Christopher Leon
Cleveland,OH
Summary
Seasoned professional technician in automation operations offering top-notch leadership and problem-solving abilities. Analytical leader with excellent multitasking abilities who utilizes a multi-disciplined skill set to optimize implementation of the latest industrial automation technologies. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Laboratory Supervisor - Automation
Lorain Community College
Elyria, OH
07.2022 - Current
- Displayed strong public speaking and communication skills to facilitate high-quality student and industry tours.
- Assisted students with laboratory assignments, hardware and software issues, and safety procedures to facilitate academic success.
- Designed and fabricated training equipment utilizing robots, PLCs, conveyors, sensors, pneumatic cylinders, and other components to emulate processes found in industry.
- Developed custom programs using PLCs for various machines and processes.
- Performed routine preventative maintenance on all automation equipment used in the classrooms.
- Configured network connections between multiple devices used in an automated system setup.
FabLab Full-Time Lab Instructional Assistant
Lorain Community College
Elyria, OH
05.2018 - 06.2022
- Maintained data on 3D-printed units produced, supplies consumed, printing costs, and equipment maintenance and repairs performed.
- Onboarded, developed, and coached FabLab employees.
- Facilitated opening processes for upcoming local Maker Spaces.
- Assisted the Automation lab by creating 3D-printed components for agile manufacturing and rapid tooling.
- Developed and implemented engaging activities to teach students about 3D printing, laser cutting, woodworking with a CNC router, and other tools available in the Makerspace.
- Encouraged creative problem-solving through hands-on projects utilizing tools from the Makerspace.
FabLab Part-Time Lab Assistant
Lorain Community College
Elyria, OH
06.2016 - 05.2018
- Created and maintained maintenance schedules for the various pieces of equipment used in the FabLab.
- Managed inventory of supplies needed for successful completion of projects within the Makerspace.
- Maintained engaged community outreach, guided public guests on digital fabrication processes, and leveraged further instruction through classes.
- Sought out new technologies and materials that could be used in making activities.
Welding Student Worker
Lorain Community College
Elyria, OH
02.2015 - 06.2016
- Assisted in the set up and operation of welding equipment, including torches, plasma cutters, grinders and other tools.
- Developed skills in MIG, TIG, stick arc and flux-cored welding processes.
- Followed OSHA, company, and industry standards for optimal safety.
- Performed preventative maintenance on all welding equipment.
- Prepared jigs and fixtures for specific weldments as necessary.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Automation Systems Specialist
Lorain County Community College
Elyria, OH05-2024
Associate of Applied Science - Welding Technology
Lorain County Community College
Elyria, OH05.2016
Skills
- Computer-aided design
- Industrial automation
- PLC programming
- Technical manual interpretation
- Program installation
- Task prioritization
- Digital fabrication
- 3D printing: Specializing in FDM, poly-jet, mSLA
Achievements
- League of Innovation "Innovation of the year 2019-2020" Recipient
- Iterated and designed fully functional portable FabLab (FabCab)
Certification
- CCP 146 Studio 5000 Logix Designer Lvl 1
- CCP 151 Studio 5000 Logix Designer Lvl 2
- CMP 100 Connected Components Workbench Programming
- INA201 Industrial Network Architecture Foundation
Certifications - Fanuc
- FCR-01 Fanuc Certified Robot - Operator 1 (Instructor)
- iRVision Operations and Programming 2D R30iB
- Handling Tool Operation and Programming
Software
- Studio5000 Logix Designer
- Studio5000 View Studio
- SolidWorks
- Fanuc Roboguide
- CorelDraw
- Multiple 3D slicing software CAM packages
Fab Academy
- Diploma of completion 2020
- Principles and Applications of Digital Fabrication
Timeline
Laboratory Supervisor - Automation
Lorain Community College
07.2022 - Current
FabLab Full-Time Lab Instructional Assistant
Lorain Community College
05.2018 - 06.2022
FabLab Part-Time Lab Assistant
Lorain Community College
06.2016 - 05.2018
Welding Student Worker
Lorain Community College
02.2015 - 06.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Welding Technology
Lorain County Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Automation Systems Specialist
Lorain County Community College
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