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Austen Grap

Spooner,WI

Summary

Skilled Test Technician with proven expertise in testing and troubleshooting electronic systems and custom hardware. Known for strong collaboration skills and delivering reliable results under changing conditions. Proficient in diagnostic tools, quality control procedures, and technical documentation. Valued for adaptability, problem-solving abilities, and consistent performance in team environments.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Testing Technician

Rice Lake Weighing Systems
08.2022 - Current
  • Conducted tests on electronic components, products, assemblies and systems to determine functional performance.
  • Attended training to gain knowledge of program needs for test failure diagnosis and repair.
  • Communicated with sales engineers and software programmers to ensure customer needs were satisfied.
  • Interpreted schematics and blueprints to develop run lists and ring-out sheets for new assemblies.
  • Provided feedback to production team regarding product quality.
  • Recommended mechanical improvements, design solutions, and integration solutions.
  • Followed program documents to verify software and hardware were configured properly.
  • Used analyzers, multimeters and power supplies to conduct tests on customer hardware.

Calibration Technician

Productivity Quality Inc
09.2016 - 08.2022
  • Drafted and presented reports detailing calibration data
  • Used Indysoft to record data and update calibration database
  • Facilitated out-of-tolerance investigations to identify root cause and develop solutions
  • Completed jobs and required paperwork on time
  • Reviewed activities and procedures regularly to identify opportunities for improvement
  • Followed established guidelines and procedures
  • Prevented service delays by effectively using slow periods to get ahead of routine tasks such as calibrating our own masters used in customer on site calibration
  • Carried out high-quality work with little oversight
  • Kept work area organized and clutter-free
  • Helped train new employees and reviewed their work
  • Interacted with customers on site and helped resolve any issues they may have had
  • Completed assigned tasks with little or no supervision
  • Maintained good working relationship with co-workers and management.
  • Visited customer locations to complete assignments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.

Education

Technical Degree - Welding

Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College
Rice Lake, WI
05.2016

Skills

  • Root cause analysis
  • Instrument calibration
  • Problem-solver
  • Detail-oriented
  • Creative thinking
  • Customer relations
  • Role model
  • Tools Cleaning
  • Technical Specifications
  • Quality Control Requirements
  • Manual testing

Timeline

Testing Technician

Rice Lake Weighing Systems
08.2022 - Current

Calibration Technician

Productivity Quality Inc
09.2016 - 08.2022

Technical Degree - Welding

Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College
Austen Grap