Career I am seeking a long term position in the automotive manufacturing
Objectives industry in an Engineering or Maintenance leadership position. This
position will allow me to fully utilize my extensive experience with
PLCs, automated controls systems, robotics, industrial welding
processes, and communication skills to add value to the departments,
equipment and team members I service and work with.
Professiona MSX International Inc., -Faurecia Automotive Interiors, Saline, Michigan
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Experience Controls Engineer, October 2012 - Present
Responsible for all PLC, HMI, MMI and robotics programming plant wide,
all injection molding press, automated assembly, trim press, foam, spray
p.u., sonic welding and support equipment, troubleshooting, programming
and maintenance.
PLC hardware and software management, electrical documentation,
programming changes and breakdown management.
Responsibilities also include (in conjunction with maintenance)
immediate response to any equipment issues or failures, effective
situation assessment, efficient troubleshooting, and the safe
performance of any corrective actions needed to properly rectify the
situation.
Additional responsibilities of shift Maintenance Supervisor as coverage
needs dictate.
Non-coverage responsibilities include automation and robotic software
backups, documentation updates and available project work.
Homer Donaldson Company Inc., Hudson, Michigan
Controls Engineer-Lead Electrician, January 2012 - March 2012
Responsible for all PLC, HMI, MMI and robotics programming plant wide,
all stamping press, automated bending machine and welding lines,
construction, programming and maintenance.
PLC hardware and software management and control, electrical
documentation, programming changes and breakdown management.
Responsibilities also included immediate response to any equipment
issues or failures, effective situation assessment, efficient
troubleshooting, and the safe performance of any corrective actions
needed to properly rectify the situation.
Non-coverage responsibilities included regular preventative maintenance
of equipment, corrective and safety work orders, automation and robotic
software backups, documentation updates, maintaining and updating weld
schedules, ordering parts and materials as needed and available project
work.
Manpower Professional Division Inc.-Martinrea, Jonesville, Lansing,
Michigan
Maintenance Weld Technician-Welding Dept., September 2011 - December
2011
Autonomous coverage of multiple PLC controlled automated robotic welding
lines, associated hard tooling and fixtures, manual weld guns, weld
controllers, automated transfer systems, and support equipment.
Responsibilities included immediate response to any equipment issues or
failures, effective situation assessment, efficient troubleshooting, and
the safe performance of any corrective actions needed to properly
rectify the situation.
Non-coverage responsibilities included regular preventative maintenance
of equipment, corrective and safety work orders, automation and robotic
software backups, documentation updates, maintaining and updating weld
schedules, and available project work.
Van-Rob Tecumseh (Formerly-Lenawee Stamping Corporation Inc)., Tecumseh,
Michigan
Maintenance Group Leader-Welding, Stamping and Assembly, November 2010
- March 2011
Leadership responsibilities include maintenance daily schedules, OT and
work assignments. Providing appropriate manpower and support to
production downtime calls and taking the lead as needed. Monitoring
daily work logs, progress on assigned PMs and projects to insure planned
completion goals are met.
Ordering parts and materials as needed. This is a highly involved
position.
Maintain inter-shift communications through nightly downtime tracking
and pass-down letters.
Maintain departmental records through the use of computer tools and
software. Including but not limited to Microsoft Office, Word, Excel,
PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Work directly with Engineering to spearhead equipment and process
improvement throughout the plant planning and assigning new project work
as needed.
Direct shift activities within the lines of the current UAW contract for
this plant with regards to discipline, OT, work assignments and any
other Union concerns that may arise.
I managed by example, through mutual trust and respect, planning,
accountability, fairness and openness
5884 Cottonwood Dr.
Ypsilanti, MI. 48197
567-***-**** cell
ab83ls@r.postjobfree.com Allen Cunningham
Professiona G & K Services Inc., San Antonio, Texas
l Plant Engineering Manager and Maintenance Supervisor, May 2009 - March
Experience 2010
Managerial responsibilities include maintenance daily schedules and
assignments. Monitoring work logs, progress on assigned PMs, and
projects to insure planned completion goals are met.
Weekly downtime, OT, utilities and waste water chemical usage tracking.
Maintain departmental records through the use of computer tools and
software. Including but not limited to Microsoft Office, Word, Excel,
PowerPoint, Outlook and Lotus Notes.
Meet departmental fiscal goals through controlled spending, timely bill
payment and proper recording of all expenditures. Ordering all machine
parts, shop materials and chemicals within budgeted guidelines.
Act as the direct plant contact for all outside salespeople, vendors,
contractors and corporate engineering.
Working supervisor responsibilities include maintaining plant buildings,
grounds, primary systems-air, steam, water and waste water processing
equipment, production equipment and production support.
Perform daily assignments, PMs, projects and work logs. Respond in a
timely manner to any service calls, assisting and taking lead as the
situation requires. This is a highly involved "hands on" position.
I managed by example, through mutual trust and respect, planning,
accountability, fairness and openness
Toyotetsu Texas, Inc. (TTTX), San Antonio, Texas
Engineering Specialist, Automation, Robotic Welding and Assembly,
April 2007 - May 2009
Machine maintenance support within the Welding department on all aspects
of repairing, maintaining and operating the automated control systems,
robotic welding equipment, servo weld guns, weld controllers, vision
systems, and support equipment. This includes construction,
installation, programming, troubleshooting, tooling adjustments,
physical modifications, fabrication, machining, welding, painting and
5S.
Responsible for maintaining current PLC, touch screen, robotic and
vision systems programming, updates and backups. Maintaining current
weld schedules and weld position maps, machine tooling, jig drawings,
and all other required documentation for the equipment and processes
within the Welding department.
