Connor Bjorkman
Iron Mountain
Summary
Resourceful Automation Technician known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in programmable logic controllers (PLC), robotic system integration, and sensor technology application. Excel using problem solving abilities, adaptability to rapidly changing and unpleasant environments, and effective communication skills to achieve project goals and improve processes.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Automation Tech/Robotic Technician
Iron Mountain Foundry
Kingsford
05.2025 - Current
- Maintained compliance with safety regulations during system installations and repairs.
- Executed equipment calibration processes to ensure precision in automated operations.
- Collaborated with engineers to design and optimize automation workflows.
- Performed regular maintenance and troubleshooting on automated machinery.
- Read blueprints and schematics to determine the correct wiring of industrial machinery.
- Worked from ladders, scaffolds and roofs to install, maintain or repair electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures.
- Troubleshot, repaired, and tested electrical systems and components such as motors, switches, relays, circuit breakers, transformers, generators.
- Read and interpret blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished workpieces.
- Configured communication networks between PLCs and other automation devices via Ethernet and IP or other protocols.
- Programmed HMI, SCADA systems using various software packages such as Wonderware, RSView32, FactoryTalk View SE, ME, Studio and Inductive Automations Ignition.
- Debugged robotic programs by troubleshooting hardware issues and optimizing code performance.
- Streamlined robot programs to minimize cycle times while ensuring accuracy levels defined by customers.
- Integrated vision systems into robotic applications for object recognition and manipulation.
Wireman
Systems Control
Iron Mountain
01.2024 - 05.2025
- Interpreted blueprints and schematics to guide installation and repair processes.
- Read blueprints, schematics and diagrams to determine work procedures.
- Participated in training sessions related to safety protocols.
- Reviewed electrical drawings and schematics to accurately complete work.
- Configured mounting hardware, cabling, and wiring for electric panels while ensuring harnesses maintain a neat appearance.
Shift Leader/Manager In Training
Culvers
Iron Mountain
03.2023 - 12.2023
- Monitored staff performance and addressed issues.
- Enforced customer service standards and resolved customer problems to uphold quality service.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Trained employees on additional job positions to maintain coverage of roles.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Mechatronics
Bay College
Escanaba, MI05-2025
Skills
- Equipment maintenance
- PLC/Robot/CNC programming
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Wire Diagram interpretation
- Safety compliance
- Fanuc and ABB Robot Controls
- Performing PM's
- Basic CAD Experience
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Robotics programming
Accomplishments
The National Society of Leadership and Success Nominee
Certification
IRC5 Intro to Programming Course
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Automation Tech/Robotic Technician
Iron Mountain Foundry
05.2025 - Current
Wireman
Systems Control
01.2024 - 05.2025
Shift Leader/Manager In Training
Culvers
03.2023 - 12.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Mechatronics
Bay College