Sam — Owner/Automation Specialist
Sam
Industries Served
Will Work
Work History on Automate America
Secure & Personal Files
Verified documents on file. Only Sam and Automate America admins can view or download them — except the background check, which is shared with a customer when they shortlist Sam.
- Resume✓ On file
Programming Skills (2)
About Me
Over 10 years of experience in the automation industry with Welding, PLCs, Maintenance, Engineering, and Robotics while upholding the high standards set by Tesla, GM, Ford, Honda, Toyota, FCA, Magna, and other customer specified tolerances.
Independent continuous improvement minded with a large desire to learn and acquire new skills to further my career and lifestyle.
Applications (1)
My Business
Work Experience(3)
Autonomous Welding Inc. Jul. 2014 Robotic Welding Programming - Motoman/Fronius Yaskawa Motoman Canada - DX100 - Advanced Programming Jun. 2014 Yaskawa Motoman Canada - DX100 - Basic Programming Jul. 2012 Skillweld - Arc Welding for Robotics Jun. 2011 VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE Canadian Welding Association - Conestoga College Student Chapter Executive Secretary Sep. 2014 - Apr. 2015 Organize and document meetings, maintain log records, and welding related events Canadian Welding Association - Conestoga College Student Chapter Executive Secretary Sep. 2014 - Apr. 2015 Organize and document meetings, maintain log records, and welding related events
ATS Automation Tooling Systems Inc. Nov. 2018 - Oct. 2020 Field Service Representative - Controls Engineer Implement and improve new, repurposed, and existing automated production lines by programming a variety of robotic and plc platforms for maximum efficiency o Allen Bradley (RSLogix 500/5000, Studio 5000, FactoryTalk View Studio) & ABB (IRC5) Develop and maintain detailed customer quotes for new and existing machinery Develop and execute controls and operator training modules for customers Read and interpret mechanical & electrical drawings for troubleshooting and integration Main liaison between ATS and the customer to help meet service expectations Travel to customer sites domestically and internationally for training, mechanical, electrical, robotic, and controls support
Fletcher Group Automation, North Bay, ON March 2018 - Oct 2018 Electrical Engineering Specialist (sub-contractor) Analyze customer's production process to Provide, production, launch, and engineering support with PLCs, robotics, and welding Welding development, investigation, and analysis of applications & procedures Interpret electrical and mechanical drawings for development and troubleshooting PLC design and integration with Allen Bradley RSlogix 5000 & FactoryTalk View Studio R & E Automated Systems, Macomb, MI Jul. 2017 - Feb. 2018 Automation/Joining Engineer Jul. 2015 - Jan. 2017 On-site technical support, controls engineering, robotic coordinated motion programming, arc and resistance weld programming with Motoman, Fanuc, and Kuka robotic systems Programming and troubleshooting Allen Bradley (RSLogix, Studio, and FactoryTalk) Technical & engineering support for Maintenance Technicians, Electricians, Welding Technicians, and Controls Engineers with production assemblies Implement new technologies, increase production efficiencies, develop training and work procedures Interpret electrical and mechanical drawings for development and troubleshooting Controls designing, production launch, robotic commissioning, and initial robotic cell setup SAMUEL DAVID (CONT'D) DYNA-MIG Manufacturing, Stratford, ON New Model Group - Robotics Technician Jan. 2017 - Jul. 2017 Evaluate and maintain new equipment for quality, repeatability, mechanical soundness, and automation setup In house, offsite, and overseas production launch support for new machinery Assist with technical services and engineering support Technical Services - Temporary Lead Associate Jan. 2012 - Jun. 2015 Backup shift supervisor of millwrights, electricians and robotics technicians for front line production support while, maintaining regular duties as a technician Responsible for overview of major repairs and supervisor shift reports Technical Services - Robotics Technician Jun. 2010 - Jun. 2015 Install, service, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair robotic and automated production systems including mechanical and electrical tasks within high volume arc, resistance, projection welding, assemblies and paint production lines Troubleshooting a variety of PLC programming software and interpreting mechanical and electrical drawings Extensive hands on experience troubleshooting Motoman and Fanuc robotics systems Production Associate / Temporary Lead Associate Jan. 2010 - May 2010 Futaba Industrial Ontario Automotive, Stratford, ON Quality Control Team Member May 2008 - Aug. 2008 Production Team Member Sept. 2005 - Aug. 2007 CERTIFICATION/TRAINING Omron - Sysmac Programming Jun. 2019 Kuka - KR C4 - Programming 2 Certificate May 2016 Kuka - KR C4 - Programming 1 Certificate May 2016 Kuka -KR C4 - Operation Pro Certificate Mar. 2016
Education / Training / Certificates(6)
George Brown College PLC Technician II
George Brown College Certificate Currently Attending
Conestoga College Welding Engineering Technician
Ontario College Advanced Diploma - Graduate May 2015
Ontario College Diploma - Graduate Jun. 2010
St. Michael's Catholic Secondary School Ontario Secondary School Diploma - Graduate Jun. 2004
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does Sam do?
- Sam is a Owner/Automation Specialist on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work.
- Where is Sam located?
- Sam is based in Stratford, Ontario.
- What does Sam specialize in?
- Sam works with Allen Bradley / Rockwell, ABB as a Owner/Automation Specialist on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work.
- Is Sam available for work?
- Availability unknown. Sam has not marked it recently.
- How do I connect with or hire Sam?
- Create a free profile on Automate America and send a connection or contract request from this profile. Sam can then respond and coordinate the work directly through the platform.


