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Contractor

Ron I

About

Robotic engineer

Birmingham, Alabama, United States

Experience : 15 Years

1 Professional reference are available.

Robotic integration, installation, and services for integrators and end users. I install, commission, program and service robotic cells in palletizing, material handling, packaging, vision guided motion, and welding. Primarily Fanuc and ABB, and Motoman. However i do have experience with Kuka and Nachi. I welcome all robotic brand requests.

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Programming / Technical Skills

Fanuc

Handling Tool, Vision, ROBOGUIDE, R-30iA, R-30iB, iRVision, ARC Mate Series, 3DL Vision, Pallet Tool, Handling Tool Operations and Programming, 2D IR Vision, M710ic, LR Mate 200iD
Experience : 5 Years

Installed over 30 Fanuc robotic cells for various companies in the US and Canada. From single pick and place cells to palletizing cells that palletize a pallet a minute with single infeed to 8 pick conveyors, 2 robots stacking 8-1 conveyors. From picking and placing 200 eggs a move to vision oriented picking product packs at rate of 72 ppm. Palletizing from 7 to 45 cases a minute. Pick and place m430s that placed 68ppm. DCS safety dual zone RQE, etc. Typically with Allen Bradley controls, Cognex or proprietary camera and associated software. Panel view, ProFace, Maple and Cmore HMI.

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Cognex

Insight
Experience : 3 Years

Programmed installed or commissioned the following applications

bar code dtection

pick orientation

pass fail inspection

vision guided robot motion picking corn dogs, chicken packages, billet parts,

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Allen Bradley / Rockwell

RSLogix, Panelview, MicroLogix Series, CompactLogix, RSView32, PowerFlex AC Drives, Studio 5000
Experience : 4 Years

I carry the Rockwell Programming tool kit to program PLCs I have built programs from scratch zone control conveying to sequential robot communication with control or compact logix. From micrlogix 1200 to L32s to VFD 525/575.

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SICK

Experience : 3 Years

Light curtains

Safety module configuration

dual zone dual check

Yaskawa / Motoman

Experience : 2 Years

Motoman welding and handling experience

ABB

S4, IRC 5
Experience : 3 Years

Installed and assisted in the build and installation of over 12 robots in four cells that handled pkgs nearing 72 ppm using pick pro

Commissioned a press tending/degate/flame cell using RobotStudio with 6650, 4600, 2600 with safe move

Arcwelding applications include creation of program for saw blade sharpening table weld and x frame weld for a BMW supplier.

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ProSoft

Experience : 2 Years

Possess only a working knowledge of and only conducted minor edits and loads- no from scratch creation experience. I would welcome the right opportunity.

Nachi

Experience : 3 Years

Nachi spot welding with WTC 6000 experience in an automotive supplier for Honda. DeviceNet fixtures and Turk IO mapping

Professional Competencies

installation and commissioning

From planning and organization of the install to customer signed site acceptance I have installed over 30 units in the last 5 years. From 4 and 5 robot cells to single up cells with fixed station stacking. I have assisted in the build and factory acceptance of 16 cells in the last two years for one of my customers. I have assisted four additional integrators with their installations in palletizing, automotive welding, press tending, degating, food processing, pick and place, and food handling,

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wiring diagrams

Part of the build, breakdown, and installation process is wiring. I have wired simple 200-300 wire cells to 2,000 wire plus cells. All of my installations have had some wiring to be done (over 30)

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Robotics

I have a broad range of manufacturer experience having supported Fanuc as an authorized integrator, ABB, Kuka, and Nachi for my customers. I carry Roboguide software as wel as RobotStudio

Research

One of my passions is conceptualization to realization of new and innovative approaches to utilization of robotics. I have been able to be a key part of a few R&D projects. Two of which were highly successful in the plastics industry. In each case production goals were surpassed by 400+%.

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Skilled Trades

Palletizing

Fanuc and ABB experience. From Roboguide PalletProTurbo to RobotStudio.I have installed over 20 palletizing cells in the last 3 years.

Industrial Machinery Mechanic

10 years of civilian experience and four years aboard ship as a machinist mate in propulsion engineering plants.

Troubleshooting

As a Multi-Craft maintenance Master Mechanic for 5 years at a plastics plant I grew my troubleshooting skills to be more than adequate.

Interview Questions

Willing to work more than 60 miles from home city

I am willing to take emergency contracts

I am a Legal US Citizen

I have a Valid Passport

I am willing to work nights or afternoon shifts

I am willing to work on Saturdays

I am willing to work on Sundays

Applications

Troubleshooting

Fanuc, ABB, Motoman, Nachi, and Kuka troubleshooting experience in palletizing, material handling, arc and spot welding, and press tending applications.

Vision

ir vision, 2d, 3d, 3dl and Cognex Infosight experience.

Material Handling

Fanuc and ABB material handling experience

Welding

Robotic spot and arc welding installation, commissioning, and programming experience.

Integration

Upstream and downstream as well as plant integration capabilities.

Palletizing

Commissioning

Spot Welding

Wiring

Robotic Programming

Integration

Vision

Cognex, ir, more

HMI

Maple, Panel view, C-more experience

Cognex

Troubleshooting

Management

Commissioning

Propulsion

Servo Drives

Waste Water Treatment

conveyance

Waste Water

Power

Welding

Automation

Material Handling

Spot Welding

Palletizing

Occupations

Robot Programmer

Service Technician

Research and Development Specialist

Maintenance Supervisor

Welder

Industries

Packaging

From box peter formers to closers using tape and glue I have operated installed and serviced many brands.

