WILFORD BENT ELLIS
Johnston
Summary
Detail-oriented Engineering Technician with an Associate of Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology and pursuing a Bachelor's degree. Skilled in CAD design, manufacturing processes, precision measurement, and additive manufacturing. Experienced in designing, building, testing, and refining mechanical systems while ensuring quality and safety. Capable of supervising teams, maintaining technical documentation, and solving complex problems in regulated environments.
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Work History
Hospital Corpsman / Technical Supervisor
United States Navy
- Progressively advanced into leadership positions responsible for supervising personnel, maintaining equipment, ensuring documentation accuracy, and supporting daily operations in highly regulated technical environments.
- Led teams of up to seven personnel while coordinating training, scheduling, evaluations, and operational readiness.
- Conducted routine inspections and preventative checks on critical equipment while maintaining strict procedural compliance.
- Managed confidential records for more than 250 personnel while ensuring documentation accuracy and accountability.
- Worked directly with multidisciplinary teams to identify problems, implement corrective actions, and improve operational efficiency.
- Recognized for adaptability by successfully supporting laboratory operations, equipment management, security systems, and departmental leadership assignments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering Technology
New England Institute of Technology
East Greenwich09-2027
Associate of Science - Mechanical Engineering Technology
New England Institute of Technology
East Greenwich03-2026
Skills
- Clinical Quality Assurance
- Healthcare Process Improvement
- Electronic Health Records
- Root Cause Analysis
- Drafting skills
- Blueprint Interpretation
- Basic GD&T
- Micrometers
- Calipers
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft PowerPoint
Certification
- NIMS – Measurement, Materials & Safety
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
- Active U.S. Government Secret Clearance
Timeline
Associate of Science - Mechanical Engineering Technology
New England Institute of Technology
Hospital Corpsman / Technical Supervisor
United States Navy
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering Technology
New England Institute of Technology
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Active U.S. Government Secret Clearance | Mechanical Engineering Technology | CAD | Manufacturing | Process Improvement | Root Cause Analysis