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About Me
- Experience in Robotic Programming of KUKA, FANUC and GMF, Motoman, Nachi robots. - Advanced PLC programming with Allen Bradley (PLC5, SLC500, RS5000), Siemens (Step 7, TIA Portal), Mitsubishi PLCs. - Robot Maintenance. - skilled in the use of Microsoft Office Suite - Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access. - Knowledge and Skills in AutoCAD, Solid works, Solid Edge. - Use of Fronius, Millar and Lincoln MIG welding units. Emhart Stud welders, Rexroth Spot welding units. - IR Vision, Cognex, and Rob-Eye Vision Software. - PanelView Software
Skilled Trades (8)
Software Competencies (5)
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Applications (16)
Work Experience(11)
Everworks Inc. - July 2017 to Present Tesla Motors - Fremont. Equipment used: Siemens TIA V14, KUKA KRC4 Robots, Fanuc Robots, Atlas Copco Torque Guns, Cognex Cameras. Scope of project 1: To Torque 16 fasteners into the inner door panel, with use of vision offsets. And Robots using interference zones. (Programmed Kuka Robots, and Cognex Cameras, used Siemens TIA Software to Troubleshoot issues with Sequence and Communications.) Scope of Project 2: To assist and support Door Removal and reinstall lines. Using Siemens PLC to support. (Used Siemens TIA to support Line through Sequences and Communication issues.) Navistar International - Mexico Equipment used: Schuler Press Line, Fanuc Material Handling Robot, Allen Bradley RS5000 Scope of Project: To Achieve Automatic Cell status, Correct Error of Previous Technician, Rewrite Programs I/O and DCS setup. (Factory Reset Robot to start fresh on new program, worked with PLC Programmer using my knowledge to efficiently setup the robot.) Ford Motor Company - Oakville Assembly Complex Equipment Used: Fanuc Robots, Allen Bradley PLC5 and Rs5000, Rexroth Welders, Rob-eye Vision. Scope of Project: Various Small Projects, Correcting Vision and Pick and place of an Incorrect Gear Ratioed Robot, Adding and Removing Studs/Spot welds, support Part Product and aiding Maintenance staff. Cleaned up and fixed material handling issues that resulted in Part Damage. Compass Automation - Elgin Illinois Equipment used: Fanuc LR Mate robot, IR Vision Scope of Project: Had to setup Robot via Programming, DCS, Vision, and functionality. Met a 17 sec cycle time with 16 secs, and an 8 sec cycle time with 6 secs. (Pick and Place Robot for Sensors in 2 types of fixtures, with vision offsets for both.) Deco Automotive - Brampton Equipment Used: Motoman Material Handling and Welding Robots, Turntables and Trunnions, Fronius Welding units. Allen Bradley RS5000 Scope of Project: To Work with Mechanical and Other Programmers to Retrofit an existing line to use the new Model tooling, Had to Restructure the Welding and Material Handling Programs for new and existing Tooling, and Verify the Programs correct call to the Robot from the PLC. Controls Technician
NARTECH METAL PRODUCTS LTD - Guelph, ON - September 2015 to February 2017 Equipment Used: GMF, Kuka, Kawasaki, and Motoman Robots, Siemens Step 5, Step 7 and TIA V11, Allen Bradley PLC5, SLC500, RS5000, Emhart Stud welders, Millar MIG welders, Norton Spot welders. Rovetta, Eagle, Blow and Version Presses. To support the production shaft, and Area Managers troubleshoot issue with machines and robots on the shop floor. program, modify and repair Robots and PLCs, Repair or replace sensors, welder components or robot issues. Responsibilities - Maintain the Multi-Robot weld cells, and Press loading robots. - Troubleshoot issues with robots, PLCs, welders, and presses. - Replacing sensors, cylinders, consumables. - Making repairs and modifications to robotic cells. - Project work, Design solutions, and creating new systems to meet the needs of the plant. Accomplishments: Installation of new KRC4 KUKA Robots onto the Main Press Line. Robotic Technician/Programmer
Jefferson Elora Corporation - Elora, ON - September 2014 to April 2015 Equipment Used: Aida Presses, Nachi Robots, Allen Bradly and Mitsubishi PLCs. Responsibilities - Maintain the Presses in the stamping department, repairs, patch ups, and troubleshooting problems. - Fabricate fixtures and solutions to help processes, wire and program electric systems. - Responsible for the robots in a laser weld cell. Had to repair and setup the robots in the cell, sending them home within tight quarters. Upgraded the robot handlers for the loading robots. - Total Preventive maintenance on all robots and presses. Accomplishments: Updated Light Screen System For an older press line, including retrofitting. Assistant Engineer, and CNC Operator - Co-op Student
MODATEK SYSTEMS - Milton, ON - February 2017 to May 2017 Robotic weld lines for engine cradles, worked with Fanuc weld and Material handling robots, Allen Bradley RS5000, Panel view HMI, Lincoln electric welders. Performed Preventive maintenance and Necessary repairs, modifications to PLCs and Robot Programs to optimize the lines capabilities. Responsibilities - Fanuc Robot Maintenance, Program Modification, and fresh Programs, interlocks, I/O and sub routines. - Applications - MIG Welding, and Material handling. - PLC (RS5000) Modifications and Troubleshooting communications with Fanuc Robots. - Optimization of the line. - Panel View HMI Modification and troubleshooting. Automation Technician
Mancor Industries - Oakville, ON - April 2015 to September 2015 Equipment Used: Motoman and Fanuc Robots, Millar and Lincoln MIG welders. Responsibilities - Maintain the Single and Dual Robotic weld cells, and Press loading robot. - Handle Preventative maintenance, on the robots, welders and robot cells. - Program new welding programs and touch up on points, and correct weld paths. - Quality Assure all welds from the robot cells. - Handle any repair, and change any consumables (Contact Tips, Diffusers, Liners, Nozzles, and welding wire), making sure after each crash to check and if needed adjust the welding torch back to the Tool Center Point. - Worked alone to cover shift. Accomplishments: 20+ Manual reprograming Program Transfer from a Motoman robot that was to be decommissioned to a Fanuc robot weld cell. Stamping Technical Associate
New Paradigm Laser - Cambridge, ON - October 2013 to July 2014 Responsibilities Operations of a CNC - Lifting heavy metal sheets via vacuum crane. - Modifying CNC cut programs to produce needed products while using little material. - Making sure the machine is operating to standard, and the materials are cut to tolerance. - Making sure laser is aligned, and how to properly set Tech tables. Engineering Assistant - As an Engineering Assistant, tasked to create operations manuals for new employees operating the CNCs. - Quoted requested jobs for Cut length and cut time. - Reversed engineered request parts, and other jobs including clamps and need equipment for the CNC, up to jobs like shipping racks. - Made up drawings for requested reverse engineered parts
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