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Gurnee, Illinois, United States

Responsible quoting projects including design, materials, and assembly. Create/Modify electrical drawings, mechanical panel layout, and accurate Bill of Materials, using AutoCAD/electrical, and EPlan. Assist Engineers and end users with proper selection of components required to accomplish desired results. Experience with UL 508A, UL 698A, UL NNNY(HAZLOC), NEC, CSA, NFPA, CE. Able to prioritize workload from start to finish and work within reasonable time frames to complete customer requests.

Dundee, Illinois, United States

Manage the production and quality of control panels dedicated for the crane industry, utilizing AutoCAD for a mechanical layout, while interpreting engineering drawings for customer approval. Controlling inventory to achieve necessary workload on a daily basis and negotiating price to purchase at the lowest possible price point for maximum profit. Assist with the Engineering with design, research and development of control panels involved with Variable Frequency Drives (VFD) for Hoist and Crane Applications. Test control products to ensure complete compliance and safety.

Volunteered for training in Consolidated Automated Support System (CASS). Upon completion of training, spent numerous man hours troubleshooting and repairing 2 Electronic Testing stations with extensive electrical problems that evaded many technicians for years. This action led to a 0% bottleneck ratio (wait time) for training.Qualified to instruct Navy and Marine Corps personnel in 4 Automated Test Equipment courses leading to over 1700 hours of instruction with zero attrition and a grade point average of 94%.Hand-picked to lead a Mobile Training Team to, AIMD, Atsugi, Japan. Through intensive on-site training, instructed 4 fleet ready technicians in 20 of 75 days. Maintained an inventory of 314 electronic testing and support equipment valued over $11.3M with 100% accuracy.

Managed and directed the production efforts of 18 technicians in the troubleshooting and repair of electronic RADAR equipment in support of 4 work centers.Submitted daily accurate repair statuses to colleagues, customers, senior management, and cross-functional departments.Utilized and maintained 557 line items of support equipment valued at over $14.2M. Monitored and implemented the standards of appearance, performance, punctuality and production of work center personnel.Assisted the Non-Destructive Inspection (NDI) work center in the repair of a complex problem with a, H710G Magnetic Particle Bench. Repairing this equipment prevented critical down time and saved thousands of dollars in special contractor fees.Facilitated the repair of an AN/USM-467 RADAR Communications Test Station previously inactive for over 3 years increasing production 28%.Provided key direction and guidance during an AIRSpeed Rapid Improvement Event incorporating Lean, Six Sigma, and Theory of Constraints principles. Designed a standard work and production flow that reduced the average Time to Reliably Replenish (TRR) by 89%, resulting in an annual Type 1 savings of $270K.Quality Assurance Inspector - A work center representative of the Command Quality Assurance team. Preformed screening and end of task inspections of equipment to ensure the prevention of defects and safe operation.Personally trained and qualified 5 junior personnel in Quality Assurance standards and technical maintenance practices, by developing Naval Aviation Maintenance Program (NAMP) training focused on Quality Assurance techniques.Continuously demonstrated motivation and initiative by completing all available training to become a well rounded technician on all platforms.

Perform all technical service and repairs necessary on all Land Rover models, while meeting all criteria needed for customer satisfaction. After completion of repairs, write detailed description of repairs to keep on file with Vehicle Identification Number.

Perform maintenance on multiple earth moving machines, keeping inventory of all parts and supplies necessary for preventative maintenance and refueling. Assist Field Technician with any major repairs needed.

Perform light automotive service: Alignment, Transmission Service, Brakes, Winterize, LOF, Tires. Assist management with sales, hiring, and training of new tire techs.