Carl Copeland
Fort Worth,Texas
Summary
Experienced Electronics Technician with over 20 years in the field, specializing in electronic system troubleshooting, maintenance, and efficiency enhancements. Demonstrates exceptional technical and diagnostic skills, with a proven track record of improving system reliability and adherence to safety protocols. Excels in high-pressure environments and complex electronic configurations.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Electronics Technician
Elbit Systems
Fort Worth, TX
05.2016 - 10.2024
- Conducted comprehensive maintenance on equipment and systems, ensuring prolonged operational efficiency.
- Expertly diagnosed and repaired both complex and straightforward electronic issues, maintaining system integrity.
- Provided technical support to other departments as needed.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations when working with hazardous materials or high-voltage components.
- Documented results from tests conducted on various types of electronic components.
- Performed soldering tasks to repair or assemble electronic components.
- Managed calibration records and scheduling for test equipment, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
- Contributed to the design and development of new electronic components, enhancing product offerings.
Quality Control Inspector
Chem Guard
Mansfield, TX
09.2014 - 01.2016
- Inspected products for defects and conformance to customer specifications using precision measuring instruments.
- Monitored production processes to ensure quality standards were met and documented results of inspections.
- Verified accuracy of product labels, including expiration dates and lot numbers.
- Performed first article inspection on incoming raw materials.
Machinist /Quality Control Inspector
Owen Oil Tools
Godley, Texa
05.2007 - 09.2014
- Set up and operated various machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments.
- Calculated dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and instruments such as micrometers or vernier calipers.
- Maintained quality and safety standards; kept records acceptance or nonacceptance of production parts
Tool Maker /Machinist
Lockheed Aircraft
Fort Worth, Texas
01.2002 - 05.2007
- Performed precision machining operations on lathes, mills, and grinders to manufacture parts for various tools.
- Set up and operated manual, CNC and EDM machines to fabricate tooling components to blueprint specifications.
- Applied knowledge of metallurgy, heat treatment and other processes related to tool making.
- Used hand tools such as saws, files, drills and chisels to shape metal into desired shapes for specific tools.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Electronics Technology
ITT Technical Institute - Arlington
Arlington, TX11-1994
Journeyman Toolmaker - Toolmaking, Machining, Electronic Drafting
General Dynamis Tooling Apprenticeship
Fort Worth, TX11-1990
Skills
- Failure Analysis
- Quality Assurance Testing
- Test equipment operation
- Customer Support
- Electronics manufacturing
- Technical schematic understanding
- Technical Documentation
- Electronic troubleshooting
- Malfunction tracing
- Soldering and wiring
- Mechanical testing
- Hardware diagnostics
- Mechanical Systems
- Electrical Safety
- Measuring
- Quality Inspection
- Hand tool safety
- Jigs
- Fixture design
- Lathing
- Geometric dimensioning
- Precision machining
- Surface grinding
- Lathe Operation
- Milling
- Machine setup
Affiliations
- Long range precision shooting
- Collecting unusual and interesting items
- Keen interest in anything aviation
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Electronics Technician
Elbit Systems
05.2016 - 10.2024
Quality Control Inspector
Chem Guard
09.2014 - 01.2016
Machinist /Quality Control Inspector
Owen Oil Tools
05.2007 - 09.2014
Tool Maker /Machinist
Lockheed Aircraft
01.2002 - 05.2007
Associate of Applied Science - Electronics Technology
ITT Technical Institute - Arlington
Journeyman Toolmaker - Toolmaking, Machining, Electronic Drafting
General Dynamis Tooling Apprenticeship
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