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Gregory Raschig

Dalton,WI

Summary

Controls Engineer with extensive experience at Alliance Laundry Systems, specializing in automation design and electrical troubleshooting. Proven track record in optimizing production processes and enhancing safety through innovative control systems. Strong problem-solving abilities and effective communication skills drive successful equipment integration and project execution.

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience

Work History

Controls Engineer

Alliance Laundry Systems
Ripon, Wisconsin
07.2021 - Current
  • Developed and implemented control systems for automated production processes.
  • Calculated costs of equipment purchases and operations, with ROI calculations.
  • Met with vendors to fill needs, and recommended appropriate services and equipment for any integration project.
  • Fabricated fixtures for automation projects.
  • Set up and installation of scanners and visual cameras to aid in production needs.
  • Set up and test the operation of the automation project in the plant.
  • Scoped and worked on new automation ideas to enhance the safety and production of the plant.

Electrical / mechanical maintenance

Alliance Laundry Systems
Ripon, Wisconsin
08.2008 - 07.2021
  • Responsibilities include troubleshooting and repairing electrical and hydraulic problems on stamping presses, turret punch presses, screw-type plastic mold machines, and other equipment and fixtures that are used to make washers and dryers, from coils of steel to finished products.
  • The fabrication and mechanical repair of fixtures and jigs, with the use of lathes, mills, welders, and torches. The running of pipe for air, water, and gas systems for the installation of new production equipment.
  • The responsible party for the electrical and mechanical repairs in the plastic department for the testing, welding, and injection mold machines was identified.
  • Made modifications to simplify the process and standardize the equipment for better ergonomics and time of operations, with setup times making all of the equipment interchangeable.

Automation Specialist

EST company a div of LEGGET & PLATT INC
Grafton, Wisconsin
07.1999 - 07.2008
  • Responsibilities included overseeing and assisting with the building expansion of the die cast area.
  • The installation of overhead cranes, die cast machines, melters, Fanuc robots, PLC interfacing, safety equipment, and a network of shot monitoring and control systems throughout the die cast areas for a better control process.
  • In addition, the layout, repair, and troubleshooting of the same equipment throughout the casting process, from raw metal to finished casting, are important.
  • To find new ways to improve the die-cast machine efficiently, which would provide more options to give greater hydraulic volume and speed to the process.
  • Worked with outside vendors to help solve issues and opt for a new process to remove the use of a linear transducer bar that would break at sudden stop of the shot rod before the intensification process

2nd shift Leadperson

EST company a div of Legget & Platt INC
Grafton, Wisconsin
02.1996 - 06.1999
  • Coordinated workflow to ensure timely completion of downtime repairs to limit downtime and production loss.
  • Resolved conflicts between staff members in a timely manner.
  • Responsibilities include supervising, training, and assigning work tasks to maintenance personnel. To assist and supervise all maintenance personnel to keep machine downtime to a minimum.
  • As lead, I was also responsible for the plant maintenance staff to ensure the cleanliness of the office and the general plant.

Equipment Production Repair

EST company a div of Legget & Platt inc
Grafton, Wisconsin
08.1994 - 02.1996
  • Responsibilities included electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic (air logic), troubleshooting, and repairs of equipment. Cylinder repair, electrical motor repair and replacement, aligning pumps, and couplings.
  • Knowledge of assorted welding practices: MIG, TIG, arc, oxygen, and acetylene.
  • Knowledge and uses of laths and mills.
  • Experience extended to: layout, repair, and troubleshooting of electrical components, from 480 volts 3-phase power, 110 volts limit switches, to PLCs and 24 VDC circuits.
  • The installation and repair of Toyoda machinery, as well as the preventive maintenance on CNC equipment.
  • Hydraulic components, rebuilding, and testing of pumps, cylinders, and valves.
  • Also, repair and troubleshooting procedures of all related equipment are needed to produce material from raw metal to a finished product. Fabrication and setup of various items, such as drill fixtures, dip tanks, and accessories, to complete casting procedures.
  • was responsible for the rebuilding of equipment, replacing shafts, bearings, and seals, and then testing auxiliary equipment.

2nd shift Maintenance Set-up

EST company a div of LEGGET & PLATT INC
Grafton, Wisconsin
03.1990 - 08.1994
  • Duties included preventive maintenance on water-cooling systems, die-cast machines, trim presses, drill fixtures, and general plant operations.
  • Cleaning of melters and holders.
  • Installed trim dies in presses for production.
  • Assist in the setup of injection mold machines, changes to die-cast machine programs, and ladles for different weights of product.
  • I learned the fundamentals of electrical and mechanical troubleshooting.
  • Maintenance and upkeep of electrical and gas forklifts.
  • Learned lockout, lag out procedures.
  • Wastewater management policies,
  • Confined space procedures.

