Morris Vaughn

• Lead a cross-shift team of maintenance technicians and shift engineers responsible for TEL Act-12, Pro, Pro-V, Pro-Z, and SEMES Lozix tracks in a 24/7 advanced semiconductor fab.
• Drove daily operations in preventive and corrective maintenance to support production goals and KPI achievement.
• Ensure full compliance with EHS and 6S standards; recognized for helping the fab pass the IATF audit and secure new business.
• Built and maintained a well-balanced night shift maintenance team to meet staffing and training requirements.
• Developed and enforced technician training programs, ensuring tool certification and timely completion.
• Led continuous improvement initiatives and equipment recovery efforts, reducing downtime, and enhancing tool availability.
• Coordinated shift schedules, delegated tasks, and conducted performance evaluations, and career development planning.
• Successfully led the 2024 Litho 6S Program, improving audit scores through extra engagement and coordination.

• Performed preventive and corrective maintenance on SEMES, ACT-12, and Pro-V/Z lithography toolsets.
• Led tool recovery efforts and root cause analysis for equipment issues; documented shift events, and collaborated across shifts.
• Supported continuous improvement projects and operating procedure enhancements.
• Developed expertise in equipment troubleshooting, SPC chart analysis, and structured problem-solving techniques.
• Contributed to technician training and ensured safe maintenance operations aligned with Fab EHS protocols.

• Monitored tool health and supported both routine and emergency maintenance for high-value lithography tools.
• Performed hands-on maintenance using mechanical, electrical, and software troubleshooting skills.
• Partnered with engineers and production teams to optimize tool performance and uptime.
• Assisted in documenting tool events and standard operating procedures to ensure knowledge transfer.

• Performed preventive and corrective maintenance on Pro-V/Z, ACT-12, and SEMES equipment.
• Led tool recovery efforts and root cause analysis for equipment issues; documented shift events, and collaborated across shifts.
• Supported continuous improvement projects and operating procedure enhancements.
• Developed expertise in equipment troubleshooting, SPC chart analysis, and structured problem-solving techniques.
• Contributed to technician training and ensured safe maintenance operations aligned with Fab EHS protocols.

Performed over 1,200 planned maintenance checks on main propulsion and auxiliary equipment.

Corrected over 1,900 inspection deficiencies, which took over 220 man-hours, saving the Navy over.

$450,000.00 in contractor fees.

Performed over 220 planned maintenance checks for the lube oil quality program, analyzing the lube oil 23699.

Dissected and rebuilt 66 hydraulic modules used on Landing Craft Air Cushion for the Navy.

As part of a 5-man Naval Hovercraft team, ensured 567 mishap-free flight hours, with zero engine.

casualties.

Trained 12 deck engineers to be self-sustaining crew members with the ability to work.

autonomously