CHARLES M. HIMES

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Rochester, NY 14615

585-***-**** acq8xw@r.postjobfree.com

With over 35 years of manufacturing experience in a wide variety of manufacturing settings including over 15 years in optics, I bring a wide range of skills including machining, inspection, assembly, fabrication, and quality control. Experienced in ISO 9001 auditing, inventory control, purchasing and shipping and receiving. Practices 5S and lean manufacturing methods including the creation of numerous work cells. Experienced cleanroom operator. Good communication and phone skills and computer proficient.

Semrock, a Unit of IDEX Corporation 06/08 to 06/15

Primary duties consisted of technical maintenance of Ion Beam Vacuum Deposition coaters including PMs, troubleshooting, sub-assembly construction and cleaning.

Organized, maintained and purchased for spare parts inventory.

Performed general and high tolerance 0.00005”) measurement of machinery and sub-assemblies.

Spectra Physics, a Division of Newport Corporation 04/06 to 05/08

Operation, set-up & programming of CNC dicing machine tool, QA record keeping of cutting process, continuous improvement of process including 50% reduction of cycle times.

STS Duotek, Inc. 12/03 to 02/06

Technician responsible for all aspects of operating FDA validated sterilizations of medical products and devices.

Responsible for departmental shipping and receiving.

National Team Components 04/02 to 05/03

Evaluation and repair of computer components.

Final inspection and packaging of computer components.

Reflexite Display Optics (formerly Fresnel Optics Inc.) 07/93 to 01/02

Process Development Technician

Develop & perform verification and testing procedures for optical part dimensions & tolerances

Program, setup, and operate CNC mills.

Develop and perform visual inspection procedures for optical components

Develop and document procedures and requirements for manufacturing operations and quality programs.

Haarstick Sailmakers 01/88 to 03/93

Sailmaker

Performed all phases of construction of high performance sails for racing sailboats.

Performed maintenance on industrial sewing machines.

Eastman Kodak Company 07/78 to 01/87

Quality Control Inspector

Worked as Quality Inspector of photo processing.

Performed qualitative and quantitative chemical analysis of photo processing solutions.

Maintained chemical recovery systems including ion exchange and electro-plating facilities.

Education:

Regents Diploma

Aquinas Institute

Two years of study at SUNY Brockport

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