2nd shift Inspector

EST company a div of LEGGET & PLATT INC
Grafton, Wisconsin
08.1989 - 03.1990
  • Inspected raw casting for flaws and packing for shipment while waiting for opening in maintenance department.

Machinist Mate and Yard Repair

US NAVY
08.1985 - 08.1989
  • Job detailed preventive maintenance, operation, and ship readiness of hazardous chemical tanks, fire mains, air compressors, and steam systems.
  • Job duties also included the repair and testing of numerous types of pumps and valves.
  • Fabrication of hydraulic hoses and sheet metal products.
  • Use of arc, wire, and TIG welding, and general machine shop operations.
  • Uses of lathes and mills to fabricate, repair parts for valves, motors, and cylinders.

Education

Completed - YRC1000 Maintenance with Programming Overview

Yaskawa Academy
Miamisburg, OH

Completed - DX200 Basic Programming with Arc Welding

Yaskawa Academy
Miamisburg, OH

Completed - DX100 Maintenance With Programming Overview

Yaskawa Academy
Miamisburg, OH

Completed - A one-week course and hands on training of ladles,

RIMROCK, TRAIN YOUR TRAINER
Columbus, OH
01-1994

Completed - Rigging

SHOP QUALIFICATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (SQIP) TRAI
Navy
01-1989

Completed - Repair Centrifugal Pump

SHOP QUALIFICATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (SQIP) TRAI
Navy
01-1988

Completed - Valve Repair

SHOP QUALIFICATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (SQIP) TRAI
Navy
01-1987

Completed - Air Conditioning And Refrigeration

SHOP QUALIFICATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (SQIP) TRAI
Navy
01-1987

Completed - An Entry Course Involving Basic Theory, Procedures

NAVY PROPULSION ENGINEERING CLASS" A" SCHOOL
02-1986

High School Diploma -

Hartford Union High School
Hartford, WI
06-1985

Skills

  • Control systems
  • Electrical troubleshooting
  • Equipment integration
  • Technical documentation
  • Problem solving
  • Effective communication
  • Safety compliance
  • Automation design
  • Process optimization

Accomplishments

  • P.I.Q. GOLD AWARD 2006 The Partners in Quality Awards recognizes those Leggett & Platt employees who excel in their day-to-day performance, expanding their quality boundaries in every facet of their workplace. (Employee of the year of a fortune 500 company) Was one of five people in 2006
  • SECRETARY OF THE NAVY LETTER OF COMMENDATIONS JUN1988
  • LETTER OF APPRECTION Commanding Officer of NRMTF Puget Sound DEC 1987

Timeline

Controls Engineer

Alliance Laundry Systems
07.2021 - Current

Electrical / mechanical maintenance

Alliance Laundry Systems
08.2008 - 07.2021

Automation Specialist

EST company a div of LEGGET & PLATT INC
07.1999 - 07.2008

2nd shift Leadperson

EST company a div of Legget & Platt INC
02.1996 - 06.1999

Equipment Production Repair

EST company a div of Legget & Platt inc
08.1994 - 02.1996

2nd shift Maintenance Set-up

EST company a div of LEGGET & PLATT INC
03.1990 - 08.1994

2nd shift Inspector

EST company a div of LEGGET & PLATT INC
08.1989 - 03.1990

Machinist Mate and Yard Repair

US NAVY
08.1985 - 08.1989

Completed - YRC1000 Maintenance with Programming Overview

Yaskawa Academy

Completed - DX200 Basic Programming with Arc Welding

Yaskawa Academy

Completed - DX100 Maintenance With Programming Overview

Yaskawa Academy

Completed - A one-week course and hands on training of ladles,

RIMROCK, TRAIN YOUR TRAINER

Completed - Rigging

SHOP QUALIFICATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (SQIP) TRAI

Completed - Repair Centrifugal Pump

SHOP QUALIFICATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (SQIP) TRAI

Completed - Valve Repair

SHOP QUALIFICATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (SQIP) TRAI

Completed - Air Conditioning And Refrigeration

SHOP QUALIFICATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (SQIP) TRAI

Completed - An Entry Course Involving Basic Theory, Procedures

NAVY PROPULSION ENGINEERING CLASS" A" SCHOOL

High School Diploma -

Hartford Union High School

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