Nickolas Robinette
Greeley,CO
Summary
Manufacturing Technician with 10-year background in preventive maintenance, equipment repair and operational troubleshooting. Committed to consistently meeting quality expectations and contributing to overall achievement of team output goals. Offers outstanding technical problem-solving talents.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Electro-Mechanical Technician
O-I Glass
Windsor, CO
01.2024 - Current
- Installed and tested PLC systems to ensure proper operation.
- Implemented safety systems such as safety relays and emergency stop buttons into PLC programs for safe machine operations.
- Performed preventive maintenance activities on control panels and components to ensure optimal functioning of equipment.
- Identified root cause of complex electrical control system malfunctions through fault isolation techniques.
- Configured Ethernet networks and troubleshoot communication issues between devices in an industrial environment.
- Calibrated process instruments such as flow meters, pressure transducers, temperature sensors.
- Diagnosed malfunctions in complex electromechanical systems, utilizing test equipment such as meters and analyzers.
- Replaced faulty wiring or other electrical components as needed.
- Evaluated current operations for compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Developed strategies for improving efficiency within the organization.
- Assembled mechanisms and electronic components according to drawings or instructions.
- Performed preventive maintenance on electromechanical equipment, including troubleshooting and repair of mechanical parts.
- Maintained records of all repairs performed on electromechanical systems.
- Conducted regular inspections to detect defects in electrical and mechanical components.
- Tested components for proper operation using specialized testing equipment.
- Installed, operated, maintained and repaired a variety of electromechanical systems.
- Monitored performance of equipment and reported any problems to management.
- Participated in team meetings with engineers and other personnel related to product development projects.
- Repaired defective parts by dismantling, repairing, reassembling and testing them prior to installation into the system.
- Utilized advanced problem solving skills to diagnose difficult issues quickly and accurately.
- Collaborated with team members, lending mechanical expertise to meet team goals.
- Audited, maintained and repaired equipment to achieve operational efficiency.
Finishing Reliability Technician
Carestream Health
Windsor, CO
06.2021 - 12.2023
- Performed preventive maintenance on equipment to improve reliability and reduce downtime.
- Maintained records of all repairs, tests, and equipment calibrations in a timely manner.
- Troubleshot and repaired electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and control system components.
- Analyzed data from vibration analysis program to identify potential problems with rotating machinery.
- Conducted root cause failure analysis for failed components or assemblies.
- Assisted in the development of new processes and procedures for improving product reliability.
- Developed and implemented predictive maintenance programs utilizing various technologies such as infrared thermography, oil analysis, vibration monitoring.
- Inspected equipment to determine repair needs; dismantled defective machines and equipment to gain access to problem area.
- Provided technical support to plant personnel regarding troubleshooting techniques for improved reliability of production systems and equipment.
- Repaired or replaced worn parts such as motors, belts, switches, sensors, valves using hand tools or power tools as necessary.
- Collaborated with engineering staff on projects related to process improvements and solving reliability issues.
- Installed new components into existing systems and equipment according to established protocols while ensuring safety standards were met at all times.
- Trained other technicians on best practices related to reliability maintenance activities.
- Reviewed design drawings of production systems and equipment for accuracy before installation.
- Communicated effectively with vendors regarding spare parts availability or delivery delays.
- Analyzed historical data collected from previous maintenance activities for future improvement initiatives.
- Trained new employees on company and safety standards, providing assistance and remediation with issues.
- Adhered to regulations and procedures for health, safety and environmental compliance.
- Studied operations to establish standard production rate or improve efficiency.
- Planned work assignments according to worker performance, machine capacity or anticipated delays.
- Assisted engineers in developing, building or testing prototypes or new products.
- Interpreted engineering drawings, schematic diagrams or blueprints.
- Coordinated equipment purchases, installations or transfers.
- Observed worker performance to verify equipment operation and maintenance.
- Implemented programs to address production, materials or safety problems.
Welding Consultant/Fabrication Welder
Trinity Welding, LLC
Windsor, CO
03.2014 - 06.2021
- Collaborated with clients to develop action plans to address specific challenges and objectives.
- Developed and implemented customized strategies to meet client needs.
- Organized meetings between stakeholders to discuss project details and timelines.
- Identified potential risks associated with proposed solutions or projects.
- Reviewed existing policies and procedures and suggested improvements where necessary.
- Developed solutions tailored specifically to each client's unique needs while staying within their allocated budgets.
- Participated in training and managing new hires to bring new team members up to speed.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Oversaw quality control to identify inconsistencies and malfunctions.
- Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells.
- Monitored the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.
- Inspected completed work for conformance to specifications using various instruments.
- Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
- Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
- Performed preventative maintenance on welding tools and equipment.
- Gathered required materials for each project in order to meet production deadlines.
- Utilized oxyacetylene torches for preheating metals prior to welding or bending them into desired shapes.
- Performed gas tungsten arc welding with filler rods as needed.
- Applied shielded metal arc welding techniques with electrodes in flat, horizontal vertical positions as well as overhead applications.
- Installed new plant equipment per manufacturer's instructions while adhering to safety protocols.
- Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
- Trained apprentices in safety procedures and use of tools, equipment used during fabrication, welding operations.
- Ensured that all welds met code requirements through visual inspection methods such as radiography testing where applicable.
- Read blueprints and drawings and took measurements to plan layout and procedures.
- Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
- Maximized shop organization and equipment lifespan by maintaining equipment.
- Welded fabrication materials, continuously checking for safety and quality.
- Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.
- Recognized, set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Marked or tagged material with job number, piece marks and other identifying marks.
Education
GED -
GED.COM
05.2021
Skills
- Failure Mitigation
- Tool Efficiency Development
- Product Testing
- Risk Mitigation Strategies
- Environmental Compliance
- Team Supervision
- Cost Evaluation
- Documentation Preparation
- Workflow Planning
- Process Improvement
- Safety Monitoring
- Maintenance Management
- Supply Management
- Performance Improvement
- Materials Knowledge
- SAP Navigation
- Equipment Installation
- Drawing Interpretation
- Equipment Preparation
- Equipment Storage
- Preventive Maintenance Planning
- Technical Training
- Project Management
- Preventive Maintenance
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Electro-Mechanical Technician
O-I Glass
01.2024 - Current
Finishing Reliability Technician
Carestream Health
06.2021 - 12.2023
Welding Consultant/Fabrication Welder
Trinity Welding, LLC
03.2014 - 06.2021
GED -
GED.COM
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