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William Sherwood

Summary

Professional technician with proven ability to maintain and repair equipment efficiently. Skilled in troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and technical diagnostics. Strong focus on collaboration and achieving results in dynamic work environments. Reliable team member with adaptability to changing needs and priorities.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Manufacturing Equipment Technician

Intel
12.2023 - Current
  • Optimized the performance and maintenance of Applied Materials ion implanters by diagnosing and resolving complex hardware and software issues.
  • Performed preventive and corrective maintenance to ensure peak operational efficiency by replacing critical components, calibrating systems, and adhering to safety and quality standards to extend tool uptime.
  • Completed advanced training on multiple different types of Ion implanters enhancing technical expertise within the semiconductor field.


Weapons System Supervisor

U.S. Navy
08.2021 - 12.2023


  • Led, mentored, and trained an eight-person team in conducting maintenance, operations, and fault isolations of two MK15 PHALANX Close-in Weapons Systems achieving 100% system readiness for naval operations in the Pacific Ocean.
  • Served as a Quality Assurance/ Safety Officer during the upload and download of RAM and NATO Sea Sparrow Missiles, and 20mm CIWS rounds.


Weapons System Technician

U.S. Navy
12.2017 - 08.2021
  • Performed the maintenance and operation of two MK15 PHALANX Close-in Weapons Systems at the organizational level, using ordnance publications, circuit diagrams, and other appropriate documentation.
  • Conducted the fault isolation and repair of system casualties utilizing applicable schematics and test equipment.

Education

300mm Centura PAC/AIG Course -

Applied Materials
Hillsboro, OR
09-2024

Capture Pumps Training Course: Cryos And Turbos -

Edwards
Hillsboro, OR
08-2024

Fleet Sentencing Course -

U.S. Navy
Bremerton, WA
03.2022

Ship Self Defense Advanced Warfare Training -

U.S. Navy
Bremerton, WA
03.2022

Gun Technician Enhancement Training -

U.S. Navy
Everett, WA
10.2021

Phalanx Close-In Weapon System (CIWS) MK-15 ‘C' School -

U.S. Navy
Virginia Beach, VA
08.2019

Fire Controlman Combined 'A' School -

U.S. Navy
Great Lakes, IL
08.2018

Apprentice Technical Training -

U.S. Navy
Great Lakes, IL
03.2018

High School Diploma -

Troy High School
Troy, MI
06.2017

Skills

  • Equipment troubleshooting
  • Preventive equipment maintenance
  • Electrical testing
  • Pneumatic systems
  • Mechanical systems
  • Vacuum systems
  • RF systems
  • Hand tools proficiency
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Safety oriented

Timeline

Manufacturing Equipment Technician

Intel
12.2023 - Current

Weapons System Supervisor

U.S. Navy
08.2021 - 12.2023

Weapons System Technician

U.S. Navy
12.2017 - 08.2021

300mm Centura PAC/AIG Course -

Applied Materials

Capture Pumps Training Course: Cryos And Turbos -

Edwards

Fleet Sentencing Course -

U.S. Navy

Ship Self Defense Advanced Warfare Training -

U.S. Navy

Gun Technician Enhancement Training -

U.S. Navy

Phalanx Close-In Weapon System (CIWS) MK-15 ‘C' School -

U.S. Navy

Fire Controlman Combined 'A' School -

U.S. Navy

Apprentice Technical Training -

U.S. Navy

High School Diploma -

Troy High School
William Sherwood