Kenneth P. Sobeck

Chicago, IL ***** 773-***-**** acprd8@r.postjobfree.com

Electro/Mechanical Technician

Professional Experience

Contractor, Chicago, IL 2009-Present

Residential Remodeler

Quickly assess problems, repair maintain in devised practical solution to residential structures and systems. Analyze

structural, plumbing, and electrical malfunctions and correcting them are significant part of the job. Ensure optimal work

quality and customer service. Prepare bids and estimates for customers as required.

Lm 3 Technologies, Chicago, IL 2013-2013

Panel Builder

Building and wiring test fixtures for the automobile industry. Perform enclosure panel and component layout. Assemble

multi-pin connectors to interface fixture components to the enclosures interpreting engineering departments wiring

schematics.

SRI/Senior Flexonics, Bartlett, IL 2012-2012

Lab Technician

Set up test fixtures for longevity testing of product line. Ran various test procedures on MTS hydraulics, shaker tables, and

custom designed test rigs. Fabricate parts for multiple test fixtures. Customized test fixtures for newly developed produce

lines. Maintains and updates lab equipment as needed.

Tristate Machinery, Wheeling, IL 2010-2011

Installation/Service Technician

On-site installation, maintenance, and repair of Omax water jet material cutting machines. Use skills in mechanical

measurement and inspection techniques (Indicators, micrometers, gage blocks and optical comparator). Answer incoming

phone calls to the Technical Support and assist operators with basic and complex issues.

Beco Group/Sciacky Inc., Chicago, IL 2010-2010

Electro/Mechanical Technician

Build piping, fixtures, or wiring of electrical components to form assemblies or subassemblies, using hand tools, rivet

guns, and welding equipment. Verify conformance of parts and blueprints, using measuring instruments such as calipers,

gauges, and micrometer. Inspected, operate, and test completed products to verify functionality and conformance to

specifications. Positions and aligns components for assembly manually or using hoists. Interpret assembly blueprints,

schematics, work orders, and specification manuals, to determine product requirements. Confer with engineers to resolve

assembly issues. Prepare assemblies for shipment and transport to customer locations.

Liners Direct, Roselle, IL 2009-2009

Moldmaker/Maintenance Technician

Building high production, fiberglass, wood and high tolerance plastic molds to produce vacuum molded acrylic bath

liners, replacement bathtubs or showers, and customized wall surrounds. Organized multiple projects and distributed work

to insure on-time deliveries. Responsible for periodic customer presentations to discuss mold design and timelines.

Operate a 5 axis Thermwood CNC router used to make proto-type molds and product samples. Perform technical

maintenance activities related to repairs, alterations and construction of physical and manufacturing plant equipment.

Supervise maintenance schedules and supplies to repair equipment and identified improved ways and tooling needed for

greater efficiency.

W.K. Woodworking, Barrington, IL 2003-2008

Shop Foreman/Cabinetmaker

Construct and repair high-grade cabinets and furniture. Read blueprints or drawings to construct or repair and plan

sequence of cutting or shaping operations to be performed. Match materials for color, grain, or texture. Set up and operate

power saws, jointer, mortise, molder, and shaper, to cut and shape parts from wood stock. Trim component parts of joints

to ensure proper fit, using hand tools, planers, chisels, or wood files. Install products at customer location.

HI-TECH Food Equipment, Wood Dale, IL 2007-2007

Installation/Service Engineer

Installation and service for sausage linking and various food processing equipment.

Troubleshoot and repair mechanical/electrical components. Perform preventative maintenance as needed.

Assemble/disassemble production lines and support equipment for repair and/or installation.

Preform and/or assist with work on electronic/mechanical equipment with appropriate knowledge to properly lockout/tag

out associated equipment.

New Age Communications, Minneapolis, MN 2001-2003

Installation/Trouble-Call Technician

Install cable TV, phone, and internet service on customer premises. Test equipment to analyze malfunctions and repair

service as required. Install terminal boxes, power amplifiers, filters and lead-in wires according to service order.

Evaluated incoming signal and computed wire impedance from pole to service location to determine optimal performance.

Train customers about products.

Agilent Technologies, Chicago, IL 1994-2001

Systems Support- Engineer/Installation Specialist

Install and train customers on Agilent s VoicePrint Systems with GPS/Multimode Navigation, and OPAS32 (post data

collection analysis software). System experience with troubleshooting all Agilent wireless data collection equipment and

programs. Provide system design revisions, calibrations, and customer support. Return field evaluations, design revisions

and client feedback to the Engineering Department for quality and hardware/software/system performance reviews and

improvements. Pioneered the development of the Wireless Services Division at Agilent in which I was responsible for

drive testing (site surveys), analysis and evaluation of all wireless technologies.

Performance Summary

Over the years, I have developed a reputation for introducing fresh approaches to solve the challenges in today’s

competitive business world. Because this is a personality trait – not a learned skill – it is one I can offer your firm with

confidence. It is who I am. It has defined the contributions I have made in every position I have held.

Professional Skills

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Team Player Panel /Machine Wiring New Technology

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Critical Deadlines Multi-tasking System Evaluation

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Problem Solving Microsoft-Mac OS Troubleshooting

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Assembly Modification Customer Support

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Education

Associate Degree in Electronic & Computer Technologies, 1994

DeVry University, Chicago, IL

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