drive assemblies. Layout and installation of new equipment to include concrete and sole plates. Upgrade and repair process piping. Develop, schedule and perform PM programs with the ability to read blueprints, schematics and technical manuals. Comply with OSHA, state and facility safety regulations while conducting daily safety briefings. Operate forklifts, man lifts and overhead cranes along with working in confined spaces and heights. Maintain maintenance records and oversee training programs as required. Proficient with the use of precision measuring tools, hand tools and power equipment with knowledge in general construction.

Restaurant Owner/Operator
Designed and general contracted the construction of a high volume family restaurant with three retail rentals. Supervised and oversaw operations of fifty-plus employees. Managed overhead expenses and inventory control while performing 100% of building and equipment maintenance. Scheduled and conducted monthly staff meetings, safety training and yearly staff evaluations. Expressed positive communications with customers, staff and outside agencies. Planned and prioritized production, scheduling and special events.


Steven J. Dominski

Quality Specialist
Performed studies and reports relating to Total Quality Management (TQM). Internal source of information for TQM resources and training. Facilitator and advisor for base quality steering group. Develop, monitor and track key requirement area indicators.

Aerospace Propulsion Training Specialist
Schedule training, safety and health requirements for one hundred-plus technicians while creating and maintaining individual technician records. Prepare training agendas and schedules, brief technicians on training requirements, work one on one with technicians, receive feedback from trainees to measure and track training progress.

Aerospace Propulsion Technician
Perform depot level maintenance on jet engines and propellers. Disassemble, inspect and assemble engines to modular subassemblies and accessories. Serviced and performed operational tests on installed engines and propellers. Removed, inspected and installed propellers, turboprop engines and small gas turbine engines on fixed wing and rotary aircraft. Operated ground test cells and various support equipment to include balancing propellers. Evaluated, troubleshot and identified system malfunctions by continuous monitoring, evaluating and documenting all actions and procedures. Performed technical inspections on system components according to scheduled maintenance procedures and using technical directives along with coordinating with engineering and other system specialists.

Employment History

Millwright Lead Kingsland,GA 2007-2010
Millwright Niagara Falls, NY
2004-2007
Restaurant Owner/Operator Lewiston, NY
1997-2004
U.S. Air Force/DOD Niagara Falls, NY 1983-1997

Education and Professional Development

Lewiston-Porter High School Diploma; Niagara Orleans Vocational Center - Diploma
Niagara County Community Collage - 20 Hours; Community Collage of the Air Force
Non-Commissioned Officer Academy Supervisory Course - Diploma
Aerospace Propulsion Mechanical Maintenance Technician - Certificates 875 hours
Total Quality Management Training Certificate; Facilitator Training - Certificate
Aerospace Propulsion Train the Trainer Certificate; Task Certifier - Certificate

Personal

The youngest technician on record to receive Safety of Flight Maintenance Inspection status while serving at Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station. Received numerous community and job related awards for specific accomplishments.