Overview
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Education
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Rodney Porter

Carlock,IL

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Manufacturing Maintenance Group Leader

Rivian Automotive Inc.
Normal, IL
10.2019 - Current
  • Identified problems and implemented effective solutions.
  • Completed production plans by scheduling and assigning personnel to daily tasks.
  • Communicated job expectations and monitored employees.
  • Reported tool, machinery and equipment issues to maintenance personnel.
  • Read and interpreted schematics, technical documentation and production orders.
  • Recorded and reported attendance and hours worked for all area employees.
  • Performed accident investigations.
  • Ordered parts and materials for Stamping , Plastics and Tooling.

Electrician Technician

General Motors Co
Spring Hill, TN
10.2016 - 10.2019
  • Fixed wiring and circuit systems to correct performance issues and safety concerns.
  • Interpreted and validated technical issues, test solutions, follow-up and escalate when necessary.
  • Worked collaboratively with clients, team members, implementation consultants and resources across company to achieve desired results.
  • Monitored equipment and provided inventory control measures.
  • Interpreted electric and electronic schematics and mechanical layouts to diagnose equipment problems.
  • Performed preventive maintenance tasks to verify proper working condition of electrical panels and conduits.
  • Notified supervisor immediately about equipment problems and breakdowns.
  • Updated and modified components and systems to improve operation.
  • Maintained and programmed Fanuc robots
  • Maintained and repaired sealers , vision systems , weld timers , laser braze , and Perceptron measuring system .

Electrical Technician

Fiat Chrysler, FCA
Belvidere, IL
10.2012 - 10.2016
  • Performed preventive maintenance tasks to verify proper working condition of electrical panels and conduits.
  • Interpreted blueprints, schematics, drawings and layouts to complete repairs.
  • Determined proper methods, equipment and materials to complete cost repairs within budget.
  • Adhered to testing procedures while performing standard and specialized evaluations on energized and de-energized circuits.
  • Notified supervisor immediately about equipment problems and breakdowns.
  • Controlled and monitored mechanical equipment using computer.
  • Programmed ABB and Fanuc robots
  • Programmed and maintained High-Yag laser welder
  • Re-configured several robot cells for optimization , saving company over $2million per year .
  • Lead trouble-shooter for all of Body In White .
  • Plc , Powerflex drives , sealers , nut welders trouble-shooting , programming and repair .
  • Plc and ABB robot "Train the Trainer " .

Education

No Degree - Industrial Engineering

Danville Area Community College
Danville, IL

Skills

  • Coordinating Daily Operations
  • Metal Manufacturing
  • Lean Manufacturing Principles
  • Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
  • Safety Policies and Procedures
  • Defect Identification
  • Teamwork and Communication
  • Operational Standards
  • Root Cause Analysis Participation
  • Continuous Improvement Projects
  • Current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMP)
  • Production Documentation
  • Advanced Manufacturing
  • Project Scope Evaluation
  • Safety Standards Compliance
  • Product Manufacturing
  • Knowledge of Production Processes
  • Manufacturing Operations Management
  • CNC Equipment
  • Reading and Determining Measurements
  • Safe Machine Operation
  • Operational Procedures
  • Equipment Inspection
  • Project Deadlines
  • Equipment Functionality
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Employee Relationships
  • Predictive and Preventive Maintenance
  • Critical Thinking
  • Scheduled Maintenance
  • Lockout and Tagout Processes
  • Protective Equipment Knowledge
  • Corrective Actions
  • Pneumatic Systems
  • Motivational Leadership
  • Overhead Cranes
  • Conveyor System Operation

Timeline

Manufacturing Maintenance Group Leader

Rivian Automotive Inc.
10.2019 - Current

Electrician Technician

General Motors Co
10.2016 - 10.2019

Electrical Technician

Fiat Chrysler, FCA
10.2012 - 10.2016

No Degree - Industrial Engineering

Danville Area Community College
Rodney Porter