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Joseph Gregory

Summary

Adept at enhancing operational efficiency and equipment reliability, my tenure at Mercedes Benz Vans and DuPont Kevlar showcases a robust skill set in Bodyshop PLC programming, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance. Leveraging expertise in automation and robotics, I've driven significant improvements in bodyshop equipment maintenance. My proactive approach and ability to swiftly diagnose and rectify complex technical issues underscore my commitment to excellence and safety.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Facilities Maintenance Technician

Mercedes Benz Vans
02.2024 - Current

Experienced and dependable facilities Maintenance Technician ensuring the smooth operation of all MBV buildings systems and infrastructure.


  • Monitor/ Identify building issues i.e. Mechanical, Electrical, Pneumatic and Hydraulic problems involving facilities equipment and services.
  • Adept at performing preventative and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting and resolving issues with all facilities/Energy Center equipment.
  • Performing preventative maintenance on Chillers, Air Compressors/Dryers 6 and 10 bar, Cooling Towers, Boilers, all types of pumps, vessels, Variable Frequency Drives.
  • Worked/troubleshoot with 24v, 120v, 480v
  • Maintain detailed records of maintenance activities, repairs and equipment performance.
  • Participate in Shutdown/Start up activities with facility equipment to prevent production stoppages.
  • Coordinate with external contractors for specialized repairs and services, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.
  • Work with MBVs Fire systems including fire pull stations, strobe boxes, speakers, risers (Dry and Wet)fire water schematics and can isolate and bypass alarms.


Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician

Mercedes Benz Vans
08.2017 - 02.2024

MBV Bodyshop Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician


Experienced and highly skilled Bodyshop Multi-craft Maintenance Technician/Laser Welding Specialist with 8 years of hands on experience with all MBV Bodyshop equipment, facility maintenance, equipment troubleshooting.


  • Highly experienced with current MBV HMI/PLC sequences, graphs, alarms/faults for all production cells for Zones 1,2 and 3.
  • Highly skilled with KUKA automation and robotics.
  • Highly skilled with Kuka programming for all current production lines in the bodyshop.
  • Highly skilled with Robotic weld guns, weld controllers, Arrow manual weld guns/gun swap, calibrating, zeroing etc.
  • Understand/very knowledgeable with all current MBV bodyshop production lines process from start to finish for quick troubleshooting.
  • Very familiar with SAP parts ordering, work orders and current storage of maintenance parts.
  • Performed preventive maintenance on robotics, process stations and process equipment weekly, monthly and yearly based on work order demands.
  • AGV operation, troubleshooting, parts replacement.
  • Experienced with bodyshop equipment/cell like but not limited too: Framer, both Laser booth cells, Intec gluing guns and system, sidewall carriers, outer and inner sidewall stations, manual stations, stud gun systems, etc.


Laser Welding Specialist

  • Engineering level (Tech 3)understanding of all laser equipment currently being used.
  • Highly skilled troubleshooting for both laser cells and its process.
  • Excellent laser weld quality control. Able to make corrections with the process to improve weld quality.
  • Provided training on all laser equipment when necessary.
  • Engineering level experience(7 years) with all current laser equipment like but not limited too: ALO3/ALO1/Highyag laser heads, Scansonic adapted laser technologies, Scansonic TH6D guiding system, fiber optic cables, fiber cable modules, Trumpf laser sources, Benzel wire feed equipment, E box controllers, associated water and process air systems that feed the booths.
  • Maintained and assisted in parts control for all laser equipment.
  • Assisted with process improvement projects for laser technologies to include: Fronius wire feed system replacement and repositioning to 2nd axis; Fiber optic replacement and rerouting; spare mobile cooling unit creation for Trumpf laser sources; Adding/rerouting water piping to Trumpf laser source for 251 and 160 laser cells for spare cooling unit and the install of fourth laser source in 251 cell.
  • Developed and cultivated networking with other laser specialists around the world for additional support.

Maintenance Technician

DuPont Kevlar
05.2010 - 02.2017

Detailed oriented and highly skilled Industrial Maintenance Technician with 7 years experience in troubleshooting,repairing and maintaining Industrial/Chemical machinery and equipment.


  • Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems reducing downtime and improving equipment efficiency.
  • Performed regular repairs on production equipment, including motors, pumps, conveyors, piping, heat exchangers, tanks/vessels, steam traps and other equipment ensuring smooth and efficient operations.
  • Read and interpret blueprints, schematics and technical drawings to identify faults and correct problems
  • Maintained accurate documentation of machine service histories, facilitating better decision-making for future repairs or replacements.
  • Conducted thorough diagnostic tests to identify root causes of malfunctions, enabling effective solutions.
  • .Highly skilled with Lock Tag Clear Try and working on equipment safely.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Human Resources Management

The University of Texas
Austin
06-2008

Associate of Applied Science - Business Management

Temple College
Temple, TX
06-2004

No Degree - Honorable Discharge

US Army
11-2001

Skills

  • Bodyshop Equipment Maintenance & Repair
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • PLC Programming & Troubleshooting
  • Troubleshooting & Diagnostics
  • Automation & Robotics Support

Timeline

Facilities Maintenance Technician

Mercedes Benz Vans
02.2024 - Current

Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician

Mercedes Benz Vans
08.2017 - 02.2024

Maintenance Technician

DuPont Kevlar
05.2010 - 02.2017

Bachelor of Science - Human Resources Management

The University of Texas

Associate of Applied Science - Business Management

Temple College

No Degree - Honorable Discharge

US Army
Joseph Gregory