Lester A. Abair
***********@*****.***
Objective
Seeking a challenging and rewarding position with a progressive organization where my experience and skills can be fully utilized and career developmental growth can be achieved.
Skills
Create, repair, modify electronic assemblies
Interpret blueprints/schematics
Adaptable; ability to easily integrate and follow established procedures
Extensive knowledge in tool and equipment operation
Strong technical knowledge
Excellent verbal and written communication
Experience
Maintenance Technician - Driftwood Apartments Milpitas, CA
June 2018 – August 2018
Carpentry and painting
Electrical/repairs
Plumbing
On call services
Field Service Technician - BMI Milpitas, CA
March 2016 – June 2018
Set up silo equipment prior to scheduled drop off at client sites
Testing of control panels
Field maintenance of silos at customer sites
On call services
Inventory and purchasing of materials
Operator - NiTi Tubes Fremont, CA
March 2013 – February 2016
Operated draw-bench to run medical tubes through multiple dyes
Plug removals
Sandblast medical tubing
Logged test information into internal routers
Assembler 1 - Millennium/AppleOne Employment Services Fremont, CA
October 2012 – January 2013
Ran and labeled wires on panel boards
Mounted materials on panel boards
Soldering wires into connectors and crimping pins into wires
Read connection diagrams and/or schematics
Compatibility Technician - SanDisk Corporation/West Valley Staffing Group Milpitas, CA
March 2003 – February 2009
Testing of SD and CF memory cards for digital cameras and iPods
Form fit and function compatibility testing
Accumulated data and generated testing status reports
Assembled electronic equipment and parts, as per company’s policies
Repaired and modified electronic assemblies per requirements
Utilized different hand and power tools to create assembly
Carried out various types of assembly operations
Handled complicated assembly drawings with help of seniors
R&D. Electro Mechanical Tech - Guidant Corp/Tech Aid Temp Santa Clara, CA
March 2002 – January 2003
Position within the Equipment Development Group, responsible for building medical balloon blowers
Installation of electrical, mechanical and pneumatic components
Troubleshooting of electrical and mechanical failures
Teamed with engineers in building prototypes
R&D Test Technician - BlueLeaf Networks/Advanced Technical Resources Sunnyvale, CA
February 2001 – September 2001
Assisted engineers with prototypes
Low and high voltage wiring
Schematic translation
ECN documentation
Analog and digital testing
Laser Test Technician - VISX, Inc. Santa Clara, CA
July 1998 – February 2001
Optical alignment
Monitored high voltage readings using oscilloscope, DVM and computer technology; fiber optics
Pneumatic leak testing
Low and high voltage wiring
R&D technical support
Testing and troubleshooting of laser PC boards
Certification in uses of 5% premix and helium gases; ISO 9000 Certification
RF Test Technician - Absolute Time San Jose, CA
April 1997 – April 1998
Component level troubleshooting
Monitored low voltage readings using oscilloscope, DPS
Low voltage wiring, reading schematics and ECN documentation
PC boards and small electro-mechanical assemblies
Analog and digital testing
Testing and troubleshooting of RF PC boards
Electrical Technician - UVEXS Sunnyvale, CA
October 1993 – April 1997
Component level troubleshooting
Monitor DVM voltage readings
Low and high voltage wiring, schematic translation, ECN documentation
PC board and small electro-mechanical assemblies
Analog and digital testing on UV light systems
Corrective and preventative maintenance; quality assurance
R&D prototyping of UV area curing units
Education
Shafter High School - Diploma Shafter, CA
Bay Valley Tech - Associates Degree Santa Clara, CA
References
Available upon request