Joe — Welding/ Robotic Engineer

Welding/ Robotic Engineer December 2013 - current Imasen Bucyrus Technologies - Mt. Pleasant, Tennessee Responsible for the daily operations of 26 Panasonic welding robots using pulse and short arc. Improvents on existing cycle times, fixturing, programming, and operation. New part and project programming and installations. I am currently the only person for the plant during all 3 production shifts. G2 & G3 TA1400 Panasonic robots with Mitsubishi plc's, GOT1000 hmi's

Robotic Engineer/ Programmer/ Robotician - June 2012 - J u n e 2 0 1 3 Saint Jean Industries - Heber Springs, AR I am responsible for the overall production, quality, and safety for the robots that are used

Robotic Lead / Programmer - Jan 2012 - June 1012 Cupples J & J Precision Fab Company - Dyersburg, TN I was responsible for the set-up, programming, operation, repair, and troubleshooting of the robots used on site for pulse welding functions on various parts. Had parts of several different types of metals, from standard, to more rare or exotic metals. - Created programs for new parts according to customer requests and blueprints - Made needed adjustments or modifications to existing programs - Verified quality on completed parts met print specifications - Kept communication with other shift leads and department supervisor regarding needs - Started preventative maintenance on robotic cells, turntables, and safety devices - Done some welding and fabrication by hand

in this facility. All new programming and modifications to existing programs on Fanuc and ABB robots. Monitoring of all robots and processes utilizing them for areas of improvement in both time and costs. Working directly with all other engineers on each step of any new projects or changes to current processes. Interaction daily with all levels of management for communication of needs or ideas. Keeping all records of any work done or information regarding robots and programs. Making schedules and materials for the proper training on different levels with production employees, maintenance, and production support. - Done complete start-up of several large projects, both new and improvements - Created preventative maintenance schedules for all robots on site - Trained every operator, classroom setting and hands-on, on proper use of the robots - Create new programs for robots using PC software, simulators, and hand controllers - All integration between robots and other equipment, PLC's, and safety devices - Have improved the cycle times by as much as 21%, without sacrificing any quality or costs - Have had a major role in the improvement and advancement of all robotic operations on site

Senior Robotic Programmer. - July 2013 - December 2013 (contract) Spectrum Engineering & Robotics - Bessemer, Alabama I was responsible for the start-up, commissioning, and programming of Kuka robots for the expansion project at a high end automobile facility. All applications used in the automotive assembly plants with Siemens plc's

Group Leader II / Programmer - Dec 2007 - Dec 2011 Briggs & Stratton Power Products - Newbern, TN I was responsible for the overall production and quality of the welding department. Created all new programs and done all modifications to existing ones on Fanuc and ABB robotic cells. Created programs and data settings on spot welders, weldarounds, and hand welder stations. Prioritized and coordinated workflow of the production process and production goals. Coordinated daily staffing needs, managed team member assignments and assisted in conflict resolution. Inspected all machines, equipment, incoming parts, and completed work. Had direct interaction with all levels of the organization regarding quality, production, processes, and lean manufacturing. Daily involvement for continuous improvement of the workplace, processes, procedures, training, and communication for complete customer and employee satisfaction. - Assisted in the building and installation of the welding department from initial startup - Created training schedules for all operators and lead personnel - Created all preventative maintenance schedules for all equipment in department - Maintained, repaired, and built the fixtures for parts to be welded according to blueprints - Integrated robots with other mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic devices - Coordinated with multiple internal departments to ensure on time and quality of parts - Coordinated schedules and needs for outside vendor parts that was used - Effectively filled the absence of the Department Facilitator maintaining quality, safety, communication, and performance among the department

Truck Driver - May 2003 - Nov 2007 Peacemaker, Swift - Jackson, TN I was responsible for the safe, accurate, and on time delivery of various products. Had direct and extensive interaction with customers and brokers on all information pertaining to the delivery. - Had "0" accidents during this time - Had 0% damaged freight and 0% of late deliveries - Hauled wide, oversized, and overweight loads - Hauled government, military, and specialized freight, including an engine for a space shuttle - Hauled high claim loads including John Deere, Caterpillar, Blue Bird, and various electronics products

Production Welder / Set-Up Technician - Dec 1998 - April 2003 Murray Outdoor Products - Jackson, TN I started out with the company as a production mig welder for just a little over a year. I then moved up to the weld technician position. I was responsible for the set-up, changeover, and repair of the weld fixtures and parts. Done programming and troubleshooting of ABB and Motoman robots, spot welders, weldarounds, and hand weld stations. - Ran over the daily production rate regularly as a hand welder - Was quick to learn all possible with the robots and the programming of them - Was a member of the 5S team for the department - Was a member of the Kanban team for the department - Was on the lean manufacturing team for the department