MICHAEL OLIVER
Bay Point
Summary
Highly skilled Composite Technician with over 10 years of experience in manufacturing composite materials. Proficient in fabricating and assembling components, operating machinery, and ensuring timely delivery through careful review of drawings and specifications. Adept at comprehending technical data, work order specifications, and consistently following safety requirements. Known for attention to detail, teamwork, and maintaining production accuracy through close inspections and routine equipment maintenance. Seeking a full-time position to utilize interpersonal skills, time management, and problem-solving abilities in a manufacturing environment.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
CUSHMAN & WAKEFIELD, Sunnyvale, CA
BMS Technician
Sunnyvale, CA
06.2021 - 11.2022
- Monitoring, adjustment and troubleshooting all HVAC systems
- Monitoring all fire alarm systems
- In the event of emergencies contacting the appropriate channels to resolve all issues including but not limited to elevator entrapments, natural disasters, pest, water and gas leaks
- Ensuring that all personnel request were responded to in a professional and timely manner.
SAILDRONE, Alameda, CA
Lead Composite Technician
Alameda, CA
02.2018 - 04.2020
- Experienced in leadership/training, meeting quarterly/annual goals, composite manufacturing including layup/molding, assembling pre-preg laminates and wet layups
- Supervision and training of all employees
- Development and refining of processes to boost both production and quality
- Developing and maintaining a safe work environment meeting OSHA standards
- Communication between all levels of production to maintain seamless workflow
- Maintaining accurate inventory of raw materials, support materials and finished parts
- Forklift, crane and scissor lift training and operation
- Skilled in use of hand tools and machinery for cutting, shaping, grinding and sanding of carbon fiber and fiberglass parts
- Inspection and installation of solar panels
- Skilled in bonding composite assemblies
- Efficient in the analysis of schematic drawings to prevent issues and time loss
- Coordinated with engineering in the determination and development of new R&D projects.
LIGHTSAIL ENERGY, Berkeley, CA
Composite Research & Development Technician
Berkeley, CA
01.2012 - 01.2018
- Perform complete inspection of procured or fabricated parts and assemblies
- Coordinate with Engineering in the determination and development of materials, processes, specifications, and related documents to be used in the fabrication, rework and repair
- Responsible for insuring smooth daily operations and strict compliance to government regulations within team environment
- Schedule and coordinate the safe and on-time shipment of compressed natural gas through customs to international ports
- Generate and ensure the accuracy of all paperwork moving through customs, including shipping documentation, hazmat declarations, bills of lading, and ITAR/DoD forms
- Followed planning and accurately filled out and completed work orders with assemblies
- Provided additional training as necessary to new hires on safety and proper use of equipment
- Initiated process changes for quality improvements
- Experienced in composite manufacturing including layup/molding, assembling pre preg laminates, and operating carbon fiber impregnator machine.
Space Systems Loral, Palo Alto, CA
Composite Technician
Palo Alto, CA
01.2009 - 01.2012
- Fabrication and assembly of reflector and sub-reflector parts, including fiberglass and graphite components
- Application of electrical components
- Adhesive bonding of graphite and fiberglass parts
- Performed the lay-up, bagging and de-bagging of complex multi-ply circular, cylindrical, radius and angled parts while closely following process parameters and engineering drawings
- Tensile strength testing, Fiber to resin calculations
- Proficient in the use of laser projection lay-ups, autoclaves, ovens, mixers, sanders, grinders, hoists, vacuum pumps, hydraulic presses, routers and associated hand tools.
Education
Airframe And Powerplant License - Aviation Maintenance And Repair
WyoTech - Oakland
Oakland, CA06.2008
Skills
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Customer Service
- Problem-Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Excellent Communication
- Computer Skills
- Problem Resolution
- Verbal Communication
- Time Management
- Flexible and Adaptable
Professional Development
Wyotech, Oakland, CA, 94.4, FAA Certified A+P mechanic, Aviation Maintenance - FAA, Hazmat Training - DaRuBa Enterprises, Cintas First Aid & Safety - Powered Industrial Truck Safety
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
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Timeline
CUSHMAN & WAKEFIELD, Sunnyvale, CA
BMS Technician
06.2021 - 11.2022
SAILDRONE, Alameda, CA
Lead Composite Technician
02.2018 - 04.2020
LIGHTSAIL ENERGY, Berkeley, CA
Composite Research & Development Technician
01.2012 - 01.2018
Space Systems Loral, Palo Alto, CA
Composite Technician
01.2009 - 01.2012
Airframe And Powerplant License - Aviation Maintenance And Repair
WyoTech - Oakland