Donald Hoyt
Industrial Metal Packaging Prototype Fabricator / Robotic Welding Programmer
Greenville,SC,SC
I can’t understand why people are frightened of new ideas. I’m frightened of the old ones.
John Cage
Summary
Dedicated professional offering 5+ years in industrial packaging environments and top-notch abilities in the fabricating of Prototype racks, Fixturing and rack repairs. Good at troubleshooting problems and building successful solutions. Strong background cultivating positive relationships, exceeding goals and being self-sufficient. Dependable perfectionist seeking opportunity to expand skills and contribute to company success. Willing to take on any task to support team and help business succeed.
Overview
5
5
Years in Industrial Packaging Solution Industrys
6
6
Years in Welding
3
3
Years in Prototype Rack Fabrication
2
2
Years in Weld Robotic Programing
Work History
Rack Prototype Fabricator & Fixturing
Aristo Industries
Greenville, SC
08.2021 - Current
- Tasked with building prototype racks, boundary samples, and fixtures for production lines using blue prints to ensure all products are held to strict tolerance levels and built to customer specification.
- Checked cut length frequently for deviations in cut length specs.
- Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
- Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
- Reworked, repaired and adjusted completed racks to align with new customer work-change orders and updated print revisions.
Lead Packaging Repair Technician
PackIQ
Anderson, SC
01.2019 - 04.2021
- Met work needs consistently by keeping good stock of parts on hand.
- Conducted diagnostic procedures using blueprint comparisons and personal expertise to determine root cause of customer problems/malfunctions and provide accurate repair recommendations.
- Completed scheduled preventative maintenance, including lubricating components and replacing worn parts.
- Performed general upkeep, including repairing structural problems (bent frames, out of square), removing effected areas, constructing replacement parts to be welded back into place and passing post-repair dimension inspections.
- Assisted with tasks and work duties during slow periods to maintain team productivity. Ex: Un/Loading truck shipments via forklift, bulk bins & tote kitting.
- Attended on-site meetings and product reviews at Volvo Cars with engineers and line leads to address currently faced issues, track source of damage and provide solutions by devising maintenance plans and corrective work to be done either at our repair facility or at supplier locations.
- Wrote and revised maintenance procedures.
2nd Shift Supervisor + Robotic Welding Programmer
PackIQ
Anderson, SC
11.2017 - 01.2019
- Maximized employee performance with effective training, close mentoring, and delegating tasks.
- Contributed to effective decision-making with detailed reports on daily operations.
- Managed daily workloads by setting-up placement and re-stocking lines with parts, meeting with previous shift leader to discuss possible issues and ways to improve work capacity for both shifts.
- Boosted efficiency by keeping work areas clean, tidy, and free of debris.
- Helped team handle high-volume work by prioritizing tasks and filling positions where needed.
- Completed all tasks promptly and with minimal oversight.
- Oversaw, coached and evaluated 14 Production Welders and 12 Assembly line associates.
- Tasked with building prototype racks, boundary samples, and fixtures for robotic welding cell using blue prints to ensure all products are held to a strict tolerance level and built to customer specification.
- Responsible for teaching / programming efficient pathways and welding parameters for fixtures allocated to the Robotic welding cells.
- Reviewing, maintaining, and correcting any issue that should arise over the production life of fixtures or reduce cycle times to maximize output.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Welding Certificates
- 80 Hr Welding Boot Camp GMAW/FCAW/SMAW
- 240 Hr Pipe Welding Boot Camp SMAW/GTAW
High School Diploma -
06.2015
- J. Harley Bonds Career Center: 1 Yr Welding Course
- Enoree Career Center: 3 Yr Auto Technion Course
Skills
- Prototype Rack Building and Fixturing for Production / Welding Robotic Projects
- Rack/Packaging Repair Technician and Preventative Maintenance Upkeep
- Welding Robotic Programmer and Operator
- Forklift /Powder Booth / Ironworker / Bandsaw / Plasma & Oxy Acetylene Cutting Operator
- Purchasing Materials / Invoicing & Maintenance Record Keeping
- Blue Print Reading
- Gas metal arc welding (GMAW
- Flux Core (FCAW) Welding
- Stainless Steel Metal Welding
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Training Junior Team Members
- Bridge Crane and Hoist Equipment Operation
- Tracking spreadsheets
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Rack Prototype Fabricator & Fixturing - Aristo Industries
08.2021 - Current
Lead Packaging Repair Technician - PackIQ
01.2019 - 04.2021
2nd Shift Supervisor + Robotic Welding Programmer - PackIQ
11.2017 - 01.2019
Greenville Technical College - Some College (No Degree), Welding Certificates
Travelers Rest High School - High School Diploma,
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