Thomas Hickey

Manufacturing Technician*-978-***-**** ad1mlf@r.postjobfree.com Reading, MA 01867

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Summary

A highly skilled technician with decades of precision manufacturing and R&D experience. Able to work independently or in a team atmosphere. A responsible and innovative technician with experience in various fields such as; Solar Energy, Robotics, Defense systems, Semiconductors, Battery research, CNC Machine Operations and 3D Laser Metal printing.

Work experience

Engineering Technician

Form Energy - Somerville, MA May 2022 to 7/5/23

Assembly, Furnace heating and pressing of Iron anodes both small and large scale for Iron air batteries. Precision Q. C. of to assure quality product for future testing. Welding of current collectors for test bed installation.

Furnace maintenance and repair on all small-scale furnaces.

Manufacturing Technician A

Manufacturing Technician A

C.P.I. Beverly MA - Beverly, MA September 2019 to May 2021

Precision assembly, Brazing, Microscopic inspection, Vacuum leak checking, Operation of Vacuum, Belt and R.F. brazing furnaces Copper plating and Burnishing Q.C. inspection and Final detailing of finished products.

Medical Device Q.C. Inspection

Medical Device Q.C. Inspection

Tecomet - Wilmington, MA July 2016 to September 2019

1.Q.C inspection of various medical devices

2.Use of various inspection tools including comparators, calipers air gauges, profilometers, depth gauges, feeler gauges.

3.final visual inspection.

R&D Brazing Technician

AMBRI - Cambridge, MA January 2015 to September 2015

Precision Assembly of high temp seals. Programing and operation of brazing furnaces. Pre and post run photos, Gas replacement and developed clean build assembly procedures, Fixture Greening and maintenance tools.

Silicon and Sapphire Growth

Silicon and Sapphire Growth

G.T. ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES Crystal Growth - Salem, MAMay 2011 to April 2012

Operation and maintenance of

Sapphire growth Furnaces. Shut down and removal of Sapphire Boule. Clean and replace crucible, seed and melt stock. Install furnace parts and insulation as needed.Calibrate,monitor and maintain gas and vacuum systems. Program furnace menus and record temperature, pressure, vacuum, voltage, amperage, gas levels plus gas bottle readings and replacement.

R&D Tech

R&D Tech

AMERICAN SUPERCONDUCTOR - Devens, MA January 2010 to December 2011

Operation and maintenance of multiple texture anneal furnaces. • Microscopic Inspection of defects and capture with digital imagery. Daily texture anneal runs and weekly runs on larger reel to reel furnaces. The conversion of T.A. furnaces to 46mm quartz tubes. Design and implementation of cutting gauges. Ordering of Forming gases in R&D Lab.

Furnace Operator

Furnace Operator

PERKIN-ELMER - Salem, MA January 2006 to December 2009

Assembly and brazing of Precision radar products. Operation of Hydrogen

Belt Furnaces, Push furnaces, Vacuum Furnaces. Daily clean runs. Greening of new fixtures, deburring of parts and fixtures.

Install and Qualification / Defect Metrology

Install and Qualification / Defect Metrology

INTEL CORP - Hudson, MA January 2000 to December 2006

Install & Qualification / Defect Metrology Technician Installation and qualification of semiconductor equipment. Location of tools at FAB and SUB-FAB Levels. • Inspection and review of wafers for defects. Test wafer coordinator. ERGO team member.

Manufacturing Technician

Raytheon P.T.O. - Waltham, MA June 1984 to September 1993

RAYTHEON Power Tube Operation. Manufacture of Microwave Radars. Precision Assembly and Inspection. Hydrogen brazing. Proficient in Spot welding, Laser welding, Heli-Arc Welding, Vacuum deposition

Hydrogen Brazing,

Education

Certification

Certification

Add field of study Northern Essex Community College - Lawrence, MA January 2016 to May 2016

Certification in CNC

Certification in CNC

Northern Essex Community College - Lawrence, MA2016 to 2016

GD&T

GD&T

Add field of study Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School Wakefield Mass - Wakefield, MA March 2014

Skills

Micrometer

Micrometer - 10+ years

Research & Development

Research & Development - 6 years

Operation of Laser3D Metal Additive printers

Operation of Laser3D Metal Additive printers - 1 year

Blueprint Reading

Blueprint Reading - 5 years

Machining

Machining - 2 years

CNC Lathe

CNC Lathe - 2 years

Mechanical Knowledge

Mechanical Knowledge - 10+ years

CNC Laser Cutting

CNC Laser Cutting - 4 years

Robotics

Robotics - 4 years

GD&T

GD&T

Quality Inspection

Quality Inspection - 10+ years

Welding

Welding - 4 years

Lean Manufacturing

Lean Manufacturing - 2 years

Precision Measuring Instruments

Precision Measuring Instruments - 10+ years

Manufacturing

Manufacturing - 10+ years

Calipers

Calipers - 10+ years

Do you want to add any of these skills?

Automotive Repair

CAM Programming

SolidWorks

Calibration

CNC Programming

IATF 16949:2016

Certifications and licenses

Driver's License

Driver's License

Assessments

Mechanical knowledge

Mechanical knowledge - Proficient

June 2020

View full score report

Attention to detail

Attention to detail - Completed

August 2020

View full score report

Manufacturing fit

Manufacturing fit - Proficient

August 2020

View full score report

Basic maintenance and repair

Basic maintenance and repair - Highly Proficient

July 2020

View full score report

Add more sections

©2023 Indeed - Cookies, Privacy and Terms - Your Privacy Choices

Contact this candidate