DAVID PROCTOR
SHELBY,NC
Summary
Experienced with designing and implementing control systems for industrial automation. Utilizes advanced PLC programming and HMI development to optimize system performance. Track record of improving efficiency and ensuring reliability in complex control environments. I am looking to become an integral team member who displays loyalty and reliability every day. I am seeking a challenging, fulfilling role that utilizes my experience and skillset.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Controls Engineer
General Steel Drum
Charlotte, NC
08.2025 - Current
- Responsible for control engineer duties for Charlotte and Cleveland, OH facilities. Assisting at 3 other corporate facilities in LA, Chicago, and Portland.
Maintenance Manager/Controls Engineer
General Steel Drum
Charlotte, NC
12.2019 - 08.2025
- Duties included managing the maintenance department and control engineer duties for the Charlotte facility and assist with Controls for Cleveland, facilities. Oversaw equipment installations and integrations. Constructed new equipment and implemented. Designed, built, and programmed new automated machinery from an idea to operational equipment. Managed several Capital projects at both facilities. Solely responsible for all PLC, HMI, VFD, and Servo controls, programming, upgrades, and troubleshooting expertise. Created, implemented, and managed the MaintainX CMMS system. Ordered all of Maintenance spare parts. Created PMs and spare parts list for all new equipment. Assisted in the writing of Standard Operating Procedures for new and existing equipment. Participated in Kaizen events quarterly. Integral participant in Safety Risk assessment, guarding, and safety equipment installations such as light curtains, door interlock switches, and laser scanners. Created installed, and maintained machine network facility wide.
Service Engineer/Manager
Trutegra (formerly NoITec Southeast)
Charlotte, NC
05.2011 - 12.2019
- Responsibilities included the servicing of multiple customers with emergency breakdowns, upgrades, and projects dealing in: PLC programming, troubleshooting AC/DC drive and Servo Controls, Robotics, and HMIs. Also includes lead engineer in PLC/HMI programming for several machine builders.
Maintenance Manager
Mayflower Vehicle Systems
Kings Mountain, NC
04.2008 - 05.2011
- Took over role as Maintenance Manager during the downturn in the economy. Maintenance Manager was moved back into the Engineering group and the Maintenance Facilitator was let go.
Maintenance Team Leader Duties
Mayflower Vehicle Systems
Kings Mountain, NC
12.1999 - 04.2008
3rd shift Team Leader and eventually moved into the 1st shift Team Leader role.
Electronic Technician
Mayflower Vehicle Systems
Kings Mountain, NC
03.1999 - 05.2011
Maintenance role supporting production. Responsibilites included the maintenance, programming, and troubleshooting of:
ABB and Motoman Robots
Resistance welding guns and controllers
Allen Bradley PLC 2,3,5, SLC500, and Logix5000 Controller systems and equipment
Ecoat Technician
Mayflower Vehicle Systems
09.1997 - 03.1999
- Duties Included the Maintenance, Titrations, and Troubleshooting of: “Power and Free” Pretreatment and ECOAT Paint System Wastewater Treatment Plant
Punch Press Operator and Die set up
Fasco Controls Corp.
Shelby, NC
06.1994 - 09.1997
- Supervisor: Shawn Carter
Zinc and Cadmium Electroplating, Phosphate Pretreatment, and Wastewater Treatment Plant
Fasco Controls Corp.
Shelby, NC
04.1989 - 06.1994
- Supervisor: Tommy Causby
Education
Associate in Applied Science Degree - General Occupational Technology
Cleveland Community College
Shelby, NC06.2000
Diploma - Industrial Maintenance Technology
Cleveland Community College
Shelby, NC06.2000
Diploma - Electrical/Electronics Technology
Cleveland Community College
Shelby, NC08.1999
Skills
- Electrical design
- System troubleshooting
- Control panel design
- Predictive maintenance
- Project management
- Variable frequency drives
- Pneumatic systems
- Industrial networking
- Functional safety
- Process automation
- Robotics integration
- Motion control
- Servo systems
- PLC programming
- Control systems management
Certification
- 10/10 ABB S4 and S4C Advanced Programming Certificate of Achievement
- 7/03 Maintaining & Troubleshooting Logix 5000, Rockwell Automation
- 7/00 ABB S4 Electrical Certificate of Achievement
- 5/00 ABB S4 & S4C Programming Certificate of Achievement
- 5/99 ABB S2 Electrical Maintenance Certificate of Achievement
- 5/99 ABB S2 Programming Certificate of Achievement
- 7/98 PPG Chemfil Electocoat Advance Training Certificate of Completion
- 2/98 PPG Chemfil Industrial Pretreatment Certificate of Completion
QUALIFICATIONS
I have both experience and vast knowledge in troubleshooting, maintaining, and programming of Motoman SLK robots, ABB S2, S3, and S4 series robots. Along with experience in machinery and equipment controlled pneumatically, hydraulically, and by Allen Bradley PLC 2, 3, 5, SLC500, Logix 5000, and Siemens S7 processors. My experience also includes control design, programming, and installation/startup for machine builders. I also have experience in managing Maintenance Departments
Timeline
Controls Engineer
General Steel Drum
08.2025 - Current
Maintenance Manager/Controls Engineer
General Steel Drum
12.2019 - 08.2025
Service Engineer/Manager
Trutegra (formerly NoITec Southeast)
05.2011 - 12.2019
Maintenance Manager
Mayflower Vehicle Systems
04.2008 - 05.2011
Maintenance Team Leader Duties
Mayflower Vehicle Systems
12.1999 - 04.2008
Electronic Technician
Mayflower Vehicle Systems
03.1999 - 05.2011
Ecoat Technician
Mayflower Vehicle Systems
09.1997 - 03.1999
Punch Press Operator and Die set up
Fasco Controls Corp.
06.1994 - 09.1997
Zinc and Cadmium Electroplating, Phosphate Pretreatment, and Wastewater Treatment Plant
Fasco Controls Corp.
04.1989 - 06.1994
Associate in Applied Science Degree - General Occupational Technology
Cleveland Community College
Diploma - Industrial Maintenance Technology
Cleveland Community College
Diploma - Electrical/Electronics Technology
Cleveland Community College