Reliable professional with military experience and a life-long technician. Ability to demonstrate superior leadership initiative, technical expertise, program enhancement creativity, and award-winning performance success while operating in uncertain, slow and fast-paced environments. Experienced in analyzing issues on service calls and finding effective solutions. Offering engaging and pleasant personality with expertise building customer relationships. Outstanding diagnostics skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
E/M Technician IV
VIAVI SOLUTIONS
Chandler, Arizona
01.2023 - Current
Organized work to meet demanding production goals
Maintained quality assurance and customer satisfaction objectives
Applied critical thinking and research to address complex issues
Observed equipment operation to diagnose and troubleshoot reported issues
Diagnosed and repaired problems with electrical and mechanical systems
Liaised with internal departments to optimize productivity and efficiency
Inspected equipment to identify areas of wear or causes of malfunctions
Completed job reports and logs immediately following service calls
Performed complex mechanical alignments and equipment calibration to meet quality standards
C130H Loadmaster
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE RESERVES
Peterson AFB, Colorado
04.2018 - Current
Safely transport cargo, passengers, and any other items of interest to designated destination(s)
Performed pre-flight and post-flight of aircraft and aircraft systems
Followed all preferred work methods, safety policies and procedures per military guidelines while reporting unsafe conditions
Used both manual and electronic methods to compute aircraft weight and balance
Interpreted cargo and passenger load briefings and reviewed all plans and documentation
Equipment Maintenance Technician II
CREE / WOLFSPEED
Durham, North Carolina
07.2022 - 01.2023
Provide equipment support to improve tool performance
Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions (to board level in some cases), determine corrective actions, and implement these actions
Perform electrical or mechanical troubleshooting to determine problems in non-functioning electro-mechanical equipment used in the manufacturing process
Dismantle, adjust, repair, and assemble equipment according to layout plans, blueprints, operating or repair manuals, rough sketches or drawings
Use test and diagnostic equipment to perform checkouts
Rebuild manufacturing equipment as required
Provide flexibility for 7x24 technical support for critical ongoing projects, installations, and repairs
Production Test Technician III
LAM RESEARCH
Tualatin, Oregon
01.2020 - 01.2021
Performed the set-up, calibration, verification and troubleshooting of circuits, components, instruments, mechanical assemblies, and finished process modules with a minimal degree of supervision
Utilized work orders, schematics, wiring diagrams, engineering specifications, parts and wire lists, written and/or verbal instructions to build, repair and/or test electrical, electro-mechanical, vacuum, pneumatic assemblies, subassemblies and components
Suggested and implemented new ideas to improve quality, reduce cost, and support production work environment
IT/VTC Support Technician
MCSG TECHNOLOGIES
Peterson AFB, Colorado
12.2018 - 01.2020
Provided technical support for NIPRNet, SIPRNet and JWICS workstations
Performed computer hardware and software modifications and installations
Troubleshot PCs and peripherals
Troubleshoot Microsoft Exchange accounts
Assist with help desk tickets to resolve issues
Maintain accountability for computer equipment (280+)
Acted as primary ITE Custodian
Operated and maintain VTC equipment
Set up and facilitate JWICS, Secret, and Unclassified VTCs.
Responded to support requests from end-users and patiently walked individuals through basic troubleshooting tasks
Configured hardware, devices, and software to set up work stations for employees
Sonar Technician Submarine - Work Center Supervisor
UNITED STATES NAVY
Naval Ocean Processing Facility (NOPF Dam Neck), Virginia Beach, VA
02.2010 - 04.2018
Served as Sonar Division Work Center Supervisor, organizing, planning, and coordinating maintenance
Responsible for safety of Top-Secret equipment ensuring missions critical to national safety are executed efficiently
Maintained COMSEC and INFOSEC in operations and actions to preserve operational integrity.
Calculated maneuvers and provided commander with operational and situational reports along with depth, range and system statuses.
Analyzed multiple data inputs across active and passive acoustic sensors in a faced paced environment
Updated documentation such as technical manuals and equipment maintenance records
Maintained division resources as the designated Repair Parts Petty Officer ensuring the upkeep of all systems during critical missions
Repaired and tested sonar processing hardware and software
Awarded the Distinguished Navy & Marine Corps Achievement Medal (2x)
Education
BESS (Basic Enlisted Submarine School pipeline including advanced journeyman training) -
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