David J Sylvester

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Maple Grove, MN. 55369

Cell Phone: 612-***-****

E-mail: adycob@r.postjobfree.com

Objective Summary

• Adaptable Engineering Maintenance Technician with expertise in commercial and industrial environments. I'm a quick learner, hard-worker with strong management, and interpersonal and communication skills. Work experience:

Feb.2023- Present Cretex Medical Brooklyn Park, MN Manufacturing Engineering Technician

Key areas of responsibility:

• First point of contact for technical support escalation for operations

• Responsible for monitoring, inspecting, setup, calibrate, and maintain manufacturing process equipment.

• Assist engineers as they create, modify, and test products and processes.

• Inspect products and processes for flaws and identify areas of improvement.

• Reads and complies with work instructions, set up sheets, and checklists.

• Perform equipment set-ups as required.

Oct.2019 – Feb.2023 Philips Plymouth, MN

Manufacturing Engineering Technician

Key areas of responsibility:

.TPM for Plymouth site (Total Productive Maintenance)

. Manage and maintain CMMS (PM system)

. Schedule and complete equipment PM’s on or before the due date.

. 1st point of contact for equipment failures.

. Generate and Maintain spare parts/equipment: Kanban system

. Identify and eliminate potential down-time issues.

. Identify and implement equipment/tooling PM efficiencies (add or reduce PM’s via data analysis)

Dec. 2018 – Nov.2019 Medtronic Plymouth, MN

Manufacturing Technician 3

• Performed set-up, calibration, and preventative maintenance on production equipment. I worked on Lasag, Rofin, and Femto Lasers; also, assorted welders for the production equipment.

• Worked in a clean-room environment.

• Quickly learned and adapted to the busy climate of the production floor and coworkers.

• Knowledgeable of the Lean Manufacturing.

• Experienced ISO. These standards maintained the efficiency of the company and documented the quality system elements for quality management and assurance.

• Knowledge about PLC programming.

• Experience with automation, laser joining, RSW, assembly, and inspection processes.

• Experience in medical product manufacturing / assembly operation.

• MS Word and Excel.

July, 2017 – Dec. 2018 Cardiovascular Systems St. Paul, MN Senior Manufacturing Technician

• Performed set-up, calibration, and preventative maintenance on production equipment.

• Performed annual, biannually, and weekly preventative maintenance, using equipment procedures and validated settings to meet required standards for each validated equipment.

• Communicated to vendors and contractors for production equipment and for new product lines that would be implemented.

• Performed calibrations and maintenance on TRUMPF Lasers and LaserStar. Oct. 2008 – June, 2017 Boston Scientific St. Paul, MN Manufacturing Technician IV

• Performed set-up, calibration, and preventative maintenance on production equipment. I worked on Lasag Lasers, Adept Robots, Servos and Drives; also, assorted welders for the production equipment.

• Monitored and adjusted production processes and equipment to ensure quality according to EP guidelines. I performed annual, monthly and weekly preventative maintenance using equipment procedures and validated settings to meet required standards for each validated equipment.

• Performed daily maintenance on the automated and manual lines on machines that weren't working properly. The automated and manual lines that I worked on were Lew Welders, microscopes, ILT welder, Varian leak checkers, x-ray machines, and Backfill machines that filled batteries with electrolyte fluid, as well as HI pot testers.

• On the automated lines, I worked on Adept Robots, presses and punches, vacuum systems, and Servo drives and motors.

• All these systems were designed to make batteries for the cardiac pace-makers. Dec. 2001 – Oct. 2008 Thermotech Hopkins, N.

Automation Technician B

• Offered technical support for the production floor, maximizing up-time of automated equipment and continuous improvement of automated processes as metal inserts were constructed.

• Designed/upgraded EOAT's (End of Arm Tools).

• Installed, set-up, and maintained the equipment for plastic injection molding on the production floor, incorporating the use of over-head automated robots (Yushin, Fanuc, and various other robots). Aug. 1997 – Dec. 2001 Cannon Equipment Rosemount, MN. Senior Machine Builder

• Built automated machines using the latest technologies for PLC’s (Programmable Logic Controller).

• Responsible for the electrical wiring, the mechanical build, and field set-up of a variety of machinery that is used in Commercial settings.

