John W.

Experience

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  U.S. Coast Guard

  Jun 2014 - Aug 2018

  Worked on broad array of equipment and systems, to include Programmable Logic Controllers, digital and analog electrical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, engine cooling water circulators, interior communication systems, wind and weather measuring equipment, fire and flooding alarm systems, sewage handling and processing equipment, general and emergency lighting, food storage and galley equipment, and tank level indicators. Worked with and maintained various electrical hand tools and electrical calibration and testing equipment such as multi-meters and oscilloscopes. • Leveraged trade knowledge, technical manuals, and ad hoc teaming to diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair or replace electrical components. Experienced in researching and procuring parts and needed materials in a timely manner, while adhering to legal requirements. • Independently developed solutions to challenging problems. Used wiring diagrams and system schematics to troubleshoot, repair, and replace electrical and electro-mechanical devices; developed easy to read line diagram for large, 450 volt DC motor in anticipation of removal and replacement (the drawing was subsequently used to guide future motor replacements across the entire class of ships).• Managed unit electrical safety program, which included marking and locking out unsafe equipment and training new and current members in electrical hazards and policies on a quarterly basis. • Trained in complex maintenance operations for buoys and moorings weighing up to 20,000lbs conducted from a floating platform. Earned Coast Guard certifications in rigging, telescoping/dual-winch 40,000lb capacity crane operator, oxy-acetylene cutting torch operator, industrial safety procedures, and supervising and training new personnel. • Trained more than 50 crewmembers in 5 separate qualification systems. Show less

  • Electricians Mate

    Jul 2015 - Aug 2018

  • Boat Crew Member

    Jun 2014 - Jun 2015
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  Trividia Health, Inc.

  Jun 2019 - May 2022

  Electro Mechanical Technician and Calibrations Coordinator

  • Implemented and installed R&D electrical projects at the direction of process engineers.• Worked in conjunction with FANUC Robot technician to repair and change all motors, controllers, fluids, and re-trained 5 FANUC model M-2iA pick and place robots. Training in basic Cognex machine vision inspection software. • Implemented check sheets and pass down logs to try and improve communication between production staff, engineers, operators, as well as the different shifts.• Performs weekly, monthly, and yearly preventative maintenance. Work as the on-call technician for if a machine breaks and am responsible for making sure the machine is fixed or making the decision to shut the machine down for safety reasons.• Performed weekly, monthly, and yearly maintenance as well as troubleshooting of mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical components on production machines. • Given special projects to design and implement into machinery to improve process, efficiency and traceability.• Familiar with medical device industry standards including but not limited to cGMP, ISO 90041 and ISO13485• Promoted to leading the calibrations department for the company to create a more streamlined operation using organizational techniques, project management and CMMS (eMaint). • Worked in conjunction with multiple departments within the company to try and implement and execute a project to convert our entire maintenance and calibration programs to CMMS. It included over 3000 pieces of equipment across 6 departments and 5 different buildings. • Used interpersonal skills and networking ability to be in charge the collection and distribution of calibrated equipment while coordinating with multiple department personnel a way to effectively track items.• Recipient of the employee of the month award out of over 500 people after only 2 years with the company for troubleshooting ability and work to improve the calibration department. Show less

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  TDK-Lambda Americas

  Apr 2022 - now

  Associate Product Marketing Manager