What does Richard do?

Richard is an Automation Technician on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work.

Where is Richard located?

Richard is based in Fremont, IN.

What does Richard specialize in?

Richard works with Siemens, Fanuc, Omron, Cognex and Keyence as an Automation Technician on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work. Richard's skilled trades: Maintenance, Troubleshooting, Robot Maintenance, Support and Robot Electrical Repair.

How do I connect with or hire Richard?

Create a free profile on Automate America and send a connection or contract request from this profile. Richard can then respond and coordinate the work directly through the platform.

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Richard

Contractor #20402

Primary Occupation

Automation Technician

Fremont, IN

years of experience

#20402

Pay Rates

Industries Served

Industrial AutomationManufacturingAutomotivePlasticsRoboticsInformation TechnologyProgramming

Languages

English

Conversational

Eligibility

✓US citizen

Work History on Automate America

8yrsOn Platform

Documents on File

Resume

Programming Skills 11

Fanuc

R-30iA, R-30iB, ROBOGUIDE, Handling Tool, ARC Mate Series, Drives, collaborative

20 yrs★★★★☆

I have done everything from an initial brand new install to completly rewriting programs. I have DCS training as well as collaborative.

Siemens

S5, S7, TIA Portal, WINCC

16 yrs★★★★☆

I have done complete brand new installations including Profisafe safety controls. I have done data collection with data tracking through the processes.

Cognex

Dataman 8600

12 yrs★★★★☆

Keyence

IV500

12 yrs★★★★☆

Omron

NX, NJ

8 yrs★★★★☆

Wonderware

Intouch

8 yrs★★★☆☆

I have worked with wonderware multiple times as I would not say it is my strong point I am comfortable working with it.

Allen Bradley / Rockwell

RSLogix, Panelview

6 yrs★★★☆☆

ABB

★★☆☆☆

SEW

Drives

★★☆☆☆

Mitsubishi

Drives

★★☆☆☆

Yaskawa / Motoman

Drives

★★☆☆☆

Tenure

platinum

Skills

silver

Profile

silver

About Me

I am a highly motivated professional individual that will not give up on a problem no matter how difficult. I have worked with all different types of control systems and never turn down a challenge. I have a very wide band of knowledge and do not just specilize in one specific area.(meaning i can do everything from the mechanical work to the robot to the plc interface to control it)

Skilled Trades 7

Maintenance

★★★★★

Troubleshooting

★★★★★

Robot Maintenance

★★★★★

Support

★★★★★

Robot Electrical Repair

★★★★☆

Electrician

★★☆☆☆

Hydraulics

★★☆☆☆

Software Competencies 9

Allen Bradley

AutoCAD

Fanuc

Fanuc Roboguide

MS Office

Rslogix 500

Siemens S7

Siemens TIA Portal

VMWare

Professional Competencies 9

Electrical Engineering

★★★★☆

I have been an electrical engineer for many years during my work history and have designed and built many electrical control systems and safety systems.

Hydraulics

★★☆☆☆

installation and commissioning

★★☆☆☆

maintenance

★★☆☆☆

Manufacturing

★★☆☆☆

PLC Programming

★★☆☆☆

Robotics

★★★★☆

troubleshooting

★★★★★

I am one of the best at troubleshooting problems as I do not give up on any issues and push myself towards answers.

wiring diagrams

★★★★★

Applications 7

Automotive Final Assembly

★★★★☆

Collaborative Robotics

★★★★☆

Installation

★★☆☆☆

Management

★★☆☆☆

Manufacturing Execution Systems

★★★★☆

Robotic Programming

★★☆☆☆

Troubleshooting

★★☆☆☆

Tools, Machines & Equipment 19

CNC machineConveyorsDigital MultimeterCranesBasic Hand ToolsBasic Electrical ToolsscalesComputerlevelDrillFixturesCaliperslathegrindersflow metersawsJigCompressoroscilloscope

3 references on filePeer references

Work Experience5

Automation Technician

Kautex Textron

May 2002 – Jul 2018

Positions held- Technology Manager,Electrical Engineer,Sr. Specialist Technology North America,Lead Maintenance,Controls Tech. Launched mulitple plants and supported globally for all types of production needs. Supporting production needs with Plastic blowmolding equipment along with Helium leak detection, plastic welding,DC drive systems,Siemens PLCs, Fanuc Robotics, ABB Robotics,

Electrician

Dexter Axle

Jun 2000 – May 2002

Support production equipment including CNC lathes and mills, Fanuc robotic cells, Stamping presses, draw furnaces.

Electrician

Key Plastics

Apr 1999 – Aug 1999

Maintain operations of Plastic injection molding equipment. (Mainly Cincinnati Milacron)

Electrician

Meridian Automotive

Sep 1999 – Jun 2000

Support production equipment including roll forming machines, Fanuc robootic welding cells, spot welding, resistance welding.

Maintenance Technician

Eaton Corporation

Feb 1996 – Apr 1999

Support production equipment including high heat furnaces, shot peening equipment, draw furnaces, stamping presses,

Education / Training / Certificates3

Certificate

Fanuc- Rochester Hills MI · Robotics

2017

Associate Degree - Electrical Technology

Ivy Tech · Industrial Electrical

2001

ABB ROBOTICS

What does Richard do?: Richard is an Automation Technician on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work.
Where is Richard located?: Richard is based in Fremont, IN.
What does Richard specialize in?: Richard works with Siemens, Fanuc, Omron, Cognex and Keyence as an Automation Technician on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work. Richard's skilled trades: Maintenance, Troubleshooting, Robot Maintenance, Support and Robot Electrical Repair.
How do I connect with or hire Richard?: Create a free profile on Automate America and send a connection or contract request from this profile. Richard can then respond and coordinate the work directly through the platform.