James L. Brown
Bolton, MA *****
Cell 508-***-****
Tel 978-***-**** (Home)
Email: **************@*****.***
Profile: A senior level technician with vast experience in the field of high tech electromechanical
manufacturing within the Military, Engineering & Aerospace industries. Significant experience
with various stages of high tech assembly (Final, Sub
& Prototype). As well as several years of military spec soldering (Mil-Spec & J-STD-001),
inspection and overhead crane operation.
Textron Defense Systems Wilmington, MA
Senior Electro Mechanical Technician - 1985 to 2014
Fabricate, Assemble & Test electro mechanical assemblies in a clean room.
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Inspect all assemblies for quality and compliance to customer specifications.
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Read and interpret blueprints and schematics.
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Conduct prompt repair, rework and replacement of all customer returned systems.
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Support engineering in the fabrication / assembly effort of design modifications
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for research and development of future products.
Assist engineering with troubleshooting and diagnostic analysis of field returns.
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Train, Mentor & Certify lower level technicians and new hires.
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Compose training manuals and process specifications.
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Used the online inventory control system (SAP) to audit / search the on site inventory or
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order parts, supplies or tools from external vendors.
Traveled to customer sites to install or repair complex systems.
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Build and modify Electronic Cabinets, Cable Harnesses, Wiring Harnesses, Chassis for
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Production pieces as well as Test sets for Engineering.
Use of many types of crimping tools and many types of wire and cable materials.
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Ability to use: digital multi-meters (DMM), oscilloscopes, frequency counters,
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various calibrated torque tools, vernier calipers, micrometers, depth gauges, hi-pot
testers, Mil-Spec / J-STD-001 soldering equipment, microscopes, overhead cranes, etc.
Building of Phased Array antenna’s, RF phase shifters, RF emitter boards and assisted
Test of builds.
A&M Engineered Composites Marlborough, MA
Fabrication Technician - 1982 to 1985
Fabricate and Lay up of Fiberglass, Kevlar and Carbon fiber products.
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Trim, Finish and Fit custom components to Mil Spec Aircraft standards.
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Pieces used on U S Naval Submarines, Bell and Sikorsky helicopters and F16 aircraft.
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Fitchburg Colonial Aviation Fitchburg, MA
Airframe & Power plant Technician – 1979 to 1982
Repair various aircraft airframes & power plants
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Inspection airworthiness certification.
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Conduct FAA Safety and Airworthiness Inspections.
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Education and Training
* East Coast Aerotech – Diploma & FAA Certification Licenses (Airframe, Power plant)
* Solder Certification – Mil-Spec, J-STD-001
* Personnal Quality Verification (PQV Certified) – Textron Defense Systems
* Overhead Crane Training – MA Dept Public Safety
* Blueprint & Schematic Training – East Coast Aerotech & Textron Defense Systems
* Electronic Schematic Training - East Coast Aerotech & Textron Defense Systems
* Microsoft Windows Certification – Textron Defense Systems
* ISO 9000 Overview.
* Lean Manufacturing Training
* 5S and Six Sigma Training
Safety Certifications: Clean Room Protocol, HAZMAT, Chemical Safety, ESD Awareness
Protocol,
Representative Achievements
* Designed an effective “Build Process” for electronic control panels.
* Designed repair process for “Phased Array Antenna” that saved company
$250,000 per unit. (Received Quality Achievement Award)
* Development of effective training methods, specifications and documentation.
* Development of efficient techniques to better provide customer with timely delivery
of products. (Received Quality Achievement Award)
* Significant contributions toward achieving business goals one full quarter ahead of
schedule. (Received Quality Achievement Award)