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Qualifications: Mr. Stafford has acquired several years of experience in a vast array of electronic, electrical, chemical and mechanical disciplines. His experience includes, but is not limited to: Quality Inspector, Weld Inspector, Electronics Technician, Electronic Counter Measures Technician, Supervisor, Site Supervisor, Human Engineering, Application Engineering, and Information Management Officer. A Wisconsin State licensed welder, an American Society of Mechanical Engineers licensed welder. He performs weld inspections in accordance with AWS and A.S.M.E. standards. He has performed duties as a Pipe Fitter, Industrial Electrical Maintenance Technician, Industrial Mechanical Maintenance Technician, Boiler Operation and Boiler Repair. Boiler Chemist, Pressure Vessel testing and Inspection. Aircraft Fuel Systems Craftsman. Personal Computer Operation. Hydraulic and Pneumatic repair. Fork lift driver. Articulating and platform lift operator. Hoist and Crane inspection. Quality Inspector (August 2015 to Present) Duties/Responsibilities: Mr. Stafford is currently a Quality Inspector with Metters Inc. He is a focused, self-directed person with strong interpersonal & communication skills at all levels. He inspects finished products, products being processed, incoming materials, parts, welds, structures and assemblies for conformance to company quality standards using engineering and manufacturing technical requirements. He checks randomly selected samples, and verifies accuracy of equipment and process. Mr. Stafford is responsible for performing a variety of inspections to support the production schedule as well as performing other duties as assigned. Typical inspections include dimensional, weld, painting, receiving inspection, processing non-conforming items, inspecting of raw materials, and interfacing with the engineering staff. He generates Non-Conformance Reports I.A.W. established procedures. He is involved with drawing reviews and advises the Engineering Department. Keeps records and makes reports indicating results of inspections. Uses experience and judgment for planning and accomplishing goals. Reports conditions requiring immediate repair. Quality Inspector (November 2014 to August 2015) Duties/Responsibilities: Mr. Stafford was a Quality Inspector with The Ventura Group at Metters Inc. He is a focused, self-directed person with strong interpersonal & communication skills at all levels. He inspects finished products, products being processed, incoming materials, parts, welds and assemblies for conformance to company quality standards using engineering and manufacturing technical requirements. He checks randomly selected samples, and verifies accuracy of equipment or process. Uses advanced inspection methods to develop and conduct quality programs. Keeps records and makes reports indicating results of inspections. Uses experience and judgment for planning and accomplishing goals. Reports conditions requiring immediate repair. Electronic Technician, Sr. Lead (July 2008 to November 2014) Duties/Responsibilities: Deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan with Computer Sciences Corporation Mr. Stafford was an Electronic Technician with the Electronic Warfare, Counter IED (CREW) program He was actively involved in installation, maintenance, repair and QA/QC ongoing and final inspections of Electronic Counter Measures (CREW) equipment and systems. He trained civilian and military personnel on installation, maintenance and operation of CREW Systems. He trained military personnel to use and maintain various CREW Systems and test equipment. He generated reports of all maintenance, installations and repairs of CREW equipment. He used CSC's MMS (Maintenance Management System) to record and document maintenance actions and installs of CREW systems. He maintained the Sensitive Items Inventory and executes the distribution of CREW equipment to military units and performs logistics duties. Mr Stafford performed a variety of complex technical functions related to set up, operation, maintenance, modification, circuit testing and troubleshooting of electronic counter measures equipment and systems with spectrum analyzers, AUT software, digital multi meters and The Universal Test Set. He programed CREW systems with Xilinx hardware and software and AUT programs using Panasonic Tough books with Windows XP operating system Thor III, CVRJ, Duke V2 and Duke V3. He also had served as the Information Management Security Officer where he is responsible for maintaining the office computers, network, phones and printer/scanners with upgrades, trouble calls and configurations. He serviced Panasonic Tough Books for Army Brigade EWO's and CREW Specialist. As an Deployed in Iraq