* Develop jigs, fixtures, and machine tool strategies, to manufacture parts out of monocrystalline silicon, sapphire, glass and ceramic.* Manage machine shop activities.* Build instruments used for quantum technology applications. * Clean and assemble opto-mechanical components used in high power laser applications.

* Machined stainless steel, aluminum, and high quality plastic. * Generated G code using GibbsCAM software.* Operated work cells with vertical and horizontal machining centers (Haas, Mazak, Milltronics, Komo and Mitsubishi)

* Programmed, set up and operated Milltronics 3 axis mills.* Generated G code using Milltronics conversational programming software.* Operated other metal fabrication equipment dependent on work load in the machine shop.

* Managed machine shop.* Created and modified complex parts to close tolerances out of a variety of materials, including refractory metals.* Supported engineers and scientist in the R&D, manufacturing, and testing of ultra high vacuum equipment.* Performed routine maintenance on machine shop equipment.

 Manufactured precision stainless steel parts using manual machining equipment.  Maintained AWS certifications for TIG welding stainless steel used for ultra high vacuum components. Read and interpreted welding blueprints. Inspected parts prior to shipping, to ensure products met industry specifications and customer requirements.

* Performed a wide variety of mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical operations.* Read and interpreted blueprints [mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic] to ensure proper assembly and functionality of assemblies.* Operated heavy equipment; cranes, forklifts, trucks, loaders, etc.* Frequently used of GTAW, GMAW, and SMAW welding processes.

* Completed all levels of mechanical work to antique vehicles and machines.* Frequently used manual machining equipment, welders, and other hand tools and metal fabrication equipment.* Occasionally used sheet metal tools (bead roller, power hammer, kick shrinker/stretcher, and other specialty hand tools).* Maintained and repaired company vehicles, including forklifts, tractors, and other heavy equipment.

* Responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining customer vehicles.* Working knowledge of the operation of motor vehicles and their individual systems and components.* Provided accurate estimates for repairs and maintenance.