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, ILSkills
- 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