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David Balagna

Taylor,Mi

Summary

Experienced manufacturing professional with comprehensive knowledge of automation production workflows and machinery maintenance and repair. Demonstrated track record of improving efficiency and safety implementing continuous improvements in fast-paced environments. Skilled in collaborating with team members to achieve production goals and adapt to changing priorities. Recognized for exceptional problem-solving abilities and meticulous attention to detail.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Manufacturing Technician

Constellium Automotive
12.2016 - Current
  • Oversee maintenance operations involving CNC equipment, Hydraulic machinery, pneumatic platforms, robotic systems by ABB Robotics as well as PLC ladder logic frameworks.
  • Work with Engineering to implement design changes to enhance operations as well as cut production times.
  • Work with Technicians on an individual basis to help sharpen skills in areas of less expertise.
  • Troubleshot equipment issues, minimizing downtime and keeping production on track to meet deadlines.
  • Maintain a safe work environment by enforcing safety protocols and conducting routine inspections and training.

Maintenance manager

Recommunity Recycling
11.2013 - 11.2016
  • Supervised technical operations including machinery installation and troubleshooting.
  • Plan and execute major repairs.
  • Parts inventory management.
  • Significantly decreased production downtime by implementing a more detailed preventative maintenance program.

Maintenance technician

Kenwall Steel
11.2011 - 12.2013
  • Provide skilled support within the manufacturing environment.
  • Serviced and repaired rolling stock including fork trucks, man lifts, slitter machines and overhead cranes. Including but not limited to engine replacement/rebuild, hydraulic cylinder rebuilds and parts replacements.
  • Calibrate/adjust equipment to ensure quality production utilizing calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and ring gauges.

Welder/Fabricator

Watson Engineering
02.2010 - 11.2011
  • Inspect finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
  • Fabricated various parts to customer spec.
  • Repaired porosity welds using TIG, and MIG welding. 
  • Was chosen to work on the cobra jet program with Ford Racing Division fabricating and installing roll cages and chassis structural reinforcements.
  • Fabricate and setup welding fixtures for robotic welding using blueprints.

Maintenance Technician

BASF
02.2008 - 02.2010
  • Repair and maintain extrusion equipment and transitioning pipes.
  • Setup extruders for running different materials.
  • Worked directly with management to enhance or expand production equipment.
  • Maintained preventative maintenance and repairs to all rolling stock.
  • Repair downed equipment including hydraulic lifts packaging conveyor system and all pneumatic functions responsible for proper material production and packaging

Education

High School Diploma -

Westland Christian Academy
Westland, Mi

Certificate - Welding

Taylor Vocational
Taylor, Mi
Jun 2002

Skills

  • Heavy Mechanical and Electrical Knowledge
  • PLC ladder logic
  • Critical Thinking
  • Team Training
  • Time Management
  • Project Support
  • Written/Verbal Communication
  • Pneumatic repair
  • Hydraulic repair
  • Welding and fabrication
  • CNC repair
  • Schematic interpretation
  • Safety protocols
  • Good manufacturing practices
  • Equipment troubleshooting
  • Precision assembly
  • OSHA compliance
  • Adaptive problem solving
  • Safety operation procedures
  • Staff training
  • Production scheduling
  • Mechanical aptitude

Timeline

Manufacturing Technician

Constellium Automotive
12.2016 - Current

Maintenance manager

Recommunity Recycling
11.2013 - 11.2016

Maintenance technician

Kenwall Steel
11.2011 - 12.2013

Welder/Fabricator

Watson Engineering
02.2010 - 11.2011

Maintenance Technician

BASF
02.2008 - 02.2010

High School Diploma -

Westland Christian Academy

Certificate - Welding

Taylor Vocational

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