Quality Control Training

Dean Gravely

Post Office Box ***, Riner, VA. ****9

Contact Number: 855-***-****: ****@*******.***

Summary

To offer 20 years of extensive Robotic IT experience which will assist operations in improving

efficiency and production during start ups, renovations and installations.

Skills acquired during this time include writing of robot programs, improving cycle time, new

installations, and providing education regarding the function of robot cell(s). Extensive

experience with ABB S3, S4, S4C, IRC5 with additional experience with Fanuc, Kuka and

Motoman.

This includes 6 months intense training and submersion in Sweden heavy truck automation and

numerous return trips to Sweden to be updated on current innovations being introduced in the

production of the vehicle.

Highlights

Instruction Methodology for ISO 9001 C++ basic and Q basic

Short Arc and Resistance Welding Pneumatic and Hydraulic basics

Familiarity with robot to PLC IO

communication Control systems basics - Allen Bradley PLC

Robot programming 6 & 7 axis - Start up, synchronization and editing of

including track programs

motion, servo gun etc.

Ability to create, edit and jog with Work

Objects Creations of Tool Center Point

Atlas Copco tooling INOS vision

Safe move

Accomplishments

Installation and Expansion projects at Volvo Heavy Trucks, Ford Motor Company and

BMW America which included: integration of ABB robots for Metal Finish work cells, Atlas

Copco tooling, INOS vision, Safe Move, IRC5 and programming with Spot Weld servo guns in

accordance with company standards.

Start Up Team for Automated Production Line of Volvo Trucks North America Dublin,

Virginia.

This included initial training in Sweden, training of local personnel in robot functions, liaison

with various nationality programmers during robot installation and start up. Initial robots (ABB

S3) included pneumatic spot welding guns, material handling, (ABB S4) robot mig welder .

Expansion Team for New Robot Line at Volvo Truck North America Dublin, Virginia

After initial automation start up a limited team was chosen 5 years later to begin the expansion

phase with the addition of 35 robots (ABB S4C) bringing the total to 70+ robots within the

production line.

Experience

Lead Robot Programmer Current

Industrial Robot Programming Service Inc. – Riner, Virginia

Programming robot paths

Configuring robot IO

Create program calls

Set up structure for robot programs according to company standards

Provide robotic support and training as required

Anticipate and solve robotic problems (troubleshoot)

Off line robot programming

Use of Robot Studio and Text Editor

Additional assignments as needed or required in accordance and related to programming

needs of the company

Key Assembly Welder - Principal Operator - Automation Technician

May 1978 to February 2009 Volvo Truck North America – Dublin, Virginia

Key Assembly Welder 1978-1994

Reading mechanical drawings

Measuring for lay out work

Welding steel and aluminum

Backup truck assembly during high peak production

Operation of overhead crane

Principal Operator 1994-2000

Responsible for all the operations of automated equipment.

Make modifications to robot programs to improve runtime.

Work with contractors while new automation and robot equipment was being installed.

Writing work instructions for production operators in the ISO 9001 format.

Random check parts for weld quality and overall appearance.

Training operators to assemble parts correctly with quality and safety in mind.

Automation Technician 2000-2009

Responsible for all operational aspects of automated equipment to ensure 100% runtime.

Maintain robot programming (i.e. weekly backup of programs, modify robot program

paths, improve cycle time, write new programs for process improvements or new

installations .

Monitor weld parameters to ensure quality

Monitor and advise maintenance and engineering as to required equipment repairs.

Education

College Certificate or Diplomas

Instruction Methodology of ISO 9001

Arc and Acetylene Welding

Computer – Windows OS, Windows Office including Outlook, Word, Excel, Internet,

Ethernet and Intranet

C++ basic and Q basic

Pneumatic basics

Science of electricity basic

Hydraulics basic

Control System basic Allen Bradley PLC

Independent Certifications

Certificates of training for:

S3 (ABB)

S4 (ABB)

Advanced S4 (ABB)

Fanuc

Motoman

Interpreting production drawings

Science of Engineering and Building materials (metals)

Short arc welding (MIG MAG) quality requirements, protection and safety

Resistance welding and quality control

State Certified Sheet Metal Welder

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