Carel — Engineering & Toolmaking Technician

FRS 2 (AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA) | (Contract) | • Reduced production downtime by diagnosing and repairing complex mechanical and electrical faults. • Improved equipment reliability and efficiency through structured preventive maintenance programs. • Installed, assembled, and tested new machines and components, ensuring seamless integration into operations. • Supported production continuity by providing hands-on technical expertise across mechanical systems. • Optimized robotic performance and minimized stoppages through proactive adjustments and team collaboration. • Partnered with production, electrical, and engineering teams to quickly resolve maintenance issues and sustain performance.

(SOUTH CAROLINA, USA) for KUKA robotics | (Contract) • Resolved recurring faults by diagnosing and repairing mechanical/electrical issues in KUKA robotic and production systems. • Increased system reliability through preventive maintenance on robots and conveyors. • Maintained production continuity by delivering full mechanical support to the KUKA transmission line. • Enhanced automation and logistics by installing and commissioning a new AGV line. • Reduced downtime and optimized robotic performance through close collaboration with the maintenance team.

GREER MANUFACTURING (SOUTH CAROLINA, USA) |(Contract) | • Prevented costly breakdowns by conducting routine inspections and monitoring paint/assembly lines, bonding machinery, and production systems. • Extended equipment lifespan through scheduled preventive maintenance, including lubrication, cleaning, and timely replacement of worn parts. • Restored production flow quickly by diagnosing, repairing, and replacing malfunctioning equipment and components. • Ensured precision and compliance by installing, setting up, and calibrating new machinery to manufacturer specifications. • Minimized downtime during crises by responding rapidly to emergency breakdowns and implementing effective repair solutions.

PLASMAN GREER MANUFACTURING (South Caroline, USA) | (Contract) | • Delivered expert tooling advisory services, guiding clients on best practices to improve efficiency and performance. • Built technical capability by providing input and hands-on training to technicians on new and existing tooling processes. • Drove project success through active participation in planning, meetings, and supervision. • Strengthened quality control by inspecting and verifying precision measurements. • Improved tool and part performance by identifying issues and implementing corrective changes. • Accelerated project readiness by commissioning new dies to meet production requirements. • Reduced recurring defects through thorough root cause analysis and problem resolution.

(Germany) | (Contract) | Projects: BMW J45 and Ford T6 • Contributed to project success through active participation in planning meetings and providing technical input. • Commissioned and integrated new dies, including homeline commissioning, to support seamless production launch. • Ensured quality compliance by collaborating with quality teams to verify measurements on skin panels. • Improved tooling performance by inspecting parts and implementing trim and form modifications. • Enhanced tool reliability through welding repairs (TIG, MIG, stick) and conducting tryouts in press environments. • Maintained production continuity by providing mainline support, die spotting, and operator training. • Supported safe operations with certified use of overhead cranes and forklifts. • Expanded technical versatility by performing machining tasks including milling, lathe, pedestal, and radial drilling.

Projects: Nissan Navara and Ford T6 • Led and mentored apprentices, providing technical guidance and hands-on training in toolmaking. • Interpreted engineering drawings and compiled accurate material lists to support efficient tool production. • Produced precision tools from 2D designs, ensuring accuracy and compliance with specifications. Page | 4 CAREL GEORGE • Operated conventional milling machines to square and pitch work with precision. • Repaired and assembled press tools, jigs, and fixtures, restoring full functionality for production. • Conducted tool try-outs and maintenance, keeping manufacturing tools in peak working condition. • Applied welding expertise (Arc and CO₂) and operated various toolroom machines. • Performed workshop maintenance on tools, machinery, and press systems to extend service life. • Delivered projects on time, meeting strict schedules, quality standards, and accuracy requirements.

• Supervised a team of 25 employees, driving performance and maintaining high production standards. • Forecasted production needs and aligned resources to meet operational requirements. • Implemented and managed the PRAGA Production System (PPS), streamlining workflows and boosting efficiency. • Oversaw press plant operations with 15+ presses, ensuring smooth and reliable output. • Optimized material management, reducing delays and supporting continuous production flow. • Achieved and exceeded production targets by maximizing machine utilization and efficiency. • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills under high-pressure, shiftbased environments. • Solved production challenges proactively, minimizing disruptions and maintaining output.

• Operated CNC plasma cutter machinery and used CAD drafting to produce precision parts. • Performed fitting and turning tasks, ensuring accuracy in manufactured components. • Produced critical parts for the train and locomotive industry, meeting strict safety and quality standards. • Manufactured drilling rigs, trailers (up to 30-ton capacity), and mining components including conveyors, skips, chutes, cyclones, and furnace structures. • Fabricated industrial steel structures such as sheds, platforms, mezzanine flooring, and walkways, as well as repairing and modifying trailers and vehicles. • Operated a wide range of fabrication equipment, including hydraulic press-brake, pipe bending machines, guillotines, and CNC profiling machines. • Managed multiple production projects, ensuring smooth factory operations and compliance with deadlines. • Supervised teams and production planning, applying man–machine–method–material (4M) control to maximize efficiency

• Maintained, tested, and repaired electrical and mechanical equipment, reducing downtime and improving reliability. • Performed preventative maintenance on hydraulic presses, tools, and machinery, extending asset life and ensuring safe operation. • Minimized production delays through daily equipment inspections and rapid troubleshooting of faults. • Streamlined workflows and resolved root-cause issues to keep production schedules on track. • Planned, allocated, and monitored team tasks while coaching and training staff to boost efficiency and skills. • Managed inventory planning and material forecasting, preventing shortages and optimizing usage. • Oversaw production of roofing screws and bonded washers with pressing tools, maintaining quality output. • Operated forklifts and maintained safe, clean, and compliant factory and office environments to support smooth operations.

• Supervised construction sites and a 10-member team, leading meetings, training staff, and ensuring safe, efficient operations. • Managed stock control and forecast planning to prevent material shortages and keep projects on schedule. • Directed installation and quality control of fencing and steel construction projects, delivering to client specifications. • Enforced safety and compliance standards while resolving on-site challenges to maintain productivity and deadlines.

| DIART MANAFACTURING | • Operated milling, turning, drilling (radial arm, tapping, reaming), and surface grinding machines to produce precision components. • Assembled and maintained tools, ensuring accuracy and readiness for production use. • Performed finishing, rework, polishing, and die repair to restore quality and extend tool life. • Conducted tool tryouts (draw, trim, pierce, restrike) and die spotting to verify performance and refine output. • Supported line production of roof tiles by ensuring tooling quality and minimizing downtime.