Alex Richey
Longmont,CO
Summary
Manufacturing Technician that's always looking to grow my skills and knowledge. Skilled in reading technical drawings and leading teams. Successfully implemented numerous KAIZEN/Lean initiatives, enhancing safety and efficiency. Adaptable and eager to learn, with hands-on experience in electrical systems and precision tools, ensuring top-quality results in technical environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manufacturing Technician
Intellivation LLC
Loveland, CO
01.2024 - Current
- Assembled, wired, and plumbed vacuum web coating machines
- Ground and maintained clean vacuum and water seal surfaces for o-rings
- Built and installed high voltage and PLC electrical panels
- Modified and bent gas lines in a safe and correct manner to prevent leakage while ensuring proper flow
- Followed technical drawings and informed/worked with engineering to implement changes as needed
- Performed field service maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on machines at customer facilities
- Built and tested high voltage cables, recorded and presented data to engineering and management for desirability and usage
- Plumbed PVC water piping to machines while correcting and preventing leaks
- Trained new-hires with skills and knowledge on the position to allow for personal growth in a controlled and safe fashion
Vehicle Commissioning Tech
Lightning EMotors
Loveland, CO
07.2022 - 01.2024
- Performed verification tests on electric vehicles to ensure safety, functionality, and quality meet specifications in a timely fashion
- Diagnosed and resolved failures in CAN bus (Controller Area Network), HV and LV components, wiring, and cooling systems
- Used insulation multimeters, CAN tools, wiring schematics and logic in troubleshooting
- Documented root cause and resolutions to 80+ failures in vehicles for future reference and prevention in 1 year
- Worked closely with engineering, R&D, and quality departments to improve current and future vehicles as well as the commissioning process and documentation
- Assisted field service technicians in diagnostic work over the phone and in-shop
Vehicle Assembly Technician
Lightning EMotors
Loveland, CO
10.2020 - 07.2022
- Engaged in the conversion process of different vehicles from gas powered to electric
- Used precision tools such as various torque wrenches, power tools, vices and grinding wheels to meet safety and quality standards
- Adapted to changes in the work process daily and completed tasks in a timely manner
- Maintained a clean and orderly workstation
Assembly Line Leader
GE Current
Longmont, CO
07.2017 - 10.2020
- Led and worked in a small team to produce light fixtures
- Completed lean training consisting of 6S and 8 wastes(TIMWOODS) by a GE lean academy instructor
- Submitted and helped implement over 40 KAIZEN(continuous improvement) ideas over a 1 year period to improve safety, quality, and efficiency
- Communicated with materials, shipping, engineering, and managerial teams as needed
Skills
- Participated in leadership roles
- Ability to read wiring schematics
- Eager to learn and refine techniques constantly
- Can lead or work as part of a team or individually
- Able to adapt quickly to changes as needed
- First Responder trained
- Trained in machine shop and power tools
- Experience with precision instruments such as torque wrenches, calipers, precision levels, and micrometers
- Forklift Operator
- Able to work in highly technical environments
- Usage of insulation multimeter
Certification
- First Aid/CPR Trained
- Lean/Kaizen/5S Trained
- Forklift certified
Timeline
Manufacturing Technician
Intellivation LLC
01.2024 - Current
Vehicle Commissioning Tech
Lightning EMotors
07.2022 - 01.2024
Vehicle Assembly Technician
Lightning EMotors
10.2020 - 07.2022
Assembly Line Leader
GE Current
07.2017 - 10.2020