Dartanyan Fennell
GE Appliances
Decatur,AL
12
years of professional experience
Control Technician II – Support Operations with experience setting up, loading, transferring, and operating production equipment to support efficiency and reduce downtime. Performs preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis to keep lines reliable, and handles equipment changeovers for size changes and new product trials. Partners with operations, quality, engineering, and maintenance teams to support production goals and trial readiness.
Work History
Control Technician II – Support Operations
10 Years 7 Months- Set up, loaded, transferred, and operated production equipment and processes, ensuring optimal performance, efficiency, and minimal downtime.
- Performed routine and preventive maintenance; diagnosed and resolved equipment issues to support continuous, reliable operations.
- Executed equipment changeovers, including manual die and tool adjustments, to accommodate diverse size configurations and new product trials.
- Coordinated with operations leadership to prioritize tasks and meet production and trial deadlines.
- Collaborated with quality, engineering, and maintenance teams to prepare for production trials, support operations, and manage test or scrap material workflows.
- Led proactive troubleshooting and root-cause analysis for assigned equipment and processes; implemented corrective actions and contributed to continuous improvement initiatives.
- Utilized shop floor systems including PLCs, smart boards, digital displays, and kiosks for real-time monitoring, data entry, and production tracking.
- Cross-trained across multiple functions within the department to ensure operational flexibility and comprehensive understanding of the production lifecycle.
- Maintained a clean, organized, and safety-compliant work environment, following all material handling and safety procedures.
Production Operator
1 Year- Collaborated with team members on production line to complete assembly tasks across multiple product models, enhancing workflow and operational efficiency.
- Performed repetitive assembly operations in a fast-paced environment, adhering to standardized processes and specifications.
- Followed all standard work procedures and operating instructions to ensure consistent product quality and process reliability.
- Operated a variety of powered hand tools to assemble, inspect, adjust, or repair appliances and components.
- Executed general assembly tasks such as driving screws, securing fasteners, and assembling wire harnesses, contributing to overall product assembly quality.
- Conducted visual inspections to verify product quality and ensure compliance with engineering and production specifications.
- Supported production goals by consistently meeting Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) metrics; followed all safety protocols and reported any unsafe conditions or quality concerns.
- Reported appearance defects and quality issues during in-line inspections, facilitating continuous improvement efforts.
- Completed daily 5S housekeeping tasks to maintain a clean, organized, and efficient work environment.
Education
GED
Skills
Worked as a controlman for casefab
prefoam
postfoam and Vac foam. Production equipment setup
Machine operation
Changeover execution
Production trackingg
Quality inspection
Preventive maintenance
Equipment troubleshooting
PLC monitoring
Root cause analysis
Safety compliance
Timeline
Control Technician II – Support Operations
GE Appliances
01.2016 - CurrentRead More
Production Operator
Lyons HR (GE Appliances)
01.2015 - 01.2016Read More
Decatur High School
GED
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