KARL JONES
Post Falls,ID
Summary
Skilled Automation/Controls Specialist who thrives in a Team environment and also can work independently . Proactive in creating a safe and productive environment. My skills included Machine maintaining and production output, Pneumatic cylinder rebuilds/replacements, Robot programming and adjusting Axis positions, Omron PLC ladder Logic, ALLEN-BRADLEY PLC ladder Logic, Hydraulic adjustment/Replacement, (Pneumatic-Hydraulic-Machining-Electrical Blueprint Reading/Drawing), Timing adjustment, Micrometers-Runout gauges-Vibration Reading & Balancing, Repetitive machine breakdown, Micro-Stop Improvements. Controls Technician with proven leadership skills and 18 years of success in performing system installations and configurations. Quick learner to master new systems, processes and concepts. Working efficiently and effectively in self-motivated or team-based environments. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. Also Completed RockWell Automation E-Learning.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Industrial Electrician/Controls Technician
Plummer Forest Products
Post Falls, ID
02.2022 - Current
- Conducted tests on electrical systems and equipment and reported results.
- Installed, calibrated, tested, configured and maintained HVAC instrumentation and process control systems.
- Programmed, troubleshoot and configured lighting controls systems accurately for projects.
- Created plans and diagrams for electrical blocks, wiring, schematics and technical orders.
- Calibrated and updated electrical systems to improve performance.
- Performed scheduled installation and replacement of control systems and equipment.
- Reviewed customer feedback to brainstorm ways to improve processes and products.
- Designed, controlled and installed electrical systems and products.
- Created and maintained spreadsheets to track system passwords, IP addresses, setpoints, alarms and input.
- Studio 5000, RSLogix 5000, S7, Siemens 505, FactoryTalk View SE and ME, and Plant PAX.
- Install New Drives
Maintenance Tech
Unicep Packaging Inc
Post Falls, ID
12.2018 - 02.2022
- Set up tooling for production of different products Troubleshoot and machine repairs for product production Replace relay and motor switches as needed Adjust and and replace machine timing belts as needed Responsible for repairing pneumatic equipment
- Relocation of automation machines and setup
Maintenance Technician
Newell Brands
Maryville, TN
02.2015 - 08.2016
- Troubleshoot pneumatic hydraulic electrical plc robots and machine improvement
Process Expert
Denso
Maryville, TN
07.2005 - 11.2013
- Responsible to pneumatic and hydraulics for entire company Trouble shoot mico stops and repair as needed Replace motor switches and relays Replace and adjust timing belts as needed, SR
- High school or equivalent
- Electrical (10+ years)
- Maintenance (10+ years)
- Mechanic (2 years)
- Excel (2 years)
- Automotive
- Hand Tools (10+ years) blueprints (10+ years)
- Troubleshooting (10+ years) driver's license
Process Expert
Denso Training School
Maryville, TN
08.2007 - 02.2010
- Denso skill trade schooling
- Robotics training
- Automation Training
- PLC HMI SLC 5/05
Mechanic
Nicholas Acoustics
Jackson, MS
09.2003 - 09.2005
- Created radius walls for commercial construction projects Framed out acoustical ceilings for commercial construction projects Framed and installed dry wall
Education
Electrical Apprentice 1 - Electrical Equipment Installation and Repair
North Idaho College
Coeur D'alene, ID06-2023
Programming Certification - PLC
Rockwell Automation
Post Falls, ID02-2023
PLC Maintainer Certification - PLC
Rockwell Automation
Post Falls, ID02-2023
Robotics - Artificial Intelligence And Robotics
Denso Training School
Maryville, TN08-2008
Pneumatic Training Troubleshooting Blueprint Reading -
Denso Training School
Maryville, TN04-2006
Electrical Apprentice 2 - Electrical Equipment Installation And Repair
North Idaho College
Coeur D'alene, IDProgramming Certification - PLC
Shane Welcher
OnlineSkills
- Industrial Facility Design
- Electrical Systems Specifications
- Complex Problem Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Operations Conformance Verification
- Testing Coordination
- Electrical Instruments Improvement
- Equipment Design
- Process Monitoring
- Critical Thinking
- Technical Drawings and Schematics
- Operational Process Inspection
- Electrical System Design
- Project Timeline Adherence
- Electrical Component Design
- Lorex Camera Systems
- Ring Topology
- Etap Setup
- Pneumatics
- Structured Text
- Ladder logic
- Function Blocks
- AN-X-TI Modules
- ControlFlash Plus
- FactoryTalk Historian
- Process Automation
- FactoryTalk View SE
- Siemens Step7
- Siemens 505
- Plant PAX
- Studio5000
- RSLogix5000
- Yaskawa Drive Wizard
- PowerFlex Drives
- Produce and Consume
- Networking IP
- Electrical Troubleshooting
Accomplishments
- Realized constant improvement in ongoing effort to boost revenue while reducing costs.
- Relocation of 4 million dollar piece of equipment and reassembled fast and effective to achieve the start up date. While being in charge of training all 3 shifts before production started while Maintaining Equipment to prepare for Runoff.
- Install of Yaskawa IQpump for Electrical Power savings to Plant
- Up Grading Simens 505 to use Studio 5000 Platform
Certification
- Rockwell Automation Training - 2022-2023 Completed all E-Learning Courses with Cert in Programming and Maintenance/Troubleshooting.
- Currently in NIC Training School for Electrical 1 & 2
- Denso Training School Completion 3 years 2007-2010
- Shane Welcher PLC Online Training through VMware
References
- Robert Bissonette PE- Former Coworker
- 509-999-5614
- Jason Gilbertson- Former Supervisor
- 509-724-1009
- Jay Farney- Former Coworker
- 208-610-6710
- Mike Daws- Former Manager-ME
- 509-723-5424
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Industrial Electrician/Controls Technician
Plummer Forest Products
02.2022 - Current
Maintenance Tech
Unicep Packaging Inc
12.2018 - 02.2022
Maintenance Technician
Newell Brands
02.2015 - 08.2016
Process Expert
Denso Training School
08.2007 - 02.2010
Process Expert
Denso
07.2005 - 11.2013
Mechanic
Nicholas Acoustics
09.2003 - 09.2005
Electrical Apprentice 1 - Electrical Equipment Installation and Repair
North Idaho College
Programming Certification - PLC
Rockwell Automation
PLC Maintainer Certification - PLC
Rockwell Automation
Robotics - Artificial Intelligence And Robotics
Denso Training School
Pneumatic Training Troubleshooting Blueprint Reading -
Denso Training School
Electrical Apprentice 2 - Electrical Equipment Installation And Repair
North Idaho College
Programming Certification - PLC
Shane Welcher
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