Ian WELCH
Silverdale,WA
Summary
Results oriented Electrical Calibration Technician and Marine Corps veteran with demonstrated technical skills and expertise in operational testing and troubleshooting of electrical systems including fiber optics, RF, and vibration, and other physical/mechanical standards. Promotes quality assurance and efficiency of installations, troubleshooting processes and concepts to provide timely, quality repairs of malfunctioning systems. Supervises the the shipping, receiving, and documentation for customer calibrations. Force multiplier with adeptness at implementing Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Precision Electrical Calibration Tech.
Lockheed Martin
Silverdale, WA
04.2024 - Current
- Performed preventative and corrective maintenance on complex electrical systems, including the troubleshooting and repair of various test sets in support of the Fleet Ballistic Missile Program.
- Calibrated equipment to ISO/IEC 17025 standardization, OEM specifications, and drawings.
- Specialized in calibrating and troubleshooting precision AC and DC systems, fiber optics, radio frequency (RF), and vibration standards.
- Responsible for tracing faults in defective equipment and performing the re-soldering of micro-miniature components.
- Solid experience in torque, pneumatic, and hydraulic pressure calibration.
- Monitored safety protocols for various tools and coworker behaviors to minimize delay, prevent injuries and increase production.
Avionics Calibration Technician
United States Marine Corps
New Windsor, NY
08.2020 - 03.2024
- Performed routine maintenance on electrical systems, including troubleshooting, and repair of electronics and precision measurement equipment.
- Troubleshot complex electrical systems using multimeters and oscilloscopes.
- Utilized specialized test equipment, such as spectrum analyzers and signal generators, when troubleshooting problems.
- Analyzed data from diagnostic tests to identify underlying issues that may affect the performance of systems.
- Repaired circuit boards by replacing faulty components as necessary.
- Performed preventive maintenance tasks, such as cleaning connectors and checking the continuity of circuits.
- Documented findings from periodic inspections, and submitted reports to management.
- Interpreted schematics, blueprints, diagrams, technical manuals, and other documentation.
- Analyzed circuitry, and physically checked wiring and operation of electronic parts, units, and system components to locate malfunction causes found during testing.
Shipping and Receiving Supervisor
United States Marine Corps
Newburgh, NY
08.2020 - 03.2024
- Maintained records of all materials received or shipped from the warehouse.
- Planned routes for delivery trucks according to the most cost-effective approach, while meeting deadlines.
- Received, processed, and restocked returns.
- Liaised with vendor representatives to rectify damages and shortages.
- Investigated inventory discrepancies to maintain recordkeeping validity.
- Oversaw staff to prepare production cycles on time, using specified requirements.
- Implemented quality assurance programs to maintain high standards of customer service when delivering products and goods.
- Provided guidance to warehouse personnel regarding proper handling procedures for fragile items during shipment preparation.
- Managed department priorities and provided leadership for on-time delivery, production.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Computer Networks And Cybersecurity
University of Maryland Global Campus
Adelphi, MarylandSkills
- Performance Benchmarking
- Soldering
- Hand Tools Proficiency
- Excellent Hand-Eye coordination
- Electronic Systems Troubleshooting
- Schematic Interpretation
- Circuit Testing
- Wiring Diagrams
- Electrical Equipment Repair
- Troubleshooting Malfunctions
- Maintenance and Repair
- Microsoft Office/Excel
- Customer Service
- Inventory Management
- Quality Assurance
Accomplishments
- Received The President's Volunteer Service Award for 769 total volunteer hours to the Marine Corps Toys for Tots Campaign.
- Humanitarian Service Award - USMC
- Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal
- Received Certificate of Commendation - USMC
Certification
- [Aviation Electronics Technician] Training - [2020]
- [Avionics Calibration Technician] Training - [2020]
- [Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt] Training - [2022]
- Fluke Metrology 101 - [2024]
Timeline
Precision Electrical Calibration Tech.
Lockheed Martin
04.2024 - Current
Avionics Calibration Technician
United States Marine Corps
08.2020 - 03.2024
Shipping and Receiving Supervisor
United States Marine Corps
08.2020 - 03.2024
Some College (No Degree) - Computer Networks And Cybersecurity
University of Maryland Global Campus
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