ALEC CHAVEZ
Hillsboro,OR
Summary
Detail-oriented Maintenance and Manufacturing Technician with hands-on experience in semiconductor tool operation, preventative maintenance, pneumatic systems, low-voltage electrical troubleshooting, and mechanical repair. Known for safety leadership, accurate documentation, and effective training of technicians and engineers. Physically capable with no restrictions and experienced working 12-hour compressed shifts. Seeking a long-term technical role with growth opportunities.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Manufacturing Engineer
Artech
Tualatin, OR
04.2026 - Current
- Supported Schneider Electric's manufacturing Technician and Engineering teams.
- Performed regular preventative maintenance on manufacturing testers.
- Performed regular repairs as they arose to keep the machines operational.
- Repaired several long term tester problems that had gone unsolved for months for some, to over a decade for others.
Manufacturing Technician
Intel
Hillsboro, OR
01.2023 - 12.2025
- Operated and maintained semiconductor manufacturing tools, including systems utilizing pneumatics, sensors, and mechanical assemblies.
- Performed daily troubleshooting on electrical (0–60v), mechanical, and pneumatic components to minimize downtime.
- Worked a compressed workweek schedule, supporting 12-hour shifts in a high-volume production environment.
- Served as Safety and Efficiency Representative; awarded Safety Person of the Year (2024).
- Edited and improved procedural documentation to enhance safety, quality, and tool reliability.
- Trained technicians and engineers on tool functions, PM procedures, and new tool implementation.
Maintenance Technician
Westerwood Global
Hillsboro, OR
07.2021 - 12.2022
- Reviewed technical documentation, schematics, and blueprints to complete maintenance tasks across multiple tool sets.
- Developed a new maintenance technique that improved workflow efficiency and reduced tool downtime.
- Performed scheduled 6-month preventative maintenance on Overhead Hoist Vehicles (OHVs), including mechanical and electrical components.
Repair Technician
UBreakiFix
Portland, OR
12.2020 - 07.2021
- Conducted diagnostics to determine root causes of device failures and provided accurate repair recommendations.
- Performed component-level repairs including LCDs, charging ports, batteries, and board-level soldering.
- Completed micro-soldering and low-voltage electrical repairs.
- Repaired up to 20 devices daily and consistently exceeded $1,000 in individual repair sales.
Education
High School Diploma - undefined
Aloha High School
Aloha, ORSkills
- Mechanical & Electrical:
- Pneumatic systems troubleshooting (daily tool operation at Intel)
- Low-voltage electrical diagnostics (0–60v)
- Mechanical repair, component replacement, alignment, calibration
- Diagnostics & Tools:
- Multimeters, microscopes, gauges, diagnostic equipment
- Soldering (micro, board-level, reflow)
- Schematics, blueprints, and technical documentation
- Basic carpentry and facility support tasks
- Maintenance & Manufacturing:
- Preventative maintenance (PM)
- Root cause analysis
- Semiconductor manufacturing tools
- AMHS maintenance
- Safety compliance & ESD procedures
- Software:
- MS Office Suite
- KEY COMPETENCIES
- Preventative Maintenance
- Pneumatic Systems
- Team Efficiency
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Technical Documentation
- Safety Leadership
- Tool Operation
- Root Cause Diagnostics
- Training & Onboarding
- Workflow Improvement
Awards
Safety Person of the Year (2024)
PHYSICAL & WORK CAPABILITY
- Able to lift 50 lbs with no restrictions
- Comfortable working 12-hour shifts and standing for extended periods
Timeline
Manufacturing Engineer
Artech
04.2026 - Current
Manufacturing Technician
Intel
01.2023 - 12.2025
Maintenance Technician
Westerwood Global
07.2021 - 12.2022
Repair Technician
UBreakiFix
12.2020 - 07.2021
High School Diploma - undefined
Aloha High School