Derek Forst
Reno,Nevada
Summary
To secure a position that will allow me to apply my current work experience, expand my knowledge and become an asset to the company.
Overview
1
1
Certification
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Scale Tech
Quality Scales
09.2024 - 05.2026
- Calibrate and repair scales
Scale Tech
Michelli Measurement
10.2019 - 08.2024
- Calibrate and repair scales
Scale Technician
Reno Scales
Sparks, NV
10.2003 - 10.2019
- Calibrate and repair scales, consisting of lab to floor scales.
Installer
CEI
Sparks, NV
05.2002 - 09.2005
- Install residential and business security systems, phone lines and cable.
Electro-Mechanical Technician
Gametech
Reno, NV
05.2004 - 04.2005
- Refurbish handheld bingo machines down to component level.
Refurb Technician
EET
Reno, NV
05.2003 - 05.2004
- Refurbish Handheld bingo machines down to component level.
Slot Technician
Silver Club
Sparks, NV
01.2003 - 05.2003
- Repair and maintain slot machines on the casino floor.
Systems Technician
Electro-Tech
Sparks, NV
10.2002 - 11.2002
- Installed voice and data lines, terminated connections, installed muscle stimulators, and short wave diathermy.
Service Technician
AccuMed (Surgical Group)
Sparks, NV
07.2002 - 09.2002
- Repair and calibrate medical devices such as phototherapy units, photometers, and other medical devices.
Jacket Selector
BAKER AND TAYLOR BOOKS
Reno, NV
10.1996 - 02.1997
- Selected and attached mylar covers for books sold to libraries, schools, etc.
Service Technician
Tip Top Amusement Co.
Carson City, NV
03.1995 - 07.1996
- Serviced coin-operated entertainment devices (video games, pinball machines, juke boxes, etc.) at customer locations in the field. Troubleshoot broken electronic devices down to the component level.
Assembler
INTERNATIONAL GAME TECHNOLOGY
Reno, NV
06.1991 - 10.1994
- Assembled coin-operated electronic gaming devices (slot machines, video poker, etc.) on the assembly line.
Education
DeVry Institute of Technology
Columbus, Ohio01.1987
Skills
- Able to troubleshoot digital electronics down to the component level Conscientious worker committed to my quality of work and timeliness
- Excellent troubleshooting skills using oscilloscopes, signal analyzers and DMMs Forklift certified since November 2005 CDL Class A
Certification
- Digital Headend Operations, Motorola Corp., Philadelphia PA. 2001-07-27
- Certificate of Training for Basic Thru-Hole Solder Technology from Pace 2003-10-28
- Certificate of Completion for ipc-a-610-c acceptability of electronic assemblies from TMCC 2003-10-28
Timeline
Scale Tech
Quality Scales
09.2024 - 05.2026
Scale Tech
Michelli Measurement
10.2019 - 08.2024
Electro-Mechanical Technician
Gametech
05.2004 - 04.2005
Scale Technician
Reno Scales
10.2003 - 10.2019
Refurb Technician
EET
05.2003 - 05.2004
Slot Technician
Silver Club
01.2003 - 05.2003
Systems Technician
Electro-Tech
10.2002 - 11.2002
Service Technician
AccuMed (Surgical Group)
07.2002 - 09.2002
Installer
CEI
05.2002 - 09.2005
Jacket Selector
BAKER AND TAYLOR BOOKS
10.1996 - 02.1997
Service Technician
Tip Top Amusement Co.
03.1995 - 07.1996
Assembler
INTERNATIONAL GAME TECHNOLOGY
06.1991 - 10.1994
DeVry Institute of Technology
Personal
U.S. citizen. Willing to travel.