Thomas Schnepp

• Support the weld and fabrication department with technical guidance when robotic equipment and laser is down and/or malfunctioning.
• Touch up welds and update programs on Fanuc robots.
• Process improvements; reviews weld settings, travel speeds, robotic sequencing, cell layout, sub-component packaging and material handling.
• Aided in the removal of older IPG laser and installation of new BLM LS5 laser.
• Programmed, measured and re launched all existing parts on the new BLM laser.
• Scarp reduction projects. Reduced scrap output on aluminum chairs by 30 percent.
• Day to Day fire fighting and problem solving.
• Reviewed Engineering departments weld prints.
• Improved equipment reliability by performing regular maintenance and calibrations.
• Collaborated closely with engineers in developing new products or improving existing ones, providing valuable input from a technician''s perspective.
• Assisted in training new team members on company procedures, policies, and technical skills necessary for their roles as Engineering Technicians.
• Developed strong relationships with vendors and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials needed for engineering projects.
• Mitigated potential project risks by proactively identifying and addressing areas of concern before they developed into significant issues.
• Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports.

• Preform Fabrication in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions for special projects.
• Ability to weld and preform welding applications on mild steel, stainless steel and also Aluminum.
• Set up Fanuc Robot and establish new process for the manufacturing of Nose Cones (Patent Pending).
• Preform Touch up's in welding program as needed.
• Preform repairs on Fanuc as needed.
• Developed training program for new employees and existing welders.
• Layout Welding department to run efficiently while maintaining 5S standards.
• Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.
• Utilized blueprints and diagrams to compare finished products against design specifications.
• Developed welding processes to improve coherence, accuracy and precision of welds.
• Improved all past welding Jobs that were miss quoted and not making profits.
• Run time studies and carry out PPAP studies for new weldments.
• Monitor departments work load and adjust and schedule overtime as needed.
• Update Welding Employees training matrix and help with review process.

· Responsible for paint performance of a multi-booth robotic painting system including but not limited to Quality, Yield Rate, Paint Line Up Time, Paint Usage, 5S of equipment.

· Able to program and trouble shoot multi-axis painting robots.

· Training of writing programs using line tracking.

· Experienced with P-mix units and able to trouble shoot, adjust, and calibrate if needed.

· Monitor the quality of the parts after each booth continuously.

· Adhere to Company policies, safety standards, and good housekeeping.

· Monitor resin to catalyst ratios and adjust equipment to keep the painting process under control.

· Leader of the paint line. Making sure the line unloader and loader follow the proper processes.

• Complied with OSHA regulations and company safety standards to promote worksite safety, protect team members and prevent equipment damage.
• Assigned work on both shifts to meet production schedule & customer demands.
• Provided hands-on training to new and experienced operators to meet / exceed efficiency standards. Selects team talent for further development.
• Responsible for changeovers, process adjustments and troubleshooting robots.
• Preformed all repairs and preventive maintenance on Weld Fixtures.
• Preformed all Fabrication for shop.
• In conjunction with Engineering, develops and/or adjusts weld schedules for improved operational performance and new product development.
• Ensured compliance with DSC policy in areas of safety, health, and environmental assurances.
• Responsible for all equipment maintenance (PM’s and repairs) and 5S. Recommends changes to preventive / predictive maintenance schedules to improve equipment reliability.
• Worked with Purchasing to ensure proper levels of spare parts and consumable supplies.
• Ensured completion of all product and process validations and destructive testing through Pax-IT.
• Worked extensively with operations personnel including engineers, supervisors, team leaders, and operators to achieve the highest standards in safety/quality/delivery.
• Enhance manufacturing efficiency through process improvements, standardized work and world class 5S standards.
• Measure and track process efficiency and report on scrap, rework, downtime, uptime, TAKT time and cycle times.
• Assisted with the testing/specification of, assembly and installation of sensors for error proofing.
• Understanding and working knowledge of all job-related Quality Objectives, Quality System Policies, Procedures, and Instructions.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge of areas assigned through internal and external sources.