Adrian Diggins
Toledo,Ohio
Summary
Looking for an interesting position with a company that I can grow with. A company that is willing to invest into the employees’ vision and future just as much as the employees invest into the company.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Manufacturing Engineer Technician ll
First Solar
04.2018 - 03.2023
- Keep the team focused and motivated to complete the days task.
- Communicate directly with supervisors and assist in developing plans to help achieve daily goals.
- Reclassify inventory to clear materials for shipping or scrap.
- Train new associates in all aspects of finishing, and MET position.
- Removal and sorting of recyclable materials.
- Fault recovery and troubleshooting of tooling in finishing 1, 2, and 3.
- Collaborate with teams plant wide to identify, correct, and prevent scrap events.
- Compile, analyze and report data with JMP, SAS, CMMS and SQL.
- Assist in start-ups / ramp ups of new facilities.
- Fingerprint tooling.
- Implement operating procedures for new tooling.
- Document all abnormalities with tooling, troubleshoot and determine root causes of issues and collaborate with teams to correct issues.
- Implement procedures to improve cycle time.
- Present and implement ideas to improve tool function.
- Assist with yearly plant shut down and start ups.
- Applied mechanical troubleshooting skills to develop effective solutions for quality products.
- Applied statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing requirements.
- Analyzed data collected to streamline processes.
- Identified faults by inspecting motors, belts and drives.
- Eliminated ineffective product line materials to resolve performance challenges and mitigate corrosion.
- Swapped out materials and finishes in product line to alleviate performance issues and reduce corrosion.
- Monitored production processes to cut losses.
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
- Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
- Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.
- Examined incoming materials and compared to documentation for accuracy and quality.
- Reported on findings and made proactive and targeted recommendation to senior leaders.
- Performed general equipment maintenance and repair to minimize downtime.
- Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
- Prepared reports and technical documentation of day-to-day production processes.
- Tested products or subassemblies for functionality or quality and troubleshot problems with equipment, devices, or products.
- Assisted engineers in developing, building, and testing prototypes and products.
- Tested selected products at specified stages in production process for performance characteristics or adherence to specifications.
- Developed and enhanced personnel work instructions to clear up confusion and boost performance.
- Mapped process workflows to enhance understanding of procedures.
- Scheduled preventive and predictive maintenance actions based on failure analysis.
Manufacturing Engineer Technician l
First Solar
04.2018 - 03.2023
- Applied mechanical troubleshooting skills to develop effective solutions for quality products.
- Applied statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing requirements.
- Designed and built process tooling, insert molds and arbor press tooling.
- Oversaw development and implementation of testing system.
- Identified faults by inspecting motors, belts and drives.
- Analyzed data collected to streamline processes.
- Assisted in development of testing systems.
- Monitored production processes to cut losses.
- Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
- Reported on findings and made proactive and targeted recommendation to senior leaders.
Manufacturing Engineer Technician Trainee
First Solar
04.2018 - 03.2023
- Learn and applied mechanical troubleshooting skills to develop effective solutions for quality products.
- Learn and applied statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing requirements.
- Learn the tooling and compare the statical data to the tools actions.
- Learn JMP
- Learn SQL
- Learn CMMS
- Learn Maximo
- Learn problem-solving skills
- Learn Collaborative tools.
Robot Frame Cell Trainer
First Solar
04.2018 - 03.2023
- Mentored new hires, resulting in stronger staff development and increased productivity.
- Monitored and reported trainee progress, introducing new learning tools to address individual needs.
- Analyzed team performance and identified opportunities for additional training.
- Monitored participant workflow and behaviors throughout training process.
Robot Frame Cell Lead
First Solar
04.2018 - 03.2023
- Assigned manpower and allocated work.
- Maintained scheduling with consideration of resource availability.
- Managed productivity, quality and process flow to meet requirements while ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Monitored robots for quality ensuring all parts are conforming.
- Monitored robots for abnormal behavior
- Collaborated with maintenance and MET's to troubleshoot any abnormalities.
- Monitored tooling prior and after to ensure cycle time was met.
