Joe Adams
Elizabethton
Summary
Accomplished SMT Level 3 Technician specializing in enhancing operational efficiency through expert setup and maintenance of SMT equipment. Ensures product quality by creating effective programs and maintaining thorough documentation. Strong troubleshooting skills lead to swift resolution of technical issues, contributing to overall production success.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
8
8
Certifications
Work History
SMT Level 3 Technician
IES, Inc.
Gray
06.2009 - Current
- Developed programs for SMT equipment to optimize operation.
- Setup, troubleshooting, and operation of all SMT equipment.
- Executed daily, monthly, semi-annual, and annual maintenance to ensure equipment reliability.
- Oversaw quality and quantity of finished product to meet production standards.
- Organized and updated all required documentation to ensure compliance with standards.
- Complied with all corporate and departmental policies.
Field Service Technician
Energy Solutions
Erwin
11.2006 - 04.2009
- Monitored equipment and operations to maintain safety and proper functionality.
- Identified and resolved equipment issues to minimize downtime.
- Performed equipment installations to ensure functionality
- Performed quality assurance checks to verify compliance with regulations.
- Refurbished and decontaminated customer resin liners to the customer's specifications.
- Segregated and loaded DAW (Dry Activated Waste) to be shipped for disposal.
- Followed all written and posted radiological regulations and warnings.
- Performed chemistry analysis on varying substances to determine whether readings were within acceptable standards.
- Utilized various instruments for precise measurements
- Maintained components to ensure operational efficiency
- Configured computer systems for optimal performance
- Promoted safety awareness through training and education
- Drafted reports summarizing analysis results
- Organized files and materials for easy access
- Managed data entries for accuracy and consistency
- Diagnosed technical issues and performed necessary repairs.
- Conducted routine inspections to ensure equipment performance.
- Performed preventative maintenance and repairs on a variety of equipment, including pumps, motors, valves, and other components.
- Replaced faulty parts or components following diagrams or blueprints.
- Calibrated instruments, controls and equipment to test function and evaluate performance.
Assistant Foreman
Superior Industries International Inc.
Johnson City
10.1993 - 11.2006
- Oversaw staff operations during peak periods, ensuring seamless workflow and timely project completion.
- Managed multiple responsibilities concurrently, contributing to streamlined operations and team effectiveness.
- Scheduled employees to optimize resource allocation and support operational needs.
- Inspected and dispositioned product according to customer specifications.
- Used a variety of instruments and gages to perform dimensional checks to ensure quality.
- Compiled and distributed Pack, Fallout, and Yield reports.
SMT Machine Operator / Quality Inspector
Texas Instruments, Inc
Johnson City
07.1987 - 09.1993
- Monitored quality and quantity of finished products, ensuring compliance with company standards.
- Identified non-conforming materials and communicated findings to management, facilitating resolution of production issues with supervisors.
- Operated and troubleshot all equipment to ensure smooth production flow.
- Set up and maintained machinery in production area, enhancing operational reliability.
Education
High School -
Happy Valley High School
Elizabethton, Tennessee05-1987
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TNSkills
- SMT equipment operation
- SMT program creation
- Troubleshooting
- Setup
- Maintenance
- Quality assurance
- Product inspection
- Dimensional checks
- Documentation
- Data Management
- Chemistry analysis
- Decontaminating
- Refurbishing
- Instrument operation
- Safety awareness
- Scheduling
- Supervisory skills
- Writing reports
- Organization
Certification
IPC-A-610 Certification
Timeline
SMT Level 3 Technician
IES, Inc.
06.2009 - Current
Field Service Technician
Energy Solutions
11.2006 - 04.2009
Assistant Foreman
Superior Industries International Inc.
10.1993 - 11.2006
SMT Machine Operator / Quality Inspector
Texas Instruments, Inc
07.1987 - 09.1993
High School -
Happy Valley High School
East Tennessee State University