Thomas Michael Woods
Indianapolis, IN 46256
Cell: 317-***-****
Home: 317-***-****
**************@*****.***
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OBJECTIVE
Meticulous, confident achiever with ambition for advancement is seeking a position which will utilize my abilities and positive work ethic to benefit a growing organization.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
• Ability to operate, calibrate, supervise, and maintain analytical laboratory.
• Expertise in updating and creating laboratory procedures.
• Proficient in maintaining laboratory files and records.
• Proven abilities in electrical wiring.
• Skilled in electronic equipment repair and assembly.
• Aptitude for mechanical applications.
• Experience in supervising other employees and maintaining records and reports.
• Excellent communications skills when assisting engineers to collectively improve laboratory data collection procedures.
WORK EXPERIENCE
EnerDel, Indianapolis, IN December 2001-March 2011
Senior Laboratory Analyst/R&D
• Perform various analytical tests and procedures.
• Prepared samples
• Troubleshoot and repair lab instruments.
• Maintained and improved documentation and databases.
• Interacted with all levels of employees in engineering and management.
• Delphi level IV certification and performance in all the following areas:
• Moisture analysis using Karl Fisher Coulometric and Volumetric methods on Mitsubishi equipment.
• Particle size analysis.
• Surface area analysis.
• Visual and analytical image analysis using Leco micro imaging systems.
• Thickness and texture analysis using equipment varying from graniteBglock mounted gages to cyber optics laser profiler.
• Optical microscopy and imaging analysis.
• Tensile, deformation, load and compression analysis.
• Coating and basis weight analysis on various materials and grids utilizing sonication in some techniques.
• Product Control and Logistics.
• XRD analysis
• GC-Mass Spec
• TG-DTA analysis
• DSC analysis
Machine Drive, Fishers, IN March 2001-August 2001
Electro Mechanical Technician
• Electrical wiring of control panels.
• Installation and wiring of PLCs.
• Reduced production time by 40 percent by suggesting ways of better utilizing manpower.
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Automation and Control Systems, Indianapolis, IN November 1998-March 2001
Electro Mechanical Technician/Shop Supervisor
• Electrical wiring of control panels from schematic drawings for use in prototype automation machines.
• Assist the Engineering Department in panel and electrical layouts.
• Troubleshoot and modify both electrical and mechanical devices.
• Installation, wiring and troubleshooting of PLCs.
• Implemented work standards that have increased productivity by 50 percent in less than 2 months.
• Supervision of shop personnel.
Reel Tech Inc., Indianapolis, IN March 1996-September 1998
Electro Mechanical Technician
• Constructed electro-mechanical semiconductor handling equipment resulting in record-breaking production in 1997.
• Maintained inventory control of parts and supplies for electronic equipment assembly keeping accurate track of parts reducing shortages and speeding up production.
• Read schematics and mechanical diagrams working with the Engineering Department making appropriate changes for higher performance of machines.
• Documented assembly instructions creating workmanship standards for assembly and test procedures.
• Laser marked electronic components averaging no less than 3200 components per hour.
• Assembled circuit boards for use in integrated circuit handler assemblies eliminating subcontracting costs and speeding up production time.
• Built tape and reel loaders permitting accurate placement of components and preventing components from electrostatic contamination.
EDUCATION
I.U.P.U.I.
WORKSHOPS AND SEMINARS
Shipping and receiving
Stress Management
Accounting
Particle Analysis
Karl Fisher COSCO
Focus: Quality Assurance using analytical techniques.
Positions that I would qualify for are:
Laboratory Technician,
Engineering Technician,
Materials Analyst,
Electrical Panel Building,
PLC,
Electrical Maintenance,
PLC installation and maintenance,
Maintenance Electrician
Skills that I possess are analytical analysis, moisture analysis, surface area analysis, particle size analysis, thickness analysis using laser equipment, problem solving, training, laboratory equipment, laboratory analysis, quality analysis materials work, wiring and electrical.