Christopher — PLC/ Robot Programmer

MIG welding, resistance welding, material handling, adhesive/sealer, shot peening, plastic laser welding, rivet, flow form screws, and stud welding

Set up from scratch no prior program all from manual. It all worked my first time

Set up and commission micro logix and controls logix. GM and Chrysler projects mostly

Designed built and integrated grated a Tia portal plc and HMI control panel with a fanuc and kuka robot integration for training purposes. Step 7 launched 2 engine plant retrofit project with old profibus equipment.

Amazon AGV's

Set up and commission new robots. Mapping IO to programming

I used the rexroth controller software to develop weld schedules for FCA, TOYOTA, and Future faraday for prototype bodies in white.

Debugging and commissioning

Went to the stop lee cs9 programming certification course then integrated robot into a etching system in the real world

We used this to join inner and out side body panels.

PVC to PTP plastic welding.

I've worked with servo and cylinder driven weld guns. As well as Weld schedule development

Schedule developed for both Henrob and bollhoff. Point teaching as well

5 years

I've thought paths. No schedule development but some tweaks.

Used in aerospace I've done schedule development and path teaching.

Path teaching.

Contract to Faurecia Seating - Highland Park MI Plant. AGV Technician for operating and programming AGV's for the Manufacturing plant in Highland Park. Troubleshoot AGV components, sensors and safety scanners

Contract to Faurcia Automotive Seating Highland Park MI Plant. Robotic Weld Technician for the Manufacturing plant in Highland Park MI. Responsiblities and experience; Robotic Welding experience (MAG/MIG welding) Robotics weld programming and touch up of robot weld points (not starting from scratch) for KUKA preferred Troubleshoot weld fixtures and sensors Troubleshoot and setup safety devices (light curtain, area scanner) Documenting processes and maintaining service records including root cause analysis Executing preventive maintenance plans Automotive experience Deal extensively with production team and other support groups as well as equipment suppliers Found out I could program AGV's as well and moved me to AGV Tech after 1 month as Robot programmer.

Commissioning and buy off of new robots for automated production. Robot manufacturers include fanuc, comau, kawasaki, and ABB. My focus is the setup and debug of new systems. Set up communication and I/O with PLC Cycle time improvements and interferences zone setup.

Scratch program robots to build prototype bodies in white. Using robot applications flow form screws, gmwa, Hebron or bollhoff spr. Resistance welding, and material handling.

Travel to various customers to help with startup, debug, line support and cycle time Applications programmed but not limited to include laser, mig and resistance welding, sealer, shot peening, thermal spray, material handling, roll hemming. Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and program issues. Some of the customers include Ford, Tower, and Paslin.

Battle Creek, MI Set up of entertainment robots for auto shows. Assets are a motioned platform racing simulator and an anthropomorphic robot name hank the robot,(Google him) I am on call to troubleshoot and fix all issues that occur, which includes software, mechanical or electrical

Kalamazoo, MI Operations Manager/Sales Moved to management in the first 8 months and help grow 2 offices up to 1.5 million in production their first year. Motivated a team of up to 16 at a time. Solve customer issues HR responsibilities hire and train staff. While implementing fair discipline actions Sell insurance products and services. Using an advocate approach to sales. I want to be your insurance adviser.

Kalamazoo, MI Repair all types off cell phones from hardware to software issues Interact with customers and set them at ease by showing them that I am a solution to their issues Create a great customer experience using the Ready NOW Service. Which teaches the user how to get the most of their phone.

• Specialize in mortgage and asset protection • Meet with clients and find a solution for their needs. • Help with retirement planning

Grand Rapids, MI Develop, write, and perform test procedures for all products. (Solid State DVR's, Cameras, and LCD monitors) Oversee warranty procedures from technical calls, to inspecting return products. Handle most of the technical issues with the costumer. Lead customer service technician.

Manpower (SPI Pharma); Grand Haven, MI Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Production, cleaning, and set up to produce pharmaceuticals in bulk. Run tests in the lab and make small repairs. Using GMPs, Good Manufacturing Practices

Progressive Technologies); Grand Rapids, MI Field Service Engineer Robot calibration Part programming using Fanuc, Siemens, ABB, and Allen Bradley robots Troubleshooting Demonstrated machine operations and trained customers Experience with Shot Peening, Plasma Spray, and Water Jet Blasting machines