Robert N. Plunkett
Mesa, AZ 85202
OBJECTIVE:
Seeking a position where varied experience and skills will be utilized and
advanced.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
3/8- 4/10: Phoenix Test Arrays. Production Technician.
Work in the production of test sockets, used in the final test phase of
computer chips. Most tasks done using a microscope or stereoscope.
Extensive knowledge in the use and production of conductive elastomers.
Also work in the development of new products.
8/07- 3/08: Protek Devices. Production Technician.
Wafer fab operator in the production of diodes. Position includes all
production processes; photo, etching, diffusion, probe and evaporative
deposition. Job requires teamwork and a close working relationship with
engineers.
4/05-5/07: Sumco. Production Tech V.
Wafer production technician involving lapping and wire saw duties. Tools
used in production require diligent calibration, maintenance and
documentation of processes. Very fast paced environment where the ability
to function in a team atmosphere is a must. Lapping is a process where
excess material is removed from the poly silicon wafer. The wire saw area
is where the wafers are sliced and cleaned. Duties: Adhesion, block clean,
general maintenance, metrology (x-ray, warp, center thickness) and
custodial when needed.
9/04-11/04: Celerity Inc. Position obtained through Aerotech Staffing.
Built slurry tools used in the semiconductor industry. Teamwork oriented
environment that required close attention to detail. The building of these
tools took many man hours to complete, making patience a key attribute.
Most tools were manufactured for Intel.
3/04-9/04: BOC Edwards Kachina. Position obtained through Manpower
Staffing.
Parts refurbishing for Intel, as well as a number of other semiconductor
producers. Duties ranged from chem-line responsibilities to working in the
clean room. Chem-line duties required multi-tasking skills and that the
technician to be alert at all times. The chemicals used ranged from
piranha, to nitric, and hydrofluoric acids.
5/03-3/04: Accurate Steel. Construction Foreman (see below).
8/02-5/03: Special Devices Inc., Mesa AZ.
Shipping and receiving clerk. Position required the ability to ship package
through various carriers. The receiving portion of the job required a very
thorough review of received goods because the payment was contingent on the
accuracy of the receipts account. General warehouse duties, i.e. stocking
and forklift operation, were also incorporated.
3/02-6/02: Motorola, Benefits Division, Scottsdale AZ. Position obtained
through Manpower Staffing.
Documents clerk for The Benefits department. Duties included filing,
shipping of Fed Ex documents, and general office duties. Position required
the ability to work completely without supervision.
3/01- 7/01: Motorola, TDC Division, Scottsdale AZ. Position obtained
through Manpower Staffing.
Assembled communication modules for the U.S. military. Responsible for fast
and accurate assembly of complex communication devices used for the express
purpose of enabling communications of forward battle positions, as well as,
read and utilized complex blueprints and schematics. Worked on a team of
eight associates. Required to document progress of production using Orion
programs. Teamwork environment requiring written and oral skills.
9/00-1/01: Motorola, SPS Division, Chandler AZ. Position obtained through
Manpower Staffing.
Worked with a team of associates in the production of semi-conductive
wafers. Attended classes to become familiar with customized programs that
facilitated the careful lock step processes required in the production of
wafers. Ran five tools (certified on two), in the C.V.D. department that
placed a film on the wafer and also cleaned them.
8/97-8/00: Accurate Steel, Mesa, AZ., Construction Foreman.
Supervised a crew of up to six men in the erection of iron and steel
structures. Read complex blueprints with close attention to detail.
Organized strategies for proper use of manpower. Required to assure quality
and provide delivery on a strict timetable. Trained new employees.
EDUCATION AND SPECIAL TRAINING
Arizona State University- Tempe, AZ. Political Science Major.
Chandler-Gilbert Community College- Chandler AZ. General studies.
Dobson High School- Mesa AZ. General studies diploma. Graduated 1990.
COMPUTER SKILLS
Proficient in Windows, WordPerfect, and Word software programs. Also
knowledgeable with MAUI and Factory Works manufacturing programs.
WORK REFERENCES
Tim Ake
Accurate Steel
Tracy Chavez
Motorola, TDC Division
Scott Dawson
Motorola, SPS Division
Danny Kohanek
Sumco USA
Bill Loomis
Special Devices Inc.
Jody Nagel
Special Devices Inc.