March **, ****

To Whom It May Concern,

My experience, education, and abilities make me an ideal candidate for the Automation Technician position available within your company. My name is Sidney R. Avent, and as a current Automation Technician II, I have the training and skill set that I believe will be an asset to your staff and/or company.

Since May 2009, I have been employed at Becton Dickinson Pharmaceutical Facility in Wilson, NC. I currently live in Rocky Mount, but I am willing to travel or relocate to suit my job expectations. I am a self-motivated and determined individual. I currently have over thirty years of experience as a technician, mechanic, and machine operator. I am intrinsically motivated and have the internal drive that makes my work ethic to be desired.

As my resume indicates, I have successfully maintained and managed a variety of machinery, equipment, and plant and facility automation machines in my previous jobs. My experience and abilities include mechanical and electronic troubleshooting, engineering modifications, PLC coding, HMI modifications, PM performance and documentation,

and much more. With all of these qualifications, I am confident that I can be a positive influence and success in this position.

Minimum Salary Anticipated: 60,000

Sidney R. Avent

1916 Windsor Dr.

Rocky Mount, NC 27801

Phone: H: 252-***-****

W: 252-***-****

C: 252-***-****

Fax: 252-***-****

E-mail acvcpn@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

I am currently seeking employment in a technical or maintenance related field whereby my skills, knowledge, and experience will be utilized to increase success and be an overall asset for a company.

Work experience

January 2016 - Present Frecenius-Kabi (Formally BD Medical) Wilson, NC

Automation Technician II

1. Supported production in various capacities by troubleshooting equipment mechanically and electrically.

2. Performed and documented code changes to PLCs to improve on productivity.

3. Modified HMI screens according to engineering needs for line modifications

March 2015 – January 2016 Becton Dickinson Medical (BD) Wilson, NC

Automation Technician II

1. Supported production in various capacities by troubleshooting equipment mechanically and electrically.

2. Performed and documented code changes to PLCs to improve on productivity.

3. Modified HMI screens according to engineering needs for line modifications.

May 2009 – March 2015 Becton Dickinson Medical (BD) Wilson, NC

Maintenance Technician II

1. Supported production lines by troubleshooting and repairing down equipment.

2. Performed PMs as needed and documented in SAP.

3. Assisted engineering with modifications for equipment improvements.

Jan. 2008 – May 2009 QVC, Inc. Rocky Mount, NC

Mechanic II

1. Monitored crane system and reset faults as needed.

2. Performed maintenance and PMs on warehouse cranes.

Feb. 1984 – Sept. 2007 (Retired) Abbott Lab./Hospira, Inc. Rocky Mount, NC

Material handler (1984-1986)

1. Moved commodities to and from the production lines.

2. Assisted in line changeovers.

Solution Operator (1986-1990)

1. Mixed various types of IV solutions according to work orders.

2. Help to maintain area in GMP compliant state at all times.

3. Back-up to shift coordinator.

Maintenance Mechanic (1990-2001)

1. Troubleshoot and repair production equipment for down lines.

2. Performed and documented PMs on equipment.

3. Assisted engineering with equipment upgrades and modifications.

Engineering Technician/Tech IV (2001-2007)

1. Assisted and trained maintenance mechanic on production equipment.

2. Maintained PLCs and program files.

3. Modified PLC code and HMIs as necessary for production optimization.

4. Performed and documented PMs.

Sept. 1979 – Nov. 1983 Charles Johnson Transportation Rocky Mount, NC

OTR Truck Driver

Drove Tractor-Trailer Truck to deliver commodities to various places within the

continental United States.

Education

1972–1975 Northern Nash Senior High Rocky Mount, NC

High School Diploma.

1986-1988 Nash Community College Rocky Mount, NC

Troubleshooting Electric Motors

Interpreting Schematics

1989-1992 Edgecombe Community College R.M. & Tarboro, NC

AC-DC

PLC I & II

Commercial & Industrial Wiring

Received Electrical Certificate

Qualifications

I have experience with TI and Allen Bradley PLCs, Siemen’s PLC (Limited), Fanuc Robots, Fillers, Labelers, Isolators, Sterilizers, Total Control HMIs, Video-Jet Printers, Cognex Vision Systems, Panelview HMIs, and basic computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).

I have worked with contractors on equipment installations, upgrades, and modifications.

I have completed validation for IQ-PQ equipment.

I have also worked with OEMs on machine parts and for technical assistance.

References

Dennis Chandler Hospira, Inc. 252-***-****

William Pitt Hospira, Inc. 252-***-****

Dean Hux Hospira, Inc. (Retired) 252-***-****

Interests and activities

All Sports (Especially Golf), Computers, Videography, Photography

Light of Peace Baptist Church Deacon and Finance Committee Member

President of the local Foster/Adoptive Parents Support Group

Local coordinator for CPR certification and recertification

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