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Grant Kramer

Byram Township

Summary

Experienced Manufacturing/Engineering Tech with over 8 years of experience in the Semiconductor Industry with one of the major manufacturing companies in the molecular Beam Epitaxy Specialty. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction with a Positive Attitude. Highly motivated and detail-oriented professional with proven track record of troubleshooting, repairing and maintaining production machinery and equipment to achieve optimal efficiency. Proficient in understanding and interpreting blueprints, schematics and technical drawings to manage equipment according to specifications.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Manufacturing Technician

Riber USA
05.2015 - Current
  • Rebuild and test design and operation of equipment, components and MBE systems. (Shutters, Effusions Cells, Manipulators, Pumps, Vacuum Components)
  • Design tooling and Plan manufacturing process for small team.
  • Troubleshooting problems with equipment and devise plan for fixing the issue.
  • Assisted engineers in developing, building and testing prototypes and products.
  • Develop and enhance personnel work instructions, Engineering Drawings, CAD Models.
  • Analyzed mechanical requirements to determine feasibility of design.
  • Lead Custom Engineering projects for customers that require Drafting a design, working with outside vendors, and quoting costs.
  • Use Welding equipment to perform UHV Quality Welds/Helium Leak Testing
  • Travel to and interact with customers to perform onsite installations, modification and maintenance of various MBE systems and equipment.
  • Project manage small manufacturing team.
  • Assemble Components on large and small Assemblies.
  • Reverse engineer parts that need to be made and documented using Solidworks.
  • Operate Lathe and Milling Machines
  • Outgas, Bake, and Test components such as Shutters, Effusion cells, Manipulators, pumps after building them.

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

Welding Certifications (GTAW,SMAW.GMAW,FCAW) - Welding Certifications (GTAW,SMAW.GMAW,FCAW)

Pacific Coast Trade School
Oxnard California
06.2014

High School Diploma -

San Marcos High School
Goleta CA
06.2008

Skills

  • Sage 500 Procedure Documentation
  • Engineering Documentation (Powerpoint,Excel)
  • SolidWorks (CAD)
  • Drafting, Creating Drawings for Manufacturing
  • Experienced Welder ( TIG,MIG,Stick )
  • Crane, Hoist, and forklift operator
  • Vacuum Components Fabrication, and Milling Experience
  • MBE Equipment Troubleshooting
  • MBE Equipment Installation
  • MBE Maintenance
  • MBE Equipment Engineering/Modifications

Timeline

Manufacturing 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

Welding Certifications (GTAW,SMAW.GMAW,FCAW) - Welding Certifications (GTAW,SMAW.GMAW,FCAW)

Pacific Coast Trade School

High School Diploma -

San Marcos High School

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