Nicholas Rice
Robotic Technician
Summary
Multi-talented Robotics Technician and Lead Maintenance Technician experienced providing electrical and mechanical maintenance in production facilities. Adept at interpreting blueprints, developing schedules, and overseeing team operations. Well-versed in managing workflow and delegating tasks to meet objectives. Excellent safety record and clear understanding of OSHA requirements. Good background in welding, and programming robots, and troubleshooting electrical. Works well with other employees and demonstrates good leadership abilities.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Robotic Technician
Hubbell Incorporated
08.2024 - Current
- Experience with Universal robotic (Co-Bot)programming.
- Experience with ABB robotic programming.
- Programming and test robots for production runs and engineering tests.
- Repair faulty components, fixtures, and attachments.
- Set up welding robots to align with the WPS.
- Work closely with production to make sure the robots are ready for each day.
- Work closely with engineering to to set up and test new products, improve old products, and build custom fixturing.
Lead Maintenance Technician
Hubbell Incorporated
06.2023 - Current
- Use arc welding, tig welding and plasmas cutting equipment to repair metal structures, components, and manufacturing machinery.
- Train technicians on best practices for machine operation and repair.
- Generated and completed work orders for repairs, maintenance, and component replacement.
- Supervised technicians and assigned responsibilities.
- Diagnose equipment malfunctions and performed repairs to restore equipment and maintain uptime.
- Adhered to established policies and standards to safely complete projects.
- Repaired and maintained both 3-phase and single-phase motors.
- Achieved advanced training on machine handling and cleaning, safety and heavy equipment utilization procedures.
- Completed preventive maintenance to maintain production and equipment in accordance with safety protocols and company policy.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Inspected and maintained equipment to keep items in top working condition.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve maintenance processes.
Maintenance Technician
Hubbell Incorporated
04.2022 - 06.2023
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Calibrated instruments used in testing processes to ensure accuracy of results.
- Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Inspected and maintained equipment to keep items in top working condition.
- Maintained clear and safe workspace areas to meet OSHA standards.
Maintenance Technician
Terex Corporation
06.2019 - 04.2022
- Diagnosed and corrected mechanical problems using blueprints, repair manuals or parts catalogs.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve maintenance processes.
- Utilized variety of tools and test equipment to troubleshoot and diagnose equipment malfunctions.
- Implemented diagnostics to identify failures, determine parts and material requirements and facilitate repairs.
- Collaborated with engineering team to create innovated solutions for existing challenges.
Welding Engineer Technician
Terex Corporation
01.2018 - 06.2019
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to analyze upcoming projects.
- Designed metal parts and control processes by providing assistance with soldering and welding procedures.
- Created standard operation procedure documents (SOP'S) for the weld lines.
- Developed and implemented metrics and methods to improve metals, making metals sturdier and adaptable to surroundings.
- Came up with cost saving ideas to support continuous improvement efforts to achieve company goals.
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
- Tended to machines, troubleshot malfunctions and completed basic repairs to keep equipment fully functional and well-maintained.
Production MIG Welder
Terex Corporation
02.2016 - 01.2018
- Worked on the weld assembly line and learned most of the weld positions, including semi-automatic equipment and inspection.
- Prepared surfaces for welds through scraping, scoring, and other techniques.
- Welded fabrication materials, continuously checking for safety and quality.
- Avoided warping, shrinkage, and distortion by carefully controlling welding processes.
- Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
- Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
- Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
- Selected and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Prepared for assembly by positioning, aligning and securing parts using tools such as jigs and vises.
Education
Certificate - NFPA 70E
01-2025
Completed instruction in electrical safe work practices and arc flash awareness found in NFPA 70E Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace 2024.
Certificate - US421 Electrical Service
06-2024
Certificate - Leadership Series
06-2024
Certificate - Motor Controls 2
06-2023
Certificate - Occupational Health And Safety
05-2023
Certificate - Motor Controls 1
05-2023
Certificate - Basic Hydraulic
03-2023
Certificate - Industrial Motor Controls Training
09-2020
Certificate - AC/DC Electrical
09-2019
Certificate - Telehandler Operator Training
05-2018
Skills
- Problem-solving abilities
- Blueprint and schematics understanding
- Troubleshooting strengths; Electrical, Pneumatic, Hydraulic and Mechanical
- Precision equipment Calibration
- SOLIDWORKS
- OSHA
- First aid and CPR
- Welding techniques
- Plasma cutting equipment
- Safety awareness
- Inspection and quality assurance
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Cost-saving strategies
Crowning Achievement Award
Crowning Achievement for Team Member of the Month. High Performance. Doing it Right.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Certification
- Certified Electrical Safety Worker - NFPA 70E Professional Qualifications Standards.
- Certified ABB Robotics -US421 Electrical Service.
- Certified in Leadership Series.
- Certified Motor Control 1 and 2.
- Certified Occupational Health and Safety - OSHA.
- Certified Basic Hydraulics.
- Certified AC/DC Electrical.
- Certified Telehandler Operator.
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
On-SiteHybridImportant To Me
Career advancementWork-life balanceHealthcare benefitsPaid time offPaid sick leave4-day work weekLanguages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Robotic Technician - Hubbell Incorporated
08.2024 - Current
Lead Maintenance Technician - Hubbell Incorporated
06.2023 - Current
Maintenance Technician - Hubbell Incorporated
04.2022 - 06.2023
Maintenance Technician - Terex Corporation
06.2019 - 04.2022
Welding Engineer Technician - Terex Corporation
01.2018 - 06.2019
Production MIG Welder - Terex Corporation
02.2016 - 01.2018
Shawver & Son, Inc. - Certificate, NFPA 70E
ABB Robotics - Certificate, US421 Electrical Service
Mid-Del Technology Center - Certificate, Leadership Series
Mid-Del Technology Center - Certificate, Motor Controls 2
OSHA - Certificate, Occupational Health And Safety
Mid-Del Technology Center - Certificate, Motor Controls 1
Mid-Del Technology Center - Certificate, Basic Hydraulic
Francis Tuttle - Certificate, Industrial Motor Controls Training
Francis Tuttle - Certificate, AC/DC Electrical
Terex - Certificate, Telehandler Operator Training
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