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Joshua Stiles

Kansas City,MO

Summary

Dynamic Vehicle Assembly Technician with extensive experience at Orange EV, skilled in plastic injection molding and robotics. Proven track record in enhancing assembly line efficiency and training teams. Adept at quality control and fostering collaboration, driving significant improvements in production processes and ensuring compliance with safety standards.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Vehicle Assembly Technician

Orange EV
Kansas City, Kansas
11.2023 - Current
  • Assembled electric vehicle components using hand tools and power equipment.
  • Inspected parts for quality and ensured compliance with assembly standards.
  • Collaborated with team members to streamline assembly processes and workflows.
  • Trained new technicians on safety procedures and assembly techniques.
  • Followed detailed blueprints and schematics for accurate vehicle assembly.
  • Communicated effectively with engineering team regarding design improvements and challenges.
  • Inspected completed work for accuracy and quality assurance purposes.
  • Tested operation of all installed components to ensure proper functioning.

Process Technician

US Farathane
Riverside, MO
07.2021 - 10.2023
  • Prepared required documents and reviewed for accuracy.
  • Analyzed process data with various statistical tools.
  • Actively took part in training classes and workshops, met one-on-one with vendors and delivered employee training on process equipment.
  • Analyzed all processes and identified all fundamental issues and assisted in appropriate resolutions.
  • Used equipment, techniques and tools for task completion.
  • Performed basic calculations and tabulations of technical data.
  • Tested components, assemblies and systems to diagnose problems.
  • Recommended corrective and preventive actions to boost product reliability.

Senior Process Technician

Faurecia
Blue Springs, MO
03.2020 - 07.2021
  • Prepared required documents and reviewed for accuracy.
  • Analyzed all processes and identified all fundamental issues and assisted in appropriate resolutions.
  • Analyzed process data with various statistical tools.
  • Ensured that mold setters and process techs knew what duties to perform that day.
  • Worked with supervisors to ensure on time demand to assembly with parts.

Senior Process Technician

Polytainers Inc
Lee's Summit, MO
6 2018 - 03.2020

I am in charge of six process techs and back up for the supervisor.  It is my responsibility to trouble shoot any and all process troubles that arise which may prevent it from running on cycle standard or not meeting delivery requirements.  Also i assist with line clearances in order to minimize downtime.

Mezzanine Material Handling Trainer

US Farathane
Jackson, TN
10.2007 - 03.2016
I started out as a machine operator. I advanced to quality auditior after six months and then moved up to mezzanine material handling after eight months.  While being on the mezz I was apart of three major improvements and over hauls of the material conveying system.  I learned an array of different material types and how they should be properly controlled.  I lead several endeavors to better train future employees and maintain a well running system. 

Primary Extrusion Line Operator

General Cable
Jackson, TN
11.2005 - 10.2007
I was hired into the position of primary extrusion operator where i ran and controlled two back to back primary lines that produced Cat 5E data cable wire.  These lines ran pvc and fep plastic resin.  After a short time i was also awarded with the title of cell (department) lead which i held until i left the company.

Assembly Line Worker

Dana Corporation
Humboldt , TN
04.2003 - 08.2005
I was an assembly line worker on the front steer axle line.

Process Technician

IPL Plastics
Lee's Summit, MO
3 2018 - 6 2018
  • Set up and operated production equipment in accordance with current good manufacturing practices and standard operating procedures.
  • Backup Supervisor whenever the supervisor is out or unavailable.

Process Technician

USF, U S Farathane, Riverside, MO
Riverside, MO
3 2016 - 2 2018
I excelled so well at the Jackson plant that i was asked to help bring the KC plant online.  Once I helped finalize the system I was asked to stay and was offered an advancement into processing.  I've had the ability to use my knowledge of the materials to better myself and ad in the trouble shooting of process molding. I have had training with Cincinnati, Engel, Husky, Van dorn, and Krauss injection molding machines. I also have training with Sepro, Wittmann, Viper, and Fanuc robots 

Education

High School Diploma - Technicial

Huntingdon High School
2002

Skills

  • Plastic injection molding and extrusion
  • Robotics and automation
  • Computer-controlled material handling
  • Quality control and auditing
  • Lean manufacturing and 5S
  • Department leadership
  • Hi-low operation management
  • Shipping and receiving logistics
  • Assembly line efficiency
  • Electrical safety standards

Timeline

Vehicle Assembly Technician

Orange EV
11.2023 - Current

Process Technician

US Farathane
07.2021 - 10.2023

Senior Process Technician

Faurecia
03.2020 - 07.2021

Mezzanine Material Handling Trainer

US Farathane
10.2007 - 03.2016

Primary Extrusion Line Operator

General Cable
11.2005 - 10.2007

Assembly Line Worker

Dana Corporation
04.2003 - 08.2005

Senior Process Technician

Polytainers Inc
6 2018 - 03.2020

Process Technician

IPL Plastics
3 2018 - 6 2018

Process Technician

USF, U S Farathane, Riverside, MO
3 2016 - 2 2018

High School Diploma - Technicial

Huntingdon High School