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Jason Zidek

Santa Barbara,CA

Summary

Continue to build a professional career with a quality driven company as a self -motivated and highly collaborative team player with over 15 years of experience in precision electro-mechanical assembly with a solid focus on detail. Experienced woking under pressure in achieving desired production goals within a specified time frame.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Electro-Mechanical Assembler

Productive Robotics
Carpinteria, CA
04.2021 - 04.2022
  • Assembled variety of DC motors and joint assemblies per technical specifications and production guidelines.
  • Used precision measuring equipment to check final products for adherence to tolerance limits.
  • Inspected completed motor & joint assemblies for functionality and quality, alerting supervisors of repeat issues and seeking out root causes.
  • Performed final assembly and calibration of 7 axis arm robots
  • Completed surface mount soldering of printed circuit boards.

Electro-Mechanical Assembler

Seek Thermal
Santa Barbara, CA
12.2016 - 04.2021
  • Production and testing of all versions/models of Seek Thermal imaging cameras per technical specifications
  • Directly assisted R&D in prototype builds and go no-go procedures
  • Maintained and calibrated production test equipment and recorded data per document standards
  • Assisted in writing initial assembly procedures for new and revised production lines
  • Worked to meet specific production deadlines

Landscape Maintenance

CITY OF SANTA BARBARA PARKS DEPT, HUGETTE CLARK ESTATE
SANTA BARBARA, CA
12.2008 - 08.2016

Electro-Mechanical Assembler

INOGEN
GOLETA, CA
01.2005 - 11.2008
  • Performed production and component testing of th Inogen 1 Oxygen Concentrator with use small precision hand tools
  • Assisted Customer Service in upgrade/repair/return of customer units
  • Tested, maintained and recorded in-line calibration equipment per compliance in documented standards
  • Applied precise surface mount and through hole soldering techniques

Senior Optics Assembler

KARL STORZ IMAGING
GOLETA, CA
09.2003 - 12.2004
  • Production of digital imaging medical cameras per established documentation using small hand held precision hand tools
  • Alignment of mirror and lens systems
  • Upgrade, repair and replacement of customer cameras and endoscopes
  • Effectively interface with R&D and M.E. to provide detailed feedback on product build & test issues

Electro Mechanical Assembler

DIGITAL INSTRUMENTS
GOLETA, CA
05.1993 - 12.2002
  • Precision build of AFM microscopes from inception to completion using small hand tools, tweezers, screw drivers and torque wrenches
  • Worked closely with Test Engineers to trouble shoot any performance issues in an efficient and timely manner
  • Worked to specific production deadlines often requiring evenings and weekends
  • Traveled off site with engineering to perform customer repairs and upgrades
  • Completed surface mount soldering of printed circuit boards.

Education

High School Diploma -

Smithson Valley High School
New Braunfels, TX
05.1986

Some College (No Degree) -

Santa Barbara City College
Santa Barbara, CA

Skills

  • Microsoft Word, Excel, Quickbooks & Outlook
  • Lean Manufacturing Principles, GMP & ISO 9000
  • Class 100 Clean Room Protocols, Microscope
  • Detailed Documentation
  • Blueprint Interpretation
  • Great Communication Skills Verbally and Written

Additional Information

References:

Ray Schultz, (Former) Customer Service Manager, Seek Thermal

Goleta, CA

805-291-9146

ray.schultz@hotmail.com


Matt Smith, Manufacturing Manager, Seek Thermal

Goleta,CA

805-318-0402

msmith@thermal.com


Jake Beahan, Vice President, Productive Robotics

Carpinteria,CA

805-244-9300

jake.beahan@productiverobotics.com




Timeline

Electro-Mechanical Assembler

Productive Robotics
04.2021 - 04.2022

Electro-Mechanical Assembler

Seek Thermal
12.2016 - 04.2021

Landscape Maintenance

CITY OF SANTA BARBARA PARKS DEPT, HUGETTE CLARK ESTATE
12.2008 - 08.2016

Electro-Mechanical Assembler

INOGEN
01.2005 - 11.2008

Senior Optics Assembler

KARL STORZ IMAGING
09.2003 - 12.2004

Electro Mechanical Assembler

DIGITAL INSTRUMENTS
05.1993 - 12.2002

High School Diploma -

Smithson Valley High School

Some College (No Degree) -

Santa Barbara City College
Jason Zidek