Charles Maina
Spokane,WA
Summary
Background includes performing high-quality calibration and repair with accuracy and speed. Remarkable work ethic with strong dedication, reliability and a good attendance record. Driven to take on any task to meet customer needs. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. Hardworking and reliable Technician with strong ability in calibration. Offering skills and experience in both dimensional and electronic calibration (Electromechanical calibrations). Highly organized, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Calibration Technician
IN-CAL Calibration & Service, Inc.
Hudson, NH
10.2011 - 04.2019
- Satisfied customers through completion of calibration services within expected timeframes.
- Traveled to client sites to complete repairs and calibrations.
- Adhered to quality management system policies and procedures and performed other laboratory functions and problem-solving services.
- Created reports detailing the findings from each calibration activity; reported any discrepancies found during the process.
- Communicated effectively with customers regarding scheduling of services, status updates and follow-up activities.
- Performed scheduled calibrations and maintenance on equipment and systems in facility and off-site.
- Troubleshot problems associated with instrumentation performance prior to performing calibrations.
- Initiated documentation when instrumentation calibrations indicated out of tolerance or failure.
- Reviewed customer specifications and requirements to determine appropriate calibration methods and techniques.
- Performed calibrations on a variety of test and measurement equipment including multimeters, oscilloscopes, thermometers and pressure gauges.
- Ensured that all tools were properly maintained and stored after use.
- Repaired minor faults with precision measuring devices such as digital scales, micrometers.
- Maintained calibration database records accurately reflecting the current condition of all instruments calibrated.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
Calibration Technician
ACS Calibrations, Inc.
Conway, AR
11.2003 - 07.2010
- Satisfied customers through completion of calibration services within expected timeframes.
- Traveled to client sites to complete repairs and calibrations.
- Created reports detailing the findings from each calibration activity; reported any discrepancies found during the process.
- Communicated effectively with customers regarding scheduling of services, status updates and follow-up activities.
- Verified the accuracy of results using statistical analysis techniques such as linear regression or least squares methodologies.
- Performed scheduled calibrations and maintenance on equipment and systems in facility and off-site.
- Troubleshot problems associated with instrumentation performance prior to performing calibrations.
- Initiated documentation when instrumentation calibrations indicated out of tolerance or failure.
- Reviewed customer specifications and requirements to determine appropriate calibration methods and techniques.
- Performed calibrations on a variety of test and measurement equipment including multimeters, oscilloscopes, thermometers and pressure gauges.
- Understood critical process requirements to develop instrumentation process and calibration tolerances.
- Ensured that all tools were properly maintained and stored after use.
- Interacted with customers for items requiring repair or calibration and fully explained results.
- Maintained accurate inventory records of all instruments serviced.
- Repaired minor faults with precision measuring devices such as digital scales, micrometers.
- Conducted calibration traceability to National Institute of Standards and Technology standards.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
Education
Master of Science -
University of Nairobi
Nairobi, Kenya02-1998
Bachelor of Science - Engineering Physics
University of Nairobi
Nairobi, Kenya11-1987
Some College (No Degree) - Temperature Measurement
Hart Scientific, Inc.
American Fork, UTSome College (No Degree) - Metrology & Standards Maintenance
National Research Laboratory of Metrology (NRLM)
Tsukuba, JapanSkills
- Test Equipment Operation
- Schematic Reading
- Quality Control Procedures
- Root Cause Analysis
- Service Coordination
- Device Calibration
- Mechanical Aptitude
- Instrument Calibration
- Equipment Calibration
- Precision Measurement
- Attention to Detail
- Effective Communication
- Calibration Standards
- Safety Awareness
Affiliations
- Like bike riding along the many bike trails in the greater Spokane area
- Love to go walking on the hiking trails.
- Goes to church and social gatherings on a regular basis
Accomplishments
- Was employee of the month various times in past jobs
- Was a Certified Calibration Technician (CCT) through ASQ. Certificate has since expired.
- Received commendations for exemplary job performance in the human services job that I have been doing in the healthcare job that I have been doing from April 2019 to date.
Certification
- Bachelor of Science degree with a Physics & Math majors
- Was a Certified Calibration Technician (CCT) through ASQ. Certificate has since expired.
- Hart Scientific Temperature Measurement completion course
Languages
English
Professional
Swahili
Limited
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Calibration Technician
IN-CAL Calibration & Service, Inc.
10.2011 - 04.2019
Calibration Technician
ACS Calibrations, Inc.
11.2003 - 07.2010
Master of Science -
University of Nairobi
Bachelor of Science - Engineering Physics
University of Nairobi
Some College (No Degree) - Temperature Measurement
Hart Scientific, Inc.
Some College (No Degree) - Metrology & Standards Maintenance
National Research Laboratory of Metrology (NRLM)
- Bachelor of Science degree with a Physics & Math majors
- Was a Certified Calibration Technician (CCT) through ASQ. Certificate has since expired.
- Hart Scientific Temperature Measurement completion course
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