JOSEPH C. TOTARO
Lebanon, TN ****7
************@*****.***
Primary Phone: 716-***-****
OBJECTIVE
Growth-oriented Sr. Quality Technician (Electro-Mechanical/Calibration)
seeking a position that will allow me an opportunity to utilize both my
technological and interpersonal skills. I would like to work for a
successful company; a place where hard work is appreciated and rewarded.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
9/2014 - PRESENT CTDI - Wireless Division (via Adecco Engineering &
Technical) - Lebanon, TN 615-***-****
Electronic Repair Technician
Responsibilities:
Troubleshoot, repair, and modify wireless routers, including software
upgrades and component level SMT soldering rework.
Maintain a data record of all rework and accounting for inventory, and
hours billable to clients.
8/2010 - 7/2014 Baxter Healthcare - Medina Plant (formerly SIGMA
International General Medical Apparatus LLC.) 711 Park Ave. Medina, NY
14103 585-***-****
www.sigmapumps.com; www.baxter.com
Sr. Quality Technician (Electro-Mechanical/Calibration)
Responsibilities:
NIST traceable Calibration and Preventive Maintenance of all equipment
involved in the production and service of the Baxter SIGMA Spectrum IV LVP
Infusion System
Control of Nonconforming product and processes, including generation of
reports in several QMS platforms
CAPA investigation and reporting, including root cause analysis
Change control management, including drafting, revising, reviewing, and
authorizing: Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Calibration Test
Procedures (CTP), Calibration Procedures (CP), Preventive Maintenance
Procedures (PMP), Manufacturing Work Instructions (MWI), all associated
documents and forms for recording and retention of Quality Data and Records
Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Documentation Practices (GDP),
Lean Manufacturing, 5S (6S with Safety added), Control of Electrostatic
Discharge (ESD), Continuous Improvement & Excellence
Rework Technician
Responsibilities:
Diagnose and repair all reported non-conformances associated with the
production of the Baxter SIGMA Spectrum
IV Infusion Pump, mechanical and electrical, including soldering,
interpreting current and voltage readings, following and revising
Manufacturing Work Instructions (MWI), reading technical drawings and
blueprints, writing Nonconformance reports, and ESD prevention
5/2008 - 8/2008 United States Heating and Air Conditioning Tampa, FL (407)
496-1961
Lead Service Electrician
Responsibilities:
Drive the service van to respond to break/fix calls in concert with the
company's A/C installers and servicemen. The company was trying to branch
into electrical home warranty and other service work, but unfortunately
could not generate enough calls to keep me working full-time.
12/2007 - 5/2008 Brian Cheslow LLC. St. Petersburg, FL 727-***-****
Lead Electrician - Commercial Contracting
Responsibilities:
Supervised a 5 man crew on various small to medium-sized commercial
projects, including restaurants, stores, and banks. New construction,
additions, and renovations.
4/2007 - 12/2007 Topline Automotive Engineering Brooksville, FL (352) 799-
2669
Journeyman Electrician in the new construction of a 300,000 sq. ft.
manufacturing facility
Responsibilities:
This was a very large in-house build that involved a crew of only 4
electricians for the entire plant, handling all electrical work from the
service to the final machine connections and all else in-between.
8/2004 - 8/2008 Beach & Luxury Realty Inc. St. Pete Beach, FL (727) 363-
6300
www.beachluxuryrealty.com
Sales Associate/ Realtor
Responsibilities:
Develop and manage a business marketing plan to attract and cultivate new
clients and maintain relationships for the purpose of buying and selling
investment and personal property
6/2001 - 4/2004 First Niagara Financial Group, Lockport, NY 716-***-****
IT/Computer Specialist
Working in the Technology Department, my position in the Data Center
involved all aspects of processing with
regard to every product the Bank offers as well as third party customer
payrolls, all teller functions, and municipal taxes.
Responsibilities:
Handle Mainframe operations on a Unisys Clearpath Operating System and
various printer subsystems.
Create and modify text files and work flow language (COBOL).
8/2000 - 6/2001 Kieffer, Martin Ltd., Cheektowaga, NY 716-***-****
IT Specialist
Responsibilities:
Performed various hardware and software upgrades as well as PC
installation, asset inventory and accounting of hardware.
IBM Mainframe administration in a help desk/data center worldwide banking
client.
2/1994 - 8/2000 IBEW Local Union #237, Niagara Falls, NY 716-***-****
Journeyman Electrician
Responsibilities:
Installed, maintained, and upgraded all electrical systems for various
commercial and industrial clients. Installing conduit, installing
conductors, underground and aerial work, terminations, low-voltage and high-
voltage installations, just to name a few of the numerous tasks.
EDUCATION
IPC-J-STD-001 Soldering Certified
IKON, Amherst, NY
Certification - Comp TIA, A+ Certification
IBEW NJATC, Niagara Falls, NY
Certification - 5 Year apprenticeship training program (through local
union)
Northeast Institute-Electrical Technology, Buffalo, NY
Alumnus of Sigma Pi Fraternity and founding member of Niagara Frontier
Alumni Association of Sigma Pi Fraternity
SUNY Buffalo, Amherst, NY
University of Detroit, Detroit, MI
Williamsville North High School,
Williamsville, NY
NY State Regents Diploma
COMPUTER SKILLS
o Microsoft Windows Operating Systems
o Quality Collaboration By Design - QMS
o Teamcenter Unified - Siemens PLM
o TrackWise - Sparta EQMS
o iSOtrain & iKAT - Softek Inc
o Microsoft Office/Access
REFERENCES
Mr. Cameron Coke, Baxter Healthcare; Sr. Quality Technician
Phone: 585-***-****
E-mail: ************@******.***
Mr. Ambar Bhargava, Law Office of Ambar Bhargava; Attorney-at-Law
Phone: 716-***-****
E-mail: ********@***********.***
Mr. Ray Tubridy, Journeyman Electrician; IBEW Local Union #237
Phone: 716-***-****
E-mail: ***.*******.*@********.***