Hercules — Robot Programmer

New robot implementations to increase functionality from a robot perspective. Analysed production processes and identified automation improvements, leading to a reduction in downtime and increased production efficiency by 15%. Designed and optimized robot programming for sealing, welding, and material handling processes across international sites (BMW, Ford). Developed and implemented preventative maintenance schedules and standard work procedures to improve equipment uptime. Conducted quality control inspections to ensure adherence to client manufacturing standards, participating in internal audits. Supported production scheduling by addressing machine breakdowns and minimizing line impact. Trained production and maintenance teams on new robotics processes and troubleshooting techniques. Integrated automation systems in collaboration with engineering and maintenance teams to support high-volume production. Replace and repair mechanical and electrical machine components including motors, relays, switches, sensors, etc. Support production and maintenance teams with technical troubleshooting and urgent breakdown repairs. Implement continuous improvement initiatives to optimize equipment performance and efficiency. Robot (6 Axis manipulator) programming, cycle time optimization.

Overseeing the production process and specifically the uptime of all production related equipment, ensuring that the facility always addresses the client's production schedule call-off. Coordinate, manage and maintain equipment based on preventative maintenance schedules. Ensure products are produced on time and are of good quality with equipment by managing parameter settings. Address any machine breakdown with the necessary priority to ensure minimum line impact. Ensure complete compliance to prescribed QMS processes. Manage all calibration requirements on the equipment. Ensure all critical spare parts are managed and kept to the correct stock levels. Coordinate and manage daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance actions. Manage all maintenance and production-based consumables. Implement and drive continuous improvement activities through implementation of change management process and best practices. Working with managers to implement the company's policies and goals. Ensuring that health and safety guidelines are followed. Ensure coaching and development of resources to meet business's objectives. From time to time manage the production facility in the absence of the Production Manager (as the need arises).

Supervised apprentices and delegated tasks to ensure compliance with maintenance schedules. Ensured all processes met part quality standards and complied with company and OSHA-equivalent regulations. Assisted in continuous improvement projects for cycle time and cost reduction initiatives. Implemented process improvements that increased production line OEE to above 80%. Overlook and manage new apprentices Put processes in place to prioritize the maintenance and repairs of company equipment and parts Respond to emergency calls for breakdowns Delegate tasks to meet maintenance schedule and satisfy employer needs Ensure that part quality meets all standards by ensuring all processes is in place and functioning in the correct manor Identify improvements on the line to increase efficiency in terms of cost savings and cycle times Attend regular meetings with maintenance manager Ensures compliance with legal regulations, ensures that OSHA requirements are effectively implemented.