Eric D. McKethern

Cell (616) 516-3883 80 Baker CT- Battle Creek,MI 49037 emckethern@yahoo.com

OBJECTIVE: Seeking employment in the Technical field where I will be able to fully utilize my troubleshooting and computer skills.

ELECTRONIC SKILLS:

• Assemble circuitry according to engineering instructions and technical manuals. • Adjust circuitry to improve performance of equipment. • Skilled in troubleshooting and repairing circuits to the component level. • Used electronic test equipment to analyze circuits. • Proficient in performing electronic soldering and de-soldering including small surface mount

components. • Experience running and splicing Fiber Optic Cabling. • Programmed PLC’s using Ladder Logic Language. • Experienced with Allen Bradley RS Logix,calipers & micrometers . Tested and repaired faulty

printed circuit boards. • Able to us electronic test equipment including: Oscilloscope, Logic Probe, Digital Multi meter, Volt

meter, Pulsar. • Read and understand electrical/electronic schematics and blueprints. • Cable Installation training. HVAC repair and install training Computer Repair training Security

alarm installation and repair training.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

• Maintain and troubleshoot personal computers, computer networks, and communication systems. • Functional knowledge of MS Word 95, 98, Windows XP, DOS, Windows 7, 8 and Network

Technology. • Hands on experience working in a control room.

EDUCATION: New Horizon Computer Learning Center Grand Rapids, MI Feb. 2004 – June 2004 Certification Obtained: A+

ITT Technical Institute Grand Rapids, MI Sept. 1997 – Sept. 1999 Associate of Applied Science Degree in Electronics Engineering Technology Saginaw Career Complex Saginaw, MI Sept.1996 – June 1997 Certification Obtained: Electronics Program CERTIFICATES & LICENSES

• +A Certification, CompTIA, Grand Rapids, MI • Certificate of Completion in Microsoft Windows 2000 Network and Operation Essentials • Managing a MS Windows 2000 Network Environment,2152 Implementing Windows 2000

Professional and Server • Security+ Ceritificate • EPA Universal certification, Ivy Tech, IN

EXPERIENCE:

Endeavor Telecom Battle Creek,MI May 2013 to Present Telecom Field Engineer-

• Responsible for the hands on installation of new service and repair of existing installations while maintaining job timelines.

Hospira Grand Rapids, MI April 2012 to March 2013 (1-Year Contract) Biomed Technician -

• Repair Plum+A IV Pumps. Replace the audible Piezo alarms, and test the Plum+A IV pumps to make sure their working properly.

Vivint Battle Creek, MI Dec 2010 to Jan 2012 Security Alarm Technician

• Install and repair security alarm systems and full home automation systems.

• Received my Home Automation certification and my Tech 1 certification. Worked with Honeywell and Vista alarms systems.

• Service Tech Installation and Repair

Wabash National Lafayette, IN Aug 2008 to Jan 2010 Assembler

Assembled trailers for semi trucks.

Mammoth HVAC Inc Holland, MI Nov 2007 to April 2008 HVAC Assembler

• Followed blueprints and schematics to assemble and wire HVAC units according to engineering

instructions and technical manuals. • Used hand tools and brazed copper for unit assembly.

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JC Penny Catalog Grand Rapids, MI Sept. 2004 -January 2007. Customer Service Representative – Answer phones and customer questions,offer additional products

for sale to customers, order placement and tracking,also assist the customers ordering from our website and catalog.

SBC Ameritech Holland,MI April 2000- January 2002 Service Technician- Install and repair telephone lines and DSL internet service for customers and businesses.