Derick — Robotics Instructor

Jan 2018-Current RAMTEC (Scioto County CTC): Lucasville, Ohio Robotics Instructor - Instructed students to use GE Fanuc Robot; resulting in certification through GE Fanuc. - Student must demonstrate proper manipulation of the robot with the Teach Pendant, complete all Labs/Quizzes, and receive above 80% on Post Test - Demonstrate GE Fanuc programming; including creating new programs and modifying existing. Integration with Allen-Bradley PLC's to robot I/O's. - Instructed students to attain Yaskawa Motoman Certification Robot

May 2006-Dec 2015 AK Steel Corporation: Russell, Kentucky Master Electronics Technician - Did preventive & reactive maintenance to the automation system equipment. - Troubleshot and calibrated automation system equipment including PLC's, AC & DC motor controls, relay logic - Calibrated and maintained the various instrumentation devices for pressure, temperature, flow, level, position and speed and process feedback systems. - Worked with Wonderware, GE Fanuc, Omron, Series 6 and other systems. - Wrote reports and recorded data on testing techniques and system equipment to assist engineers. - Adjusted or replaced defective or improperly functioning circuitry or electronics components, using hand tools or soldering iron. - Identified and resolved equipment malfunctions, working with manufacturers or field representatives as necessary to procure replacement parts. - Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematic drawings; assembling electronics units, applying knowledge of electronic theory and components

May 2004-Apr 2006 Weastec: Hillsboro, Ohio Team Leader of Manufacturing Engineering/Supervisor - Performed maintenance on the production lines. - Designed and constructed new additions to the lines to increase productivity or allow for other models to be created using existing lines - Troubleshot existing electrical, PLC, robotic, and conveyor systems. - Use of lathes, CNC programming for automated mills, manual mills, band saws, welding machines (MIG and TIG) for creation of new designs. - Supervised a team of 6 people in the manufacturing line. - Conduct employee training in equipment operations, work and safety procedures, and assigning employee training to experienced workers. - Implemented Kaizen training modules, including creating new ideas and safety features, helping to develop ideas with machine operators, and design and installation of finished module to the manufacturing line