Richard Alston
Technician
Palm Bay,FL
Summary
Responsible Technician with excellent troubleshooting, customer service and analytics skills coupled with more than 10+ years of experience. Highly effective in complying with safety requirements evidenced by zero work loss days. Broad skills in maintenance and bench builds. Sound knowledge of production operations. Well-versed in streamlining and optimizing processes to exceed customer expectations. Competent in gathering and reviewing information to evaluate quality and reliability of different products, processes and procedures. Devoted to completing in-depth reviews and proposing strategic solutions. Knowledgeable about developing visual graphs and models of workflows and proposed changes.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certificates
Work History
Engineering Technician
L3Harris Technologies, Inc.
Palm Bay, United States
06.2017 - Current
- Interpret blueprints and technical drawings to analyze upcoming projects.
- Completed projects by effectively applying engineering, technical and maintenance procedures.
- Tracked hours and expenses for each project, detailing each action and charge accordingly.
- Collaborated with engineers in new product introduction phases to develop and verify design changes.
- Applied mechanical troubleshooting skills to develop effective solutions for quality products.
- Built product subassemblies or final assemblies and monitored and adjusted production processes or equipment for quality and productivity.
- Operated overhead, gantry and remote control cranes in according to safety processes and established procedures.
Field Engineering Technician
SDI Industries
Melbourne, FL
04.2011 - 05.2017
- Interacted effectively with site engineering team and field staff to coordinate work that complied with design and construction documents.
- Hired and supervised subcontractors to improve production and meet critical deadlines.
- Monitored construction methods and installations, inspection and testing processes.
- Promoted positive customer support training experience once project was completed.
- Identified any key changes to project that could affect cost, completion date and customer relationship.
- Planned layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures based on specifications and applicable code.
Education
Associate of Arts -
Keiser University
Melbourne, FL 06.2012 - 08.2014
Skills
Manufacturing process controls
Accomplishments
- Granted TOP SECRET security clearance and entrusted with oversight on company patents, Federal contracts, and international property rights.
- Lab Custodian over multiple labs within the company
Certification
Forklift
Timeline
Engineering Technician
L3Harris Technologies, Inc.
06.2017 - Current
Forklift
06-2017
Overhead crane
06-2017
Cable and solder
06-2017
Torque tools
06-2017
Polymer mix
06-2017
Associate of Arts -
Keiser University
06.2012 - 08.2014
Field Engineering Technician
SDI Industries
04.2011 - 05.2017
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