Edward Lewis
Experienced Professional Mechanically Inclined, likes to work with hands and numbers
Longwood, FL 32750
*************@*****.***
To work as a maintenance technician, aircraft technician, or electro-mechanical assembler Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Electrical Technician
Insight Global - Orlando, FL
September 2022 to October 2022
Received training for assembling and wiring PLC panels Wired two PLC practice panels
Properly terminated power control panel switches: push button disconnect, selector on/off and operation mode selector, relays,indicators, and terminal blocks
• Cut wires to length, labeled, routed, terminated and connected components--in accordance with (IAW) wiring drawings
• Professionally dressed the wiring with service loops and tie raps--tested and passed evaluation Wired and installed components on three phase AC motor controlled panel with disconnect switch
• Installed power supplies, PLC CPUs, I/O modules, terminal blocks, fuse blocks, relay blocks, and circuit breakers
• Cut wires to length, labeled
• Routed wires ensuring isolation of AC and DC power, -- Terminated wires with insulated ferrules and ring terminals IAW assembly and wiring drawings
Assembled electrical enclosure • Verified components PID numbers with assembly item numbers against the BOM--confirmed correct parts were used
• Assembled enclosure with sensors, switches, PLC CPUs, I/O modules, circuit breakers, terminal blocks, varistors, filters and connector grommets
Electrical Service Technician
System One Holdings, CAFUSA - Vallejo, CA
January 2021 to January 2022
Worked on light rail vehicles (LRVs) overhaul project Removed wiring from two LRVs for overhaul
Used removal sheets; disconnected, removed cables and wires from LRVs Built high voltage and low voltage harnesses for LRVs Followed work instructions and validated BOMs; cut wires to length, labeled wires, routed wires on layout boards and terminated connectors
Avionics Technician
Textron Aviation - Sacramento, CA
September 2017 to August 2020
Performed Cessna, Beechcraft and Hawker aircraft phase inspections:
• Serviced battery packs for emergency locator transmitters, underwater locating beacons, emergency lighting--ensured equipment met operational requirements
• Calibrated air data computers and transponders IAW FAA standards Completed major aircraft mods; ADS-B Out, Fusion upgrade, Engine Starter Relays:
• Removed furniture, access panels to gain access to equipment and wire harnesses, installed new wiring, coaxial cable, terminated wires with splices, pins, sockets and terminals, modified circuit breaker and switch panels, installed antennas, new visual displays, global positioning receivers and transponders IAW engineering drawings
• Conducted continuity testing, reinstalled previously removed equipment, tested systems and installed access panels--returned aircraft back to service
• Finished 1st ever Fusion upgrade to CJ3 aircraft ahead of modification schedule Systems Operator Robotic Warehousing/Distribution
Symbotic LLC - Woodland, CA
March 2014 to July 2015
Monitored 460 robots, and 13 multi-vertical conveyors--ensured production success
• Directed personnel for scheduled/unscheduled repairs and robot recoveries
• Granted access to locations when robots were deactivated-ensured human safety
• Created Microsoft Excel spreadsheet tool for pinpointing robot locations—decreased visual locating time—sped up recovery operations
Lead Installer/Inspector For Construction Robotic Infrastructure Manpower - Woodland, CA
February 2013 to March 2014
• Facilitated sub-contractor operations, maintained and rebuilt heavy duty pneumatic-hydraulic rivet guns--ensured no delay in production by sub-contractors
• Performed quality control inspections on 60 aisles, each was 450 feet in length and 33 feet in height
• Pushed a test jig through newly installed railings on all 18 levels--133% ahead of established daily time frame, measured, recorded, and reported discrepancies to ensure robots moved freely through all levels in each aisle
Avionics Electrician/Tech 3 Mechanic
Lockheed Martin - Travis AFB, CA
May 2005 to February 2012
Modified 37 C5 Aircraft with Glass Cockpit configuration for a military contract:
• Removed flight control equipment and wiring in compliance with engineering drawings
• Terminated twisted pair, triple twisted, and coaxial cables IAW electrical diagrams
• Performed continuity testing of newly installed wiring; verified wire terminations
• Ran system tests ensured operational status of the newly installed equipment
• Worked back-shop; modified flight deck control panels and circuit breaker panels