Position was a highly autonomous leadership role. My daily activities
were prioritized by the changing needs of the departments I supported,
and by Engineering's current project list. During normal production
operations my assignments could change quickly and were directly
determined by the needs of Production, Quality Assurance, and Machine
Maintenance. The nature of automotive production systems demands
uninterrupted manufacturing operations, diligent line support, and swift
problem resolution during machine breakdowns. Appropriate decisions and
expedient responses are crucial in order to insure a continuous flow of
high quality products to our customer.
My extensive experience, exceptional communication skills,
professionalism, quick, cool thinking, expedience, and ability to adapt
to changing situations were prerequisites for me to be able perform well
under time sensitive, stressful circumstances. The departments I
supported trusted in my leadership, experience, and judgment during
critical situations.
Ford Motor Company Inc.-,Wixom Assembly Plant, Wixom, Michigan
Journeyman Electrician, Automation & Robotic Welding, June 1996 - March
2007
Autonomous coverage of multiple PLC controlled automated robotic welding
lines, associated hard tooling and fixtures, manual weld guns, weld
controllers, automated transfer systems, and support equipment.
Responsibilities included immediate response to any equipment issues or
failures, effective situation assessment, efficient troubleshooting, and
the safe performance of any corrective actions needed to properly
rectify the situation.
Non-coverage responsibilities included regular preventative maintenance
of equipment, corrective and safety work orders, automation and robotic
software backups, documentation updates, maintaining and updating weld
schedules, and available project work.
5884 Cottonwood Dr.
Ypsilanti, MI. 48197
567-***-**** cell
ab83ls@r.postjobfree.com Allen Cunningham
Professiona Lenawee Industrial Machine Inc., Adrian, Michigan
l Lead Journeyman Machine Tool Electrician, June 1984 - June 1996
Experience Highly experienced with all aspects of construction, installation,
programming, troubleshooting and de-bugging of Allen Bradley PLC and
relay logic control systems for an extensive variety of new and
refitted, used machines and machine tools, specialized manufacturing
equipment, and custom built production machinery; including any required
incidental work to complete said projects, including but not limited to
machining, fabrication, and painting.
Supervision of any production trials, customer approval trials, and
buyoff; as well as supervision of equipment disassembly, shipment,
installation, reassembly, power up, troubleshooting, and repair of any
issues that arose. Assist customer trials on their site as needed to
insure customer satisfaction, approval, and final buyoff.
5884 Cottonwood Dr.
Ypsilanti, MI. 48197
567-***-**** cell
ab83ls@r.postjobfree.com Allen Cunningham
Education Owens Community College, Perrysburg, Ohio.
Apprenticeship & Automation Technology Studies.
Completed electrical apprenticeship & Journeyman Electrician
certification in 1989.
Jackson Community College, Jackson, Michigan.
Apprenticeship & Automation Technology Studies.
Skills and Strong PLC, HMI, MMI, automation controls (AC and DC) and robotics
Experience skills (multiple systems).
Strong computer skills.
(Microsoft Office; Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
Strong welding process management skills.
(automotive spot, nut, projection and MIG)
Excellent "hands on" experience and skills.
Excellent machine and process troubleshooting skills.
(Root cause analysis)
Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Highly motivated, adaptable and professional.
Strong leadership and team building skills.
Highly experienced in an automotive manufacturing environment and plant
floor operations.
Automation PLC Experience:
Training Allen Bradley PLC family; PLC2 through PLC5, SLC 500, Control and
and Micrologix PLCs RSLinx, RSLogix
Experience 5,500/5000 PLC software, FactoryTalk ME and Panelbuilder 32 HMI/MMI
software. Ethernet, DH+, IP addressing and Devicenet communications
platforms.
Omron PLCs, HMI/MMIs and CX Programmer/Designer software.
Mitsubishi PLCs HMI/MMIs and GX Programmer/Designer software.
Some Toyopuc PLCs and software.
Robotic Experience:
Kawasaki robots, AD, C, & D controllers, electrical, maintenance,
programming and S/K logic.
Nachi robots, AX, AW, AR and older, electrical, maintenance and
programming.
ABB robots, S3, S4, S4s and IRC5, electrical, maintenance and
programming.
Fanuc robots, J2 and J3, electrical, maintenance and programming.
Some Panasonic and Motoman robots.
Weld Controller and Process Experience:
Weldtronic, Weldlogic, Nas Toa, Nadesco, Obara, Phase 5, OTC Dahien,
Medar and various other weld controllers.
Resistance spot, stud, nut, projection and pipe welding, robotic and
pedestal.
MIG welding, robotic and stationary.
Various nut, bolt, projection and stud feeder applications and guns.
Emhart stud guns and controllers.
Obara, Aro and various types of weld guns, air over oil, pneumatic &
servo.
Resistance spot welding training, basic through advanced. Maintenance,
programming, adjustment and proper documentation of weld schedules, weld
position maps and weld tear down sheets.
Specialized Experience:
Monasashi-kun measuring cylinders and controllers, installation, setup,
programming and maintenance.
Keyence, Cognex and Omron machine vision systems, installation, setup,
programming and maintenance.
Safety Extensive Lock Out-Tag Out training.
Training Basic first aid and CPR training.
5S and TPM training.
Arc flash/ proper PPE training.
High climbing safety, working at heights safety training.
Confined space training.
Lift truck and industrial vehicle safety training.
Crane operation safety training.
5884 Cottonwood Dr.
Ypsilanti, MI. 48197
567-***-**** cell
ab83ls@r.postjobfree.com Allen Cunningham