Aaron Graber

Experience

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  US Navy

  Aug 1996 - Aug 2000

  Aviation Electronic Technician (AT3)

  I provided electronic operational level maintenance on F/A 18C aircraft. Repaired and maintained radio communications, forward looking infrared devices (FLIR), global positioning systems, Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) equipment, RADAR, electronic warfare equipment, RADAR altimeters, in flight early warning detection systems and electronic displays. During military service I completed two aircraft carrier deployments working on the fast paced carrier flight deck. I developed and demonstrated excellent team leadership skills as a “Weapons Release and Control Team Leader,” tasked with leading weapons checks. I also was a qualified “Collateral Duty Inspector” responsible for verifying that maintenance was done to best working practice. Held a SECRET clearance during military service.REASON FOR LEAVING: Honorable Discharge. Show less

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  Northrop Grumman Corporation

  Aug 2000 - Apr 2005

  Responsibilities included scheduled and unscheduled maintenance of electro-optical telescopes, telescope mounts and domes, tube cameras, camera control electronics, radiometer systems, and servo systems. I reconfigured backup servers. I loaded and troubleshot encryption devices. I also performed checks of indicators, lamps, fans, and electrical-mechanical systems for abnormal indications. Additionally, I was a “Shift Operations Supervisor” in charge of the operations floor. These responsibilities included communication with the U.S. Air Force Space Command to update site operational readiness, receiving and executing priority assignments, the direction of corrective maintenance and compiling data into spreadsheets used during telescope operation.REASON FOR LEAVING: Completed one year contract. Show less Responsibilities included the on site installation and testing of Ohio State Highway Patrol 800Mhz radio dispatch consoles, the integration of the new system with old legacy radio equipment, the loading and integration of several Computer Aided Dispatch software applications, installation of computer hardware, site surveys, the training of customers, on call responsibilities with a minimum response time, the documentation of procedures for testing and troubleshooting, and the testing of statewide radio and data coverage. Other tasks included the testing of T1 circuits, the installation and labeling of statewide server hub control center, the configuration and testing of the Ohio Emergency Management Agency satellite communication van, the configuration and installation of a GPS reference station, sheriff office and prison radio installations/site surveys.REASON FOR LEAVING: MARCS system installation was close to completion. Show less

  • Deep Space Telescope Operator/Maintainer

    Apr 2004 - Apr 2005

  • Telecommunications Technician

    Aug 2000 - Apr 2004
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  Boeing

  May 2005 - Oct 2006

  Electronic Technician

  Responsibilities included aircraft bench and flight line operational system checkouts, the adjustment and repair of any electrical or electronic system such as radio communications, GPS systems, radar, armament fire control systems, camera systems, automatic missile control, data link, electronic counter measures, automatic flight control systems, navigation, and RF identification systems. This required the use of test equipment used exclusively on such systems and a variety of other test equipment. I was also responsible for the removal and installation of cable assemblies, the termination of various types of connectors, and the installation of flight test instrumentation utilizing drawing and diagrams. Job required communication with engineers and customers on a daily basis. Additionally, I was the “scribe” in charge of the documentation and tracking of department’s High Performance Work Organization (HPWO) agenda items, meeting minutes, task tracking, the building of forms, and working with management to resolve issues.REASON FOR LEAVING: I was laid off during "across the board" union lay off. Show less

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  Philips

  Jan 2007 - Feb 2008

  Production Test Technician

  Responsibilities included the calibration, repair and final testing of Computed Tomography systems for final system quality, as defined by specifications and procedures. Recorded and maintained production data in log books with system test data sheets and system defect reports. Job required use of the following equipment: Oscilloscopes, Digital Volt Meters, Dosimeters, Laser Meters, Hi Pot Testers, Digital Protractors, Ground Bond Testers, Configuration Laptops, and Laser/System/Calibration Phantoms. Job required communication with manufacturing engineers on a daily basis. Also, successfully completed CT install at Vanderbilt University.REASON FOR LEAVING: I was eager to work in field service. Show less

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  Siemens Industry US

  Feb 2008 - Sept 2009

  Senior Field Service Engineer

  I was responsible for the installation and maintenance of low, medium and high voltage variable frequency drives used to control large electric motors located at a variety of customer sites including: coal power plants, nuclear power plants, water pumping stations, oil pipelines and other industrial facilities. Installations required complex adjustments to motor control parameters and PLC logic to accommodate customer needs. I would adjust I/O logic to ensure that all safety and operational needs were met before motor operation. This position required a high level of attention to detail, because of the safety concerns working with high voltage and the inherent dangers with many of the system applications.REASON FOR LEAVING: This position was 90% nationwide travel. Show less

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  Siemens Healthcare

  Sept 2009 - now

  Senior Field Service Engineer

  Responsible for the installation, service, preventative maintenance and general customer care for medical chemistry blood analyzers. I also maintain the Millipore reverse osmosis systems used to provide analyzers with clean water. Position requires me to manage and organize my schedule in order to complete time sensitive modifications, maintenance, training and paperwork. I respond to service calls that require phone and on site troubleshooting. Instruments are the hospitals main analyzers and require a rapid response time. Many calls require off shift and weekend hours. I am trained on a variety of analyzers and automation systems. Show less