Greg Collins

About the Candidate

GREGORY A. COLLINS
Tel: (613) 277-4734
Email: g.collins@live.ca
___________________________PROFESSIONAL PROFILE_____________________________
Forward thinking, results-oriented Electro-Mechanical Technician with over 25 years of practical experience working with electronic and mechanical equipment and systems. Technician with effective analytical and troubleshooting skills required to assemble, commission, test, repair and modify robotics and computer controlled systems. Sound knowledge of production environments along with repair and overhaul environments.

➢Goal oriented                                              ➢Physical awareness and coordination
➢Forecasting and time management            ➢Resourceful and adaptable
➢Communication and teamwork                   ➢Trainable

____________________________TECHNICAL EXPERTISE______________________________
➢Applying and interpreting procedures, policies, rules and regulations.
➢Assembling, testing and troubleshooting electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical equipment.
➢Fault isolation and analysis and/or problem analysis of systems and sub-assemblies.
➢Repairing systems and sub-assemblies to component level and inspecting for quality.
➢Optimizing and calibrating equipment and specialized test fixtures.
➢Technical writing procedures, processes, reports and logs.

__________________________PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE__________________________
Inserter Operator
Nov. 2021 — May 2026
Doculink International
Ottawa, Ontario
Machine operator responsible for reviewing instructions, parts lists and work orders prior to starting the assigned task. Gathering required parts and setting up machines to perform mail inserting. Operating equipment while following environmental and safety policies.
➢ Maintaining the operation of the assigned inserting equipment.
➢ Perform mechanical set up and calibration adjustments to maximize efficiency and production output.
➢ Implementing quality policies and procedures.
➢ Filling out documents and reviewing production logs and error reports.
➢ Ensuring equipment is clean and the work area is tidy.
➢ Communicating with Supervisors and other operators.

Customer Service Engineer
Oct. 2014 — Nov. 2021
Bell and Howell Canada
Ottawa, Ontario
Field service technician responsible for the preventative maintenance and repair of electro-mechanical equipment while interfacing with customers and equipment operators. Efficient troubleshooting of complex machinery containing gears, cams, chains, actuators, sensors, and vision systems.
➢ Assisting equipment operators with set up and production issues.
➢ Using hand tools and jigs to adjust mechanical assemblies for smooth operation.
➢ Machining or fabrication of parts for custom applications.
➢ Calibration and set up of complex mechanical and electrical systems.
➢ Managing inventory, parts ordering, incoming inspection, parts usage, setting min./max. (par levels).
➢ Executing repairs on time and on budget.

Test Technician Level II / Repair & Overhaul
Oct. 2008 – March 2014
CMC Electronics
Ottawa, Ontario
Tested and troubleshot all types of Production and Repair & Overhaul systems and sub-assemblies, test jigs and electronic systems using various techniques and tools. Performed diagnostics and evaluated the material and labour necessary to return unserviceable parts to a fully operational and certifiable condition.
➢ Certified Aircraft Maintenance Organization (AMO) Shop Certificate Authority (SCA).
➢ Authorized to issue maintenance release certificates, on behalf of CMC Electronics AMO.
➢ Production Test Specialist and Repair Maintenance Organization (RMO) Technician.
➢ Inspected workmanship and documentation associated with civil aviation repair activities.
➢ Familiar with various test equipment; power supplies, multimeters, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, power meters, signal generators, pulse generators, timers/counters, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers.
➢ Followed detailed procedures and used precision equipment for acceptance testing.
➢ Set up, monitored and validated Environmental Stress Screening (ESS) testing and results.
➢ Provided support with Non-Conformance Report (NRC), Engineering Change Request (ECR) Engineering Change Order (ECO) and Corrective Action Reports (CAR).
➢ Suggested and implemented methods and procedures to facilitate and improve work quality.

Technical Specialist II
2001 – 2008
Lockheed Martin Canada
Ottawa, Ontario
Tested and troubleshot various highly complex electronic systems and sub-assemblies. Performed activities associated with test technician, calibration custodian, equipment manager and logistics technician rolls.
➢Tested electronics assemblies by using specialized test jigs, test equipment and set procedures.
➢Troubleshot and repaired electronic systems to the sub-assembly and component level.
➢Managed the allocation and use of test equipment between departments on site and nation wide.
➢Met schedules and budgets while performing testing and calibration activities.
➢Cataloged calibration records, test results and filed failure analysis reports.
➢Researched products, parts, materials and suppliers.
➢Specified and purchased equipment and parts.
➢Interfaced with suppliers and service providers.
➢Wrote and recommended improvements in policies, procedures and processes.
➢Coordinated activities between departments to assist them meeting their goals.
➢Received several awards for outstanding contributions to the company.

Assembly and Test Technician
2000 – 2001
Bosik Consultants Ltd. Ottawa, Ontario
Helped design and install specialized electro-mechanical systems. Specialized in the setup and testing of prototype equipment and test jigs. Provided assistance with the development and commissioning of equipment. Other tasks included performing ballistics testing, impact testing and stress testing.
➢Provided support and feedback to engineers and product developers.
➢Interacted with engineering staff to refine scopes and concepts for final designs.
➢Set up specialized test jigs, calibration test stations and data acquisition equipment.
➢Calibrated and installed load cells, accelerometers, transducers and flow meters.
➢Used blueprints, layouts and schematics for measuring, machining and assembly of components.
➢Provided instruction on proper use of electronic/electrical/mechanical equipment.
➢Assembled and tested electronic, hydraulic and pneumatic circuits and controls.
➢Assisted with the operation of the National Research Council Flight Impact Simulator.

__________________PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & EDUCATION__________________
Shop Certificate Authority for Satcom Antenna Products
CMC Electronics Aircraft Maintenance Organization — October 2013

TCCA Civil Aviation Regulations – Operations and Maintenance (561, 571, and 573) — April 2013

PCB Rework and Hand Soldering (IPC7711/7721, J-STD-001D) — August 2013

Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technician–Robotics Diploma – Algonquin College December 1999