Experienced Circuit Board Technician Seeking New Opportunity
1. JOSHUA MONTANO
848 West Timbercreek Way Apt. 911
Salt Lake City, UT 84119
Cell: (801) 919-4662
montano801@yahoo.com
SUMMARY:
An Award winning, meticulous, Professional with 10+ years’ experience in the mechanical, assembly and
maintenance industry. Also an outstanding background of service as an Aviation technician with the United
States Army. Achievements include: Honor graduate at the U.S. Army Ordnance Munitions and Electronics
Maintenance School and specialty certification and experience on avionic navigation flight control systems,
stabilization equipment, and radar-operated equipment and Proficient with technical manuals, schematics
and drawings. Proficient in the use of hand tools and standard test equipment.
SKILLS:
PCB Solder repair Digital Circuitry Power supplies
Molding and Potting Crimp Terminations PLC’s
AC/DC Circuits Logic Circuitry Calibration
Multi-meter Troubleshooting AC/DC Motors/Generators
Wire bundle securing Signal Generators Component level repair
EXPERIENCE:
Production Technician, Johnson & Johnson (Olive Medical), Salt Lake City, Utah
3/2016-9/2016
Assembly of medical devices using calibrated tools and equipment. Applications of UV cure adhesives and
calibrated UV cure equipment. Leak and quality test according to J&J and Olive medical standard
operating procedures (SOP), accurately and completely document all parts used and remove defective parts
in accordance with quality standards and good manufacturing practices (GMP). Perform Hi-pot, ground
bond, functional run, insulation resistance and line leakage testing according to UL medical device
standards for Hi-pot testing (IEC 60601-1). Inspection and pack out of finished goods, and scheduling,
booking, packing and shipping of finished goods to customer location.
Electronic Circuit Board Technician, Katana Electronics, Salt Lake City, Utah
9/2015-3/2016
Test, assemble, and modify printed circuit boards (PCBs) using hand soldering tools on through hole and
SMT parts. Assembly of other electronics such as box builds and cable harnesses using assembly prints,
work instructions, drawings and verbal instructions. Documenting non conformance and completing re-
work as needed and performing other tasks including testing, repairing and conformal coating of circuit
boards.
RMA Test Technician 1, Varian Medical Systems, Salt Lake City, Utah
3/2015- 9/2015
Set up, calibration, testing and troubleshooting of circuits, components, instruments and mechanical
assemblies. Determines and may develop test specifications, methods and procedures from blueprints,
drawings and diagrams. Tests and troubleshoots assemblies and/or final systems. May complete rework on
assemblies and/or systems as a result of testing. Prepares technical reports summarizing findings and
recommending solutions to technical problems. May assist in the selection and set-up of specialized test
equipment. Follows written and verbal instructions and familiar with business tools such as E-mail,
Microsoft word, Excel, and Power point. Experience with SAP, ERP and other productivity software.
Instrument Production Technician, Biofire Diagnostics, Salt Lake City, Utah
8/2013-11/2014
Manufactures and assembles clinical and commercial products in a regulated lab. Implementing good
manufacturing practices and workmanship standards to assemble, calibrate, test and troubleshoot various
instruments and sub-assemblies that operate using electrical, mechanical and pneumatics. Interact with
engineering on defect and non compliance components or parts as well as revisions to work instruction
2. documents and continual process improvements in a team environment. Maintain documents of tests,
calibrations, and DHR (Device history records) according to standard operating procedures.
Assembler, L-3 Communications, Salt Lake City, Utah
6/2011-6/2013
This position performs a wide variety of complex electronic, electro mechanical and soldering assembly
tasks in support of production deliverable requirements. Working from blueprints, drawings, work order
routings and work instructions to produce assemblies, sub-assemblies and components. Perform rework and
quality testing as required. Daily work assignments typically include some interaction with manufacturing
engineering and quality personnel.
Field Service Engineer, CSMI, Iraq/ Kuwait
8/2008-10/2010
Installation, service and support of DOD force protection x-ray systems in Iraq and Kuwait. Providing
Operator training to U.S, coalition, Iraqi forces, and various security personnel throughout Iraq and
Kuwait. I performed routine preventative maintenance and repair to the ZBV backscatter X-ray van and
provided 24 hour technical support and training.
Specialist 1, Siemens building technologies, Salt Lake City, Utah
12/2006-5/2008
Performs, start up and commissioning for equipment that has been newly installed. Installs and connects
building HVAC automation systems and responsible for maintaining/servicing: Electrical, pneumatic,
network and various HVAC systems and various Siemens building automation products.
Avionic Systems Repairer, 127th ASB, Hanau, Germany
6/2003-4/2006
Operates test, measurement, and diagnostic equipment on avionic navigation flight control systems,
stabilization equipment, night vision and radar-operated equipment and performs detailed maintenance and
inspection and thoroughly documents all procedures. Replaced faulty components and individual parts
down to flexible and plated-through hole circuit boards. ; Received Army Commendation Medal.
Performed intermediate and depot level maintenance on avionics navigation flight control systems,
stabilization equipment and equipment which operates on radar principles that include the following:
marker beacons; radar direction finders; visual Omni -directional receiver and glide scope receivers;
automatic flight controls; stability augmentation systems; automatic stabilization systems; aircraft magnetic
compasses; altitude/heading navigation systems; terrain following avoidance radar; Doppler navigation
radar; weather radar; station keeping radar; radar altimeters; identification friend of foe (IFF) transponders;
tactical air navigation (TACAN) system; countermeasures systems; radar and laser detecting systems.
Tech Supply /Maintenance Technician, 127th ASB, Hanau, Germany
8/2005-10/2005 (completed duty)
Directly contributed to the 127th
ASB tech supply section and saved the United States Army $16 million
through inventory and return of serviceable aircraft parts. Worked weekends and overtime with four fellow
soldiers to meet critical deadline and received the Army Achievement Medal in 2005.
Education/Qualification:
2011, Certification: IPC/WHMA-A-620, cable and wire dimensioning, tolerances and preparation.
2008, Completed: AS& E, x-ray (ZBV) instructor and repairer school.
2004, Certification: Federal communications commission license.
2003, Qualified maintenance technician of OH-58D mast mounted sight.
2003, Qualified maintenance technician 35R (Avionic systems repairer).
2003, Completed: W5 (OH-58D) special electronics maintenance school.
2003, Completed: 35R (Avionic systems repairer) school.