Jeremy Dodson
Summary
Experienced Automation and Controls Technician with expertise in PLC programming, SCADA development, and optimizing production and packaging machinery. Proficient in electronic and mechanical troubleshooting. Seeking new opportunities to progress and tackle more complex challenges in the field. Eager to leverage skills and knowledge to drive innovation and efficiency in a dynamic work environment.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Automation Technician 3
Chobani
04.2020 - Current
- Provide plant wide support for high level maintenance and automation related issues to diagnose and correct malfunctions with process and packaging equipment
- Submit new project proposals and implement program changes to correct ongoing issues, upgrade process efficiency, and improve usability
- Perform after-action forensic program investigation and trend analysis to assist with FMEA root cause analysis
- Create documentation and training for new projects and/or procedure adjustments resulting from program changes
Maintenance technician 3
Chobani
07.2019 - 04.2020
- Assisted with commissioning newly installed equipment as it came online for the oatmilk and dairy creamer expansion project
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Performed electrical and mechanical repairs of production equipment to minimize downtime.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve maintenance processes.
Electronics technician
McCain foods
06.2018 - 06.2019
- Diagnose and correct electronic, electrical or programming and control issues for process and packaging equipment
- Update PLC and HMI programming to accommodate process changes or new equipment
- Develop suggestions for further programming changes to improve operational efficacy and overall usability
Preventative Maintenance technician
Chobani
08.2016 - 06.2018
- Troubleshot and repaired process equipment issues for valves, pumps, motors, and instrumentation
- Developed projects to improve process equipment conditions and maintenance capabilities
- Developed technical training materials for internal use
- Performed preventive maintenance and repairs on various types of equipment
Machine Operator
Chobani
02.2014 - 08.2016
- Set up and ran machinery to order specifications and requirements
- Monitored machines during operation to detect signs of malfunction or other issues and adjusted accordingly to prevent or minimize machine downtime
- Assisted in continuous improvement projects to develop improvements to operator procedures and processes.
Machine operator
Marathon cheese company
06.2008 - 01.2014
- Set up and ran machinery for a wide variety of packaging requirements
- Monitored machines during operation to detect signs of malfunction and adjusted machines to eliminate problems or called in maintenance to address larger issues
- Performed preventative maintenance and basic troubleshooting when machine breakdowns occur
Machinist Mate 3rd class (nuclear)
United States Navy
12.2003 - 12.2007
- Operate, maintain, and repair ship power plant and propulsion systems and machinery
- Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on turbines, pumps, valves, oil purifiers, and heat exchangers
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Automation Engineering Technology
CSI
Twin Falls, ID05-2018
Certificate of Completion - undefined
Navy Nuclear power school
12.2005
Skills
- PLC, Electrical, and Mechanical troubleshooting
- PLC and HMI/SCADA Programming and Development
- System integration
- Rockwell PLC software
- Rockwell and Ignition HMI/SCADA software
- Python, SQL, HTML, and Java capable
- Process analysis and diagnostics experience
- Lean manufacturing, Kaizen, and Six Sigma experience
- Preventive maintenance systems development
- Solidworks CAD software and 3D printing experience
Timeline
Automation Technician 3
Chobani
04.2020 - Current
Maintenance technician 3
Chobani
07.2019 - 04.2020
Electronics technician
McCain foods
06.2018 - 06.2019
Preventative Maintenance technician
Chobani
08.2016 - 06.2018
Machine Operator
Chobani
02.2014 - 08.2016
Machine operator
Marathon cheese company
06.2008 - 01.2014
Machinist Mate 3rd class (nuclear)
United States Navy
12.2003 - 12.2007
Certificate of Completion - undefined
Navy Nuclear power school
Associate of Applied Science - Automation Engineering Technology
CSI
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