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JASON VAN TASSEL

Wantage,NJ

Summary

Self-motivated, detail-oriented, hands on professional, with strong mechanical background and proven ability to multitask on many levels. Strong leadership skill and work ethic.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

CNC TECH

Inrad Optics
Northvale, NJ
09.2023 - 04.2024
  • To set up, program, and operate Opti-Pro/Opto tech CNC machines.
  • Utilize CMM/ZYGO for meterology.
  • Work with engineers/maintenance to resolve any production or safety issues.

Optical Coating Technician

Universal Thin Film Lab
Newburgh, NY
05.2022 - 04.2023
  • Perform routine maintenance of vacuuming/cleaning coating chambers, including sand blasting machine parts/ tooling, and re-foiling chamber parts and walls. Set up/reassemble chambers, chemical prep, E-beam set up for deposition of thin film.
  • Loads and unloads Optical substrates in vacuum chambers.
  • Perform basic testing to ensure optical coating meets production requirements.(Spectrometer, Interferometer, and humidity chamber)
  • Process documentation. Make sure the work area is always neat and orderly (Dust/ Dirt Free).

Dept. Head/ CNC Machinist

Esco Optics
Oakridge, NJ
08.2013 - 05.2022
  • Over-see three co-workers making sure they work efficiently and safely while maintaining production specs and deadlines
  • Address and resolve any issues related to my department. Track jobs orders and coordinated with other departments to ensure successful completion of projects.
  • Set up, program, and operate various high speed grinding/polishing CNCs. (Opti-Pro/Opto-Tech).
  • R and D work, M Code/G Code, Manual Programming.
  • Experience with most all optical machinery. Utilized all measuring/meterology devices and machines.

Maintenance/Machine operator

Econo Pak
Sussex, NJ
10.2011 - 07.2013
  • Preventive maintenance and to troubleshoot, fix, and maintain production machinery when needed.
  • Metal fabrication. Welding experience (Mig and stick).
  • Keep neat,safe, and orderly work place at all times

Mechanic/Millwright

Sean Wood LLC
Dover, NJ
04.2009 - 09.2011
  • To move/install all types of machinery and equipment in various locations.
  • Fix/service and maintain machinery.
  • Metal fab/welding experience. Preventive maintenance.
  • Safety first at all times.

Mechanic/Maintenance

TILCON NEW YORK INC
Pompton Lakes, NJ
05.2007 - 04.2009
  • To troubleshoot, fix, and maintain any issues with heavy equipment including fueling and greasing all machines/equipment.
  • Preventive maintenance, safety first at all times.
  • Fixed and maintained all conveyors and crushers inside the quarry.
  • Metal fab/welding experience.

Education

Advanced Optical Manufacturing - Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology

Opti Pro
Webster, NY
07-2015

Mastercam Mill Beginner - Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology

Opti Pro
Webster, NY
01-2015

High School Diploma -

Wallkill Valley Regional High School
Hamburg, NJ
06-2003

Skills

  • CNC Mill/Lathe
  • 5 Axis CNC Machine
  • Blueprint Interpretation
  • Manual programming (M codes and G codes)
  • Equipment Maintenance/Mechanically Inclinded
  • Microsoft Word and Excel

Timeline

CNC TECH

Inrad Optics
09.2023 - 04.2024

Optical Coating Technician

Universal Thin Film Lab
05.2022 - 04.2023

Dept. Head/ CNC Machinist

Esco Optics
08.2013 - 05.2022

Maintenance/Machine operator

Econo Pak
10.2011 - 07.2013

Mechanic/Millwright

Sean Wood LLC
04.2009 - 09.2011

Mechanic/Maintenance

TILCON NEW YORK INC
05.2007 - 04.2009

Advanced Optical Manufacturing - Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology

Opti Pro

Mastercam Mill Beginner - Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology

Opti Pro

High School Diploma -

Wallkill Valley Regional High School
JASON VAN TASSEL