SMT Technician
Resume:
Buster Dale Ford
Newland, NC 28657
Phone 828-***-****
E-Mail (******@*****.***)
Summary of qualifications:
Extensive experience and education in electronics
Strong knowledge of Electronics Manufacturing
Over 25 Years Manufacturing/Engineering Experience
Work experience:
June 2011- Present
Diversified Power International
Piney Flats, TN
SMT Technician
Create, maintain, troubleshoot and optimize SMT-assembly,
solder-print, and oven-reflow programs
Assisted with training of personnel in operation of complex-assembly
equipment.
-Solder and troubleshoot PCB assemblies using soldering irons,
voltmeters, oscilloscopes.
July 2010 - June 2011
Commercial Electronics Inc.
Gate City, VA
Bench Technician
Troubleshoot and repair various types of cable line-gear
equipment using Spectrum Analyzers, DMM and other diagnostic
equipment
Input accurate accounting information into PC for billing.
Perform additional duties as needed.
November 2009 - June 2010
Touchstone Wireless LLC (via Kelly Services)
Bristol, TN
Level II Cell Phone Technician
Replace plastic cosmetics and internal-electronics for various
types of cell phones.
Maintain, troubleshoot and repair battery-charging equipment.
Create precise work instructions for QC department.
June 2008 - June 2009
IES, Inc.
Gray, TN
SMT Operator/Group Leader
Setup and operate screen-printer, SMT lines and reflow-ovens.
Troubleshoot and improve performance of SMT processes
Assist other employees with daily issues
June 1995 - September 2007
Siemens Energy and Automation/EPIC Technologies
Johnson City, TN
SMT Process Technician
Create, maintain, troubleshoot and optimize SMT-assembly,
screen-printer, and oven-reflow programs
Investigate and improve defect ratio of SMT processes
Maintain ISO documentation for accuracy
Consult with Production Engineering to improve SMT product flow
Assist employees with Personal Computer issues
December 1994 - June 1995
Siemens Energy and Automation (via Manpower Temporary Services)
Johnson City, TN
Product Technician
Assist Product Engineer with scheduling and setup of prototype
and pre-production circuit boards
Perform initial setup and parts accountability
Maintain required documentation and conformation to specifications
Insure accuracy of bills-of-materials
Oversee initial assembly of prototypes by production
Provide initial troubleshooting and repair support
July 1989 - May 1994
Mathis Electronics, Inc.
Asheville, NC
Electronics Engineering Technician
Assist with design of printed-circuit boards using TANGO design
software
Reverse-engineer elevator-industry type circuit boards
Develop wide base of suppliers to maximize profit
Oversee assembly and soldering procedures
Maintain and upgrade personal computer systems
Develop test procedures for new boards
Consult with customers on sales and field-engineering issues
February 1987 - June 1989
Baxter Healthcare, Inc.
Marion, NC
Heat-Seal Production Supervisor
Oversee production of I.V. solution bags (35 employees reporting)
Ensure production quality by monitoring inspection program
Maintain required FDA records
Initiate part-time employees to increase production
Train new employees
Administer safety program
Administer disciplinary action
May 1986 - February 1987
Baxter Healthcare, Inc.
Marion, NC
Filling Department Manufacturing Superintendent
Coordinate Supervisor assignments and monitor output of six filling
production lines
Review and update Standard Operating Procedures
Counsel and advise assigned production supervisors
Chairman of Safety Committee
June 1981 - December 1983
TRW/IRC Inc.
Newland, NC
Electronics Technician
Create new testing methods for various types and values of resistors
Install and maintain production equipment using meters, oscilloscopes
and other troubleshooting equipment
Modify new and existing equipment to meet tolerance specifications
Maintain daily records of activity for production machinery
June 1980 - March 1981
ITT/North Electric Corporation
Gray, TN
Electronics Technician
Diagnose and repair problems with telecommunication circuit boards
Implement new test programs for automated test equipment
Train new employees
Education:
May 1986
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN
Bachelor of Science-Electronics Engineering Technology
GPA: 3.33
June 1980
Mayland Technical College
Spruce Pine, NC
Associates in Applied Sciences-Electronics Engineering Technology
GPA: 3.32
References:
Mr. Jim Rutherford
SMT Production Supervisor
Diversified Power International
Piney Flats, TN
Mr. Kevin Farthing
Manufacturing Engineer - Electronic Assembly
Itron
West Union, SC
Mr. Edward Basconi
Manufacturing Engineering Manager
EPIC Technologies
Johnson City, TN
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