Patrick — Project/Mechanical Engineer

Design and draw electrical control enclosures and related sub-panels and electronic components for custom control systems using AutoCAD 2018 Electrical software package. This includes all mechanical fabrication designs and prints as well as electrical control schematics, wiring diagrams, PLC racks, circuit breaker, fuse, and wire sizing necessary to meet customer needs and all applicable electrical and safety code requirements. Compile all necessary bill of materials, obtain quotes, and interact with customers to ensure that projects are completed on time, within budget, and error free.

Modify existing and design new structural components for a 219 foot long x 16 foot wide x 20 foot high pedestrian bridge with 2 elevators and access stairs using Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD software. All details and assembly drawings/models necessary for fabrication and installation.

Design mechanical components and equipment, duct systems, and structural steels using AutoCAD and ProNest software. Supervise the fabrication and installation of all projects. Design gas and compressed air pipe trains for regenerative thermal oxidizers (RTO's) ranging from 3.2k cfm units to 60k cfm units. Manage multiple projects and installations, track incoming parts for fabrication, and quote projects for fabrication and installation.

Design structural transportation skids and manage the relocation of two ribbon machines, transfer table, forehearth bowl, production tracks, and all material handling and packaging equipment from the Wellsboro facility to the Versailles Kentucky facility. Oversee relocation and installation activities and set up new and relocated equipment in Kentucky. Review and relocate all relevant prints and documentation for the relocated equipment.

Design mechanical equipment, complete machines, and production lines. Reverse engineer equipment/machines and automate to increase productivity and equipment efficiency. Design and install robot end of arm tooling and automated cells. Manage multiple projects simultaneously from concept to completed installation and de-bug. Reduce downtime on production equipment by re-designing, eliminating unnecessary delays, optimizing robot efficiency, and increasing component life. Oversee complete finishing department maintenance at Corning Diesel Facility including 34 Fanuc robots, laser gauging equipment, and material handling equipment. Many upgrades, expansions, and automation projects for Phillips and Corning.

Work closely with and supervise 6 Hub operators, 1 relief operator, 1 chief operator, 2 mechanics, 1 electrician, 4 tank operators, and 2 hot end quality control inspectors to ensure the continued operation of all forming and hot end equipment for a 24 hour, 7 day a week operation on swing shifts; This includes but is not limited to type equipment changes such as molds, rollers, trimmers, mechanical and electrical machine components, and pneumatic & hydraulic system components; Work with the shift personnel and finishing supervisors as well as cold end quality control to ensure that high quality products are continuously packed; Troubleshoot processes as well as mechanical & electrical issues as they arise with the operators and maintenance personnel; Interact with plant personnel to resolve schedule conflicts, personal conflicts, production problems, maintenance problems, call-offs, etc.; Production reports; Employee E-time for payroll; Attendance tracking; Monthly performance reviews for apprentices; Environmental compliance reports for hydraulic fluid spills; Plant EMS member for CPR, Bloodborne pathogens, and first aid; LO/TO equipment as required.

Work closely with and supervise 5 tool and die makers and 2 machinists to maintain all necessary tooling (including punches and dies) for the production of powdered metal parts for many different customers, some of which are automotive. Oversee and assist the tool crib attendant/tool and die inspector to ensure that all tooling is within tolerance and ready for production before being returned to the tool crib or as orders are scheduled. Prioritize and assign work orders as necessary for tooling repairs, equipment repairs, press repairs, and new tooling fabrication. Work closely with production planning personnel and shift supervisors to ensure that tooling is ready for production. Interact with internal tool and die engineers to ensure that new tooling designs do not exceed the capabilities of the shop if at all possible and determine new or replacement tooling lead times. Work with engineering to modify tool materials if chronic or premature tool failure is occurring. The shop contains: several precision tool lathes, 2 CNC lathes, MORI SEKI vertical machining center, Moore jig grinder, Landis cylindrical grinder, Sunnen hone, 3 precision surface grinders (1 pantograph), Bridgeport milling machine, Mitsubishi sinker EDM, Mitsubishi wire EDM, AGIE sinker EDM, and full heat treat and tempering capabilities, all CNC machines are programmed using ESPRIT CAM software. In addition to the shop duties; oversee the operation and maintenance of 2 Sunnen automated hone cells; re-organize the shop equipment to improve efficiency by grouping operations into cells; order and maintain all necessary shop supplies; assist with "touch-up" training on 2 Fanuc M6 robots and 1 Fanuc LrM8 robot; assist engineering with automation and equipment modifications; track tooling failure frequency, cause, and downtime and recommend changes to engineering as well as determine the necessary quantity of spares to keep on hand.