O.E.M. Field Service Representative for Juke Box Electronic Counter Measures, Counter IED Systems with LogSec Corp (November 2007 to June 2008), Mr. Stafford performed a variety of complex technical functions related to set up, operation, maintenance, modification, circuit testing and troubleshooting with spectrum analyzers digital multi meters, signal generators and power measurement test equipment and QA/QC inspections. He repaired electronic counter measures units, Jukebox, with circuit board, amplifier, noise generators diplexor, power supply and frequency board replacement. Mr. Stafford trained and supervised civilian and military personnel to install, maintain and trouble shoot Counter IED electronic counter measures systems. He also performed logistics tasks in accordance with military procedures. As a Service Technician with Thermal Tech (April 2007 to November 2007) Mr Stafford serviced and inspected (QA/QC) steam and hot water generation equipment such as water tube and fire tube boilers, deaerating tanks, variable and positive displacement pumps. He made adjustments and calibrations to boiler electronic control equipment with digital electronic diagnostic equipment. He installed boiler electronic control systems and related wiring and cabling. He repaired boiler refractory and performed boiler tube replacement. He made recommendations on efficient operation of boiler room equipment to the customer. As an Electronics Technician with ManTech Deployed in Iraq (November 2005 to March 2007) Mr. Stafford supervised and trained civilian and military personnel in the installation, maintenance and repair of electronic counter measures equipment (CREW). He performed a variety of complex technical functions related to set up, operation, maintenance, modification, circuit testing and troubleshooting of electronic counter measures equipment and systems with spectrum analyzers and digital multi meters. He programmed CREW systems with Xilinx and AUT programs using Panasonic Tough books with Windows XP operating system. He trained civilian and military personnel to use and maintain various CREW Systems. He trained civilian and military personnel to use and maintain various CREW Systems. Mr Stafford programmed CREW systems such as Warlock Green, Warlock Red, Warlock Ice, Warlock mICE, Warlock SSJV and Warlock LX, Warlock Blue and Warlock Duke. He installed Warlock systems in military vehicles such as M1114 and M1151 (Humvees), Cougar, Buffalo, RG 31, 5 ton trucks, Bradley Fighting Vehicle and other military type vehicles. He installed and test various low, mid and high band antennas. He fabricated various retaining structures for electronic equipment. He was Certified as a Classified Material Courier. He solved a critical, theater wide software/hardware problem with Xlinx applications for the programming of CREW systems. Performed QA/QC inspections of final install and operations. As a Maintenance Technician III Utility Lead Utility Technician with Gambro Renal Products (August 2004 to November 2005). Mr. Stafford operated, maintained and performed preventative and corrective maintenance on plant utility equipment such as 200 HP fire tube boilers, pure steam generators, waste water treatment equipment, Carrier brand 500 ton chillers, air compressors, air dryers, environmental control systems and various medical devices manufacturing equipment. He performed electrical and electronic trouble shooting with digital multi meters. He performed adjustments to various control systems and Programmable Logic Controllers. Mr Stafford implemented and maintained the chemical treatment and analysis program for the boilers and feed water. He designed and implemented the collection system of pure water drains from the clean steam generator to use for boiler feed water thus saving the company $70,000 per year and raising the standard for the boiler feed water from softened water to pure water saving several $1000's in maintenance cost, chemical use and possible catastrophic boiler failures. He designed and installed the pure water feed system into the deaerating feed tank thus eliminating the need for the soft water feed system and costly salt usage. He modified the boilers control system to make it possible for 1 boiler to run at a time verses 2 when there is a heavy steam load demand saving the company $10,000's a year in energy cost. He designed, installed and implemented the boiler chemical injection system, saving the company $1000's on proprietary equipment costs and rentals. He installed and repaired equipment and structures using welding equipment, oxygen/acetylene torches. He designed and fabricated steel and piping systems. He donned medical type gowning to perform various maintenance tasks in Grade C, D and Pharma environments in compliance