Dave G. Learmonth
Lake Orion, Michigan 48362
Cell 586-***-**** **********@*****.*************@*****.*****************@*****.***
EDUCATION / HONORS
Training within Industry
Job Relations Training Certificate, 2009
Oakland Community College
Lean 101-Lean Principles Certificate, 2005
Michigan Manufacturing Technology
Leadership Essentials Certificate, 2005
Trust and Communication Certificate, 2004
Finance for Non-Financial Managers Certificate, 2004
Conflict Management Certificate, 2004
National Institute Of Technology
Diploma in Specialized Electronics Servicing, 1984
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
A unique combination of business skills and knowledge of computer applications. Ability to work positively in a group
environment. Extensive experience providing customer support and delivering strategic solutions for multiples assignments.
Areas of computer application expertise include:
PECVD Pneumatics Word 2007
Reactive Sputtering Keyence sensors Multimeters
Roll to Roll Eurotherm drive controls Oscilloscope
RF power supplies Allen Bradley PLC Soldering
Vacuum pumping system Microsoft Outlook Environmental Chambers
Vacuum Leak Detection Excel 2007
Ability to comprehend various software applications, program languages and web development. Areas of computer study
include:
Excel 7.0 PowerPoint 2007 Microsoft Outlook
United Solar Ovonic, Troy, MI 09/2010 – 06/2012
Process Technician for Research and Development
Confirmed feasibility of experimental processes and to advance technologies from a lab environment to pilot production
scale systems.
Responsible for processing invention and improvement for initial commercialization of thin-film solar technology.
Prepared, operated and trouble-shoot photovoltaic coating machines.
Formulated, reviewed and edited coating processes and conducted post-mortem investigation of process problems.
Conducted machine and equipment preventive maintenance and troubleshooting.
Operated Back Reflector, ITO and Triple Junction Coaters.
Performed measurements on Solar Cells using Mass Spectrometer and Rudolph measuring equipment.
Compiled data generated from various reports.
United Solar Ovonic, Auburn Hills, MI 09/1999 – 09/2010
Production Supervisor Manufacturing
Supervised of up to 50 associates and technicians within a multi-production line photovoltaic manufacturing facility.
Supervisory expectations include safety audits, hourly quality and throughput audits, cross-training and flexing of
manpower throughout building.
Promoted and launched work projects, quality initiatives and team building efforts.
Learmonth 2
Maintained training metrics and shift reports.
Technical expectations include maintenance, troubleshooting, setup and operation of ultra-high vacuum reactive
sputtering and RF deposition thin film roll-to-roll machinery.
Trained and developed new technicians.
Wrote Deposition machine operating procedures.
Maintained Electro-mechanical items troubleshot and servicing include RF power supplies & tuners, optical control
circuitry, solid-state relays, resistive heater elements, pneumatic and electronic gate valves, pressure gauges and
sensors. Also serviced 3 phase motors for drives systems, doors, etc. Maintenance of vacuum pumps, diffusion pumps
and blowers used on deposition vacuum chambers.
Promoted Lean Manufacturing 5S and Safety.
Conducted employee evaluations.
Coached employees on work performance issues.
Headed the E-Time training for Supervisors and Managers.
Ensured new procedures requiring data verification; continuous accountability measures; inspection of finished goods,
defects and quality; constantly mindful of critical push goals, targets and feedback requirements; prioritizing
communication, training and projects as necessary.
United Solar Ovonic, Troy, MI 07/1995 – 09/1999
Deposition Technician
Executed daily operations of reactive sputtering and RF-PECVD deposition process equipment.
Write and update Standard Operating Procedures to reflect new system operations or updated operations.
Performed preventative maintenance on deposition machines, vacuum pumps and associated hardware.
Trained new employees on Deposition machines.
Optimized, operated and maintained Roll to Roll PECVD machines.
Optimized, operated and maintained Roll to Roll reactive sputtering Back Reflector and ITO machines.
Maintained and Upgraded Manitou and Advanced Energy RF power supplies.
Learmonth 2