GARY BELANGER

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Morrisville, PA

19067

Phone: 215-***-**** s286rp@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

I am a certified electrician looking to obtain a motivating, meaningful position which will challenge my abilities, knowledge and drive in the manufacturing or construction industry in the Philadelphia area.

PROFILE

• 9 years technical and manufacturing experience with plastic injection molding processes in the automotive industry.

• 19 years experience in the electrical field.

• Effective team player with strong interpersonal, leadership and communication skills.

• Goal-oriented, self-motivated with a high degree of flexibility and availability.

• Reliable and committed with strong problem solving and decision making skills.

• Able to recognize workload priorities and manage multiple projects with divergent needs.

EMPLOYMENT

2009- 2011

Lead Electrician

C&C Construction Trades

Windsor, Ont.

• Due to the economic decline in the automotive industry I have chosen to return to the electrical construction trade to obtain employment.

• Coordinate and lead various industrial construction electrical projects.

• Manage three electricians or apprentices.

• Install numerous commercial and industrial electrical systems.

• Ensure all electrical work performed has met Electrical Safety Authority standards.

• Install and service fire alarm systems.

2007- 2009

Controls Engineer Mahle Filter Systems Canada Tilbury, Ont.

Prior to the closure of our Windsor Facility, I was asked to transfer to the Tilbury Plant to assist in the following:

• Assist and join a Continuous Improvement team for different products throughout the facility.

• Create and implement changes to molding cells, robots and assembly equipment to reduce cycle time, downtime and increase equipment availability.

• Lead the transfer of molding equipment from our Windsor Facility to our Tilbury Plant. This included preparing the machines and tooling to electrically interface properly. I also lead the install, debug, programming and teaching of robots.

• Assist in the day to day molding, robot and assembly equipment issues.

2006-2007

Program Leader/Controls Engineer

Mahle Filter Systems Canada Windsor, Ont.

In addition to my duties as a controls engineer, I accepted the position of Manufacturing Program Leader to lead the launch of a lost core cell which included the following duties:

• Work closely with customer on the status of the engineering and manufacturing issues of the launch.

• Lead meetings with the manufacturing team as to our progress and solve any issues that arose during the launch.

• Plan and coordinate work to the cell for a three shift rotation on a daily and weekly basis.

• Install and re-wire interfaces between multiple equipment.

• Program and teach multiple robots to perform various duties with cycle time in mind.

• Perform changes to devices or processes to eliminate potential customer complaints.

• Create and update all documentation and provide visual documentation for the Cell Tech to help understand the process flow, robot programs and setup sheets for the equipment.

• Ensure all equipment and wiring meets the Ontario ESA standards.

• Coordinate and ensure all equipment, guarding, robot safety gates and programming pass a pre-safety PSR through an outside company.

• Met all targets involving cycle time, scrap and efficiency.

2002-2006

CONTROLS ENGINEER

Mahle Filter Systems Canada

Windsor, Ont.

• Assist in the design, installation and commissioning of new equipment.

• Review approval drawings for new equipment.

• Investigate and implement improvements for the health and safety sign-off on various equipment.

• Develop, coordinate and implement improvements to equipment reliability, safety, cycle time, quality and efficiency.

• Implemented machine status displays to improve response time to equipment malfunction.

• Extensive S5, S7 and GE Fanuc PLC experience, along with Simatic touch screens.

• Provide technical support and training for maintenance and production in the facility.

• Service and troubleshoot robots, PLC’s and controls system of production line equipment.

• Ensure all equipment and the facility meets ESA inspection.

2000-2002

ELECTRICIAN

Mahle Filter Systems Canada

Windsor, Ont.

• Assisted in the conversion of a lost core molding cell including rewiring machines, safety gate controls, robots and re-locating electrical panels.

• Maintained and performed PM’s on injection mold machines, core cast machines, melt out tanks, conveyors, robots and various assembly equipment.

• Performed project work required by an immediate supervisor or controls engineer.

• Assist in the problem solving and repair of injection mold machines, assembly equipment and other large pieces of equipment.

1993-2000

ELECTRICIAN/ELECTRICAL APPRENTICE

C&C Electric

St.Clair Beach, Ont.

• Coordinated and lead various electrical projects which included estimating time and material costs.

• Assisted in the installation of the Windsor District Energy project.

• Installed many 600 volt and 120 volt distribution systems.

• Gained years of experience in fabricating, arc and mig welding and pipe fitting.

• Installed numerous commercial and industrial electrical systems.

• Ensured all electrical work performed met Electrical Safety Authority standards.

• Earned a good working relationship with ESA inspectors.

• Developed interpersonal and communication skills working with a variety of customers and contractors.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

ELECTRICIAN CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE CERTIFICATE 309A 1997-2000

St.Clair College Windsor, Ont.

Completed the Trades Qualification and Apprenticeship with an Interprovincial Standard

• Step 7 PLC programming certificate

• Step 5 PLC programming certificate

• Nachi AR operation programming certificate

• Lockout/Tagout Legislation, Policy and Procedures certificate

• Engel Injection Molding Systems Maintenance certificate

• WHIMIS training

• Extensive training, experience and knowledge in pneumatics, fabricating, pipefitting and welding.

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