Industrial Electrician/ Controls Technician, 04/2013
to Current PINNACLE FOODS LLC – IMLAY CITY,
MI
Support and maintain production facility by troubleshooting and repairing all electrical and controls applications.
Support new equipment installations and launch support of complex food packaging equipment.
Engineer and update existing equipment components and controls to meet current OSHA and ANSI standards.
Monitored the manufacture of electrical devices and operations to ensure compliance with safety protocols.
Troubleshot electrical equipment problems such as electro-valves and sensors.
Mentored junior engineers and new hires to better improve the competency and efficiency of all staff.
Interpreted blueprints, schematics, drawings and layouts to complete repairs.
Maintained and repaired solenoids and regulators on co-generation systems.
Operated and maintained electronic transmitting and receiving equipment, as well as digital and analog computers.
Tested, troubleshot and calibrated equipment in the shop and in the field.
Monitored control system software and stored software in secure locations.
Interpreted electric and electronic schematics and mechanical layouts to diagnose equipment problems.
Installed and maintained databases on the company's server.
Referenced blueprints, repair manuals and parts catalogs for complex repairs.
Senior Technical Training Specialist, 01/2007
to 05/2012 CHRYSLER LLC – AUBURN HILLS,
MI
Develop and deliver plant specific training courses for Chrysler skilled trades.
Liaison for Chrysler and vendors in the acquisition and development of training material and equipment.
Develop and facilitate the delivery of training curriculum for UAW skilled Trades, in all areas of manufacturing, Body In White, Paint Department and General Assembly.
Developed and delivered formal training for the following
Developed and delivered the following formal training for the following:
ROBOTS- (Fanuc/ABB/Nachi) Programming and Troubleshooting ·
CONTROLS: Rockwell / Fanuc GE / Siemens / Modicon / Mitsubishi, Variable Frequency Drives, HMI programming and troubleshooting on all topics ·
Paint Application troubleshooting for plant Engineering.
Provide Engineering support and production support for all Chrysler facilities in North America and Canada
Interpreted drawing markups and implemented drawing revisions provided by engineers.
Produced and managed extensive multiple page vacuum schematics, P&IDs and PFDs for upcoming projects.
Lead Installation Engineer /Process Engineer, 09/1998
to 12/2006 FANUC ROBOTICS NORTH AMERICA – ROCHESTER HILLS,
MI
Perform modular build of automated robotic systems, and perform extensive testing/debugging.
Install systems on site and perform extensive (Electrical, pneumatically, mechanical) testing/debugging and verification of automated robotic systems.
Create process schedules for Robotic weld, material handling and paint/sealer applications.
Supervise union contractors (electrician, pipe fitters, and millwrights) crews of 20-30 tradesmen and Tradeswomen.
Conduct daily project status review presentations to upper management outlining project status, including estimate completion and daily activities scheduled for trades.
Maintain control of drawing revisions and distribution of appropriate documents.
Ensure completion of start-up, debugging and customer acceptance process.
Repaired and calibrated equipment using precision measuring instruments.
Diagnosed mechanical problems and determined the best ways to correct them.
Scheduled contractors for projects and distributed work orders.
Implemented schematics, diagrams and written and verbal descriptions to effectively solve engineering project issues.
Completed projects by effectively applying engineering, technical and maintenance procedures.
Used precision test equipment such as oscilloscopes, multi-meters, waveform generators and spectrum analyzers.
Collaborated with engineers at the new product introduction phase to develop and verify design changes.
Followed up on manufacturing and field reports and resolved outstanding problems.
Compiled, processed and analyzed test data and results to improve product quality.
Education
Diploma: Imlay City High School -
MICertificate Major: Metal Machining 1&2: Metal Machining 1&2,
1983 Lapeer County Vocational Center - Attica MI
Emphasis in [Name of Emphasis
MI Certificate Major: RJ2 & R30iA Electrical Maintenance/ Repair Spot Tool, Paint Tool, Dispense Tool, Handling Tool Fanuc Robotics NA MI Certificate : Fanuc Robotics North America - Device net, Control net, Controllogix, RSlogix5,Powerflex
SLC 500 programming &SLC 500 Advanced
Rockwell Automation
Rockwell Automation, MI Certificate, Michigan Industrial Controls, MI Certificate: Controls,
Rockwell Industries - Troy,
MI
