Keith Waller *** Spring ct • Liberty, MO *****

630-***-**** (Mobile) • wallerkeith68@ yahoo.com

Supervision, Project Management, Technician

With Expertise in Robotics & Automated Equipment Maintenance and Training

Dedicated manufacturing professional leveraging 20+ years of experience in robotics, metal manufacturing, automated equipment maintenance and machine repair. Possesses excellent analysis; troubleshooting, communication and management skills. Able to effectively manage multiple priorities and respond to shifting time and project demands. Brings a self-motivated, winning attitude and strong loyal work ethic. Recognized as a resourceful leader who partners with others to deliver on business and customer service goals. Core competencies include:

Motoman/Fanuc/ABB/Cloos Robot Programming & Debugging Metal Manufacturing

Electrical/Mechanical Troubleshooting & Repair Manufacturing/Production/Operations

Robotic Mig Welding Preventive Maintenance Technical Leadership & Supervision

Lean Manufacturing Continuous Process Improvement

Professional Overview

Fanuc America/HRU., Rochester Hills, MI 2013 – Pres.

Field Service Engineer Sr.

Troubleshoot, repair electrical/mechanical/ software issues on Fanuc products. Based in Kansas City. 100 percent travel required.

Caterpillar Inc., Aurora, IL 2011 – 2013

Robot Programmer, Manufacturing Technician - Integrated Manufacturing Operations

Support weld engineering/quality by teaching and correcting robot paths, verify weld schedules and implement offline programs.

Commission new robotic cells and develop standard operating procedures.

Work with operators to provide robotic support and training as needed on the third shift.

Troubleshoot automated mig welding cells, make corrections and address equipment matters for multiple assembly stations which include ABB, Fanuc and Cloos robots using multi pass weld, tandem, and adaptive mig welding processes.

Support the electricians in robotic maintenance and programming issues.

Montezuma Manufacturing Magna/Cosma, Montezuma, IA 2006 – 2011

Maintenance Electrician

Maintained, programmed, installed and repaired equipment in a state of the art automated assembly process for Chrysler Belvidere, which include, RJ3iB Fanuc controllers, Bosch/Lincoln weld controllers (device net and RSlogics 5000 was used for control throughout the process).

Also processes includes: Mig welding, resistance welding, projection welding, along with dispense units, material handlers and human/machine interface operating stations al in which I maintained daily in a production atmosphere.

Track Corporation, Spring Lake, MI 2003 – 2006

Weld Department Supervisor

Provided leadership and supervision for up to 34 manufacturing professionals to achieve productivity, quality, scheduling consistency, and safety programs (for 2 shifts).

Oversaw all production scheduling, inventory, weld quality and personnel training.

Reviewed production schedules, work order and material requirements to determine priorities.

Assisted in programming and maintaining automated mig/resistance welding equipment. (15) ABB mig weld integrated work cells.

Ensured workers had appropriate training, work instruction, and tools to successfully perform their duties. Planned and coordinated training for new and existing weld shop personnel.

Analyze ergonomic issues and developed standard operating procedures to ensure the utmost safety is being performed while the maximum production output meet or exceeded all established quality standards.

Generated daily performance reports for operations and quality managers.

Upheld all company policies and requirements to ISO/TS standards..

Mico Industries, Grand Rapids, MI 2001 – 2003

Maintenance Mechanic/Robotic Technician

Repaired, maintained and programmed automated mig/resistance welders, including Motoman ERC, MRC and XRC controllers; RJ2 and RJ3 Fanuc controllers.

Performed fixture repair and PLC troubleshooting.

Performed machine repair and part replacement in a metal stamping environment such as: Press maintenance, material feeders, conveyors, sprayers, automated transfer systems.

ABB Flexible Automation, Auburn Hills, MI 1998 – 2001

Field Service Engineer II

Commission, program, repair and debug ABB automated products for multiple manufacturing processes. Based in Southwestern Mich. 100 percent travel required.

Wolverine Metal Stamping, Stevensville, MI 1992 – 1998

Robotic welding Technician/Die Setter

Installed, programmed and maintained robotic mig weld and pick-in-place stations.

Programmed and set up automated brake press integrated transfer systems for whirlpool panels and Herman Miller products.

Trained and supervised 4 to 7 people for weld production.

Set up progressive and compound dies 40 to 1k ton presses.

Additional Career Success

CDI Corporation/Daimler Chrysler Weld Repair Relief Supervisor/Launch Coordinator

United States Army 1986 – 1994 Combat Communications Specialist/w Reserve Duty

Education, Certifications & Licenses

Electro/Mechanical Technology - 91/93 - Lake Michigan College, Benton Harbor, MI

GMAW (Manual Hand Mig Welding) Valmont/Caterpillar ERC/MRC/XRC Programming, Motoman Dayton Ohio. S4C+ Programming/Electrical/Mechanical, ABB, Auburn Hills, MI. S4C+/IRC5 Advance Function ABB Programming, Wolf Automation Fort. Carson, CO. Fanuc RJ3 Programming, Valentine Robotics, Pontiac, MI. Parker Pneumatic/Hydraulic Training Course, Volt Cedar Rapids, IA Advance Functions - Fanuc Programming, Caterpillar Aurora, IL. Fanuc robot training Electrical/Mechanical/Software along with Vision training, Fanuc America, Rochester Hills, MI.

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