Melissa — enthusiastic Controls Technician

10/2018 to 11/2018 Service technician apprentice A3 Communications - Greenville, SC - Inspect and test electrical systems and equipment to locate and diagnose malfunctions, using visual inspections, testing devices, and computer software. - Install new fuses, electrical cables, or power sources as required. - Adjust, repair, or replace defective wiring and relays in safety control systems, using electrician's tools. - Locate and remove or repair circuit defects such as blown fuses - Confer with customers to determine the nature of malfunctions

08/2016 to 08/2018 Jr. Controls technician PA Solutions, Inc. - Greenville, SC - Write, update, and maintain computer programs to handle specific jobs such as controlling other equipment in an industrial enviroment. - Perform a revision, or repair of existing programs to adapt to new requirements. - Consult with managerial, engineering, and technical personnel to clarify program intent, identify problems, and implement changes. - Perform programming tasks to maintain and control the use of computer systems software as a systems programmer. - Compile documentation of program development and subsequent revisions, inserting comments in the coded instructions so others can understand the program. - Consult with and assist computer operators or system analysts to define and resolve problems in running PLC programs. - Collaborate with manufacturers to develop new programming methods. - Correct errors by making appropriate changes and rechecking the program to ensure that the desired results are produced. - Troubleshoot PLC and robotic systems, using knowledge of programmable controllers, electronics, mechanics, sensor systems, hydraulics, or pneumatics. - Perform preventive or corrective maintenance on automated systems or components. - Install, program, or repair programmable controllers. - Align, fit, or assemble component parts using hand tools, power tools, fixtures, or templates. - Attach wires in PLC cabinet. - Assist engineers in the design, configuration, or application of automated systems. - Install electronic parts and hardware in housings or assemblies, using hand tools. - Align, fit, or assemble component parts, using hand or power tools, fixtures, or templates. - Repair, rework, or calibrate pneumatic assemblies or photoeye systems to meet operational specifications. - Install equipment, such as instrumentation, or aftermarket products, to ensure proper interfaces. - Participate in testing of computerized automotive applications and automated controls, such as RS Logix, FactorytalkME, or Ignition. - Design automation components and systems for industrial applications. - Develop or perform operational, maintenance, or testing procedures for electronic products, components, equipment, or systems. - Inspect electronic equipment, instruments, products, or systems to ensure conformance to specifications, safety standards, or applicable codes or regulations

06/2001 to 09/2016 Customer Service Specialist Walmart Supercenter - Greenville, SC - Answer customers' questions, and explain available services. - Execute wire transfers of funds. - Check to ensure that appropriate changes were made to resolve customers' problems. - Receive payment by cash, check, credit cards, vouchers, or automatic debits. - Keep accurate records of monetary exchanges. - Issue receipts, refunds, credits, or change due to customers. - Count money and audit money drawers. - Assist customers by providing information and resolving their complaints. - Establish or identify prices of goods and tabulate bills using cash registers, or optical price scanners. - Assist customers with credit applications. - Verify Identification to provide check-cashing authorization. - Greet customers entering Customer Service Desk. - Answer customers' questions, and provide information on procedures or policies. - Process merchandise returns and exchanges. - Assist with duties in other areas of the store, such as monitoring fitting rooms or bagging and carrying out customers' items. - Maintain clean and orderly checkout areas and complete other general cleaning duties, such as mopping floors and emptying trash cans. - Stock shelves, and mark prices on shelves and items. - Request information or assistance using paging systems. - Bag merchandise, and prepare packages for customer pick-up. - Weigh items sold by weight to determine prices. - Issue postage stamps, and redeem food stamps and coupons. - Cash checks for customers. - Pack and unpack items to be stocked on shelves in stockrooms, warehouses, or storage yards. - Verify inventory computations by comparing them to physical counts of stock, and investigate discrepancies or adjust errors. - Store items in an orderly and accessible manner in warehouses, tool rooms, supply rooms, or other areas. - Mark stock items using identification tags, stamps, electric marking tools, or other labeling equipment. - Clean and maintain supplies, tools, equipment, and storage areas in order to ensure compliance with safety regulations. - Sell materials, equipment, and other items from stock in retail settings. - Dispose of damaged or defective items, or return them to vendors

Friendly and enthusiastic Controls Technician with 2 years of specialization in Automation. Able to learn new tasks quickly and proficient in Allen Bradley software. Will represent establishment with friendly, professional demeanor at all times