Joseph Francis
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Process Engineering Technician
Cummins Emission Solutions
10.2023 - Current
- Implemented continuous improvement in processes and materials to improve performance and reduce costs.
- Developed and optimized processes to improve productivity, product quality and product consistency.
- Participated in internal teams to create, improve and standardize processes and equipment.
- Troubleshoot existing processes to identify areas of improvement and increased efficiency.
- Identified and implemented process changes to improve safety, cost and reliability.
Process Engineering Technician
Forvia
06.2023 - 10.2023
- Company was Faurecia prior to Forvia takeover, and now Cummins has acquired Forvia and it's assets. Job duties continued the same through the takeover.
- Used equipment, techniques and tools for task completion.
- Performed routine equipment maintenance on nights and weekends to prevent downtime.
- Provided technical support to production personnel regarding equipment operation and maintenance procedures.
- Collaborated with engineering staff to develop new processes or modify existing ones as needed.
- Developed and implemented process improvement plans to reduce cycle time, improve efficiency, and increase quality.
- Safeguarded areas from possible equipment fires and notified safety manager regarding job hazards.
- Determined and fixed issues with equipment by using electrical troubleshooting methods.
- Performed preventive maintenance activities on plant equipment such as lubrication, cleaning, filter changes.
Senior Maintenance Technician/Electrician/Technologist
Catalent Pharma Solutions
01.2021 - 06.2023
- Implemented preventive maintenance practices and upheld equipment guidelines to avoid failures.
- Documented detailed reports on the status of each piece of equipment following service or repairs.
- Conducted performance and safety inspections on equipment and machinery to maintain operational baseline.
- Diagnosed problems with mechanical and electrical systems and equipment using advanced troubleshooting abilities.
- Checked electrical components to identify defects and hazards and make necessary adjustments.
- Identified root causes of mechanical failures to determine appropriate solutions.
- Diagnosed and corrected mechanical problems using blueprints, repair manuals or parts catalogs.
- Set up and operated machine tools to repair or fabricate jigs, fixtures or tools.
- Assembled, installed or repaired electrical or electronic components and pipe systems.
- Dismantled machines, equipment, or devices to access and remove defective parts.
- Trained junior technicians in proper repair, troubleshooting and safety procedures.
Maintenance/Electrician/Equipment Assembly
Faurecia Clean Mobility
10.2016 - 01.2021
- Assembled or disassembled complex mechanical systems.
- Provided technical support to plant personnel during start-up, commissioning, troubleshooting, optimization, and shutdown activities.
- Worked with managers, operators and vendors to perform root cause analysis on failing systems.
- Utilized computer-aided design software to develop detailed drawings and schematics of systems components.
- Assisted engineers with design, development, or manufacture of industrial machinery or other equipment.
- Interpreted engineering sketches, specifications and drawings.
- Conferred with vendors to select proper tooling and materials.
- Led process improvements while mentoring others to improve processes.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
Maintenance/Electrician Technician
Aisin Drivetrain
08.2016 - 10.2016
- Provided technical assistance to other maintenance personnel during repairs or installations.
- Installed, maintained and tested electrical wiring, fixtures, control devices and related equipment.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed when working with high voltage circuits.
- Performed troubleshooting and maintenance on electrical equipment.
- Tested electrical systems and circuit continuity using ohmmeters, voltmeters, or oscilloscopes.
Maintenance/Electrician/Calibration Technician
Kremers Urban Pharmaceuticals
03.2014 - 07.2016
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning systems or components.
- Inspected electrical components to identify hazards, defects, or potential repairs in compliance with codes.
- Dismantled electrical components using hand tools to disconnect and restore wiring connections.
- Used power construction equipment, measuring devices and testing equipment to complete electrical installations.
- Replaced defective parts such as switches, fuses, relays, contractors and timers.
- Dismantled malfunctioning electric motors and tested them for continuity using ohmmeters.
- Installed, maintained and tested electrical wiring, fixtures, control devices and related equipment.
