Mitch — Sr Field Technician
Mitch
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I am a highly experienced Industrial On-Site Project Support Technician and Mechanical Installation Specialist, with over 24 years of expertise in the industrial and automotive sectors. My core competencies include the installation of production, process, and automation equipment, conveyor systems, as well as equipment relocation, custom fabrication, welding, assembly, and mechanical maintenance including repair and rebuild services.
I provide critical mechanical support for PLC/programming technicians and have played a key role in the integration of automation components and mechanical systems across various stages of production. My project work spans robotic lines, Body-in-White, paint-shop operations, conveyor systems, and final assembly delivering high-quality results in complex, high-demand environments.
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Provided full turnkey and metal fit for projects all over the USA Hands on lead mechanic, rigger, and other machine builder/maintenance duties Responded to maintenance calls in a timely manner 24/7 Responsible for the timeliness and quality audit of every project Installed and maintained Hairpin Stator Manufacturing Line at GROB Trained and learned components for each station Performed preventative maintenance and made necessary repairs Assembled, repaired, rebuilt, and relocated conveyors, spare parts, and other equipment Worked extensively on the Gantry and Hairpin Stator Forming Machines build for the Ford Company Chihuahua, Mexico project
Managed each project from conception to production Provided full turnkey and metal fit for projects all over the USA Researched needed tools and equipment for upcoming jobs to ensure all items were ordered and tool boxes were packed correctly Hands on lead mechanic, rigger, and other machine builder/maintenance duties o Supervised the crew and budget for projects Responded to maintenance calls in a timely manner 24/7 Responsible for the timeliness and quality audit of every project Installed and maintained various sorting lines and conveyors for Amazon distribution centers Performedpreventativemaintenanceandmadenecessaryrepairs Assembled,repaired,rebuilt,andrelocatedconveyors,spareparts,andotherequipment Equipment installed includes: Caljan telescopic conveyor systems Shaker tables with integrated controls § JR Automation RWC4 robotic systems Assisted in establishing the workforce division Obtained and maintained a customer base Created a standard toolkit for employees Instituted a proper tool check list for recurring jobs Served as single point of contact for troubleshooting on site issues Supported HR in various functions Recruited and retained employees Ensured workers were assigned to the correct role Trained employees in all aspects of job including skills, procedures, and safety o Reviewed, edited, troubleshot, and facilitated time related questions Assisted with travel issues
Project Manager/Site-Supervisor August 2013 – September 2020 Obtained and maintained a customer base Supervised the crew and budget for projects Managed each project from conception to production Responsible for the quality audit of every project Full turnkey and metal fit for the projects Hands on mechanic, rigger, and other machine builder/maintenance duties Sample lead mechanic projects include: BMW Greer, SC, F26 line RWC1 and RWC4 left and right side, paint bar, motor compact, fire wall, underbody, side framer robotic lines 100,000 Sq. ft. of floor space Crew of 28 men on day shift and a crew of 6 men on night shift Achieved on time power Volkswagen Group of America Chattanooga, TN Started and finished the installation of 5 framing lines (4 door lines and 1 sunroof cell) Crew of up to 48 people Tower Automotive Nissan Frame Line Madison, MS 74 robots, 86 fixtures, and full overhead gantry system 45,000 Sq. ft. of floor space Crew of 22 men on days shift and a crew of 14 men on night shift Achieved on time power Tower Automotive Excursion Body Side Clinton Twp 12 robots, 8 fixtures, overhead gantry, and full Knight part moving system 6,200 Sq. ft. of floor space Crew of 10 men on day shift and 6 men on night shift Inner plant move, Body in White project, and achieved on time power Nobel Chrysler Window Frame and Rail Butler, IN Move from South Haven, MI to Butler, IN 14 robots and 10 fixtures 10,000 Sq. ft. of floor space Crew of 12 men on day shift Achieved on time power Freightliner Body Side Project for ThyssenKrupp Project was built at ThyssenKrupp building on Brown Road in Auburn Hill, MI Body in White project Machine Builder/Maintenance November 1999 – August 2013 Maintenance and machine assembly of dairy machines Inspected, operated, and tested completed products to verify functionality of built machines Read and interpreted assembly blueprints and specification manuals Planned assembly of building operations Set and verified clearances for parts Worked in the paint shop as a technician as well as other duties as needed
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What does Mitch do?
- Mitch is a Sr Field Technician on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work.
- Where is Mitch located?
- Mitch is based in Ooltewah, Tennessee.
- What does Mitch specialize in?
- Mitch works with Microsoft Office Suite and AutoCAD as a Sr Field Technician on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work. Mitch's skilled trades: Maintenance, Production Support, Tooling, Manager and Lean Manufacturing.
- Is Mitch available for work?
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