James Schlessman
2192 Collins Rd Collins,Ohio
Summary
Results-driven, skilled Fanuc and Motoman Robotic Programmer and Technician offering over 20 years experience. Focused on achieving success and increased productivity through improvements in operations, quality, safety and administration. Traveled extensively across the country working in numerous facilities, easily adapting to different work environments.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Service Technician
Automation Zone
Castalia, OH
08.2022 - Current
- Provided technical support to customers over the phone and in person.
- Maintained accurate records of service calls, repairs, and parts used.
- Diagnosed problems and determined solutions for various customer issues.
- Repaired faulty components such as motors, pumps, valves, switches.
- Troubleshot electrical circuits using schematics and diagrams.
- Assisted with installation projects at both residential and commercial sites.
- Followed all safety protocols while performing work in potentially hazardous environments.
- Identified potential problems during routine inspections in order to prevent future breakdowns.
- Traveled to customer locations to complete work for pre-set appointments.
- Implemented troubleshooting tactics to identify causes of poor machine performance.
- Completed documentation promptly, enabling service requests to be properly recorded and tracked.
- Set up and operated mechanical and manual tools and equipment.
- Reconditioned and repaired machine systems and components to return to operation.
- Resolved software-related issues by troubleshooting programs and applications.
- Performed onsite repair of equipment at customer locations.
Service Technician
Fabriweld Corporation
Norwalk, OH
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Provided technical support to customers over the phone and in person.
- Maintained accurate records of service calls, repairs, and parts used.
- Troubleshot electrical circuits using schematics and diagrams.
Maintenance Technician
Autokintiton (Tower Automotive)
Bellevue, OH
02.2021 - 01.2022
- Install systems, replacement parts and components to maintain proper operation for Fanuc welding and material handling robots.
- Diagnosed problems with mechanical and electrical systems and equipment using advanced troubleshooting abilities.
- Operated hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Maintained clear and safe workspace areas to meet OSHA standards.
- Performed performance and safety inspections on equipment and machinery to maintain operational baseline.
- Collaborated with building managers to assess ongoing needs and plan preventive maintenance schedules.
- Responded to personnel queries and troubleshooting requests to provide repair services to improve operations.
- Updated documentation for recordkeeping and customer use.
- Design, fabricate and installed upgrades to improve existing equipment.
Amazon Robotics Tech
Cushman & Wakefield
Cleveland, OH
07.2020 - 02.2021
- Preventive Maintenance on drive units.
- Change fiducial.
- Recover drives.
- Completed all safety training as assigned by the Company.
- NFPA 70E Standard for workplace.
Fanuc Programmer and Service Tech
Shape Process Automation
Auburn Hills, MI
05.2018 - 06.2020
- Lowering operating costs.
- Decreasing cycle time.
- Repair parts and consumables.
- Offline programming.
- Write Fanuc programs from scratch.
- Facilitated new team member training on service processes to increase productivity.
- Inspected machinery and components to troubleshoot operations.
- Developed preventive maintenance procedures and schedules for all on-site equipment.
- Offered repair or service options to help customers make decisions.
- Tested components, assemblies and systems to diagnose problems.
- Adhered to company and OSHA-defined protocols to promote workplace safety.
Contract Consultant
Tecchni Water-jet
08.2017 - 05.2018
- Established and programmed robot routines and controller schedule parameters.
Robotic Engineer
IAC Group
Springfield, TN
06.2015 - 07.2017
- Responsible for all Motoman water-jet robots.
- Wrote Motoman programs for scratch.
- Responsible for all service programs and tools.
- Accurately read blueprints and repair manuals to identify mechanical problems and fix them.
- Ensued customer satisfaction by providing highest quality.
Robotic Programmer
Janesville Acoustics
Warrensburg, MO
11.2014 - 06.2015
- Head water-jet programmer and technician.
- Reduced downtime during production by maintaining equipment and reducing unnecessary maintenance.
- Wrote Fanuc programs from scratch.
- Successfully led key projects which resulted in a positive outcome.
Fanuc Programmer and Technician
Motion Controls Robotics Inc
Fremont, Ohio
06.2014 - 10.2014
- Responsible for Servicing and Repair of Fanuc Robots for customers.
- PM service robots, backups, grease, inspect, verify master counts and replace batteries.
- Load software and options in new robots.
- Service calls.
- Trouble shoot and repair robots (motor changes, cables, memory main boards)
Process and Robotic Engineer
Janesville Acoustics Advanced Development Center
Milan, Ohio
05.2000 - 06.2014
- Responsible for process engineering, programming, upgrading, and monitoring the operations of the robotic units.
- Assist in tooling engineering and process engineering development for new product lines.
- Trouble shooting and problem-solving to keep the production lines running.
- Numerous Kaizen Events.
Education
TecchniTecchniYaskawa America, Inc., Motoman Robotics Div.
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FANUC America
Robotic Production Technology
Associate of Applied Science - Automotive Service and Management Automotive and Diesel Truck Technology
Lincoln Technical Institute
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Service Technician
Automation Zone
08.2022 - Current
Service Technician
Fabriweld Corporation
01.2022 - 08.2022
Maintenance Technician
Autokintiton (Tower Automotive)
02.2021 - 01.2022
Amazon Robotics Tech
Cushman & Wakefield
07.2020 - 02.2021
Fanuc Programmer and Service Tech
Shape Process Automation
05.2018 - 06.2020
Contract Consultant
Tecchni Water-jet
08.2017 - 05.2018
Robotic Engineer
IAC Group
06.2015 - 07.2017
Robotic Programmer
Janesville Acoustics
11.2014 - 06.2015
Fanuc Programmer and Technician
Motion Controls Robotics Inc
06.2014 - 10.2014
Process and Robotic Engineer
Janesville Acoustics Advanced Development Center
05.2000 - 06.2014
TecchniTecchniYaskawa America, Inc., Motoman Robotics Div.
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FANUC America
Robotic Production Technology
Associate of Applied Science - Automotive Service and Management Automotive and Diesel Truck Technology
Lincoln Technical Institute
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