Gerald P. Cuchna
Downers Grove, Illinois 60515
Seeking a rewarding career in field service. Over twenty five years of
experience in repair, installation and maintenance of a wide range of
sophisticated electrical, electronic and mechanically operated equipment
used in product manufacturing.
Experience:
3/2007-1/2009
Morris Midwest, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Field Service Engineer
Authorized representative for a world leading metal turning and grinding
machine tool manufacturer. Installed, repaired and maintained computer
numerical machine tools which contained plc, axis and spindle servo drive
systems of metal turning equipment which included lathes, vertical and
horizontal milling machines. In addition, retrofitted option packages for
specific machine duties. Mechanical duties included, alignment and\or
replacement of parts such as precision ball screws, spindle cartridges,
hydraulics, pneumatics and related components of that the system contains.
Recovered mechanically and electronically equipment to within manufactures
specification. Resolved issues in control software. Worked to resolve
customer issues and train respective employees.
2/06-3/2007
O & G Spring and Wire, Chicago, Illinois
Electrician
Electrical troubleshooting of automated equipment. A system consists of
servo, induction, dc motors and pneumatics circuits. Worked on plant
electrical power distribution.
4/04-2/06
Global Gear and Machining, Downers Grove, Illinois
Maintenance Technician
Worked on mechanical, electrical and electronic equipment used in a
manufacturing environment. Equipment included computer numerical
controlled metal turning machine tools, hobbing, shaving and grinding with
robotic intervention possible. Included in the systems are servo drives,
spindle drives, pneumatics, hydraulics and plc's that are used in a
conveyor transport system.
Equipment manufacturers were Okuma, Hyundai, Mazak Liebherr, Mitsubishi,
Chiron, Brother, Delta, Gleason Trippet and Junker. System controls may
contain are Fanuc, Siemens and Allen Bradley
3/03 - 4/04
Rexam/Precise Technologies, Buffalo Grove, Illinois
Automation Technician
Repaired and maintained custom high speed precision indexing automated
medical assembly equipment. Composing of plc, vision system, servo
controlled systems, ultrasonic welding, pad printing, mechanical and
pneumatic actuators.
3/89 - 3/03
Rexnord Industries, Downers Grove, Illinois
Industrial Group Leader
Worked and maintained equipment that include computer numerical controlled
metal turning and grinding machine tools. Included in the systems are
servo drives, spindle drives, pneumatics, hydraulics and plc that are used
in a conveyor transport system.
Manufacturers are Cincinnati, Warner and Swasey, New Britain, Mori
Seiki, Okuma, Mitsubishi, Mazak, Heald, Haas and Bryant machine tools.
System and plant plc controls may contain Fanuc, Allen Bradley, AEG
Gould, Omron and OEM controls. Worked with Allen Bradley, Fanuc,
Volkman, Inland and Reliance variable frequency drives and servo
systems. Jib and bridge cranes. High temperature gas and electric
hearth furnaces with robotic intervention. Included are high current
rectifiers used in a plating environment. Installed and worked on
electrical power distribution. Planned and dispersed work orders.
Education:
DeVry Institute of Technology
Addison, Illinois
Associate of Applied Science in Electronics
DeVry Institute of Technology
Chicago, Illinois
Electronic Technicians Certificate
Triton College
River Grove, Illinois
Hydraulics, Robotic Operations and Programming
Training:
York Technical College
Rolling Meadows, Illinois
Bryant Grinder Corp.
Springfield, Vermont
Mori Seiki, USA Inc.
Rock Hill, South Carolina
Gerald P. Cuchna
2135 Ashley Court
Downers Grove, Illinois 60515
Dear Hiring Official:
I would like to explore employment opportunities in field service with your
company.
Specifically, I have over twenty years of extensive training and experience
in the field of electrical electronic and mechanical technology, and I am
seeking a career opportunity that will fully utilize my experience. I am
enclosing my resume for your review.
As the resume indicates, my experience includes, repair of a wide range of
automated equipment, which include grinding and metal turning machine
tools. Equipment included computer numerical controlled systems, robotic,
plc, relay logic, variable frequency drives, servo systems, high
temperature furnaces and ovens, high current rectifiers and process
equipment. Also, a wide variety of bridge and jib cranes which are all
used in product transportation.
In addition, I have experience in electrical power distribution and
installation facility wide. Including a extensive variety of electrical,
electronic, hydraulic and pneumatic system devices and components.
Realizing that this summary cannot begin to communicate my qualifications.
I would appreciate a personal interview.
I would like to thank you in advance for your time and interest.
Regards,
Gerald P. Cuchna
Enclosure