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Robert Cooper

51777 Wilshire Dr New Baltimore,Michigan

Summary

Results-driven Assembly Technician with expertise from Ford Motor Co, recognized for enhancing production efficiency and reducing downtime through effective troubleshooting and preventive maintenance. Demonstrated safety awareness and attention to detail, ensuring quality control standards were met while training new hires and optimizing assembly processes. Proven ability to accelerate product delivery timelines.

Overview

41
41
years of professional experience

Work History

Assemby Technician

Ford Mortor Co
07.1994 - 05.2024
  • Conducted assembly processes in alignment with specified instructions and standards.
  • Assembled and aligned parts and fixtures using hand and power tools.
  • Kept work areas organized, tidy, and clean for maximum productivity.
  • Reassembled and adjusted components to meet required specifications.
  • Maintained open lines of communication with supervisors regarding potential issues or concerns impacting the efficiency of assembly processes.
  • Inspected parts and assemblies before shipment to customers to verify accuracy.
  • Ensured workplace safety, adhering to company guidelines and OSHA standards at all times.
  • Worked directly with QA personnel to identify and correct defects.
  • Increased team productivity, training new hires on assembly procedures and techniques.
  • Trained new staff to perform assembly techniques, troubleshooting and preventative maintenance.
  • Enhanced team productivity by sharing expert knowledge on assembly techniques.
  • Accelerated product delivery to market by identifying bottlenecks in assembly process.
  • Reduced downtime, promptly troubleshooting and repairing assembly line equipment.
  • Contributed to project success by meeting tight assembly deadlines without compromising quality.
  • Assembled parts correctly according to specifications, reducing quality issues.
  • Assisted in development of new assembly processes.
  • Troubleshot and resolved mechanical issues that occurred during assembly.
  • Verified part numbers and placed parts in appropriate shipping containers.

Die Setter

Arrow Metal Products
07.1983 - 07.1993
  • Supported new employee training, sharing knowledge of die setter best practices and techniques.
  • Maintained a safe work environment by following all safety guidelines and procedures while operating machinery.
  • Assisted in troubleshooting and resolving mechanical issues, minimizing interruptions to production schedules.
  • Ensured proper handling of dies by using appropriate lifting equipment, minimizing potential damage or injury risks.
  • Optimized machine performance through timely preventive maintenance tasks such as lubrication, filter replacements, and wear part inspection.
  • Enhanced production efficiency by accurately setting up and operating die casting machines.
  • Acted as a liaison between engineers and production personnel, ensuring accurate interpretation of design specifications during die setup stages.
  • Increased product quality with precise alignment and adjustment of dies during machine operations.
  • Assessed and updated safety protocol according to anticipated risk in manufacturing innovative products.
  • Assessed need and resourcefully designed jigs, fixtures and templates to aid in production efficiency.
  • Inspected items for safety and operability.
  • Inspected final products for quality and functionality.

Education

Machinist Training - Machinery

Macomb Community College
Warren, MI
08.1992

Skills

  • Safety awareness
  • Troubleshooting skills
  • Assembly processes
  • Production line efficiency
  • Machinery operation
  • Quality control guidelines
  • Supply inventory management
  • Equipment operation
  • Testing procedures
  • Quality control standards
  • Part positioning
  • Machine operation
  • Production enhancement
  • Safety
  • Attention to detail
  • Assembly and production

Timeline

Assemby Technician

Ford Mortor Co
07.1994 - 05.2024

Die Setter

Arrow Metal Products
07.1983 - 07.1993

Machinist Training - Machinery

Macomb Community College