Carl Lawson
Detroit
Summary
Experienced Weld Technician with over 5 years of hands-on expertise in robotic welding, diagnosing and repairing equipment, maintaining an impeccable safety record. Skilled in setting up and maintaining welding fixtures, and leveraging advanced technologies like 4D laser welding and optimizing welding processes through robot coordinate adjustments and experienced in a broad range of technical tasks
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Weld Technician
Bayloff Stamped Products
12.2023 - 12.2024
- Conducted Preventative maintenance on robotic welding systems, hydraulic presses, and stamping equipment to ensure optimal performance
- Performed tool changes, torch adjustments, and sensor alignment to maintain welding accuracy and quality.
- Executed PLC-based fault diagnostics and coordinated with engineering for system calibrations
- Diagnosed and repaired robotic arms, sensors and pneumatic systems minimizing downtown
- maintained detailed documentation of maintenance activities, equipment logs, and process improvements for compliance and future reference
Maintenance Technician
GNS North America
02.2023 - 11.2023
- Use of a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters and material handling equipment in performing duties
- Make repairs to ABB robotic equipment, such as replacement of defective circuit boards, sensors, controllers, encoders, or servomotors
- Preventive maintenance
- Detect faulty operations, defective material, and report those and any unusual situations to proper supervision
- Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Rewired and replaced faulty electrical components in equipment.
Robotic Weld Technician
Brose
05.2019 - 01.2023
- Supported automated manufacturing system in a high-volume automotive production environment
- Troubleshot and maintained robotic welding cells, conveyors, and automated assembly equipment
- Assisted with PLC-controlled systems, including basic diagnostics, I/O checks, and fault recovery
- Performed preventative maintenance to reduce downtime and improve production efficiency
- Documented equipment issues, repairs, and process improvements
- Checking weld seams.
- Motorman and ABB robot TIG welding.
- Maintained tools and equipment for welding team.
- Followed lockout/tagout, safety, and quality standards in an industrial environment
Education
Associate - Liberal Arts & Sciences
Wayne County Community College
Detroit, MI2019
Skills
- Power tool safety
- Hand tool safety
- Welding inspection
- Equipment maintenance
- Critical thinking
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Troubleshooting
- Self motivation
- Communication skills
- Time management abilities
- Reliability
- Teamwork and collaboration
Additional Information
- Willing to relocate: Anywhere, Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Weld Technician
Bayloff Stamped Products
12.2023 - 12.2024
Maintenance Technician
GNS North America
02.2023 - 11.2023
Robotic Weld Technician
Brose
05.2019 - 01.2023
Associate - Liberal Arts & Sciences
Wayne County Community College