Donald E. Hoffman
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WORK EXPERIENCE:
United States Census Bureau
Census Enumerator 4- 2010 to 8- 2010
Conducted census interviews collecting data based on the status of the
address census day.
General Motors Corp.
Sr. Electrical / Controls Engineer 4- 1999 to 10- 2009
. Computer Programming Allen Bradley PLC and HMI
. Robot Programming and Optimizing paths of ( ABB, Fanuc, Kuka
Robots)
. Transfer Press lines ( Schuler AA5X and IHI Transfer Presses )
. Automated Welding lines ( Automation and Robotic ) ( Arc & Spot
Welding )
. Improved throughput by over 27%
. Reduced downtime by over 35%
. Duties included cost analysis, time lines, specifications, budget,
start-up, troubleshooting
Sr. Production Supervisor. 6- 1997 to 4- 1999
. Manage up to 80 people including 4 group leaders
. Improved product Quality by 8% .
. Improved throughput by 25% through Standardized Work changes and
worker morale improvements
. Continuous Quality monitoring and quality visual aid enhancements.
. Increased Safety 65% due to elimination of hazards & requiring
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE )
. Lean Manufacturing Principles
. 5-S Workplace Organization & Standardization
. Continuous Improvement in all areas of Safety, Quality and
Throughput
Maintenance Supervisor 5- 1995 to 6- 1997
. Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) for proactive
maintenance
. Supervised and coached all Skill Trades personnel
. Improved response times 50%
. Improved knowledge of trades through personal instruction and on
the job training
Controls System Integrators / HRU
Electrical Engineer. 1- 1994 to 5-1995
. Design and troubleshooting of controls hardware and logic.
Including specification and selection of electrical components,
budget, customer liaison, site start-up and continuous throughput
improvement.
Lansing Community College
Electronics Instructor, Adjunct Faculty 9- 1989 to 4- 1992
. Taught electrical courses AC and DC Circuits and associated lab
work.
Olofsson Corp.
Journeyman Electrician. 12- 1988 to 4-1992
. CNC machines, Automated Welding lines in U. S. & Canada.Wiring,
troubleshooting & start-up of Fanuc
. State of Michigan certified Journeyman Electrician.
EDUCATION:
. Bachelor of Science Electrical Engineering- Michigan State University,
December 1993
SPECIAL TRAINING & SKILLS
. ABB & KUKA Robot Programming, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
. Allen Bradley RS Logix 500 and 5000, Panelbuilder Software
. Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint
. Knowledge and usage of Lean Manufacturing Principles
. Knowledge and usage of 5-S workplace organization & standardization
. Knowledge of Statistical Process Control
. Mechanical, Hydraulics and pneumatics design and principles.
Machinist