Plastics

Industrial Automation

Programming

Systems Integration

Robotics

Automotive

Work Experience

Inscho Solutions

Industrial Robotics

9 Years 7 months (Dec 2015 - Present)

In a complex marketplace, with emergent robotics technologies rapidly evolving, we assist end users with every stage of your robotic or automation implementation, guiding you through the myriad of crucial decisions that directly affect production and your bottom line. Our robotics experience can help curtail costly downtime during changeovers and position your facility for start-up with a fully trained staff in place for seamless operation of new robotic systems.

Our services carry a one year warranty and we can provide additional repair and maintenance support.

Our on-site tech support services keep you up and running with expert repair and maintenance.

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Zoetis

Senior Advanced Technology Specialist

6 months (Jul 2015 - Dec 2015)

US Installation and service of all robotic and autoamtion equipment. This was the same role as I had with KL prior to the acquisition by Zoetis with the added task of training their techs.

KL Products

Installation and Service tech

1 Years (Sep 2014 - Sep 2015)

Sr. Advanced Technology Specialist

As site project manager, installer, and US service tech nationwide, installed 12 robotic cells, automated converging conveyance systems (1-5 line), Parallel Transfer systems, 14 palletizing conveyors, high speed counters (100k pph), retro fitted analog 45kpph counters to high speed including complete controls rewire and PLC conversions from Siemens to Allen Bradley. Serviced 16 Fanuc robots (grease, servo memory batteries, controller batteries, etc) and conducted 4 extensive reliability audits of over 32 offerings. These installations included reading blueprints and setting equipment, reading schematics and wiring power and controls for conveyors, and robots- lagging, recording teach points, creating additional travel points, testing (auto recovery, program, dry run and live run), connecting to PLCs (Micro, Control, Compact) through RS Linx and Logix or Studio Designer, to set Allen Bradley Powerflex 525’s, check I/O’s, etc., training operators, maintenance, and management in the commissioning operation and maintenance of lr 200s (with ir Vision), 410s (Line track Vision Cognex camera), and 710s and their associated conveyance systems (auto loaders, docking stations, in-feeds, etc). Rebuilt and installed separators, replaced PLCs, HMIs, and installed disinfecting automatic wash systems (1- 500pph, 1-700pph).

Highlights:

  • Point man for $2m, multi-phase, install for ground-breaking new technology
  • Oversaw integration of three independent logics, including laser and vision line trac
  • Installed 100s of on-site program edits to adapt functions to customer needs
  • Wrote field program edits to successfully integrate with competitor’s equipment
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Cintas

Plant Engineer

1 Years 3 months (May 2013 - Jul 2014)

CINTAS, Bessemer AL • 2013 - 2014

Global leader in garment rental and laundering

Maintenance Supervisor

As a member of the Leadership Team, responsible for safety (Lockout tag out, live dead live, NFPA70E, Arc Flash), Emergency Evacuation, and Fire protection training for service, sales, and production departments. Used CMMS skills to generate rolling 12-month plan for preventative maintenance, anticipating failures and maintaining parts inventory. Maintained 99.3% uptime on RFID Auto-sort, Steam Plant, EPA-compliant Waste Water Treatment Plant, Lavatec Automated Wash Alley, and Automated Water Softening Systems.

Highlights:

  • Improved raw score on corporate reliability audit by 38 points in 12 months.
  • Maintained plant and reduced new reliability audit findings by 50%
  • Streamlined computerized maintenance management system, resulting in a 300% increase in completed work orders

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Webster

Maintenance Technician

8 Years 8 months (Oct 2004 - May 2013)

WEBSTER, Montgomery, AL · 2004-2013

Leading manufacturer for value-priced plastic products and Wal-Mart Supplier of the Year

Master Mechanic

Ensured top run time in day-to-day operations for all plant equipment. Reduced plant downtime by analyzing performance history to streamline diagnostic processes and improve plant uptime statistics. Worked with research and development during creation of new product line to generate optimal profitability. Integrated machine modifications, training all shifts in deployment into full production.

Highlights:

  • Improved productivity by 700% through equipment modification and employee training programs
  • Successfully maintained 0 OSHA recordable lost time incidents for more than 12 months
  • Launched quantifiable process for uptime comparison and evaluation, resulting in 100% visibility and transparency across the plant

Career note: Additional positions at Webster included Class B Operator, Class A Operator, Lead Operator, and Special Projects, Maintenance Mechanics II, Shift Supervisor

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Education, Certificates And Training

Fanuc- Rochester Hills MI

Fanuc Robotic Certificate (Robot Assembly Disassembly), 2018

R2000

Fanuc School / Rochester Hills MI

Fanuc Robotic Certificate (3dl vision), 2018

Vision guided robotic motion

Fanuc Training

Fanuc Robotic Certificate (2D vision system), 2018

2d vision guided robotic motion

ABB ROBOTICS

Certificate - ROBOTx Training (IRC5Arc), 2017

US 490

Fanuc Training

Fanuc Robotic Certificate (Programing), 2014

basic operations and handling

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Safety Passes And Access

  • Safety Pass

    • Kamtek
    • Birmingham AL

    Application on: 05/18/2018

    Expire on: 05/18/2019

  • safety

    • Tyson
    • Wilksboro, NC

    Application on: 11/13/2018

    Expire on: 11/13/2020

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English primary a little Spanish very little French
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