Charles S. Monroe H:
C: 616-***-**** Grand Haven, Michigan 49417
********@*****.***
CAREER SUMMARY
A results-oriented Master Electrician and Machine Repair Journeyman with a
strong background in equipment controls and power usage. Solid planning and
problem-solving skills. Consistent contributor to organizational
efficiency and effectiveness. Dependable, honest and conscientious.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
HERMAN MILLER, INC. 2001 - 2009
A leading international manufacturer of furniture systems and seating for
business and healthcare.
Plant Master Electrician 2003-2009
Controls Technician 2001-2003
Responsible for the installation and maintenance of custom built metal
forming, fabric and assembly machines. Additional duties included
electrical support and maintenance for HMI's Spring Lake campus. Repaired
and documented maintenance procedures. Reported to the Maintenance
Manager.
. Implemented Ethernet networked machines helping to improve customer
reliability to 99%.
. Evaluated and created electrical protection systems to insure/protect
facilities from major power interruptions. When outages occurred,
saved company money by creating a strategic plan to bring machines
back on-line without hitting high power spike/usage penalties.
. Played a key role in successfully relocating HMI's Georgia production
to the Spring Lake facility without excessive downtime or loss to
product quality.
. Proven knowledge and application of PMP, TPM and other continuous
improvement initiatives including the use of Maximo software to
track/record equipment performance and failure.
. Partnered with Controls Engineering department to build electrical
control panels/cabinets for automated equipment.
. Helped to identify and work with vendors to support the company's
facility and maintenance needs.
. Installed both new and redesigned product lines to meet/exceed
production rate and quality metrics.
. Received Perfect Attendance Awards throughout career tenure.
. Member of Appeal Review Board for three years helping to resolve
employee issues.
. Interpret schematic drawings, diagrams and printed instructions to
assist in troubleshooting and resolving mechanical, pneumatic and
hydraulic problems.
HART & COOLEY 1983 - 2001
Industry leader in flexible air duct products.
Charles S. Monroe
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Journeyman Electrician
. Member of Union Bargaining Committee.
. Handled all stamping plant operations, painting and material handling.
. Participated in the Total Preventative Maintenance Program.
. Performed all electrical maintenance and troubleshooting on equipment
and facilities.
PREVIOUS PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Worked part-time as an Apprentice Electrician at Shippy Electric (1979-
1994).
Additionally, held increasing levels of responsibility at various
restaurants (1976-1981).
EDUCATION
Associates Degree Applied Science-
Electronics & Machine Repair 2002
Programmable Logic Controller Classes Muskegon Community College
2003-2004
ADDITIONAL TRAINING & CERTIFICATION
Attend Michigan State University every three years (since 2000) for a ten-
week National Electric Code Update seminar to seamlessly maintain licensing
requirements.
Additional training includes:
ControlLogix 5000 Klingler Electrical Safety Quality Improvement
Rockwell Automation NFPA 70E (2006) Quest for Quality (1999)
(2009)
Fitzpatrick Electric Minster Machine Company River City Rollform
RSLogix 500 (2000) Press Operation, Set-Up, Rollform (2004)
Panelview & Panelbuilder Maintenance (2006)
(2000)
SLC 500 Basics (1996) Rockwell Automation Fair
Murata Inc. Devicenet w/ControlLogix
(2002)
Great Lakes EMS Academy Weideman (2004) Ethernet Systems (2002)
Medical First Responder Sensors and Safety
(2000) (2002)
Neff School of Fluid Power SLC 500 Programming (1999)
Kendall Electric Advanced Hydraulic Control SLC 500 Advanced
(1996) Programming (1999)
Fiber Optics (2002) Basic Hydraulic Control SLC 500 Maintenance (1996)
(1995)
LIN / Panasonic (2002)
Structured Cabling (2001) North Central Youngblood Air Systems
Environmental
Ethernet Protocol (2001) Hazard Operations Training Basic Valving (2001)
(1999)
COMPUTER SKILLS
RSLogix, RSNetworks for DeviceNet,RSLinx, PanelBuilder 32, Maximo