Robert Lavarias
Milpitas,CA
Summary
Focused Mechanical Technician with over 10 years of experience. Adept at working in situations and with heavy machinery and equipment. Dedicated to increasing effectiveness by streamlining workflows and maintenance procedures with knowledge of developing and enhancing best practices. Reliable manufacturing professional proficient at interpreting blueprints, assembling products and completing quality assurance checks. Safety-conscious and physically agile with excellent time management skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mechanical Tech II
Owens Design Inc.
09.2020 - 09.2023
- Build complex electrical assemblies, including panel layout, cables, and wiring to schematics
- Build complex mechanical assemblies, including drilling, tapping, and using common tools
- Perform precision alignments and calibrations of subsystems and systems
- Troubleshoot PLC, motion control, and I/O subsystems using PC based software, diagnostic tools, and measurement tools.
- Maintained clean and organized work area to easily locate repairing tools and equipment.
- Identified mechanical problems and determined best solutions for correction.
- Followed guidelines while performing maintenance and repairs to prevent work-related injuries.
Assembly Technician
Aerotek (Bay Advance Technology)
08.2019 - 09.2020
- Works with drawings, wiring diagrams, Bills of Material, wire list and sketches
- Doing complex sub-assemblies
- Experience working with Mechanical, Electro, Mechanical assembles
- Utilizes hand and power tools such as drills, crimpers, wire cutters and calipers
- Routes and connects electrical harness and some electrical power supplies
- Assembles manifolds, valves, gauges, switches, fittings.
- Followed specific blueprints and diagrams to assemble components and comply with industry standards.
- Kept work areas organized, tidy, and clean for maximum productivity.
- Assembled and aligned parts and fixtures using hand and power tools.
- Performed assembly of products according to specifications and instructions.
Lead Production Test Technician Support
Cepheid
11.2018 - 08.2019
- Supervisor and ensure WR timely completion
- Data entry and, SPT, writing up NCR's and various reports
- Ability to work closely with PT and other Engineering on processes
- Follow established documentation outlining the process and test requirements to manufacture PCR based products compliance with standard for GMP's
- Performing all levels of levels of production testing in IPT consumables.
- Handled production line documentation for waste, downtime and output.
- Contributed to continuous improvement and lean initiatives by implementing directives.
- Sustained tour-ready production line through continuous and effective housekeeping plans.
- Updated production metrics and facilitate regular team communication.
Shop Foreman
Curtiss-Wright - Metal Improvement Company
10.2004 - 05.2018
- Supervision of the machine operators/ production
- I done training of all shift personnel in proper technique
- Ensured that all applicable work instruction was properly followed
- Laser Operator II: Performed Laser System Operation, including Startup, Shutdown
- Calibration of the Laser System and Preventative Maintenance task
- Operation of the ABB
- Robotics cells using various types of Cell Control Panel
- Forklift Certified.
- Supervised ongoing daily production phases.
- Managed resources, materials, systems maintenance, regulatory compliance, schematics implementation and proper documentation of orders, operations, schedules and evaluations.
- Oversaw maintenance and repair of shop equipment.
- Trained and coached employees to improve performance and skills.
- Monitored daily and weekly key performance indicators to maintain on-track status.
- Collaborated with other leaders and executives to direct workflow and support operations.
- Kept accurate and detailed records of personnel progress and productivity.
- Provided training, coaching and support of staff members, resulting in elevated individual performance to boosted service standards.
- Used hand and power tools, equipment, and instruments accurately.
Education
High School Diploma -
Milpitas High School
Milpitas, CASkills
- Customer Satisfaction
- Product Quality Control
- Process Improvement Suggestions
- Employee Coaching
- Manpower Coordination
- Safety Understanding
- Quality Control Guidelines
- Machinery Maintenance
- Quality Inspections
- Machinery Operation
- Quality Assurance Checks
Certification
FAA Repairman (Certified): Analyze and gather information for the (FAIRS),including Certificate of Compliance. Made judgment calls
Timeline
Mechanical Tech II
Owens Design Inc.
09.2020 - 09.2023
Assembly Technician
Aerotek (Bay Advance Technology)
08.2019 - 09.2020
Lead Production Test Technician Support
Cepheid
11.2018 - 08.2019
Shop Foreman
Curtiss-Wright - Metal Improvement Company
10.2004 - 05.2018
High School Diploma -
Milpitas High School