with FDA Regulations. As a Technical Sergeant with the United States Air Force Reserve (June 1992 to December 2004, Retired) Mr. Stafford removed, repaired, inspected, installed, and modified aircraft fuel systems including integral fuel and water tanks, bladder cells, and external tanks. Maintains associated hardware and equipment. Use of digital multi meters to troubleshoot electronic component failures. Stores, handles, uses, and disposes of hazardous material and waste. Cleans fuel cells and tanks, and inspects for foreign objects, corrosion, cell deterioration, and fungus. Inspects aircraft fuel systems maintenance activities. Prepares aircraft surfaces, and applies sealants, adhesives, and associated chemicals. Removes, repairs, and replaces malfunctioning components. Performs confined space entry procedures. Removes access panels, and depuddles purges, repairs, and tests fuel tanks and cells. Performs maintenance on aircraft fuel tanks and cells. Recommends corrective actions and resolves problems using technical publications and analytic techniques. Diagnoses fuel system and component malfunctions. Advises on aircraft fuel systems removal, repair and repair, and installation maintenance procedures and policies. As a Maintenance Technician B with ThyssenKrupp Waupaca Foundry (August 1994 to July 2004) Performs preventative, corrective and predictive maintenance, fabrication and installation of industrial environmental equipment, foundry core manufacturing machinery and general foundry equipment. Designed and fabricated steel structures and piping systems using MIG welders, stick welders, oxygen/acetylene torch's and plasma cutters. Overhaul and maintain hydraulic, pneumatic, electromechanical equipment, high volume fans, pulse type and scrubber type environmental dust collector units. Calibrate air flow and pressure measuring instruments. Analyze and trouble shoot airflow systems. Analyze and calibrate electronic control and monitoring systems using digital multimeters and dc milliamp meters. Analyze and trouble shoot hydraulic systems. Certified to inspect pneumatic and electric cranes and hoists. Licensed State of Wisconsin and A.S.M.E. welder. Licensed to operate forklifts, platform and articulating lifts. He was confined space entry qualified. As a Hydrostatic Tester and Welder A With Silvan Industries (June 1988 to August 1994), Mr Stafford Fabricated, tested and inspected (QC role) and welded mild steel and stainless steel pressure vessels in accordance with American Society of Mechanical Engineers and Department of Transportation code by use of MIG welders, Stick welders, oxygen/acetylene torch's, plasma cutters . He inspected and repaired all types of bolt and pipe threads (QC role). Mr Stafford implemented a thread repair procedure using available tooling saving the company over 50% of the man hours needed to perform that task. He inspected welds using visual and dye penetrant methods. He inspected stainless steel vessels for magnetic issues and corrected those issues. He was certified as an American Society of Mechanical Engineers welder, member of the First Aid Response team and safety committee. Mr. Stafford played a role in an advertisement video called "The Silvan Difference". As a Boiler Technician Second Class with the United States Naval Reserve (October 1986 to June 1992), Mr Stafford was assigned to the Boiler Repair shop on the USS Shenandoah and while on duty he performed boiler maintenance and repair. He performed corrective maintenance and overhaul on marine type heat exchangers including chiller units and marine type distilling plants. During weekend duty at the Reserve center he performed training of other reservist and worked extensively on projects for the area community. Mr. Stafford was unemployed from February 1988 to June 1988 due to a shipyard wide layoff. As a Pipe Fitter with Marinette Marine Corporation (March 1986 to February 1988) Mr. Stafford fabricated, installed, tested and trouble shot all types of marine piping and structural pipe hangers. He solved a major problem with a ships firefighting actuating control system that was installed incorrectly by tracing and comparing the system to the design configuration. He found several valves were of the wrong type and found several of the control piping systems were installed opposite of what was called for. Rerouted the piping and reinstalled the correct valves. Mr. Stafford welded and silver soldered piping systems. He installed marine type machinery like engines, distilling plants, gas turbines, pumps and tanks. He was a member of Marinette Marine's Quality Circle. Mr. Stafford was unemployed from November 1985 to March 1986 due to an Honorable Discharge from the United States Navy.
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