- Connected wires to circuit breakers, junction boxes and components in residential and commercial properties.
- Calibrated instrumentation used to monitor plant operations.
- Diagnosed complex electrical problems by testing various components with test meters.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Troubleshooting problems associated with instrumentation performance prior to performing calibrations.
- Initiated documentation when instrumentation calibrations indicated out of tolerance or failure.
- Conducted calibration traceability to National Institute of Standards and Technology standards.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
Maintenance/Electrician/Controls Technician
NTN Driveshaft
07.1999 - 02.2014
- Conducted regular safety inspections of all electrical installations for compliance with applicable codes.
- Reported on electrical maintenance, diagnostic tests and system performance.
- Troubleshooting and repairing electrical systems and components of industrial machinery and equipment.
- Planned layout and installation of wiring and fixtures based on project specifications and building codes.
- Inspected electrical components to identify hazards, defects, or potential repairs in compliance with codes.
- Programmed PLC's for automated systems.
- Installed, maintained and tested electrical wiring, fixtures, control devices and related equipment.
- Reviewed blueprints to determine electrical component and wiring locations.
- Assisted in the installation of new machinery by running conduit lines between machines.
- Dismantled malfunctioning electric motors and tested them for continuity using ohmmeters.
- Fabricated parts according to specifications using hand and power tools.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Industrial Technology
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Indianapolis, IN2026
High School Diploma -
Brownstown Central High School
Brownstown, IN05.1995
Skills
- Manufacturing Processes
- Instrument Calibration
- Electrical Systems
- Robotics (Fanuc)
- Pneumatics
- Welding & Fabrication
- Aseptic Technique
- Heavy Equipment
- Milling & Lathe Machining
- Mitsubishi PLC A series and FX
- Okuma, Hitachi, Mori-seiki Automated Lathes
- Installing new equipment
Certification
- Ivy Tech Electrical Machines
- Fanuc Certifications in TPP Programming, Mechanical Arc Mate 100iC or M-10iA Robot Disassembly/Reassembly, Electrical, Ethernet IP and Dual Check Safety
- Okuma Spindle Rebuild Certificate
- Motors and Controls Certificate
- Wiring Diagrams Certificate
- Basics of Tablet Manufacturing and Troubleshooting
- Firefighter 1 & 2, EMT
- Reserve Police Officer
- Law Enforcement Academy ( 40 hr Pre-Basic)
- ATF Federal Explosive license/permit
- Indiana Dept. of Homeland Security FEMA National Management Systems and Introduction
Timeline
Process Engineering Technician
Cummins Emission Solutions
10.2023 - Current
Process Engineering Technician
Forvia
06.2023 - 10.2023
Senior Maintenance Technician/Electrician/Technologist
Catalent Pharma Solutions
01.2021 - 06.2023
Maintenance/Electrician/Equipment Assembly
Faurecia Clean Mobility
10.2016 - 01.2021
Maintenance/Electrician Technician
Aisin Drivetrain
08.2016 - 10.2016
Maintenance/Electrician/Calibration Technician
Kremers Urban Pharmaceuticals
03.2014 - 07.2016
Maintenance/Electrician/Controls Technician
NTN Driveshaft
07.1999 - 02.2014
Associate of Applied Science - Industrial Technology
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
High School Diploma -
Brownstown Central High School
- Ivy Tech Electrical Machines
- Fanuc Certifications in TPP Programming, Mechanical Arc Mate 100iC or M-10iA Robot Disassembly/Reassembly, Electrical, Ethernet IP and Dual Check Safety
- Okuma Spindle Rebuild Certificate
- Motors and Controls Certificate
- Wiring Diagrams Certificate
- Basics of Tablet Manufacturing and Troubleshooting
- Firefighter 1 & 2, EMT
- Reserve Police Officer
- Law Enforcement Academy ( 40 hr Pre-Basic)
- ATF Federal Explosive license/permit
- Indiana Dept. of Homeland Security FEMA National Management Systems and Introduction
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