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
Training and Quality Inspection
Plasma Cutting
Wiring
Forklift Operation
Object component-oriented software
Braise, Mig and Tig Welding
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