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Richard VanWinkle

Grand Rapids,MI

Summary

Detail-oriented and organized Sr. Mech and Robotics Tech at CBRE, skilled in critical problem-solving and team leadership. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency and exceed company standards. A dedicated team player with a strong work ethic and committed to continuous improvement.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr. Mech and Robotics Tech (Tech 3)

CBRE
10.2023 - Current
  • Managing 10-12 technicians while AMM is out of office.
  • Demonstrate strong organizational and time management skills while running shift.
  • Perform critical path audits, smartpac standard audits, shift reports and safe work observations.
  • Communicate and build strong relationship with operation team.
  • Promote a safe work environment for all technicians.
  • Train and mentor Tech 2s and MRAs.
  • Use critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.

Mech and Robotics Technician (Tech 2)

CBRE
11.2021 - 10.2023

PDM/MHE Key Responsibilities:

  • Monitoring and maintaining Waites Wireless Alarms.
  • Adjusting and repairing equipment back to its original specs and readings.
  • Creating and completing a minimum of 20 follow ups per week.
  • Understanding and utilizing precision tools such as the ultrasound, infrared and strobe gun.
  • Proficiently find and pulling parts from inventory.
  • Planning down time and break time window jobs for the PDM team each day.
  • Understanding the criticality and severity of equipment that needs repairing.

AR Key Responsibilities:

  • Maintaining and monitoring floor health.
  • Completing assigned daily and weekly work orders in a timely manner.
  • Performing general preventative maintenance and corrective repairs on H-Drive units, the Amazon Robotics floor, ARSAW machines, conveyance, and other customer needs.
  • Monitoring and sustaining floor health metrics to company standards.

Process Assistant

Amazon
03.2020 - 11.2021

Quarterback Key Responsibilities:

  • Ensuring floor health is always above 91 percent.
  • Monitoring pod gaps, drive utilization, and andon response time.
  • Communicating floor health summaries with operations and AR team.
  • Manage and lead 9-12 AFM robotics responders per shift.
  • Monitor trouble tickets including Sev2 and Sev1.

AFM Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform routine maintenance on H-Drive Units.
  • Respond and fix issues on the robotics floor including disabled drive units, pod crashes, and drive fiducial errors.
  • Respond and fix station issues such as ARSAW jams and conveyor jam clearing.

Education

High School Diploma -

Hopkins High School
Hopkins, MI
05-2016

Skills

  • Detail Oriented
  • Team Player
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Multi-Tasking
  • Time Management
  • Adaptability
  • Computer skills

Accomplishments

    Assisted with multiple million unit days with at Amazon, and leading GRR1 floor health metrics to #1 multiple times. Medal Placing in FCCLA Competition 2 years in a row as well as culinary arts student of the year in 2016.

Timeline

Sr. Mech and Robotics Tech (Tech 3)

CBRE
10.2023 - Current

Mech and Robotics Technician (Tech 2)

CBRE
11.2021 - 10.2023

Process Assistant

Amazon
03.2020 - 11.2021

High School Diploma -

Hopkins High School
Richard VanWinkle