I am now the lead technician of a clean room where we oven or induction braze microwave components for the scientific community. It is my responsibility to improve upon existing processes, fixtures, and tooling used to make ultra-high vacuum microwave components which are going into some of the largest scientific projects in the world. I am working closely with highly talented engineers to ensure that Mega Industries continues to be the world leader in microwave components.

- Review and evaluate blueprints prior to manufacturing - Order raw material, tooling and any components for given projects- Expedite critical components through the machining department- Modify and aided in re-design of existing fixtures and tooling to meet changing demands- Use Solid-Works to design/model basic fixtures, tooling and gages- Machine and assemble fixtures, tooling and gages

● PRODUCTION SPECIALIST, April 2009 to June 2014 Evaluated and implement solutions to correct problems with prints, parts, and/or processesAssessed non-conforming material and offered multiple solutions to correct components Expedited urgent jobs, customer modifications and warranty repairs through our facility Trained fellow employees to comply with company processes and policies Worked with Engineering, Sales, and Quality departments to increase customer… Show more ● PRODUCTION SPECIALIST, April 2009 to June 2014 Evaluated and implement solutions to correct problems with prints, parts, and/or processesAssessed non-conforming material and offered multiple solutions to correct components Expedited urgent jobs, customer modifications and warranty repairs through our facility Trained fellow employees to comply with company processes and policies Worked with Engineering, Sales, and Quality departments to increase customer satisfaction Designed and machined specialized tools and fixtures to increase quality and reduce injuries Aided in Utility, Inspection and Shipping/Receiving departments to increase throughput ● INTERIM QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER, January 2007 to April 2009 Maintained all documents and records related to quality assurance Calibrated inspection equipment and maintained required documentation Handled customer source inspections and various evaluations of our quality system Worked with all departments and employees to improve quality related issues Created and updated processes and forms used within the Inspection Department Inspected components to ensure they complied with company and customer’s specifications Verified that final assemblies meet requirements of the customer’s documentation ● MACHINIST, July 2001 to January 2007 Set-up and operated Bridgeports, both manual and equipped with dual axis controls Set-up and operated manual lathes and machined components to exacting standards Worked on prototypes as well as research and developmental projects Modified various components and fixtures to precise specifications Organized tooling cabinet and aided cataloging machining fixtures Performed basic repairs and maintenance of equipment Trained less experienced machinist to increase their capabilities Show less

Set-up and ran various machines to produce components in a “job-shop” environmentMachined parts using vertical milling machines, engine lathe, surface grinder, and honeUtilized Proto-Trac controls on milling machines to obtain optimal performance.- Achieved tolerances as low as .01mm (.0004 of an inch) on a regular basis - Served 18 months on first Safety Team, helped create “Safety Audit Check Sheet”- Trained two machining apprentices in basic machining and shop safety-… Show more Set-up and ran various machines to produce components in a “job-shop” environmentMachined parts using vertical milling machines, engine lathe, surface grinder, and honeUtilized Proto-Trac controls on milling machines to obtain optimal performance.- Achieved tolerances as low as .01mm (.0004 of an inch) on a regular basis - Served 18 months on first Safety Team, helped create “Safety Audit Check Sheet”- Trained two machining apprentices in basic machining and shop safety- Worked closely with engineers to resolve problems with designs- Performed supervisor’s duties in his absence- Served on a team, which helped the company obtain ISO certification Show less