Kaden Ruud
North Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Calibration Technician with career history of completing repair projects quickly. Superior work ethic with dedicated, reliable and punctual nature. Focused on going above and beyond to meet all customer and business needs. Knowledgeable Calibration Technician skilled at evaluating, repairing and maintaining a wide range of equipment. Detail-oriented and hardworking with understanding of applicable codes, environmental standards, and safety requirements. Excellent communication and planning abilities.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Calibration Technician & Production Control Tech
United States Air Force, USAF
03.2024 - Current
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Diagnosed, repaired, and calibrated mainly RF-domain TMDE; Spectrum analyzers, radar test sets, wattmeters etc..
- Simultaneously serve as Production Control Tech to ensure over 12k annual calibrations are coordinated on time
- Documented calibration program activities and maintained up-to-date records for all completed work.
- Train technicians on proper use, calibration, and theory of lab standards and customer TMDE related to the RF domain
Production Control & Logistics Manager
United States Air Force, USAF
06.2023 - 03.2024
- Tracked, planned, and scheduled 4k annual calibrations, interfacing with DOD and civilian agencies.
- Supervised production planning while using appropriate tools and analysis for smooth production output.
- Managed laboratory inbound & outbound shipments of bench stock supplies, parts ordered, and TMDE
- Reviewed maintenance and repair problems to determine appropriate action for resolution.
- Studied department operations to assist with development of new or improved methods of tooling and production processes.
- Created streamlined production schedules and collaborated with production employees to communicate objectives and goals.
- Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow, and output.
Calibration Technician
United States Air Force, USAF
12.2020 - 06.2023
- Maintained compliance with environmental standards.
- Diagnosed, repaired, and calibrated RF Systems/Test sets and low/high voltage, resistance, & capacitance TMDE
- Visited customer locations to complete onsite calibrations
- Documented calibration program activities and maintained up-to-date records for all completed work.
- Trained customers on proper usage of measurement and test equipment.
- Troubleshot laboratory instruments using manufacturer-approved methods.
- Identified root causes to issues and implemented appropriate solutions.
- Mentored and trained other technicians on proper calibration theory, maintenance, and documentation
Calibration Apprentice
United States Air Force, USAF
04.2020 - 09.2020
- Inspected TMDE, troubleshoot issues and completed basic repair and calibration to maintain optimal operations.
- Checked and verified calibration data sheets for technical accuracy based on specifications and approved procedures.
- Determined out-of-tolerance conditions for measurement and test equipment and calibration standards.
Education
Metrology & Calibration
USAF Career Development Course
Misawa Air Base, JP12.2021
Associate of Science - Microprecision Technology
USAF Technical School
Biloxi, MS09.2020
Skills
- Schematic reading
- Service Coordination
- Root Cause Analysis
- Instrument Calibration
- Test equipment operation
- Tolerance calculations
- Mechanical Aptitude
- Multitasking
- Analytical Thinking
- Self Motivation
- Professionalism
- Interpersonal Skills
Certification
- Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt - SSGI
Timeline
Calibration Technician & Production Control Tech
United States Air Force, USAF
03.2024 - Current
Production Control & Logistics Manager
United States Air Force, USAF
06.2023 - 03.2024
Calibration Technician
United States Air Force, USAF
12.2020 - 06.2023
Calibration Apprentice
United States Air Force, USAF
04.2020 - 09.2020
Metrology & Calibration
USAF Career Development Course
Associate of Science - Microprecision Technology
USAF Technical School
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