Randy A. Kaple

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Phone: 440-***-****, email: abh6pj@r.postjobfree.com

EXPERIENCE:

**/****-******* *********** ************ Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Sales/Product Manager

Responsible for global sales, product development, service, training and

start up of industrial/automotive computer controlled automatic test panel

painting machines (to simulate robotic paint lines), reciprocators, process

controls, fluid flow control systems and special automatic systems.

Responsibilities include working closely with engineering in the design of

new machines, options and controls for the automotive OEM paint testing to

simulate automotive robotic painting. Integrating controls and modifying

machines for electrostatic robotic bell applicators, interfacing with bell

speed controllers, high voltage controllers and 2 component mixing systems.

Work with engineering and key accounts (PPG, BASF, DuPont, Akzo Nobel,

etc.) troubleshooting machines, paint equipment and systems for producing

paint test panels for automotive paint customers (Ford, GM, Honda, BMW

etc.).

Primary contact for sales and service for all accounts worldwide. Consult

with end users to provide assistance for troubleshooting, improving

processes, and quality control.

11/2001 - 10/2003 Artomation (Advanced Robotic Technologies)

Cleveland, OH

Lab Manager

Responsibilities included the overall direction of the product

demonstration lab. Performed live demonstrations of automated robotic paint

machines, spray equipment with end user's paint and products.

Installed, set up, and demonstrated multi-axis robotic painting machines.

Installed ancillary paint equipment, spray guns, rotary atomizers, powder

systems. Programmed robotic machines with end user spray equipment to

automatically apply various coating to end user products.

Responsible for all service, maintenance and overall performance of lab

robotic machines, spray equipment and training customers on the use of

multi axis robotic painting machines.

Engineered finishing processes and layouts for existing and potential

customers of liquid and powder coating systems from pretreatment, material

handling, to application equipment to meet customer specifications.

Duties also consisted of consulting with existing and potential customers

to improve automation of paint finishing lines, solving problems with paint

application issues by providing solutions.

Supervised installation of robotic application systems, and trained

customers on proper use of robotic systems, software, and application

equipment optimizing production processes.

4/1998 - 11/2001 American Industrial Corporation Greenwood/IN

Finishing Specialist

Accomplishments include converting automotive tier supplier (Aeroquip

Inoac, Fremont, OH) from conventional hand spraying to electrostatic hand

spraying. Conversion of this automotive parts supplier to complete

automatic painting was accomplished by installing reciprocators with rotary

atomizers and Fanuc robots with spray guns for final touch up of spoilers

and body side molding, resulting in over 5 million dollars of savings in

paint alone.

Responsibilities included training users on proper use, maintenance of

spray equipment, auditing paint lines to reduce defects improving quality,

efficiency and end user satisfaction of paint line.

Factory trained with distribution product lines, including ITW Ransburg,

ITW Gema, ITW DeVilbiss, ITW Binks, Nordson and Aro finishing equipment and

systems.

Other duties included working with engineering personnel to secure

finishing system sales within the assigned territory. Worked with

suppliers to achieve "supplier direct" system sales for the assigned

territory.

7/1996 - 4/1998 Perry & Derrick paints Cincinnati, OH

Industrial Sales Representative

Managed sales and trained key accounts, Kennedy Tool, J&M i.e. on the use

of paint and equipment.

Tested and developed new industrial paint formulations to meet customer

needs and environmental standards.

Instructed customers on the application of industrial coatings increasing

quality.

1988 - 7/1996 Nordson Corporation Amherst, OH

Field Engineer, Sales Representative, Lab Tech

Accomplishments included installing, start up and training end users in the

use multi million dollar automotive paint systems.

Supervised automotive engineered paint line installations, start up,

training operators, and providing technical support for multi-million

dollar automotive paint systems for Ford, Donnelly, Becker, i.e.

Set up weekly demonstrations of automatic paint machines using

electrostatic air spray, rotary atomizers, airless paint systems for

potential customers.

Responsible for maintenance of demonstration lab, paint storage/waste, and

all spray equipment.

Fully trained as part of Nordson hazardous material emergency team.

2/1984 - 4/1988 United States Navy Scotland, UK

Production team Leader

Received letter of accommodation for "motivation & dedication".

Served as quality assurance inspector.

Good Conduct, and Overseas Awards.

EDUCATION:

1986 University of the State of NY US-NY-Albany

Associate Degree Applied Sciences

Associate in Science

Ashland University US-OH-Ashland

Business Administration

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