Experienced Calibration Technician Seeking New Opportunity
1. Lawrence A. Chalfant
Murrieta, CA 92564 Phone: (951) 551-1202 E-Mail: Lchalfant@yahoo.com
Summary
A highly motivated individual with a proven ability in utilizing my skills in Calibration, Electronics, Pneumatics,
Hydraulics, and Mechanics. With the capacity to learn quickly, create, and maintain procedural documentation in any
environment, capable to work independently or collaboratively with personnel such as Engineers, Technicians and R & D.
Able to communicate effectively on all levels with the ability to meet heavy work assignments and deadlines under strict
time constraints. Strong understanding in interpretation of drawings/specifications for validation and builds.
Experience
Scale Service Inc. Calibration Technician 3/14 to 7/15
Perform Calibration, repairs, Troubleshooting and adjustment on the accuracy of lab balances up to Truck Scales.
Sales and Service Promotion with customer acquisition as a focus, Using and implementing error data to prove
value of service.
Gervais Engine & Machining Mechanic 10/1994to 3/14
Build, Troubleshoot, Repair and Replace engines.
Perform adjustments and Tune-up procedures as well as other light mechanic duties on import autos.
Abbott Vascular Calibration Technician II 11/2006to 2/2013
Trained to lean manufacturing practices and process improvement
Verified calibration testing of instruments to Engineering drawings, manufacturer specifications and procedural
documentations.
Reported test results on data tracking systems, per procedural documents and or Manufacturer specs.
Controlled field calibrations time and efficiency within productions needs.
Established test methods with engineering on testing of new tooling used on R & D and production lines.
Verified equipment calibration when production moves were requested as well as supporting production during moves
Supported all required cleanroom field calibrations.
Improved calibration turnaround of production and R & D Equipment by 30%
Revised Calibration Assessments, Procedures used on equipment.
Collaborated with engineering and made present necessary changes to calibration management in order to streamline
processes.
Pachanga Resort & Casino Senior Slot Mechanic 10/2002 to 4/2005
Supervised technical operations of over 2000 slot machines and other gaming devices.
Maintained training on all class III and Bingo gaming devices.
Organized manpower of swing shift mechanics working in the facility.
2. 2
Pala Casino Slot Mechanic 8/2001 to 2/2002
Serviced slot machines on casino floor.
Performed RAM clear procedures as needed on Class III games including: IGT, Bally, WMS, CDS, Aristocrat, Atronic,
and Konami
Structured and troubleshot all repairs to machinery.
International Rectifier DI Technician 8/1999 to 6/2001
Maintained a chemical waste neutralization and UPW system.
Delivered chemicals to cleanroom fabrication machines.
Military Service
MALS-41 Group 610 CPL-USMC 2/1998 to 2/2006
NCOIC of work center 610
Aircraft Navigation Systems Equipment Intermediate Maintenance
Education
Palomar College Associates Degree October 2004
Training
VMAT-203, FREST
MCAS Cherry Point, NC 28533
Course Description:
Aircraft Navigation Systems Equipment Intermediate Maintenance Military MOS 6413
MATSG
Pensacola, FL 32508
Course Description:
Avionics Technician Common Core (Beginning Electronic communication Theory)
Avionics Technician Intermediate Level Course Class A1 (Advanced Radio and Radar Theory)
Training
Electronic computer hardware Technology
AS computer hardware
AS Electronics
3. 3
AS Electronic Communications
Skills
Experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Access
Worked in a lab environment with machine shop capabilities.
Strong knowledge of Machine shop equipment.
Good organizational, communication and time management skills
Capable of reading/follow engineering drawings/schematics and user requirements specifications.
Knowledgeable in Mass, Dimensional, temperature and environmental equipment calibration , maintenance and
repair.
Repaired, troubleshot, aligned and calibrated torque, weight, temperature, electrical, flow and dimensional
equipment,
Trained to FDA/ISO ruled cleanrooms and GMP guidelines.
Knowledgeable with Calibration Software Blue Mountain, MP2, Calman, Metcal and Amigo/Maximo