Orlan Paul Santos
San Diego,CA
Summary
Precision-driven professional with 15 years of experience in Aerospace and Defense manufacturing with a focus on laser optic operations. Known for high productivity levels and efficient task completion, leveraging specialized skills in machine tool setting, operation optimization, and quality control procedures. Excel in teamwork, problem-solving, and adaptability, ensuring seamless production processes and workplace safety.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Optician Technician
Coherent
Murrieta, CA
09.2009 - 01.2024
- Precision work with sapphire optics for military aircrafts
- Experience working with and handling materials such as Sapphire, Zinc Selenide (ZnSe), Germanium, Silicon Carbide, and Cleartran.
- 5 years of spindle grinding and polishing experience.
- Very knowledgeable with machinery such as Hamai, Speedfam and CNC HASS
- Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to safety procedures and regulations
- Adjusted machine feed and speed, changed other attachments as necessary
- Analyzed blueprints and specifications for producing parts according to customer requirements
- Loaded materials into machines ensuring proper positioning of material in relation to the tooling used
- Verified conformance of finished products to specifications using various gauges such as micrometers, calipers and depth gages
- Troubleshoot malfunctions involving electrical systems, pneumatic systems, hydraulic systems or mechanical systems related to production machines
- Operated hoists, cranes and other lifting devices safely in order to move large objects around the facility
- Documented daily production data and submitted accurate time logs to keep management up-to-date
- Set up machines for various jobs to maintain compliance with manufacturing thresholds and waste reduction initiatives
- Completed written reports of problems and necessary repairs to forward to management and maintenance personnel
- Read and understood blueprints, product specifications and tooling instructions to plan correct operational sequences and prevent materials waste
- Trained and monitored new employees to teach techniques and procedures
- Trained new employees on how to use machinery properly for their own safety
- Measured and inspected finished products for defects and compared to work instructions for accuracy
- Met or exceeded target for on-time customer shipments
- Wrote and tested coding for CNC machines
Education
High School Diploma -
Abraxas High School
Poway, CA05-2006
Some College (No Degree) - General Education
Palomar College
San Marcos, CASkills
- Computer Skills
- Machine Maintenance
- Safety Compliance
- Power and hand tools
- Precision measurement
- Equipment Calibration
- Quality Assurance
- Quality Control
- Preventive Maintenance
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- AS9100 and Lean Six Sigma knowledge
- Problem-Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Heavy Lifting
- Strong Work Ethic
- Machining and production standards
- Task Prioritization
- Mechanical skills
- Self Motivation
- Blueprint Reading
- Technical Writing
- Decision-Making
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Detail orientation
- Reliability
- System diagnostics
- Technical Troubleshooting
- Adaptability
- Multitasking
- Continuous Improvement
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Analytical Skills
- Safety awareness
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Optician Technician
Coherent
09.2009 - 01.2024
High School Diploma -
Abraxas High School
Some College (No Degree) - General Education
Palomar College
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