Stephen Post
Salem
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with extensive experience in quality control, troubleshooting, and maintenance of electronic equipment and tools. Proficient in utilizing hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments to ensure high-quality assemblies that consistently meet deadlines and exceed customer expectations. Skilled in reading schematics and interpreting blueprints, facilitating the accurate assembly of diverse parts and components. Committed to leveraging strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills to adapt quickly to new challenges while delivering exceptional results.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Machine Maintenance Technician
Whelen Engineering
Chester, CT
03.2024 - Current
- Trained staff members in the proper use of machinery and equipment.
- Performed preventative maintenance on a variety of industrial machines and equipment.
- Analyzed data from various sensors to detect potential issues before they arise.
- Identified cost-saving opportunities by implementing more efficient repair techniques.
- Worked closely with engineering teams to develop innovative solutions for improving machinery performance.
- Installed new machinery following manufacturing specifications.
- Inspected, evaluated, and adjusted machine components to ensure best performance.
- Maintained correct records of all maintenance activities and repairs performed.
- Utilized precision measuring tools such as micrometers, calipers, and gauges.
- Replaced defective parts and components, as necessary.
- Conducted troubleshooting activities to find and resolve problems with machinery.
- Helped in the development of safety protocols related to machine maintenance.
- Created detailed reports summarizing diagnostic testing results.
- Installed, replaced, and changed machine parts and attachments, according to production specifications.
- Followed safety protocols while working on machines to minimize risk of injury, and damage to property/or personnel.
- Read work orders and specifications to decide if machines/or equipment require repairs or maintenance.
- Used cleaning solvents, cloths, air guns, hoses, vacuums, and other equipment.
- Started machines to see mechanical operations and detect any problems that might arise.
- Set up and run machines and adjust controls to regulate operations.
- Collaborated with other workers to repair and move machines, machine parts, and other equipment.
- Inspected tested damage parts, marked defective part areas, and advised supervisors for any repair needs.
- Lubricated/applied adhesives and other materials to machines, machine parts, and other equipment according to specified procedures.
- Recorded production, repairs, and machine maintenance information.
- Reassembled machines after completion of repairs and maintenance work.
SMT Machine Operator
Whelen Engineering
Chester, CT
06.2019 - 03.2023
- Communicated effectively with team members on daily tasks and goals.
- Performed routine maintenance on SMT machines for best performance and operation.
- Utilized knowledge of IPC standards to ensure quality control of products produced by SMT machines.
- Demonstrated ability in loading components onto PCBs, soldering, reflow ovens, and automated pick-and-place.
- Monitored inventory levels of materials used in the assembly process.
- Inspected parts prior to installation on PCBs for conformance with established quality guidelines.
- Conducted visual inspections of completed PCBs to verify adherence to customer specifications.
- Identified potential defects in PCBs using sophisticated X-ray inspection equipment.
- Maintained correct records of production and machine operations.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to troubleshoot technical issues related to SMT machine operations.
- Adjusted settings on SMT machines per job requirements while ensuring safety protocols that I always followed.
- Operated SMT machines to produce printed circuit boards with high precision and accuracy.
- Trained new personnel in the proper use of SMT machines for efficient production processes.
- Analyzed data from various sources such as product specifications, drawings, schematics., for successful completion of jobs.
- Implemented solutions to reduce downtime caused by mechanical failures or other production problems.
- Completed, reviewed, or supported production, time, or component waste reports.
- Marked and tagged components to track and identify stock inventory.
- Adjusted, repaired, and replaced electrical and electronic components to correct defects and to ensure conformance to specifications.
- Inspected and tested wiring installations, assemblies, and circuits for resistance factors and for operation and record results.
- Aligned/adjusted workpieces, and electrical parts to ease wiring and assembly.
- Explained assembly procedures and techniques to other workers.
- Cleaned parts using cleaning solutions, air hoses and cloths.
- Troubleshot complex problems related to faulty wiring or defective parts during assembly processes.
Mold Technician
MPS Plastics
Marlborough, CT
06.2018 - 06.2019
- Tracked inventory levels of tooling supplies needed for successful completion of projects.
- Conducted testing runs to evaluate new processes or equipment modifications prior to full-scale production operations.
- Ensured compliance with safety standards by following established policies and procedures while operating machinery.
- Validated product performance through visual inspection techniques including first article inspections and sampling plans.
- Performed daily checks on molds to ensure proper function and quality of parts; inspected for any defects or irregularities.
- Provided guidance to junior technicians about best practices in mold operation and maintenance.
- Developed detailed documentation for all setup procedures including machine settings, cycle times and part dimensions for future reference.
- Calibrated temperature controllers for best part quality using thermocouples and other related equipment.
- Maintained a prominent level of accuracy when setting up molds, adjusting, and running production jobs.
Repair Technician
Whelen Engineering
Chester, CT
06.2008 - 06.2017
- Assembled and installed defective wiring and electrical and electronic components.
- Dismantled devices to gain access to and remove defective parts with various hand tools.
- Inspected tested machinery and equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions.
- Wrote service reports after every appointment to document work completed and charges.
- Developed rough estimates or quotes for customers to lay out approximate costs of repair.
- Utilized testing equipment to diagnose and repair reported issues.
- Used diagnostic tools to identify issues and evaluate available information.
- Monitored quality assurance for repairs and customer satisfaction.
- Researched and identified solutions to customer repair issues.
- Ordered necessary parts to replace faulty or worn-out parts.
- Trained junior technicians in proper safety protocols when managing potentially hazardous materials.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bacon Academy
Colchester, CT06-2009
Skills
- Analytical report writing
- Mechanical knowledge
- Assembly quality testing
- Organizing workspaces
- Routine repair capabilities
- Consistent log maintenance
- Experienced in assembling circuit boards
- Task delegation
- Knowledge of safety regulations
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Hands-on repair experience
- Circuit board troubleshooting
- Precision motor alignment
- Electrical system analysis
- Accurate diagnostic assessment
- Soldering process expertise
- Hand and power tools
- Workplace safety
- Documentation and reporting
- Precision measurement
- Teamwork
- Multitasking
- Attention to detail
- Organizational skills
- Excellent communication skills/active listening
- Reliability
- Self-motivation
- Critical thinking skills
- Professionalism
- Clean driving record
- Problem solving aptitude
- Electrical equipment
- Quality production
- Data reports
- Electric current
- Standard operating procedures
- Circuit assembly
- Preventative maintenance
- Repairing electrical systems
- Production goals
- Machine operations
- Bearing replacement
- Pump maintenance
- Hydraulic systems
- Conveyor systems
- Lubrication management
- Machine repair
- Maintenance and repairs
- Equipment inspection
- Time management
- Industrial safety
- Heavy lifting
- Complete repair services
- Decision making
Timeline
Machine Maintenance Technician
Whelen Engineering
03.2024 - Current
SMT Machine Operator
Whelen Engineering
06.2019 - 03.2023
Mold Technician
MPS Plastics
06.2018 - 06.2019
Repair Technician
Whelen Engineering
06.2008 - 06.2017
High School Diploma -
Bacon Academy