Engineer Technician
Resume:
Kevin Rakestraw
Gadsden, AL **904
***************@*****.***
Objective
To obtain full-time employment as a Technician that will capitalize on
previous work history and formal education
Summary of Professional Attributes
In addition to over 5 years of professional experience and over 500 hours
of hands-on training utilizing electronics' testing equipment, possess
strong understanding of fiber optics including the ability to strip, cleave
and fuse fibers together
Firm understanding of computer technology including setting up and
troubleshooting system networks and IO Hosts
Experienced at soldering electronic circuit boards as well as operating a
forklift for heavy-load distribution
Professional History
Southern Research Institute, Birmingham, AL (2005-2010)
Advanced Engineer Technician
Ensured quality control by running tension tests in Instron, MTS and house
machines with temperatures ranging from -75F to 5,000F
Knowledge of K & S type thermocouple used to measure temperature in
furnace
Calibration of load cells and strain gages
Set-up, configured and calibrated tension, compression, torsion, creep,
machines & strain analyzer before running tests
Ran and troubleshoot problems for MGC Plus and Catman; Conducted the
complete tare down & rebuild of heating furnaces
LTO Millard Refrigerated Services, Attalla, AL (2003-2004)
Shipping and Receiving Specialist
Utilized a forklift to unload and distribute products to appropriate areas
within the warehouse complex
Used technology to scan products into the warehouse in order to maintain an
precise inventory count and ensure purchase orders were filled accurately
Interacted with team members to ensure that staff was following all
efficiency measures as well as all safety policies and procedures
Terry Hogge Electric, Inc., Lincoln, AL (2002-2003)
Worked with residential and commercial properties running conduit, pulling
wire, installing plugs, switches, fire alarms, wiring junction boxes, etc.
Tested switches and systems to ensure that all components were working and
up to the various safety codes
Kevin Rakestraw
Gadsden Golf Carts, Gadsden, AL (1999-2000)
Mechanic Technician
Assembled a number of utility vehicles including 4 wheelers and golf carts
Diagnosed mechanical faults and either replaced or rebuilt components in
order to get vehicles working
Delivered vehicles to owners after repairs had been completed
Farm Work(family-owned farm)
1988 - present
Duties: vaccinating new born calves, sewing seed, baling hay, building and
mending fences, stick & mig welding, operating farm equipment, doing
mechanical work on farm equipment, etc.
Education
Weaver Vocational School, Gadsden, AL 1996-1999
welding, wood working, electronics
Emma Sansom High School, Gadsden, Al 1995-1999
Advanced Diploma
Gadsden State Community College, Gadsden, AL (2002)
Earned A.A.S Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology
University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL
1yr. of Mechanical Engineering 2004-2005
did not graduate
References
Scott Edgecomb
Lab Supervisor at SRI
Brian Purcell
Civil Engineer at Gadsden City Water
Bart Barlett
owner of Gadsden Golf Carts
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