Jacob — Automation Technician

EVCO Plastics " Automation Technician " August 2017- February 2018 Designed, constructed, and installed new processes for robots to extract and process all new and existing incoming plastic part orders. Programmed and troubleshot HAHN robots and OMRON PLC programs. Filled out purchase orders for all hardware necessary for the automation cells I was responsible for creating and maintaining. Created a few solidworks drawings of the automation cells for more complex cells. Agropur " Maintenance Technician " May 2016 - Jan 2017 Completed routine checklists on ammonia refrigeration systems. Small equipment repair projects. Kept equipment availability up so the single-line process would keep running. Practiced safe, effective troubleshooting methods in a small team-oriented setting. Became familiar with practices and procedures in a food processing plant. *Most equipment/drives were Rockwell/Allen Bradley. Server Products " Operator " Summer 2015 Operated mostly brake press or CNC machines depending on the day. Used effective team communication to fulfill large-part orders. Became familiar with safety practices in a manufacturing environment.

Helped modify, debug, and improve Rockwell Automation PLC controls. Recovered equipment crashes and documented work/sources of downtime to highlight problem areas on the lines. Performed regular maintenance on the line. Got involved with controls and mechanical engineers to improve the automation controls and the equipment. The rotor line specifically.