Marvin Grimes
Columbus,OH
Summary
Automation professional with strong foundation in developing and managing automated systems to drive productivity and efficiency. Recognized for ability to design innovative solutions and optimize existing processes. Known for collaborating effectively with teams and adapting to evolving project requirements. Proficient in PLC programming, system integration, and problem-solving.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Automation Engineer/Maintenance Technician
Coca Cola Bottling Co Consolidated
Columbus, OH
02.2025 - 01.2026
- Developed and implemented automated solutions to enhance production efficiency and reduce downtime.
- Led cross-functional teams in identifying process bottlenecks and designing optimization strategies.
- Mentored junior engineers in automation best practices and troubleshooting techniques.
- Conducted thorough testing of automated systems to ensure reliability and compliance with safety standards.
- Collaborated with IT department to integrate advanced monitoring tools for real-time performance analytics.
- Streamlined workflow processes through continuous improvement initiatives, resulting in enhanced operational productivity.
- Analyzed system performance data to identify trends and recommend strategic improvements for automation systems.
- Maintained, debugged and optimized automation programs.
- Served as the primary point of contact for all inquiries related to automation equipment performance, troubleshooting issues as they arose and implementing corrective actions when necessary.
- Conducted thorough risk assessments before implementing any changes to existing automation systems, safeguarding operational continuity.
- Inspected and assembled components and consumable parts.
Maintenance Technician
Bocchi Laboratories
06.2019 - 12.2019
- Maintain, set up and calibrate 6 Production Machines for major fragrance and beauty supply companies
- Machines worked on were all automated
- Fillers
- Sealers
- Labelers
- Conveyor systems
- Perform electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulics, repair on the equipment
- Read schematics
- Troubleshoot PLC to tweak any issue with production and robotic appliance for my employer
Home Care Provider/PT
Personal
07.2006 - 12.2019
- Cancer patient care
- Live in helper
- Administered medications
- Keep patients healthy and sterile
Supervisor/Maintenance
SDI Inc
01.2018 - 09.2018
- Assign work 2nd @ 3rd shift employees
- Control inventory
- Repair and maintenance of conveyors, tilt trays, mail sorters
- Electrical troubleshooting of PLCs, photo eye sensors and labelers
- Performed repairs and installations, operation of all lifts, motors, belts etc.
Maintenance Technician
Dematic Corporation
06.2017 - 11.2017
- Maintenance and installation on conveyors
- Building maintenance
- Battery maintenance on all lifts
Maintenance Technician
C&W Facilities at Amazon
12.2016 - 03.2017
- Install and replace broken belts with new belts
- Repair conveyors using hand and power tools
- Perform Preventative maintenance on equipment
- Certifications on all equipment
Mechanical Conveyor Installer
Intelligrated
12.2015 - 10.2016
- Installation of conveyors
- Read blueprints, and used various hand and power tools
Installation technician
IMI Logistics
01.2014 - 05.2015
- Assigned to the Fletchline and Toys R Us accounts
- Prep conveyors for installation.
- Install conveyors, sometimes using various lifts
- Blueprint reading
- Unload trucks
- Operate power tools and hand tools
- Lead special projects
- Help other employees to install conveyors systems.
- Hang steel
Mechanical Conveyor Installer
Intelligrated
06.2012 - 04.2014
- Installed Conveyors
- Using Hand and Power Tools
- Forklift, Boom lift, and Scissor lift
- Inbound Processor
ARC Supervisor
Parker Fluids
11.2005 - 11.2006
- Supervised Handicap Workers
- Process work put into PC
- Catered to personal needs
- Supplied materials to work stations
Asst. Carpenter
Woodworking
10.2001 - 11.2005
- Trimming and landscaping
- Use of brushes and rollers
Conveyor Installer
Dematic
11.1999 - 08.2001
- Installed conveyors and belts
- Operated forklift
- Use of various mechanical tools
Assistant Supervisor
Kason Industries
01.1987 - 09.1999
- Manufacturing production worker
- Assembled refrigeration hardware
- Worked way up to lead man
- Train and test new employees
- Became cell leader over 6 employees.
- Assembly department performed machine set up, change over machines over for different jobs
- Started a 2nd shift to meet our daily productions finishing projects needed for shipping first thing in the morning
Education
General Education Diploma - Logistics Associate
Columbus State Community College
Columbus, OHSkills
- Conveyor Maintenance
- Blueprint Reading
- PLC Troubleshooting
- Process improvement
- Automation
- Continuous improvement
- Documentation management
- Industrial automation
- Robotics
Military Service
- Branch: Army
- Service Country: United States
- Rank: E3
Timeline
Automation Engineer/Maintenance Technician
Coca Cola Bottling Co Consolidated
02.2025 - 01.2026
Maintenance Technician
Bocchi Laboratories
06.2019 - 12.2019
Supervisor/Maintenance
SDI Inc
01.2018 - 09.2018
Maintenance Technician
Dematic Corporation
06.2017 - 11.2017
Maintenance Technician
C&W Facilities at Amazon
12.2016 - 03.2017
Mechanical Conveyor Installer
Intelligrated
12.2015 - 10.2016
Installation technician
IMI Logistics
01.2014 - 05.2015
Mechanical Conveyor Installer
Intelligrated
06.2012 - 04.2014
Home Care Provider/PT
Personal
07.2006 - 12.2019
ARC Supervisor
Parker Fluids
11.2005 - 11.2006
Asst. Carpenter
Woodworking
10.2001 - 11.2005
Conveyor Installer
Dematic
11.1999 - 08.2001
Assistant Supervisor
Kason Industries
01.1987 - 09.1999
General Education Diploma - Logistics Associate
Columbus State Community College