Benjamin Hamilton
3M
KNOXVILLE,TN
1
Language
1
Certification
32
years of professional experience
Professional Controls Technician with strong technical skills in network configuration, hardware troubleshooting, and software installation. Known for effective collaboration within teams, adapting to changing requirements, and delivering reliable results. Adept at diagnosing issues and implementing solutions to enhance system performance and efficiency. Recognized for integrity, reliability, and proactive approach to problem-solving.
Experienced with system diagnostics, repairs, and upgrades essential for maintaining operational integrity. Utilizes technical expertise to troubleshoot and resolve system issues promptly, ensuring minimal downtime. Knowledge of network configurations, hardware installations, and software management to support seamless system performance.
Work History
Systems Technician
5 Years 9 Months- PLC & HMI programming and editing
- Allen-Bradley & Siemens PLC’s
- Programmed KUKA robotics for automation tasks
- Powerflex and Kinetix Servo Drives
- Keyence and Cognex vision systems
- Created detailed machine downtime reports.
- Executed projects and upgrades to enhance system performance and reliability
- Machine adjustments, tuning of process as needed. Conducted edits and backups to maintain data security
PLC Programmer/Maintenance Technician
3 Years- Allen-Bradley, Fanuc, & Direct Soft, Mitsubishi PLC
- Automated machining lines, Multi- Stage Assembly lines, Automated heat-treating process equipment, AGV’s
- Submitted detailed machine downtime reports.
- Automated machining lines, multi-stage assembly lines, heat-treating process equipment, and AGVs to streamline production
- Adjusted machinery to optimize performance, tuning of process as needed. Edits, backups, etc.
Industrial Electrician
1 Year- With Dematic and Leadec at Amazon and Mercedes Benz
- Commissioning, I/O checks, loop checks, maintenance, troubleshooting
- Device and raceway installation
- Submitted reports and layout.
- Was responsible for submitting reports and layout.
Maintenance Electrician
1 Year- Preventive Maintenance, Installation, and repair of plant equipment in a Tier 1 automotive facility
- Maintained boilers and process equipment in operational condition.
- Handled maintenance of electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components.
- PLCS: Siemens, Allen-Bradley, & Beckhoff
- Hoists, conveyors, hydraulic presses, vacuum systems, assembly machines, etc.
- Conducted plant startups and shutdowns.
Journeyman Electrician
1 Year- Installed, tested, and modified circuit breakers, control panels, switches, monitors, motors, relays, transformers across all voltages to ensure operational reliability
- Interpret drawings, blueprints, wiring diagrams, flow charts, and written descriptions of the project requirements
- Managed installation of various cable ways, race ways, and rigid and EMT conduit to support efficient electrical systems
- Terminated and pulled control cables to ensure proper connections and functionality in electrical systems.. Update service record files on all substation equipment drawings, and history
Maintenance
2 Years- Performed all mechanical, structural, and electrical maintenance on industrial refuse equipment
- Troubleshot DC motors and PLCs to ensure optimal performance and reliability
- Executed MIG and Stick welding on structural steel to meet project specifications
- Performed control wiring tasks to resolve electrical issues effectively.
- Extensive troubleshooting and repair of hydraulics and pneumatics
Multi-Craft Technician
13 Years- Performed Journeyman level electrical work on various projects including multiple manufacturing facilities
- Conducted hydraulic and pneumatic troubleshooting on various equipment to ensure optimal operation.
- Equipment included, but was not limited to multi-stage plating systems, automated etch develop machines, water treatment systems, hoists, printers, precision drilling and routing machines, wave solder machines, hydraulic presses, ovens, conveyors, and chillers
- Performed complete breakdown and reinstallation of the Future Foam plant
- Troubleshooting all industrial electrical functions
- Built, terminated, and wired PLC’s, MCC’s, Switchgears, and control panels
- Predictive and preventative maintenance
- Travelled performing all aspects of industrial electricity
- Installation, termination, and wiring of various new machines in a facility
- Extensive use of all tools and equipment associated with journeyman electrical work
- Terminated, spliced and insulation tested cables for motors, 480 MCC Boards, control cabinets, various components and junction boxes
- Installed and terminated instrumentation equipment
- Terminating and installing motors, AC/DC drives, transformers, across the line starters, PLC’s and controller’s
Machinist’s Mate Third Class
3 Years- Successfully handled preventive and corrective maintenance on main propulsion and support equipment onboard USS Boxer
- Equipment included, but was not limited to various classes of heat exchangers, steam systems, boilers, valves, distilling units, pumps, generators, fluid transfer and collection systems, and pneumatic systems
- Followed safety procedures in accordance with onboard safety program
Education
High School Diploma
AAS - Mechatronics Systems
Skills
Troubleshooting
programming
and configuration of multiple brand PLCS
Troubleshooting
repair
and installation of servo motors
Troubleshooting and programming of Variable Frequency Drives
Troubleshooting of hydraulic
pneumatic and electrical systems on production equipment
Predictive and preventative maintenance
Cabinet and field wiring
Corrective and preventative maintenance low voltage and high voltage control and power wiring
Proficiency with DCS
profibus
ethernet
AS-I
profinet
and industrial communications
Device-net
Motion Control linear & multi axis. Servos
& VFD’s
Process Control & instrumentation
Proven integrator
Electrical Schematics
line diagrams
P&ID’s
Pneumatic
Hydraulic
etc.
Solidworks
AutoCAD
MS Office
Maximo
SAP
Fiber Optic communications troubleshooting and maintenance
Certification
NFPA 70E
NCCER Controls and Instrumentation
Osha 10
Osha 30
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Systems Technician
3M
01.2021 - CurrentRead More
PLC Programmer/Maintenance Technician
Jtekt Automotive
01.2018 - 01.2021Read More
Industrial Electrician
Various
01.2017 - 01.2018Read More
Maintenance Electrician
Woodbridge Group
01.2016 - 01.2017Read More
Journeyman Electrician
Koontz Wagner
01.2014 - 01.2015Read More
Maintenance
Waste Connections
01.2012 - 01.2014Read More
Multi-Craft Technician
Contract Electrical Maintenance
01.1999 - 01.2012Read More
Machinist’s Mate Third Class
U.S. Navy
01.1995 - 01.1998Read More
Chattanooga State Community College
AAS from Mechatronics Systems
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Naval Technical School
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Gibbs High School
High School Diploma
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