Grant Kramer
Byram Township,NJ
Summary
Experienced Manufacturing Engineering Tech with over 5 years of experience in the Semiconductor Sector with a skillset that has value in many other Manufacturing/Building industries. Started Out in California with my current company, and helped lead the company move from CA to NJ. I've been in NJ for 3 years now, traveling to customers and fixing the issues that come up. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction with a good attitude. Thank you for reading, Look forward to speaking with you!
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Manufacturing Engineering Technician
Riber USA
Hillsborough NJ
05.2015 - Current
- Built product subassemblies or final assemblies and monitored and adjusted production processes or equipment for quality and productivity.
- Performed design and manufacturing engineering.
- Assisted engineers in developing, building and testing prototypes and products.
- Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
- Developed and enhanced personnel work instructions, Engineering Drawings, CAD Models.
- Analyzed mechanical requirements to determine feasibility of design.
- Completed projects on time and under budget and maintained equipment and tools. Documenting project management
- Developed CAD drawings from hand sketches, verbal instructions and site visits.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding and testing.
- Inspected Different types of Welding, and performed High Vacuum tests with helium leak detection verification.
- Travel to customer sites, Performed onsite installation, modification and maintenance of systems and equipment. 5-10 times per year on average.
- Reverse Engineer,Troubleshoot problems and resolve them on Electro-Mechanical Parts and assemblies
- Rebuilding Vacuum Pumps, Cryo pumps, Valves
- Rebuilding Effusion Cells, Resistance Heaters, Manipulators using refractory Metals.
- Traveling to Customer Sites across the country to Repair Welding leaks or Rebuild parts in field.
- Coordinating with outside vendors to help get the job done faster for customers
Welding and Fabrication
Bardex Corp
04.2012 - 04.2015
- Measured parts using calipers, gauges and micrometers to confirm adherence to quality standards on final inspections.
- Welded pieces into place by securing edges and machine-made molding to structures.
- Identified equipment and production non-compliance issues and notified foreman to facilitate resolution.
- Inspected welded projects to verify alignment with blueprint specifications.
- Assessed and tore down parts such as pumps, motors and cylinders in different pieces of equipment.
- Fabricated and assembled parts to complete skilled maintenance and repair work on equipment.
- Operated welding and cutting equipment with strong safety skills and high-quality results.
- Fitted bearings to adjust, repair, or overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment.
- Deburred, polished and painted surfaces.
- Worked with heavy machinery and various power tools when assembling parts.
- Operated overhead gantry Cranes to manipulate material into difficult Positions for Welding. (Heavy as 40-100ton Loads)
- Unloaded trucks, moved materials to staging area using Heavy duty forklifts and overhead cranes/hoists. (Heavy is 40 ton loads)
91B Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic
California Army National Guard
03.2009 - 03.2014
- Handled repair work and maintenance to keep vehicles functional.
- Assessed vehicles to identify degree of malfunction or damage.
- Tuned automotive systems and components to optimize functionality and prolong life of each piece.
- Corrected faults and maximized performance by rebuilding systems and individual components.
- Performed wheeled vehicle recovery operations.
Janitorial Technician
Mercer Advisors
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Handled equipment, chemicals and materials properly and with caution.
- Used time management and efficient cleaning methods to meet deadlines.
- Operated industrial washing machines and dishwashers to clean linens and dishware.
- Worked alongside other cleaners to complete jobs in corporate office buildings.
- Ordered new cleaning supplies for upcoming jobs.
- Emptied trashcans and transported waste to collection areas.
House Painter
Chuck Theriot Painting
06.2008 - 08.2008
- Selected premixed paints or mixed required portions of pigment, oil and thinning and drying substances to prepare paint to match specified colors.
- Used brushes, spray guns and paint rollers to paint surfaces.
- Used putty knives and caulking guns to fill cracks, holes and joints with plaster, putty and caulk.
- Used sandpaper, scrapers, grinders and steel wool to smooth surfaces.
Education
Solidworks Essentials Certificate - Solidworks (CAD)
Go Engineer
Santa Barbara, CA07.2019
Welding Certifications (GTAW,SMAW.GMAW,FCAW) - Welding
Pacific Coast Trade School
Oxnard California06.2014
High School Diploma -
San Marcos High School
Goleta CA06.2008
Skills
- CNC Lathe/Mill Experience
- Procedure Documentation
- Electro-Mechanical Assembly
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Engineering Documentation
- SolidWorks Experience
- Experienced TIG,MIG,Stick Welder
- Crane and Hoist Equipment Operation
- Metal Fabrication, Rolling,Forming,Heating
- Travel/Customer Relations Experience
- Working Under Pressure
Timeline
Manufacturing Engineering Technician
Riber USA
05.2015 - Current
Welding and Fabrication
Bardex Corp
04.2012 - 04.2015
Janitorial Technician
Mercer Advisors
01.2011 - 01.2012
91B Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic
California Army National Guard
03.2009 - 03.2014
House Painter
Chuck Theriot Painting
06.2008 - 08.2008
Solidworks Essentials Certificate - Solidworks (CAD)
Go Engineer
Welding Certifications (GTAW,SMAW.GMAW,FCAW) - Welding
Pacific Coast Trade School
High School Diploma -
San Marcos High School