Michael Onesty

Experience

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  United States Marine Corps

  Mar 2018 - Jul 2020

  • Performs calibration, troubleshooting, repair, and preventative maintenance on 24 to 480V 400HZ AC/DC electronic equipment, Microwave/Radio Frequency equipment, torque devices, pressure devices, load cells, scales and balances, magnetic compass devices, micrometers, calipers, and other dimensional equipment.• Setup and maintain preventative maintenance records on computer software to maximize equipment effectiveness and reliability.• Seeks feedback from supervisors to increase productivity and improve PM management.• Prepares weekly reports for supervisors to overview PM progress and equipment maintenance schedules. Show less • Instructs personnel to convey the importance of safety, professionalism, ethics, and the management of one’s moral character. • Manages time and equipment to properly train personnel during hours separate from regular daily duties. • Demonstrates proper safety procedures, guidelines, and policies in accordance with company and command rules and regulations. • Develops a personal curriculum to maximize the engagement of personnel, increasing the effectiveness of the ethics program.• Fosters transparent communication and peer-to-peer respect by involving personnel in team-building training. Show less • Verifies aircraft test equipment calibration and performance verifications through spot checks and work overviews.• Monitors and oversees daily operations including quality assurance checks on PM's, equipment maintenance, and project planning.• Trains and mentors subordinates to develop their proficiency and competence in multiple disciplines including PM's, safe work practices, and on-the-job training.• Leads maintenance scheduling and organization meetings to minimize backlog and improve overall equipment reliability.• Establishes and communicates clear objectives, rules, and regulations for maintenance production and personnel performance.• Promotes overall cohesiveness within the work environment to foster open communication and effective teamwork.• Manages NIST traceable standards in accordance with the Navy METCAL Program. Show less

  • PMEL Calibration Technician

    Oct 2016 - Jul 2020

  • Martial Arts Instructor

    Nov 2018 - Jun 2020

  • Quality Assurance Inspector and Production Supervisor

    Mar 2018 - Jun 2020
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  Midwestern Storm Trackers

  May 2019 - now

  Storm Chaser

  - Navigate and determine target areas for severe thunderstorm development across the United States- Develop weather forecasts for significant severe weather events including tornado outbreaks, wind events, and hail storms.- Coordinate with team members to manage radar monitoring, hazard locating, and emergency response operations - Provide search and rescue for victims and structures impacted by tornadoes- Communicate with other storm chasers to monitor storm tracks and potential impacts Show less

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  Premium Inspection & Testing

  Jun 2020 - Jul 2021

  Calibration Technician

  • Performs on-site calibration and repair of gas detection systems, magnetic particle inspection units, thermocouple/ RTD temperature units, load cells, and ultrasonic test units.• Performs calibration, troubleshooting, and repair on digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, signal generators, spectrum analyzers, measuring receivers, torque and pressure indicators, resistance devices, gage blocks, length standards, load cells, dynamometers, RTD temperature devices, electronic and microwave calibration standards with compliance and traceability to NIST.• Utilizes CMMS management software to maintain records and perform calibration maintenance.• Travels to on-site locations for calibration and repair.• Performs A2LA ISO/IEC 17025 Accredited Calibrations using uncertainty budget. Show less

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  Gulfstream Aerospace

  Mar 2021 - Jul 2021

  Lead Technician - Metrology

  • Advises quality assurance personnel on methods of improving process efficiency, calibration procedures/requirements, and equipment maintenance• Manages vendor and third-party calibration operations across aircraft and environmental monitoring equipment lifecycles. • Performs on-site calibration and repair of gas detection systems, magnetic particle inspection units, thermocouple/ RTD temperature units, load cells, and ultrasonic test units. • Performs calibration, troubleshooting, repair, and preventative maintenance on digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, signal generators, IFR / TAC/AN equipment, VSWR devices, measuring receivers, environmental monitors, dimensional measuring equipment, electronic and microwave calibration standards with compliance and traceability to NIST. • Utilizes CMMS management software to maintain records and perform calibration maintenance. • Performs A2LA ISO/IEC 17025 Accredited Calibrations using uncertainty budget. Show less

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  Bayer

  Jul 2021 - Jun 2022

  • Manages asset workload efficiently in a teamwork oriented climate, with high attention to detail, while operating in an FDA regulated environment• Performs Quality Assurance checks on Metrology & Instrumentation maintenance• Manages a team of direct reports and performs administrative tasks such as interviewing potential candidates, payroll functions, conducting annual reviews, training scheduling, and delegating responsibilities• Conducts the calibration, repair, diagnostics, and modification of laboratory process control instrumentation, precision Measuring and Test Equipment (M&TE), Test Measurement & Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE), electronic, electromechanical, environmental control systems, polymerase chain reaction equipment, weather stations, centrifuges, precision balances, storage freezers, experimental growth chambers, liquid handlers and ARTEL MVS, greenhouses, and instrumentation with attention to customer requirements and R&D guidelines in a Standards Laboratory.• Coordinates with Laboratory, Maintenance, Metrology, and Engineering staff members to arrive at appropriate scheduling times, develop more efficient methods of performance verification, and to assist in process improvement.• Applies technical knowledge to ensure that instruments are properly functioning and verifies performance against established specifications• Utilizes CMMS management software and SAP to maintain records, perform calibration maintenance, and perform Quality Assurance functions. Show less • Identifies and precisely follows established calibration procedures, and accurately records results in accordance with ISO requirements and utilizes identified calibration standards and procedures, with the ability to identify appropriate substitute standards.• Conducts the calibration, repair, diagnostics, and modification of laboratory process control instrumentation with attention to customer requirements and R&D guidelines.• Calibrates, troubleshoots, repairs, and modifies electronic, electromechanical, environmental control systems and experimental devices including polymerase chain reaction equipment, weather stations, centrifuges, precision balances, storage freezers, experimental growth chambers, liquid handlers, and greenhouses in support of research and development facilities.• Coordinates with Laboratory, Maintenance, Metrology and Engineering staff members to arrive at appropriate scheduling times, develop more efficient methods of performance verification, and to assist in process improvement.• Utilizes CMMS management software to maintain records and perform calibration maintenance. Show less

  • Chief Metrologist & QA Supervisor

    Dec 2021 - Jun 2022

  • Metrologist

    Jul 2021 - Dec 2021
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  The Tool & Gage House

  Jul 2022 - Dec 2022

  Metrology Site Manager

  • Integrates with exisiting tool certification processes and implements greater quality control procedures to reduce related engine warranty reclaim issues• Manages the inspection, control, maintenance, and calibration of engine remanufacturing tools including Atlas Copco DC electric torque tooling, standard adjustable and preset torque wrenches, pneumatic torque tools, and dimensional measuring equipment.• Develops and writes internal quality control and standard procedures relating to tool calibration and certification in reference to Caterpillar Standards IE0279, MJ1020, MH1012, and ISO 6789. Show less

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  Northrop Grumman

  Dec 2022 - now

  Manufacturing Analyst II
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  North Mississippi Storm Chasers & Spotters

  Aug 2024 - now

  Storm Chaser

  - Navigate and determine target areas for severe thunderstorm development across the Southeastern United States- Develop weather forecasts for significant severe weather events including tornado outbreaks, wind events, and hail storms.- Coordinate with team members to manage radar monitoring, hazard locating, and emergency response operations - Provide search and rescue for victims and structures impacted by tornadoes- Communicate with other storm chasers to monitor storm tracks and potential impacts Show less