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Aaron Toney

Oceanside,CA

Summary

Forward-thinking Senior Maintenance Technician with more than 8 years of experience in process design and establishing manufacturing routines. Known for great time management, effective multitasking and detail-oriented planning.


Solid background in maintaining and repairing complex machinery. Demonstrated success in troubleshooting equipment issues and minimizing downtime. Proven ability to use diagnostic tools and collaborate with team members to solve problems efficiently.

Experienced with preventive maintenance, mechanical repairs, and diagnostics. Utilizes technical skills to ensure machinery operates smoothly and safely. Track record of reducing equipment downtime through efficient and effective troubleshooting.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Maintenance Technician

GenMarkDX
11.2022 - Current
  • Supervised technicians and assigned responsibilities.
  • Supervised employee performance, preventive maintenance, and safety.
  • Completed preventive maintenance to maintain production and equipment in accordance with safety protocols and company policy.
  • Established and documented protocols for preventive maintenance procedures, decreasing equipment issues, and reducing downtime.
  • Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.
  • Created and implemented maintenance program to optimize operational efficiency and reduce downtime.
  • Master Data SAP /CMMS
  • SME for Hamilton MicroLab Nimbus and Prep Liquid Handlers


Process Engineering Technician 3

Illumina
12.2018 - 01.2023
  • Reviewed processes, identifying areas that required improvement.
  • Developed documentation, diagrams and specifications to meet project requirements and regulatory standards.
  • Established project schedules and monitored tasks to meet milestones during each phase.
  • Collaborated with Manufacturing and Quality assurance to address operating issues, support rapid recovery and minimize service disruptions.
  • Created process simulations to test operational outcomes without inducing service disruptions.
  • Completed root cause analysis, logged faults and prepared system reports.


Manufacturing Technician (1 & 2)

Illumina
11.2015 - 12.2018
  • Inspected finished reagent products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
  • Tested products or subassemblies for functionality or quality and troubleshot problems with equipment, devices or products.
  • Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
  • Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
  • Conducted Metrology XY testing on Flowcells.

Manufacturing Operator

GenMarkDX
12.2014 - 04.2015
  • Contractor that worked in the XT8 product line. (EEPROM)
  • Followed tooling instructions and product specifications to determine and implement operational sequences as per MWI (Manufacturing Work Instruction.
  • Inspected products and materials to maintain quality and efficiency.

Auto Technician

TAG Motorsports
07.2012 - 11.2014
  • Tested vehicle components and systems to identify issues.
  • Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
  • Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees and online knowledge bases.
  • Performed custom work (welding, and body) as per customer needs including high end cars.
  • Used specialized tools to detect leaks in gas and refrigerant systems.
  • Custom-tuned ECMs for performance.

Automotive Service Technician

Hoehn Audi
03.2010 - 07.2012
  • Completed thorough inspections of vehicles to evaluate damages and develop repair plans.
  • Aligned systems with manufacturer specifications through skilled calibration.
  • Located and removed defective parts for skilled adjustment, repair or replacement.
  • Established clear repair plans with line-item details of expected labor and parts costs.
  • Operated specialized equipment such as DSO and VagCom to test electronics and computer control systems.
  • Tuned automotive systems and components to optimize functionality and prolong life of each piece.

Automotive Service Technician

Brian Harris Audi /Porsche
10.2008 - 04.2009
  • Completed thorough inspections of vehicles to evaluate damages and develop repair plans.
  • Aligned systems with manufacturer specifications through skilled calibration.
  • Located and removed defective parts for skilled adjustment, repair or replacement.
  • Established clear repair plans with line-item details of expected labor and parts costs.
  • Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage or other issues of concern.
  • Replaced damaged, missing or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
  • Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.

Pipefitter/ Welder/Pipe Welder /Diver

Navsea (DoD) Norfolk Naval Shipyard
01.2008 - 10.2008
  • Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions.
  • Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
  • Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
  • Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
  • Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
  • Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
  • Minimized warping using good fitting, burning and welding techniques.

Petty Officer First Class

Navy
12.1997 - 12.2006
  • Led Salvage / Damage Control teams for at-sea /underwater repairs.
  • Tended to machines, troubleshot malfunctions and completed basic repairs to keep equipment fully functional and well-maintained.
  • Aluminum welding facilitator. (GTAW all positions)
  • Managed maintenance activities, supervised staff and inspected equipment.
  • Wrote and revised maintenance procedures.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry

Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ
06.2023

Associate of Applied Science - Biotechnology

Miracosta College
Oceanside, CA
05.2013

Bachelor of Technology - Automotive Engineering /Technology

Universal Technical Institute
Mooresville, NC

Skills

  • Visual Inspections
  • Engineering Drawings Evaluation
  • Business Growth
  • Verbal and Writing Communication
  • Driving Continuous Improvement
  • Statistical Data Analysis
  • Routine Maintenance
  • Quality Control Procedures
  • Systems Analysis
  • Operational Efficiency
  • Computerized maintenance management system
  • Instrument Calibration
  • Tool management
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Electrical troubleshooting
  • Lockout and tagout procedures

Deep Passion for building /racing cars

Euro Car Enthusiast that loves to build, modify, and race cars in different aspects of racing (time-attack, autocross, track)

Timeline

Senior Maintenance Technician

GenMarkDX
11.2022 - Current

Process Engineering Technician 3

Illumina
12.2018 - 01.2023

Manufacturing Technician (1 & 2)

Illumina
11.2015 - 12.2018

Manufacturing Operator

GenMarkDX
12.2014 - 04.2015

Auto Technician

TAG Motorsports
07.2012 - 11.2014

Automotive Service Technician

Hoehn Audi
03.2010 - 07.2012

Automotive Service Technician

Brian Harris Audi /Porsche
10.2008 - 04.2009

Pipefitter/ Welder/Pipe Welder /Diver

Navsea (DoD) Norfolk Naval Shipyard
01.2008 - 10.2008

Petty Officer First Class

Navy
12.1997 - 12.2006

Associate of Applied Science - Biotechnology

Miracosta College

Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry

Arizona State University

Bachelor of Technology - Automotive Engineering /Technology

Universal Technical Institute

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