Fernando Acosta
Menifee,California
Summary
Dedicated and highly adaptable technician with extensive experience in shipping, fulfillment, and cable/electrical assembly. Skilled in fast-paced warehouse operations, international shipping procedures, and precise technical assembly work following IPC and industry standards. Strong background in soldering, crimping, machine operation, and quality control. Known for reliability, teamwork, and the ability to meet tight deadlines while maintaining accuracy and safety. Bilingual in English and Spanish, with strong communication skills and a consistent commitment to efficiency and high-quality work.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Formulation & Logistics Specialist
Sun Genomics
06.2022 - Current
- Created custom kits for customers by preparing and blending powders to formulate personalized formulas based on customer specifications.
- Followed Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for splitting capsules, filling powders, and ensuring cleanliness in the lab environment.
- Packaged, sealed, and stored final products in inventory, ensuring proper labeling and compliance with safety standards.
- Pulled daily customer subscriptions (150–300 kits) from freezer inventory, printed and verified shipping labels, packed orders, coordinated and shipped customer orders via FedEx, UPS, and USPS, ensuring timely and accurate deliveries.
- Received and verified inventory shipments, managed stock levels, and maintained accurate records of incoming and outgoing products.
- Maintained a clean and organized work area, adhering to strict hygiene and safety protocols in the production and packaging process.
- Expedited, urgent orders to meet tight deadlines without compromising on quality or accuracy of shipments.
Aerospac Assembler Test Technician
General Atomics - Poway
02.2019 - 02.2023
- Assembled and tested high-performance cable systems in strict compliance with IPC-610 Class 3 and IPC-620 Class 3 quality standards.
- Performed precision soldering, crimping, potting, and assembly work on fine-pitch components, fiber optic cables, RF cables, and wiring assemblies.
- Interpreted and followed technical drawings, schematics, wire lists, block diagrams, and work instructions to complete complex assemblies and wire harnesses.
- Operated advanced tools and equipment, including soldering irons, heat guns, torque stations, automatic crimpers, splices, terminals, DMMs, oscilloscopes, power supplies, and signal generators.
- Assembled, disassembled, and reassembled components, sub-assemblies, chassis, cable harnesses, PCBs, and mechanical panels to engineering specifications and tight tolerances.
- Conducted thorough testing of assemblies to verify torque accuracy, connector integrity, proper pin assignments, undamaged wiring, and acceptable electrical resistance.
- Conducted quick high-pot (high-potential) testing for aerospace cable assemblies to verify insulation integrity and reliability.
- Troubleshot electronic systems down to the Printed Wiring Assembly (PWA) level, using schematics, diagrams, and test equipment to diagnose and repair faults.
- Developed and implemented test programs for new work orders using blueprints and work travelers.
- Maintained strict adherence to 5S practices, safety protocols, and documentation requirements.
- Utilized computer applications for documentation, test creation, and quality verification.
- Demonstrated flexibility in meeting deadlines, including overtime and weekend work, while maintaining safety and quality standards.
Aerospace Cable Assembler
CableConn
10.2017 - 02.2019
- Built a wide range of cable assemblies and wire harnesses for the aerospace, defense, telecom, medical, and transportation industries.
- Skilled in soldering, crimping, mass termination, epoxies, potting, over-molding, coating, and hermetic sealing.
- Experienced with D-Sub and various connector types; integrated sensors, motors, fans, power supplies, batteries, and electro-mechanical components.
- Assembled wire harnesses with fully terminated connectors, including high-density signal housings, lugs, terminals, and terminal blocks.
- Created custom functional-testing programs and built harnesses on custom boards to ensure accuracy and connection integrity.
- Performed strict quality control to meet industry standards for durability and performance.
- Assembled cables and connectors to precise specifications, ensuring high-quality standards.
- Operated various hand tools and machinery to complete assembly tasks efficiently.
Manufacturing Production Technician
Channell Commercial
06.2016 - 10.2017
- Operated machinery to assemble and package products efficiently.
- Conducted quality inspections to ensure compliance with production standards.
- Operated advanced rotational molding machinery to manufacture durable, hollow products by heating and rotating molds evenly for uniform material distribution.
- Cut precise alignments using a high-powered saw, ensuring accuracy and consistency in every part.
- Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication, teamwork, and mutual respect among colleagues.
Lead Dishwasher
Guadalajara Mexican Food & Cantina
01.2015 - 06.2016
- Operated dishwashing machinery to ensure cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Trained new staff on proper dishwashing techniques and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to maintain timely service and cleanliness.
- Monitored inventory levels of cleaning supplies, ensuring availability for operations.
- Enhanced cleanliness standards with thorough sanitization of all dishware, utensils, and cooking equipment.
- Prevented equipment malfunctions by routinely checking dishwasher performance and addressing issues promptly if necessary.
Education
High School Diploma -
Ortega HighSchool
Lake Elsinore, CASkills
- Package handling
- Loading and unloading
- Labeling and packaging
- Logistics planning
- International shipping regulations
- Warehouse operations
- Shipping and receiving
- Soldering , Crimping, Torque application
- Quality control (QC)
- Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
- 5S workplace organization
- Machine operation
- Working with resistors and diodes
- Reading blueprints and work travelers
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Inventory management
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Formulation & Logistics Specialist
Sun Genomics
06.2022 - Current
Aerospac Assembler Test Technician
General Atomics - Poway
02.2019 - 02.2023
Aerospace Cable Assembler
CableConn
10.2017 - 02.2019
Manufacturing Production Technician
Channell Commercial
06.2016 - 10.2017
Lead Dishwasher
Guadalajara Mexican Food & Cantina
01.2015 - 06.2016
High School Diploma -
Ortega HighSchool