Dennis Mitchell

Experience

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  StatSpin Inc.

  Jul 1993 - Feb 1995

  Electro Mechanical Technician

  Assisted mechanical engineers in the development of biomedical and laboratory instrumentationAssembled and tested mechanical & electronic prototypesAssist in the investigation of product and process failures and implementation of corrective actions Generated new documentation and assisted in introducing new products to manufacturingMachined simple parts in the machine shopWrote and performed Installation Qualifications and Process Validation Studies for the QA department as required for FDA & GMP standardsCreated AutoCAD drawings, bills of materials and material spec. sheets for the documentation departmentMaintained local area network and computers Show less

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  TM Electronics

  Feb 1995 - Oct 1995

  Electro Mechanical Technician

  Assembled, repaired & calibrated precision pneumatic leak pressure and vacuum assemblies which included electronic valves, regulators, manifolds and gauges

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  Artisan Industries Inc.

  Oct 1995 - Sept 1996

  Electronics Technician

  Assisted mechanical, electrical and firmware engineers in the development of a fiber optic gasoline leak detection system requiring Factory Mutual 3610 approvalAssembled, tested and documented beta instrumentsInstalled and wired Beta leak detection systems at test sites throughout Ma.Installed a process control system in a Class 1 Div. II chemical pilot plant, including local and remote computers, 4-20 ma control loops, temperature control, data acquisition and line voltage control

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  Symmons Industries

  Dec 1996 - May 1997

  Autocad Operator

  Converted sketches & drawings of commercial and residential shower valves, heads, mixers, & water faucets to AutoCAD

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  Fenwal Safety Systems

  May 1997 - Jun 1997

  Mechanical Drafter

  Created detail & layout drawings for commercial fire suppression systems componentsCreated AutoCAD drawings from pencil drawings & sketchesUpdated paper and digital drawings

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  Interstate Electric Service

  Jul 1997 - Feb 1998

  Autocad Operator

  Under the supervision of an engineer developed power, lighting, fire alarm, and security designs drawings as part of the initial design processDeveloped single-line diagrams of electrical services for commercial & industrial projects from sketches & notesCompleted as-built drawings for finished electrical, telephone & communication installationsPerformed load and lighting calculations for new commercial & industrial projectsProduced prints and graphics using reprographic and plotting equipment Show less

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  Sullivan & McLaughlin Companies

  Feb 1998 - Nov 1998

  Autocad Operator

  Created network local, state, and multistate network drawings, fiber loop diagrams, manhole butterflies, and Co-location center layouts using AutoCADDevelop detailed engineering drawings for both OSP/ISP facilitiesUpdate existing fiber plant drawings from engineers' redline drawingsConducted field surveys of data and voice cabling systems across corporate, industrial and academic campusesIntroduced the use of Autodesk View allowing engineers and technicians to view and redline building details, network drawings & equipment racks in real-timeIntroduced AutoCAD Map as an enhancement to an existing building and fiber list in MS Excel Show less

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  Canton Dolphins

  Oct 2006 - Mar 2019

  Swim Coach
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  Blue Hills Regional Vocational Technical

  Sept 2007 - Jun 2010

  • Swim Instructor

    Sept 2009 - Jun 2010

  • Swim Instructor

    Sept 2007 - May 2010
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  Hanscom Air Force Base (Mass.)

  May 2009 - Dec 2012

  Lifeguard & WSI /Head Lifeguard / Supervisor
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  Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children

  Sept 2009 - Jun 2010

  Lifeguard & Swim Assistant
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  Horlick Inc.

  Jun 2012 - Sept 2012

  Wire Technician

  Work from drawings, diagrams, schematics, verbal and written instructions to layout, drill, tap, assemble and wire control panels and sub-assemblies. Operated drills, saws and punches to modify steel, plastic and fiberglass cabinets. Create new or modify existing drawings, diagrams and schematics to match current practice and facilitate easier assembly in the future.

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  Phoenix Electric Corp.

  Nov 2013 - Dec 2015

  Multiple Titles

  Engraver: Engraved labels to identify components in control cabinets & equipment rating plates.Reduced time to engraving by 80% and input errors by 90%. Inventory control (manager and assistant)Received incoming stock, compared P/O against parts received & notified purchasing manager or vendor of discrepancies.Performed daily cycle counts. Organized, sorted & labeled stock for annual inventory. Assisted in training new inventory control manager.Increased usable shelf space by changing the shape of storage bins.Building maintenance assistantRan & terminated LAN cables for network computers. Replace ballasts and bulbs in lighting fixtures.Replaced plumbing fixtures.Kept parking lots clear of ice and snow using snow blowers, snow plows and spreaders.Wire Technician Responsible for the build-out high voltage control cabinets (700+ wires). Build-out consists of mounting panels, wire duct and DIN rail & point to point wiring of contactors, relays, thermal overload contactors, circuit breakers, pushbutton / rotary switches.Layout, drill, taps, deburr & install wire duct on main panels. Operated overhead cranes & forklifts to install main panels, move cabinets to be mounted on shipping pallets, load & unload shop supplies and completed control cabinets for shipping.MiscellaneousPrepared for the move to the new facility by:Identifying electrical and compressed air requirements for equipment. Drafted layout drawings for machinery locations, power, stock room, compressed air, emergency lighting & exits.Point person for move to new location. Show less

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  Interpolymer Corp

  May 2017 - Sept 2018

  Facilities Mechanic

  Inspected drives, motors, belts, check fluid levels, replace filters, and perform preventative maintenance and repairs relative to plumbing, electrical, mechanical, heating, and cooling or ventilation systems as assigned, in a polymer manufacturing facilityRecord repairs and maintenance performed in CMMS System.Examined property, grounds and equipment daily to ensure safety and proper maintenance or improvement suggestions.Conducted monthly tests of emergency and exit lighting, emergency eyewash and shower stations & fire extinguishersCompleted environmental testing and filled out hot work permits when working in Class1 Div.2 locations.Completed lockout/ Tagout procedures whenever working on electrical, plumbing, compressed air, or steam systemsWorked as 1st, 2nd & 3rd member of confined space entry teamsPerformed fit testing of Half and full mask respiratorsWorked on copper, pvc/cpvc, stainless steel & black iron piping systems containing steam, water, compressed air, ammonia & monomers Show less

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  Hanscom Air Force Base (Mass.)

  Jan 2019 - now

  Head Lifeguard / Water Safety Instructor / Supervisor

  Taught Air Force and Navy candidates the skills needed to complete the water confidence skills required to enter the pipeline of their respective special forcesPerformed safety walk, equipment checks & chemical testingAdministered swim tests for access to the water slide & deep end of the poolOffered safe alternatives for risky pool behaviors to children & adultsAdjusted guard staffing level based on swimmer loadFirst point of contact for patrons with questions or complaintsPerformed set up for special events including triathlons, movie nights & swim meetsPrepared monthly safety/educational briefingsFacility hazmat coordinator & assistant facilities manager Show less

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  Bedford High School Swim Team

  Dec 2020 - Oct 2022

  Assistant Swim Coach
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  Air-Draulic Engineering Co., Inc.

  Sept 2022 - now

  Mechanic/Fabricator