Nicki Klein
Plainwell,MI
Summary
I am a driven individual with 29 plus years of manufacturing experience. In those years I have had many roles. A Production Supervisor, Automation Tech and a Maintenance Team Lead. Currently I am supporting the E-coat line and the Waste treatment process. I enjoy a challenge and believe there's nothing I can't learn.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
2021
2021
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Maintenance Team Leader / Support for E-coat
Benteler Auto/Dura Shiloh ( Benteler sold to Shilo
Galesburg, Michigan
08.2021 - Current
- Coordinated preventive maintenance schedules to minimize equipment downtime.
- Supervised preventive maintenance projects, employee tasks and performance and adherence to safety standards.
- Managed team of employees, daily progress reports and overall project planning.
- Delegated daily tasks to employees to manage resources and meet deadlines.
Automation Technician
Benteler Automotive
Galesburg
05.2018 - 08.2021
- Troubleshot technical issues to minimize downtime and improve efficiency.
- Assisted in training new technicians on equipment and safety practices.
- Performed preventive maintenance on automated systems and equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Troubleshot and resolved issues with automated systems, including mechanical, electrical
- Removed and replaced malfunctioning sensors.
Production Supervisor
Benteler Automotive
Galesburg, MI
02.2011 - 05.2018
- Supervised daily production activities in automotive manufacturing environment.
- Trained and mentored team members on safety and operational procedures.
- Coordinated workflow to maintain efficiency and meet production schedules.
Education
Basic Robot
ABB Robotics
07.2001 - 07.2026
Mig Welding
Mig Welding
03.1997 - 04.1997
Comstock High
Comstock , MISkills
- Preventive maintenance
- Team leadership
- Resource allocation
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Safety compliance
- Process optimization
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Production scheduling
- Lean methodology
- Continuous improvement programs
- Automated welding equipment
- Welding equipment maintenance
Timeline
Maintenance Team Leader / Support for E-coat
Benteler Auto/Dura Shiloh ( Benteler sold to Shilo
08.2021 - Current
Automation Technician
Benteler Automotive
05.2018 - 08.2021
Production Supervisor
Benteler Automotive
02.2011 - 05.2018
Basic Robot
ABB Robotics
07.2001 - 07.2026
Mig Welding
Mig Welding
03.1997 - 04.1997
Comstock High