• Trained to use CNC, which includes the Milltronics Burg master, Siemens, and Marvel saw as well as the Bridgeport Drill press and machine lathe. Aug. 1996 – Aug. 1997 Seagate Technology Bloomington, MN Equipment Build Technician

• Manufactured and worked on Computerized, automated test equipment for Hard Disc Drives. Building Merge & Dac. Computer boxes and the actual tool that would perform the tasks or tests.

• Constructed this equipment from mechanical and electrical schematics.

• Debugged and documented calibrations that would be used in later uses of these machines. July 1995 – Mar. 1996 Recovery Engineers St. Louis PK.MN. Set-Up Technician

• Performed computer/machine maintenance on automated production line for the PUR water filter line.

• Set up and programmed Sonic welders and Laser Ink Jet Printers, which were used to weld the plastic filter assembly.

• Responsible for Q&A and the accurate readings and calculations of the water filters. Aug. 1992 – July 1995 U. S. Army South Korea

Automotive Electrical Systems Analyst

• Inspected and performed unit maintenance of internal combustion engines, power- trains, chassis components for heavy, light wheel vehicles and tanks (Bradley Fighting Vehicles, 113's, and M88's tank recovery vehicles).

Sept. 1991 –July 1992 U.S. Army Ft. Stewart, GA

Automotive Electrical Systems Analyst

• Analyzed and performed unit maintenance on all electrical and mechanical components of the Turret and Power Train for various types of Armored Vehicles (Tanks). July 1990 –Aug. 1991 U.S Army South Korea

Automotive Electrical Systems Analyst

• Electronically and mechanically maintained Detroit Diesels, and Cummings internal combustion engines. Replacing wiring engine harnesses and other computerized parts such as the Tow missile launcher and the Main Gun on the tank.

June 1988 – July 1990 U.S Army Ft. Hood, TX.

Automotive Electrical Systems Analyst

• Performed maintenance in a Vehicle Recovery Section. Retrieving and trouble-shooting the broken vehicles in a field setting. The types of broken vehicles I retrieved were Bradley's, M1 Abrams, main battle tanks, and etc.

Education: 1999 – 2001 Minnesota State College Southeast Technical Red Wing, MN 4.0 GPA

1988 U.S Army Electrical Training School Ft. Knox, KY. Diploma

1988 U.S. Army AIT. Ft. Knox, KY.

Diploma

1987 U.S Army Basic Training Ft. Knox, KY.

Diploma

1987 North Dickinson High School Iron MT, MI

Diploma

KEY SKILLS

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COMPETENCIES Professional -

• Technical documentation and reporting.

• Proficient in MS office programs such as Word and Excel.

• Constant attention to detail.

• Demonstrated leadership skills.

• Can build strong interpersonal relationships.

• Comprehensive knowledge of test instrumentation, measurement techniques and metrology methods. Personal.

• Having an analytical mind.

• Ability to problem solve in a logical way.

• Excellent punctuality and attendance record

References:

Nick Stocker ME Engineer 952-***-****

Maribel Jimenez Production Manager 458-***-****

Interests and activities:

I enjoy weightlifting, surfing the net, and doing outside activities. Also, I enjoy spending time with my family. While I was at Boston Scientific,Medtronic, and Philips I volunteered to be a part of the MERT Medical Emergency response team/first responder. I also volunteered to plant trees around rivers to help stop erosion.

Key Accomplishment’s and Awards received:

• (ALIA: The Laser Institute) Completed Laser Safety Officer with Hazard Analysis Training 2022

• Identified room for process improvements and implemented plans to reduce cost while improving quality.

• Received in-depth training and achieved a certification of Automated Adept Robots in Pleasanton, CA.

• Received in-depth training and certification on Lasag Welders in Chicago, IL.

• Received certification on ILT Systems in Minneapolis, MN. While I was attending MSCST. I have received academic recognition by being placed on the Presidents List. Also, while I was in the military, I was rewarded several times. While in the military for outstanding performance, I was promoted to the rank of E-4 and given six service ribbons.

• I received a certification in CPR through Boston Scientific. I've kept my certification current for the past 20 years.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:

• Training Skills Workshop.

• Structured Problem Resolution.

• Seven Step Production Troubleshooting.

• Self-Sustaining Technician.

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