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Robert L. Watkins

Manufacturing Specialist
Roanoke,VA

Summary

Professional, loyal, thorough and goal-focused with solid qualifications in wiring, MIG and TIG welding, training, quality inspection, forklift operation, customer service, delivery, research and development, reading blueprints, punch press, triple chip line operation, and overhead crane operation. Self-confident and poised in interactions across all business hierarchies and effective communicator. Excellent multitasking skills, people-oriented and versatile.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Wiring and Winding- Transformers

Virginia Transformers
Roanoke, VA
03.1997 - Current
  • Work from production schedules, bills of material (BOM), drawings, diagrams, schematics, Engineering Change Notifications (ECN), and work instructions
  • Identify, validate and inspect components and parts required to meet electrical specifications and job requirements for junction boxes
  • Notify supervisor, technician or engineer of any material discrepancies
  • Install wiring harnesses, drill holes and assemble electrical components in junction boxes
  • Perform plasma cutting on custom jobs as required
  • Connect / terminate wiring to motors, power supplies, electrical panels and other accessories
  • Install defined sensors and controllers
  • Install required labels for electrical components
  • Complete quality assurance inspection and in-process paperwork
  • Perform trainer and quality inspection roles within the department as needed
  • Maintain accurate and detailed records of production activity.

Route Representative

Crystal Springs Linen
Roanoke, VA
11.1996 - 03.1997
  • Properly load, unload, organize, and secure equipment and orders, ensuring all items are delivered intact
  • Manage time effectively to make deliveries on time, maintaining high customer satisfaction and building brand reputation
  • Present customers with invoices/receipts and collected payment for cleaning orders

Electronic Beam Welder/Triple Chip Line Operator

Sanvick Milford
Branford, CT
03.1988 - 05.1996
  • Set-up and monitor the triple chip tooth forming blade fabrication machines
  • Change filaments and installing seals to assure good vacuum pressure
  • Se measurement gauges to verify part dimensions and tolerances
  • Adjust machine parameters in order to keep products within the specification
  • Load and unload machines as needed
  • Troubleshoot basic machine issues and make simple repairs
  • Maintain accurate and detailed records of production activity

Education

Virginia Western Community College
03.1997 - 04.1997

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Dabney S. Lancaster Community College
03.1996 - 10.1996

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U. S. Army
01.1983 - 01.1987

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Clifton Forge High School
01.1978 - 01.1983

Skills

Work from production schedules, bills of material , drawings, diagrams and schematics

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Timeline

Wiring and Winding- Transformers

Virginia Transformers
03.1997 - Current

Virginia Western Community College
03.1997 - 04.1997

Route Representative

Crystal Springs Linen
11.1996 - 03.1997

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Dabney S. Lancaster Community College
03.1996 - 10.1996

Electronic Beam Welder/Triple Chip Line Operator

Sanvick Milford
03.1988 - 05.1996

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U. S. Army
01.1983 - 01.1987

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Clifton Forge High School
01.1978 - 01.1983
Robert L. WatkinsManufacturing Specialist