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MICHAEL A. GRABEK JR.

Mesa,AZ

Summary

Professional technician with proven ability to maintain and repair equipment efficiently. Skilled in troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and technical diagnostics. Strong focus on collaboration and achieving results in dynamic work environments. Reliable team member with adaptability to changing needs and priorities.

Diligent Master Equipment Technician with solid background in maintaining and repairing wide array of equipment. Proven track record of efficiently diagnosing issues and implementing effective solutions. Demonstrated proficiency in troubleshooting and preventive maintenance.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

Master Equipment Technician

Microchip Technology, Inc.
12.2021 - Current
  • Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on equipment in the metrology area with component level diagnostics and repair
  • Create preventive maintenance instructions
  • Train other technicians
  • Member of Emergency Response Team
  • Experience with Hitachi CD-SEM, Thermawave Optiprobe, KLA 2401, and various metrology equipment

Equipment Maintenance Supervisor

Microchip Technology, Inc.
10.2005 - 12.2021
  • Management – team leader, coordinator, project manager
  • Manage a team of 14-18 technicians
  • Coordinate scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities between team members on approximately 24 different equipment platforms
  • Coordinate with contractors to complete safety and ancillary equipment maintenance
  • Safety Manager/Coordinator
  • Maintain preventive maintenance proficiency
  • Adhere to departmental operations guidelines
  • Utilize downtime tracking system to identify potential opportunities for improvement
  • Coordinate priorities with manufacturing to achieve daily goals
  • Manage annual maintenance shutdown activities
  • Create preventive maintenance schedules
  • Coordinate OT support as needed
  • Develop training plans and coordinate training activities
  • Lead shift Emergency/Medical Response Team
  • Customer Relations
  • Work closely with customers to ensure goals are met
  • Ensure technician staff is fully utilized
  • Assist with site environmental conformance as well as hazardous material programs
  • Reconcile toxic material usage to comply with Department of Homeland Security

Sr. Equipment Maintenance Technician

Microchip Technology, Inc.
07.1995 - 10.2005
  • Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on equipment in the photolithography area with component level diagnostics and repair
  • Create preventive maintenance instructions
  • Train other technicians
  • Member of Emergency Response Team
  • Experience with Canon steppers, Tel tracks, Fusion DUV, and various metrology equipment

Electronics Technician

Cape Fear Music Company, Inc.
02.1994 - 06.1995
  • Responsible for maintenance of analog and digital electronic game equipment
  • Performed component level diagnostics and repair
  • Other duties included interaction with clients and provide on-site service

Air Traffic Control Electronics Technician

United States Marine Corps
04.1988 - 12.1991
  • Responsible for electronic systems installation and maintenance
  • Installed and performed preventive and corrective maintenance on communications, radar, and navigational aids equipment in the Air Traffic Control system
  • Performed component level diagnostics and repair
  • Supervised 6-8 technicians daily
  • Responsible for the training of personnel on electronic systems

Education

Bachelor of Science - Applied Management

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
10.2009

Associate in Applied Science Degree - Electronics Engineering Technology

Cape Fear Community College
Wilmington, NC
05.1995

Skills

  • Equipment Repair
  • Diagnostic testing
  • Computer skills
  • Hydraulic systems
  • Repair planning
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Diagnostics
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Machine operation
  • Mechanical testing
  • Safety protocols
  • Safety standards

Training

  • Naval Air Technical Training Center, Millington, TN, Marine Air Traffic Control Communications Technician Course, Basic Electricity and Electronics, 02/01/87 to 04/01/88, 1920 hours of classroom and laboratory training on DC and AC circuits; power supply operation; semiconductor theory; solid-state devices; digital electronics; modulation; and transmission lines.
  • Naval Air Technical Training Center, Millington, TN, Miniature Component Repair, 02/01/87 to 04/01/88, 80 hours of laboratory training on printed circuit board maintenance; soldering and de-soldering techniques.

References

Available upon request

Timeline

Master Equipment Technician

Microchip Technology, Inc.
12.2021 - Current

Equipment Maintenance Supervisor

Microchip Technology, Inc.
10.2005 - 12.2021

Sr. Equipment Maintenance Technician

Microchip Technology, Inc.
07.1995 - 10.2005

Electronics Technician

Cape Fear Music Company, Inc.
02.1994 - 06.1995

Air Traffic Control Electronics Technician

United States Marine Corps
04.1988 - 12.1991

Associate in Applied Science Degree - Electronics Engineering Technology

Cape Fear Community College

Bachelor of Science - Applied Management

Grand Canyon University
MICHAEL A. GRABEK JR.