Trevor Nelson
Waynesboro, TN 38485
**********@*****.***
PROFILE
• Completed advanced Panasonic and ABB Robotic Programming course.
• Proven abilities in a wide range of technical skills, including:
Blueprint reading
MIG, Spot, Seam, and Friction Stir Robotic and Hard Automation Welding
Panasonic and ABB Robotic Programming
Seimans, Allen Bradley, and Mitsubishi PLC Troubleshooting
SKILLS
• Develop weld parameters for Gas Metal Arc Welding and Resistance welding processes.
• Develop and design welding fixturing specifications based off of blueprints and CAD drawings.
• Design welding tools for Friction Stir Welding.
• Budget welding consumable cost.
• Detect and track weld defects to determine trends.
• Responsible for all aspects of troubleshooting and repair of a wide range of machines, such as
ABB robots, welding power supplies, sensor test fixturing, and assembly machines.
• Develop welding solutions on GMAW and Resistance welding robotic cells.
• Responsible for installation and troubleshooting of robotic and gantry automated welding
solutions.
• Develop application specifications based off of blueprints and material type to include weld
parameters, machine type, and fixturing.
• Advise customers on Friction Stir Welding, Robotic, Submerged Arc Welding, Automated Gas
• Metal Arc Welding and Hybrid Laser Welding applications process and parameter development.
• Design welding tools for Friction Stir Welding.
• Budget application process testing, machine and fixture cost.
• Develop step by step training materials for customer use on machine controls and installation.
• Troubleshoot and repair welding and cutting equipment to PC board component level.
• Presented hourly updates and maneuvers to Battle Staff personnel during high tempo
• Shift supervisor personnel in high operations tempo environment directing maintenance personnel
comprised of 3 specialties on 27 aircraft. .
• Developed, coordinated, and implemented procedural check sheets and emergency action plans
critical to the safety and protection of resources.
• Coordinated movement and dispatch of over 3,000 maintainers and operators and over 95 aircraft
during real world deployment and exercise scenarios.
• Developed training program for new personnel entering Maintenance Operations Center.
• Tested, inspected, troubleshot, and calibrated instruments, flight control systems, and integrated
avionics systems on A-10 and F-15C/D aircraft.
• Traced data flow and wiring diagrams using schematics and fault isolation manuals.
• Performed modifications and time compliance technical orders on integrated avionics systems
and components.
• Interpreted equipment operation to isolate malfunctions in integrated avionics systems.
• Identified and recommended methods to improve equipment performance and maintenance
procedures.
EXPERIENCE
Magneti Marelli, Pulaski, TN 2014-Present
Weld Engineer
Freightcar America, Cherokee, AL 2013-2014
Automation Supervisor
Imasen Bucyrus Technology Inc, Mt Pleasant, TN 2012-2013
Weld Engineer
Nemak, Dickson, TN 2012 – 2012
Multicraft Technician (contract)
Van-Rob Incorporated, Manchester, TN 2011- 2012
Multicraft Technician (contract)
Spartanburg Steel Products, Spartanburg, SC 2010-2011
Weld Technician
ESAB Welding and Cutting Products, Florence, SC 2007-2010
Welding Automation Field Service Engineer / Welding Automation Applications Engineer
U.S. Air Force 1996-2007
Avionics Technician / Maintenance Operations Controller
EDUCATION
Collinwood High School, Collinwood, TN
Graduated with Honors
Community College of the Air Force
Completed Electronic Principle courses
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Office, read schematic drawing/diagrams, type 35 wpm, Fluke meter,
soldering, Integrated Maintenance Data System, Global Decision Support System 2(GDSS2), fault
isolation manuals, ABB Robot Studio, FTP applications, AutoCAD, Turbo CAD