RYAN HARPER
Satellite Beach,FL
Summary
Experienced Journeyman Industrial Maintenance Supervisor and Machining Specialist with a demonstrated 17-year history in the maintenance, machining, electronic manufacturing, and aerospace industry. OSHA-10 certified, skilled in electrical wiring, maintenance & repair, manufacturing, machining, and welding fabrication team leading. Currently working towards obtaining PMP certificate. Strong engineering professional graduated from KMA, Ivy Tech, and Lincoln College of Technology. Future plans of continued work in the field and teaching at a trade school. Possesses technical problem-solving abilities, manual milling/turning expertise, efficient troubleshooting skills, CNC milling proficiency (Prototak/Haas), mechanical drawing interpretation capabilities, EDM (Wire/Sinker) knowledge, strong mechanical aptitude, SolidWorks proficiency, and ability to maintain shop equipment and handle electrical AC/DC systems.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Tooling Engineering Technical Services Supervisor
Blue Origin
06.2022 - Current
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
- Standing up and overseeing machining and welding fabrication shops.
- Developing OJT Plans, Continues Improvement plans, and World Class 5S Compliance.
- Managing Preventative Maintenance, Welding, and Machining teams simultaneously.
Sr Tooling and Equipment Technician
Blue Origin
03.2022 - 06.2022
- Troubleshot equipment failures and remedied problems to restore functionality.
- Performed frequent inspections of company equipment and corrected malfunctioning equipment.
- Evaluated facilities equipment and interpreted data.
- Maintained documentation of equipment maintenance tasks, new installations and repair procedures.
- Used operational manuals, maintenance records and forums to gain troubleshooting insight for complex issues.
Journeyman Tool and Die Apprentice
Samtec
05.2021 - 04.2022
- Working in Samtecs tool and die machine shop accumulating 4,000 working hrs.
- Using soildworks to design and program cnc machine centers.
- Precision tight tolerance grinding, wire and sinker edm work.
- Developed and maintained dimensional part specs.
- Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery.
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
Maintenance & Machining Journeyman
Samtec
04.2018 - 01.2021
- Setting up and proofing Samtecs Maintenance Apprenticeship.
- Taking and evaluating required Schooling, Acquiring OSHA-10 Certified.
- Working rotations in all of the various maintenance areas within Samtec.
- Accumulating and recording over 4,000 working hrs.
- Installed new systems, replacement parts and components to maintain proper operation.
- Performed performance and safety inspections on equipment and machinery to maintain operational baseline.
- Diagnosed problems with mechanical and electrical systems and equipment using advanced troubleshooting abilities.
- Inspected electrical components to identify defects and hazards and make necessary adjustments.
- Contacted vendors to procure equipment and tools to meet organizational demands.
- Inspected alarm systems and monitors to comply with fire, carbon monoxide and other safety levels.
- Designed, fabricated and installed upgrades to improve existing equipment.
Automation Operations
Samtec
07.2013 - 01.2018
- Measuring and recording part tolerances.
- Machine set ups of new orders.
- Having a deep understanding of operations on the majority of machines in Automation.
- Operating Automation machines to the rates expected.
- Keeping the area clean and organized.
- Detecting and reported malfunctions and out-of-tolerance machines.
- Studied blueprints, work instruction, sketches, drawings and manuals to determine dimensions and tolerances.
Injection Molding Technician
Samtec
06.2010 - 07.2013
- Performed minor mechanical work and routine equipment maintenance.
- Implemented process changes.
- Made appropriate repair recommendations for malfunctioning equipment.
- Recorded inside and outside process readings on daily log sheets.
- Retrieved and performed required tests for quality and integrity on product samples.
- Handled preventive and corrective maintenance to maintain proper equipment safety and functionality.
- Operated forklifts, hoists and other material handling equipment.
- Adhered to all safety protocols and safe work practices to reduce likelihood of injury.
Automation Technician Samtec
09.2007 - 01.2010
- Performed minor mechanical work and routine equipment maintenance.
- Made appropriate repair recommendations for malfunctioning equipment.
- Troubleshooting machine malfunctions and out of spec tolerances.
- Laid out and set up work area quickly changeovers.
- Studied blueprints, work instruction, sketches, drawings and manuals to determine dimensions and tolerances.
- Adhered to all safety protocols and safe work practices to reduce likelihood of injury.
Radial Mill Operator
MKM
10.2006 - 09.2007
- Jeffersonville, Indian Selected, aligned and secured holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories and materials on line and radial mills.
- Detected and reported malfunctions and out-of-tolerance machining.
- Removed burrs on all machined parts.
- Routinely monitored the feed and speed of machines during the machining process.
- Worked directly from blueprints, patterns, sketches and specifications.
- Assembled and set various boring, slotting and turning heads.
Mechanic
Clarksville Schwinn
06.2001 - 06.2007
- Made appropriate repair recommendations for malfunctioning equipment.
- Preformed maintenance, adjustments, modifications, and troubleshooting of problems as described by customers.
- Assembly of new equipment.
Education
Industral Mechanics and Maintenance
IVY Tech Community College
01.2021
Trade - Manual Machining
KMA
04.2020
Associate of Applied Science -
Buisness Manigment Lincoln College of Technology
Indianapolis, IN01.2006
High School Diploma -
Prosser Career Education Center
New Albany, IN01.2005
Skills
- Measuring
- Critical thinking
- Maintenance & Repair
- Decision-making
- Problem resolution
- Training & Development
- Project planning
- Team collaboration
- Project leadership
- Equipment procurement
- Technical leadership
- Technical support
- Staff hiring
- Multitasking
Timeline
Tooling Engineering Technical Services Supervisor
Blue Origin
06.2022 - Current
Sr Tooling and Equipment Technician
Blue Origin
03.2022 - 06.2022
Journeyman Tool and Die Apprentice
Samtec
05.2021 - 04.2022
Maintenance & Machining Journeyman
Samtec
04.2018 - 01.2021
Automation Operations
Samtec
07.2013 - 01.2018
Injection Molding Technician
Samtec
06.2010 - 07.2013
Automation Technician Samtec
09.2007 - 01.2010
Radial Mill Operator
MKM
10.2006 - 09.2007
Mechanic
Clarksville Schwinn
06.2001 - 06.2007
Trade - Manual Machining
KMA
Associate of Applied Science -
Buisness Manigment Lincoln College of Technology
High School Diploma -
Prosser Career Education Center
Industral Mechanics and Maintenance
IVY Tech Community College
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