Sherwin — Robot programmer and weld technician
Sherwin
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Programming Skills (2)
I have worked as a weld technician and robot programmer in the Mercedes Benz manufacturing plant bodyshop from 2014 to 2018
I worked in the Mercedes SA bodyshop as maintenance technician from 2014 till end of 2018. I then started working as a contractor from end of 2018 until now. My experience is mostly with KUKA KRC4 robots on multiple projects for Mercedes SA, BMW and Powertrain (Mercedes) and some small supplying companies. I also have experience with sensopart vision sensors, handling robots, fronius mig brazing, Tucker and Nelson studwelding, Search and palletizing robots software, changer plate robots.
About Me
I am a strong willed person with an eye for detail. I am very disciplined with very good work ethics and sober habits. I work well in a team but are able to work on my own without supervision. I have very good organisational skills and can comunicate effectively which I consider very important in the automation industry.
Skilled Trades (9)
I am planning on doing more short couses e.g KUKA Safe operation, Profinet, Python, C++ and other machine learning languages, KUKA Programming 2, Etc to sharpen my skils and abalities.
Professional Competencies (8)
Comissioning: BMW line extention-new robots installed to improve cycle time. Mercedes Vans Charleson-Robots added to framing station for cycle time improvement. Mercedes Benz SA- Commissioned the rear compartment of the W206. Mercedes Battery Plant Alabama- Commisioned different applications throughout the lines. BMW spartanburg- Commisioned the new G03 sidewall intergration line.
Currently part of a continuous improvement team with the objective of improving cycle time and overall performance of the production lines on the Mercedes Benz SA plant bodyshop.
Applications (16)
Worked a lot with handling and screwing robots on Mercedes battery plant project. As well as sensopart vision sensors.
Mercedes battery plant had quite a number of screwing robots that I helped commission.
Why Choose Me
<p>I am a strong willed person with an eye for detail. I am very disciplined with very good work ethics. I work well in a team but are able to work on my own without supervision. I have very good organisational skills and can comunicate effectively which I consider very important in the automation industry.</p> <p>I have a valid B1/B2 American Visa.</p>
Work Experience(1)
Education / Training / Certificates(3)
I received training at KUKA college: KUKA Electric servicing KUKA Programming 1 KUKA Integra Wave 6
Received Formal Tucker stud welding training at Tucker Germany.
I did my Mechatronics degree and Electrical trade test at Volkswagen Learning academy.
Facilities Worked At(2)
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does Sherwin do?
- Sherwin is a Robot programmer and weld technician on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work.
- Where is Sherwin located?
- Sherwin is based in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape.
- What does Sherwin specialize in?
- Sherwin works with Bosch and KUKA as a Robot programmer and weld technician on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work. Sherwin's skilled trades: Welding, Spot Welding, Electrician, Brazing and Maintenance.
- Is Sherwin available for work?
- Availability unknown. Sherwin has not marked it recently.
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