• Constructed removal diagrams for easy identification of circuit breaker locations; sped up removals by 50%
• Conducted initial software loads for new equipment to prepare for operational testing
• Accomplished testing of new equipment to ensure it met established parameters
• Selected for critical job; junction box wire removals, installations and terminations; decreased reworks by 95%
• Built wiring harnesses, routed new harnesses through clamps and securely clamped harnesses
• Routed coaxial cable, clamped and properly terminated cable in accordance with engineering drawings MILITARY WORK HISTORY
Manager
Radio Communications Maintenance - Travis AFB, CA
March 2004 to June 2005
Superintendent, Maintenance Staff
Osan Air Base - KR
February 2003 to February 2004
Manager, Missile Radio Communications Maintenance
Air Force - Malmstrom AFB, MT
February 2001 to February 2003
Manager, Radio Maintenance
Air Force - Lakenheath
September 1994 to February 2001
Ground Radio Communications Repairman
Holloman AFB
April 1992 to September 1994
Technician, Airborne Command Post Communications Equipment Air Force - Hickham AFB, Hi
April 1991 to April 1992
Airborne Post Attack Command & Control Systems Technician Air Force - Offutt AFB, NE
April 1988 to April 1991
Multiplex/Radio Frequency Shift Supervisor
Air Force - Offutt AFB, NE
April 1986 to April 1988
Airborne Command Post Communications Systems Engineer Air Force - RAF - Mildenhall
June 1982 to April 1986
• Performed in-flight duties aboard Airborne Command Post (ABNCP)
• Troubleshot, repaired, overhauled, aligned, modified, serviced, removed and replaced: UHF AM/ FM, VHF, HF, HF/VLF, Satellite, manual/automatic switch-boards, interphone systems, multiplexers, demultiplexers, cryptographic, secure voice & data communication
• Performed intermediate level maintenance on above equipment & applicable systems located in ground communications vans, test stations, bench sets & peculiar support equipment
• Calibrated ABNCP equipment using Communications Systems Analyzer communications standards
• Inspected ABNCP equipment during preflight to determine operational status before aircraft takeoff
• Utilized a wide spectrum of electronic test equipment to perform alignments, repairs and troubleshooting
• Read aircraft wiring diagrams, and schematics to troubleshoot systems, locate parts and cables
• Maintained aircraft 781 forms; used CAMS to document maintenance performed and to order replacement parts
• Maintained command, control and communications systems removed from EC-135C, and E-4B aircraft
• Repaired, calibrated, aligned, and modified equipment, systems, and mock-ups
• Provided guidance and trained subordinates in technical and professional aspects of avionics maintenance
• Inspected work accomplished for quality and enforced technical, safety, and security directives and practices
• Troubleshoot/repaired AN/ART-47, UHF AM/FM, 1000-watt transmitters and AN/ARR-68, Receivers
• Repaired AN/ARM 98 test set; after failed troubleshooting attempts by others—isolated/repaired defective wire
• Rebuilt RF modules during parts shortage--cross-cannibalized transistor pairs--amplifiers returned to service
Post Attack Command Control Equipment Specialist
RAF - Mildenhall
January 1981 to May 1982
Education
Associate in Aviation Maintenance Technology
Aviation Institute of Maintenance - Oakland, CA
2015 to 2017
Bachelor's in Computer Information Science
University of Maryland, College Park - College Park, MD 2003 to 2003
Associates in Applied Science in Electronic Systems Technology Community College Air Force - Maxwell AFB, AL
2001 to 2001
Associate in Electrical Construction and Maintenance Hudson Valley Community College - Troy, NY
Skills
• Electrical
• MS Office
• Troubleshooting
• Maintenance
• Forklift
• Networking
• Aircraft Maintenance
• Avionics
• Mechanic Experience
• Equipment Repair
• Schematics
• Military Experience
• Mechanical Knowledge
• Blueprint Reading
• Quality Assurance
• Assembly
• Field service
Military Service
Branch: Air Force
Service Country: United States
Rank: Master Sergeant
January 1981 to June 2005
Certifications and Licenses
A & P Airframe and Powerplant
July 2017 to Present
Graduated at Aviation Institute of Maintenance July 2017 Florida driver's license
Assessments
Advanced mechanical knowledge — Familiar
October 2021
Understanding and applying mechanical concepts and processes Full results: Familiar
Basic maintenance and repair — Proficient
October 2021
Performing basic repairs and maintenance for apartment complexes, office buildings, and other facilities
Full results: Proficient
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