All duties of previous position as stated below with the addition of the cold end maintenance supervision. Oversee all maintenance activities and maintenance personnel necessary to ensure continuous operation of various conveying, packing, and finishing equipment in a 24 hour a day 7 day week operation. Some of the equipment is as follows: over 150 conveyors of various sizes, 5 automated hydraulic bulk packing lines, 5 automated carton labelers & strappers, an automated palletizer, pallet strapper, stretch wrapper, 18 Fanuc M16ib robots with Fanuc Visloc vision systems and 36 cameras, 1 Fanuc M16i robot used to open and close wooden tote lids, 2 Fanuc LrM8 robots with Cognex vision systems used for non contact laser gauging, and 2 inside etching production lines and acid reclaim system utilizing up to 70% hydrofluoric acid that contain many different sub systems of servos, piping systems, and hydraulics. Modify robot and vision programming as necessary to accommodate various product sizes, speeds, and shapes or as new products are introduced. Use TPM to identify missed opportunities and implement corrective actions or design changes and oversee equipment or procedure modifications as necessary. Maintain and utilize a strict preventative maintenance system using 5 finishing maintenance mechanics and 1 millwright for one 6 hour scheduled down period per week to minimize unscheduled down time. Identify and de-bug equipment problems as they occur and design and implement permanent solutions to these problems. After hours and weekend call-in support as necessary.

Assist OSRAM engineering personnel with the designs, drawings, parts fabrication, process modifications, relocation (from Rhode Island to Pennsylvania), and installation of an additional ribbon machine for the manufacture of glass products as well as an inside etching process and packaging equipment. These duties include but are not limited to: Mechanical component design and installation supervision; structural component design and installation supervision; study and understand the existing processes to ensure that they are operating properly and efficiently; design modifications to existing equipment and facilities to accept the additional equipment and different product sizes and types; design and implement process improvements; procure parts, materials, equipment, and resources; equipment start-up and de-bug; work with plant union personnel as well as contracted resources; compile both hard copy and electronic documentation of all designs, drawings, and project information files.

Work with plant maintenance and fabrication personnel to design, draw, and fabricate facility and manufacturing capability expansions in a plastics injection-molding environment. Design / draw class 100 clean room equipment and class 100,000 clean room environments (such as: duct systems, piping for machine services, laminar flow work stations, machine to work station interface systems, air lock room, gown room, material transfer room with mezzanine, mold maintenance room with jib crane, and robot to molding machine mounting risers). Work closely with machinist / tool maker to make mold modifications, mold engraving drawings, robot end of arm tooling, safety / limit switch mounts, cores, core pins, ejector pins, and quality control gauges and gauge fixtures. Use AutoCADâ to draw and provide the necessary data for M.D.I. programming for fabrication of parts and tools by C.N.C. mills and lathes. Work with vendors to procure parts, materials, and equipment. Keep both hard copy and electronic documentation of drawing revisions and project information files current.

Position: Maintenance Supervisor Supervise the maintenance and preventative maintenance of plant equipment and buildings from work orders as well as project scopes and time lines utilizing several trade groups. The trades include: 6 Finishing Mechanics, 4 Pipefitters, 3 Machinists, 3 Carpenters, 5 Laborers, 2 Tinsmiths, and 6 Millwrights. Direct responsibilities include: Acid Reclaim Operation as well as two inside etch operations (one manual and one automatic), hundreds of conveyors, an automatic palletizer, several strappers, automatic bulk packing equipment, a cut-off operation, a titanium coating operation, a ceramic coating operation, an amber coating operation, the operation of a waste water treatment facility, three main boilers, De-Ionization units for process water, a complete fire protection system for the entire facility, plant services (compressed air, water, sewer, natural gas, propane, etc.), land and building maintenance as necessary (roofs, floors, windows, doors, and lawns), water softeners for the boiler units, and basic equipment maintenance. Supervise / coordinate scheduled plant shut down projects and new equipment installations. Conduct monthly safety meetings and safety equipment inspections. Interface directly with production planning to schedule necessary machine down time for preventive maintenance checks and repairs. Order and maintain necessary parts to ensure that equipment can be maintained and repaired as needed. Track machine down time due to maintenance issues to improve maintenance efforts. Weekend and off shift call in support as necessary. Position: Production Supervisor Interact with plant personnel to resolve schedule conflicts, personal conflicts, production problems, maintenance problems, call-ins, etc.; Production reports; Enter Process Information throughout the shift; Ensure that the plant operations continue to operate on a 24 hour schedule. Position: Equipment Technician II Perform duties of Drafter II and the following additional duties: Assist machinists with C.N.C. Mill programming; Aide in the design and installation of more complex equipment and larger projects such as: Conveying systems from bulk product to palletized for warehouse, Automated Cullet Picking (inspection) machines, Automated Bulk Packing equipment, Hot Cullet handling equipment, and Individual Cutting Air systems for glass ribbon machine production. Troubleshoot equipment design, installation, and start up with trades personnel; Correct problems with new and existing equipment. Position: Drafter II Perform computer aided drafting duties using AutoCADâ software; Manual drafting duties; Run blueprints; Simple mechanical parts and equipment design such as: steam exhausts, mounts, manual packing areas, and fume removal systems; Assist trades personnel with the fabrication and installation of equipment and new parts.

Have been an active AutoCAD- user for over 20 years. Can proficiently use AutoCAD- R9, R10, R11, R12, R13, R14, 2000, 2002, Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, and Access. (can use Word Perfect and Quattro if necessary)