ROBERT GRIMMER
Lacey,WA
Summary
Experienced technician with strong background in equipment maintenance and repair. Skilled in troubleshooting, assembly, and quality control. Focused on team collaboration and achieving high standards in every task. Reliable and adaptable to changing needs, ensuring consistent results and operational efficiency.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Shop Technician
Commercial Insulation Services
Tumwater, WA
10.2021 - 01.2025
- Prepare, deliver and retrieve materials and equipment for scheduled services throughout PNW
- Identify and diagnose issues of shop machinery including heavy duty equipment, vehicles and power tools and implement appropriate repairs
- Manage fleet vehicles for regular/preventative maintenance
- Maintain shop records to track inventory, incoming/outgoing consumables as well as order parts and materials
- Travel to jobsites to repair inoperable machines/equipment to minimize project delays
- Build and maintain relationships with internal team members, general contractors, sub-contractors, vendors, suppliers
- Promote a safe working environment and identity safety improvement opportunities
- Key Responsibilities
Delivery Driver/Customer Service Rep.
Mountain Stream Specialty Foods
Tumwater, WA
04.2020 - 02.2021
- Delivered high-end mushrooms to various grocery stores throughout WA state in a timely manner
- Conducted efficient routing schedules to ensure stores received inventory within receiving times
- Verified invoice details, such as amounts, payment terms, and vendor information
- Responsible for maintaining freshness standards by inspecting and properly displaying products for customer satisfaction
- Became familiar with customer operations to meet needs and expectations by having a positive, friendly attitude
- Key Responsibilities
Avionics Bench Technician
Pacific Aero Tech, LLC
Kent, WA
04.2019 - 04.2020
- Performed routine and non-routine inspections, repair maintenance and troubleshooting of complex avionics components, instruments and systems
- Resolved electrical problems using the appropriate test equipment and technical publications, according to manufacturer specifications customer expectations
- Efficiently installed, adjusted, tested and modified various electronic parts and systems
- Key Responsibilities
Maintenance Supervisor
Zen Staffing
Lacey, WA
09.2016 - 04.2019
- Regularly utilized electrical hand tools, soldering equipment, and testing devices to perform installation, maintenance, and repair tasks
- Expertly removed and installed electrical components within various aircraft subsystem assemblies, ensuring precise alignment and secure connections
- Conducted detailed functional tests on components and systems, ensuring proper functionality and contributing to improved system reliability
- Rectified reactionary activities while reporting further maintenance and safety issues to supervising staff of cannabis production facility
- Performed light electrical, plumbing and carpentry as requested
- Resolved issues related to plant health or equipment malfunctions to create an ideal artificial environment
- Collaborated with various departments to ensure optimum production was achieved
- Responsible for overall cleanliness and organization within the facility, including cultivation area
- Key Responsibilities
Avionics Technician II
Aviation Technical Services
Everett, WA
09.2012 - 08.2016
- Regularly performed modification troubleshooting tasks on electrical systems, identifying and diagnosing issues with wiring and components on passenger aircrafts
- Knowledgeable and proficient in understanding complex electrical schematics
- Implemented complete overhauls of various electrical systems such as aircraft navigation, entertainment and communication
- Significant contributor in reducing turnaround on recurring project that resulted in bonuses of the company and an early promotion to Tech II
- Key Responsibilities
Avionics Technician
United States Navy
09.2006 - 09.2011
- Performed as a skilled worker on 723 complex maintenance actions, all without incident
- Performed 120+ major special inspections during 2 work up cycles and 2 deployments
- Executed over 200 weapon system release and control checks during deployment, ensuring mission-critical readiness and enhancing operational effectiveness
- Trained 7 new technicians in basic avionics work as well as weapon system release and control checks for the F/A-18F Super Hornet
- Successfully completed numerous communication security material (CSM) checks in accordance with Naval Air Station Lemoore directives
- Key Responsibilities
Education
High School -
Gonzaga Prep High School
Spokane, WASkills
- Electrical Systems
- Communication
- Electrical systems
- Mechanical aptitude
- Preventive Maintenance
- Pneumatic systems
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Senior Shop Technician
Commercial Insulation Services
10.2021 - 01.2025
Delivery Driver/Customer Service Rep.
Mountain Stream Specialty Foods
04.2020 - 02.2021
Avionics Bench Technician
Pacific Aero Tech, LLC
04.2019 - 04.2020
Maintenance Supervisor
Zen Staffing
09.2016 - 04.2019
Avionics Technician II
Aviation Technical Services
09.2012 - 08.2016
Avionics Technician
United States Navy
09.2006 - 09.2011
High School -
Gonzaga Prep High School