I have worked in the manufacturing field for the past 20 years doing various tasks such as: troubleshooting equipment, performing preventative maintenance, rebuilding equipment, machining parts, and spent time working in quality.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Calibration Technician III
Collins Aerospace
07.2018 - Current
Operate CNC mill and twin spindle lathe to include machine step up, run quality precision parts within print tolerance specification, de-burr parts as necessary
Read blueprints
Use precision measuring tools including calipers, mahr gage, profilometer, dial indicators, micrometer, depth gages etc
Experience in central quality measuring first piece and line samples using Zeiss CMM
Experience with SAP documenting reject parts
Experience in calibration-calibrating various hand gages, laser mics, Marh mmq100, surface analyzers, OGP, and other various measuring equipment and tools
Adapted to rapidly changing production and quality needs, quickly learning new machining techniques and technologies.
Maintenance Mechanic
Teasdale Foods
01.2018 - 06.2018
Troubleshoot, maintain and P.M
Equipment to include Angelus closing machines, Briners and Sauce fillers, Conveyors(cable and table top), Food pumps, Cookers, Etc
Inspect seam integrity, perform complete teardown and measure seam, make all necessary adjustments to closing equipment to insure quality guidelines are within spec
Use of many different types of shop equipment including Tig, Mig and Stick welders, end mill, drill press, Plasma cutter, Brake press, Etc
To build, fabricate or repair any and all equipment
Machinist
UTC Aerospace Systems
06.2017 - 01.2018
Operate CNC mill to include machine step up, run quality precision parts within print tolerance specification, de-burr parts as necessary
Read blueprints
Use precision measuring tools including calipers, mahr gage, profilometer, dial indicators, micrometer, depth gages etc
Maintenance Tech
Crete Core Ingredients
05.2017 - 06.2017
Troubleshoot, maintain and P.M
Equipment to include industrial food grinders, emulsifiers, POSS meat separators, and plate freezers
Fabricate machine guards and stands, maintain ammonia systems
Maintenance Mechanic
Teasdale Foods
04.2016 - 05.2017
Troubleshoot, maintain and P.M
Equipment to include Angelus closing machines, Briners and Sauce fillers, Conveyors(cable and table top), Food pumps, Cookers, Etc
Inspect seam integrity, perform complete teardown and measure seam, make all necessary adjustments to closing equipment to insure quality guidelines are within spec
Use of many different types of shop equipment including Tig, Mig and Stick welders, end mill, drill press, Plasma cutter, Brake press, Etc
To build, fabricate or repair any and all equipment
Maintenance Tech
Huntington Foam
10.2015 - 02.2016
Maintain all equipment to include Kurthz molding presses, boiler system, air compressors, cooling towers and facility
Assist mold setters and process techs with machine setup, troubleshooting of molds, press equipment and process adjustments
Perform preventative maintenance on all equipment
Process Tech
Magna Exteriors
07.2015 - 10.2015
Helped achieve company goals by supporting production workers
Ensured the most cost-effective production methods were employed
Monitored and adjusted production processes or equipment to insure a quality product was being produced
Performed random quality checks using measuring tools and check fixtures
Change out tools/press fixture to adhere to production needs
Modify robot programing as required by customer specifications
Maintain all equipment by following strict preventative maintenance schedules
Maintenance Lead
Kraft Foods
10.2008 - 03.2015
Assigned work orders and scheduled all maintenance for production lines
Tracked maintenance cost (i.e
Labor and parts)
Investigated equipment breakdowns to eliminate downtime
Perform sanitation on production equipment as well as run CIP and COP cycles
Troubleshoot and maintain production equipment to include conveyors, fillers, packaging equipment, spiral coolers, case packers, palletizing and stretch wrapping equipment
Ensured the most cost-effective production methods were employed
Monitored and adjusted production processes or equipment and reliability perspective and provide input for start-up and operation of the mechanical systems
Calibrated or adjusted equipment to ensure quality production using hand tools and measuring tools
Team Leader
Eagle Wings Ind.
05.1998 - 10.2008
Actively suggested operational improvements to enhance quality, improve production times and reduce costs
Adjusted machine feed and speed if machine malfunctioned
Consulted welding chart specifications to select appropriate type and thickness of metal
Ensured the most cost-effective production methods were employed
Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications
Monitored and adjusted production processes or equipment for quality and productivity
Monitored the production processes and adjusted schedules
Planned and laid out work to meet production and schedule requirements
Troubleshooting problems with equipment, robotic devices, or products
Troubleshooting issues with robot programing
Modify robot programing as required by customer specifications
Familiar with Panasonic, Nachi, Motoman, and Fanuki robots
Mold Technician
Bell Sports Inc.
06.1994 - 04.1998
I was promoted to Mold Technician within the first year of employment
Actively suggested operational improvements to enhance quality, improve production times and reduce cost
Changed equipment over to new product
Helped achieve company goals by supporting production workers
Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications
Monitored and adjusted production processes or equipment for quality and productivity
Senior Test Engineering Technician at Collins Aerospace/UTC Aerospace SystemsSenior Test Engineering Technician at Collins Aerospace/UTC Aerospace Systems