Jeff Gregory
Drakesboro,KY
Summary
Proven Industrial automation Engineer with exceptional record of strategic approaches to indicate operational efficiency with machines and equipment in plants. Expert knowledge with adjusting system components or removing and replacing defective parts. Excellent problem solver with strong electrical, mechanical and robotic skills.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Field Service Engineer
JTEKT Automotive (Toyoda)
Chicago, IL
06.2023 - Current
- Provided onsite installation and configuration of hardware, software and related peripherals for customers.
- Performed troubleshooting, repair and maintenance of computer systems and equipment in customer locations.
- Developed technical solutions to resolve customer issues.
- Implemented preventive maintenance procedures to reduce downtime and improve performance levels.
- Installed upgrades on existing systems according to manufacturer specifications.
Robotics Engineer
R&E Automation
Bruce Township, MI
04.2020 - 05.2023
- Installed new systems and production lines, replaced parts and components to maintain proper operation.Trouble-shooting,solving problems on the fly,minimizing downtime
- Conducted preventive maintenance and repairs on industrial and automation equipment.
- Developed and tested robotic systems to ensure optimal performance.
- Programmed robots with custom software for specific tasks and applications.
- Allen Bradley PLC 5000
- Installed and Programmed welding and material handling Robots (Fanuc,ABB,Motoman)
- Manual Machinist by trade
- Worked with low voltage 12-24 DCV, High Voltage up 480
- H.M.I's, Light curtains,sensors,lasers,photo eyes,IR Vision systems
- line support and integration projects
Lead Industrial Maintenance Technician
Android Industries LLC
Bowling Green, KY
05.2015 - 03.2020
- Conducted preventive maintenance and repairs on Industrial and automation equipment
- Kept production lines up and running, minimizing downtime
- Troubleshooting and solving problems on the fly
- Installed and repaired basic/advance mechanical systems, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, electrical systems and process control systems.
- Adjusted plant equipment to maintain proper performance and safe operating conditions.
- Performed scheduled preventive maintenance (PM's)
- Worked with low voltage 12-24 DCV and High voltage up to 480
- Worked on Mazak and Mori Seiki CNC milling machines. (Vertical and horizontal) Extrusion and extraction machines.
- Allen Bradley PLC 5000
- H.M.I's
- Programmed fanuc material handler robots (Modify and edit)
- Worked in a Machine shop environment
Industrial Maintenance Technician
Martinrea Hopkinsville
Hopkinsville, KY
01.2008 - 04.2015
- Conducted preventive maintenance and repairs on industrial and automation equipment.
- Installed and repaired basic/advance mechanical systems, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, electrical systems and process control systems.
- Troubleshoot and solving problems on the fly, minimizing downtime on production lines
- H.M.I's, Allen Bradley PLC 5000 ladder logic (Modify and Edit)
- Programmed Fanuc and motoman robots, reteach welds, drops and picks on material handlers
- Interpreted schematic drawings and diagrams prior to performing required maintenance.
- Monitored machine operation and verified performance met production requirements.
- Installed new systems, replacement parts and components to maintain proper operation.
- Operated hand and power tools to complete repairs.
Industrial Maintenance Mechanic/Machinist
Industry Machine Tool Rebuilders
Drakesboro, KY
08.1996 - 11.2007
- Disassembled malfunctioning equipment to identify issues and complete repairs using specialized tools.
- Machined parts to spec using precision tooling.
- Installed and repaired basic and advance mechanical systems, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, lube systems and electrical systems.
- Met all dead lines and got machines back to costumer on time.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Advance Tool Technology
Western University of Kentucky
Bowling Green, KY08.1997
Certication - Auto-cad 2000
K.C.T.C.S
Owensboro, KY06.1995
Skills
- Remote Support
- PLC programming
- Service Contracts
- Preventive Maintenance
- Technical Support
- Troubleshooting and repair
- Project Management
- Engineering operational functions
- Fanuc and Abb Robot certifications
- Schematic reading
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Field Service Engineer
JTEKT Automotive (Toyoda)
06.2023 - Current
Robotics Engineer
R&E Automation
04.2020 - 05.2023
Lead Industrial Maintenance Technician
Android Industries LLC
05.2015 - 03.2020
Industrial Maintenance Technician
Martinrea Hopkinsville
01.2008 - 04.2015
Industrial Maintenance Mechanic/Machinist
Industry Machine Tool Rebuilders
08.1996 - 11.2007
Associate of Applied Science - Advance Tool Technology
Western University of Kentucky
Certication - Auto-cad 2000
K.C.T.C.S
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