Robot Frame Cell Team Member
First Solar
04.2018 - 03.2023
- Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
- Met production targets and tight deadlines by collaborating closely with team members.
- Organized and prepared workstations and materials needed for operations to maximize productivity.
Production Team Trainer
First Solar
04.2018 - 03.2023
- Mentored new hires, resulting in stronger staff development and increased productivity.
- Monitored and reported trainee progress, introducing new learning tools to address individual needs.
- Analyzed team performance and identified opportunities for additional training.
- Monitored participant workflow and behaviors throughout training process.
Production Team Member
First Solar
04.2018 - 03.2023
- Cross-trained in multiple positions to offer skilled assistance with different parts of production line.
- Minimized safety hazards and kept work areas inspection-ready by consistently picking up trash and excess materials.
- Set up, operated and maintained production machinery.
- Assisted with quality assurance by conducting inspections, assigning grades to finished products and removing inferior grade items for recycling or disposal.
Resort Team Trainer
First Solar
04.2018 - 03.2023
- Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks.
- Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals.
- Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training, and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
Resort Team Lead
First Solar
04.2018 - 03.2023
- Kept the team focused and motivated to complete the days task.
- Communicate directly with supervisors and assist in developing plans to help achieve daily goals.
- Reclassify inventory to clear materials for shipping or scrap.
Resort Team Member
First Solar
04.2018 - 03.2023
- Resort solar panels into the correct bin classes based on wattage and coatings, with the use of MC90 scanners and visual checks.
- Quality inspections of modules visually, and with the use of torque wrenches, continuity testers and voltmeters.
- Boxed materials and prepared containers for shipping.
- Print correct shipping labels for modules and shipping crates.
Permit Coordinator
Fircroft
05.2016 - 08.2016
- Communicate with contractors about work they need to complete, request permission from the unit operator, and issue the correct permits
- Troubleshoot systems for issues.
Team member
Chrysler
12.2013 - 10.2015
- Worked on the assembly line
- Responsible for quality inspections of the parts and sections that I was working with
- Responsible for ensuring that the job was complete according to company standards.
Team member
OMMC (MOBIS)
09.2006 - 06.2007
- Worked with a team to build powertrains for the jeep wrangler
- Use of hand, power, and pneumatic tools
- Made sure the job was completed with quality and to the specs.
Education
No Degree - Engineering (Pre-Engineering)
Owens Trade Readiness Program
Perrysburg, OHElectronics 1 and 2, Metal Technology 1 and 2 -
Rogers High School
Barber Science Certificate -
T.P.S. Adult Continuing Education Program
01.2007
Skills
- Six Sigma and PDCA Troubleshooting
- Event Preparation
- Data Collection and Analysis
- Basic SQL and JMP Script writing
- Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point
- AutoCAD
- Blueprint Reading
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Manufacturing Engineer Technician ll
First Solar
04.2018 - 03.2023
Manufacturing Engineer Technician l
First Solar
04.2018 - 03.2023
Manufacturing Engineer Technician Trainee
First Solar
04.2018 - 03.2023
Robot Frame Cell Trainer
First Solar
04.2018 - 03.2023
Robot Frame Cell Lead
First Solar
04.2018 - 03.2023
Robot Frame Cell Team Member
First Solar
04.2018 - 03.2023
Production Team Trainer
First Solar
04.2018 - 03.2023
Production Team Member
First Solar
04.2018 - 03.2023
Resort Team Trainer
First Solar
04.2018 - 03.2023
Resort Team Lead
First Solar
04.2018 - 03.2023
Resort Team Member
First Solar
04.2018 - 03.2023
Permit Coordinator
Fircroft
05.2016 - 08.2016
Team member
Chrysler
12.2013 - 10.2015
Team member
OMMC (MOBIS)
09.2006 - 06.2007
No Degree - Engineering (Pre-Engineering)
Owens Trade Readiness Program
Electronics 1 and 2, Metal Technology 1 and 2 -
Rogers High School
Barber Science Certificate -
T.P.S. Adult Continuing Education Program