Thomas — Robot Programmer/ Automation Manager
Thomas
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About Me
Hi I'm Thomas, I started out in the Industry as a general maintenance contractor for a single 3 month build. I saw this industry as the perfect home to excel and grow in. The first company I was contracted to kept me for three years, Iearned everything I could about machine and tool building before I went to OCC for the Mechatronics courses. I did robot programming for the next 4 years and the was promoted to Lead robotics Engineer and then Automation Manager. As a manager I have always been very hands on troubleshooting and training my new team members to keep my programming skills sharp.
Certifications and Skill Set: Critical thinking, mechanically and logically minded, strong Leadership ability, self starter,
11 years in the Automotive industry, Dual Channel Safety (DCS) certified, Global Robotic Standards (GRS) certified
Skilled Trades (7)
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Work Experience(5)
Detroit, MI Managing 9 robot programmers, 1 PLC Controls programmer, and 2 robot programmers in training Inventory supply and cost research, Automation area organization and work flow Project managed 9 automation cell designs, (RFQ) quotations, installs, and buy-off's Attended and contributed to (KPI) Key Product Indicator meetings Programmed (MH) Material Handling robot retooling for Foundry and CNC machining cells and helped set up Robot communication to PLC, and PLC to CNC. PLC controls IP address set up on laptop for Studio 5000 software, I know basic troubleshooting. Fanuc robot and controller troubleshooting any and all faults on R2000ic 125L, R1000ia 80f, w/r30ib and rj3ib Controllers, redressing EOAT's, replacing teach pendants and cables, rewiring J-box for Robot outputs Preventative maintenance, replaced EOAT's, grippers, Proximity, magnetic, and photoelectric sensors. Knowledge of over-under Conveyor's sensors, I/O blocks, cylinder stops, motors and communication. Knowledge of Mecco- Couth engraver heads and controller programming HMI, Safety fence, DCS, Zone safety troubleshooting, FEC press and controller Troubleshooting
Troy, MI – 5 years Roboguide Simulation training 10 weeks of intense robot training Dual Check Safety Certified (DCS) Global Robotic Specifications (GRS) GM certified Understand basic hardware, software, electrical, ability to read mechanical blue prints Familiar with Fanuc and ABB teach pendant/ programming Training with Fanuc and ABB backups Familiar with GM, Ford and Chrysler Robot Standards Electrical Diagnosing and industrial electrical wiring, ability to read wiring schematics Projects, Sept. 19th 2011 to Aug 2016 CMF Group – P&F Systems - Concord, Ontario – 7 months Dismantled GMX Front Rails, LH / RH, rear rails, reinstalled 36 robots on three lines Shifted program paths Retaught paths as necessary Verified interference zones, tip dressers and DCS updates as necessary Chrysler/Comau Novi - Windsor RT kits – 9 months Loaded software Ran setup wizards Installed Weld Guns and End Effectors Loaded Off Line Programs, fixed as needed Taught TCP's and ran load ID's Troubleshot the pneumatics and rewired material handlers according to prints Touched up weld and MH paths Redressed robots as necessary Checked and verified interference zones Ford/Comau Retooling and CD539 &U540 Launch Oakville, Ontario – 8 Months plus weekend work Installed Weld Guns and end effectors Loaded Off Line Programs, fixed as needed Taught TCP's and ran load ID's Set up DCS on Fanuc robots Troubleshot the pneumatics and rewired material handlers according to prints. Checked and verified interference zones Cycle time improvements Production Support BullDog – Warren – 6 months Taught ABB Mig Weld paths Fixing / replacing dress packages Changing gas tanks and wire spools Touched up ABB MH paths Changed tips, cables and part present switches Installing part present switches and I/O blocks Paslin Build shop, 10 mile and Ryan – 4 months Set up Honda Line from Power on to Ship to Mexico DCS, Spot Weld paths, Tip Dress, Sealer Paths, Interference Zones, I/O block set up and verify Tower Automotive – Metalsa – 9 months plus weekend work Set up material handler I/O Taught Touch sense wire offsets Taught Mig weld Paths for F-series frame lines Taught and Checked Zones for Transfer robots, bracket robots and Mig robots Ford Kentucky Truck Plant (KTP) – Kuka – 7 months Production Support for all of underbody lines – Extensive MH and Rivet programming Henrob Rivet Gun, RB&W press, and Tox Clinch nut troubleshooting experience
Troubleshooting wire layouts Installed and wired 110 and 220 Outlets Installed and wired Lighting, sensor flood, incandescent, three way switches
Auburn Hills, MI Machine tooled End-Effectors to print Wired Assembly line proximity switches, lights, and motors to print Erected power train Assembly line transit and automation cells from the ground up
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What does Thomas do?
- Thomas is a Robot Programmer/ Automation Manager on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work.
- Where is Thomas located?
- Thomas is based in Harrison Township, Michigan.
- What does Thomas specialize in?
- Thomas works with Fanuc, ABB, KUKA, AutoCAD, Yaskawa / Motoman as a Robot Programmer/ Automation Manager on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work.
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