Byron Joseph Stoutamire
Decatur, GA 30034
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OBJECTIVE: To obtain a position that will allow for continual personal growth.
EDUCATION:
Southeast College of Technology Mobile, AL
Bachelor of Science Degree Operations Management, June 1996
Associate Degree/Electronic Engineering, November 1994
KUKA College Detroit, MI
Programming 1 V8 X, January 2013
FANU Robotics, Inc. Detroit, MI
Arc Tool operations and programming, March 2000
National Technology Transfer, Inc. Atlanta, GA
Electro Pneumatics Course, February 2000
William J. Dumas and Associates Atlanta, GA
PLC Training Course, March 1998
United States Navy
Synchro-Servo School, April 1991
Mark NC-2 Plotter School February 1990
Mark-19 Gyro School, March 1987
Dial X Telephone School, January 1987
Central Atmosphere Monitoring systems school, September 1986
Basic Submarine School, July 1984
EXPERIENCE:
Parkway Products (Auto Supplier) Mariette, GA
Maintenance Shift Leader
Performs proactive, predictive, preventative and corrective maintenance on all production
and automation equipment, i.e. motor controls, drives (AC/DC), motors (AC/DC),
power distribution, injection molding, structural foam, plastic conveying systems and
PLC’s (AB SLC 500 and Micro Logix Series) Feb’14-Current
Hyundai Mobis Alabama (Automotive OEM) Montgomery, AL
Maintenance Supervisor
I was responsible for directing all team activity, training and project assignments. I developed
and implemented maintenance standards for new and existing equipment. I provided leadership,
growth development and support to the complete manufacturing process. I provided leadership for
safety, 5s and machine optimization teams. I effectively maintained all maintenance records to trend maintenance history and reduced machine failure. Jul’13-Feb’14 (I left due to family illness)
Plastic Omnium Auto Exteriors, LLC (Auto Supplier) Norcross, GA
Maintenance Shift Leader
Tracked, performed and directed maintenance operations on all factory equipment. All of this was
done for a fast paced, Tier 1 automotive manufacturing supplier.
Nov’09-Jul’13 (I left for a better career opportunity)
Trojan Battery Company (Lead/Acid Based) Lithonia, GA
(Battery Manufacturing)
Maintenance Lead Mechanic
Performed proactive, preventative and corrective maintenance to all factory equipment.
Also, directed shift maintenance mechanics on day to day maintenance issues.
May’08-Nov’09 (I left for a better career opportunity)
Nexpak (Injection Molding of Consumer Products) Duluth, GA
Automation Engineer
Designs, builds and installs systems to improve production efficiency in factory
work cells (conveyor, counting and stacking systems and motor controls.) Also, repairs
troubleshoots and maintains automation, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
Oct’06-May’08 (I left due to plant closure)
Pavestone Company (Concrete Mfg.) Tyrone, GA
Maintenance Planner
Organizes and directs all plant maintenance projects, performs inventory control, both incoming
and outgoing, oversaw all daily electrical and mechanical maintenance and preventative
maintenance program. Oct’05-Oct’06 (I left for a better career opportunity)
Trojan Battery Company (Lead/Acid Based) Lithonia, GA
(Battery Manufacturing)
Maintenance Technician
Performed preventative maintenance and mechanical and electrical installations. Repaired
hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic and automations systems. Feb’05-Oct’05
(I left to pursue a better career opportunity)
Self Employed (Contracted for Curtius Trading Co., Atl, GA, Global Welding,
Decatur, GA and Nexpak, Duluth, GA)
Designed, installed and troubleshot electronic and electrical automated systems in injection
molding (Dmag and Netstal), envelope, paper sorting and other industrial equipment. I also
installed VFD drives (AB, TB Woods, Sieman’s and GE). June’04-ongoing
Orbis Corporation (Plastics Mfg.) Lawrenceville, GA
Maintenance Technician
Performed proactive, predictive, preventative and corrective maintenance on all production and
automation equipment, i.e. motor controls PLCs, PLC drives (AC/DC), motors (AC/DC), power
distribution, injection molding (Uniloy, Milicron and Johnson Controls) structural foam and
plastic conveying systems. Feb’03-June’04 (I left due to plant closure)
Bridgestone Sports (Injection Molding & Extruding) Covington, GA
Maintenance Technician
Performed proactive, predictive, preventative and corrective maintenance on all production and
automation equipment, conveyors, lighting, power distribution, motor controls, PLCs, motors
(AC/DC) and JSW (Japan Steel Works) injection. Nov’01-Feb’03
(I left to pursue better opportunities)
Mead Consumer and Office Products (Paper Mfg.) Atlanta, GA
Electrical Maintenance Technician
Performed all phases of electrical maintenance on all production and automation equipment, i.e.
motors (AC/DC), motor controls, PLCs, PLC drives (AC/DC), lighting, power distribution, etc.
Aug’00-Nov-01 (I left due to plant closure)
Webvan Distribution Center Suwannee, GA
Maintenance Technician
Performed preventative maintenance, monitored repaired and installed all conveyors and
automated equipment. Also performed minor structural repairs. May’00-Aug’00
(Reason for leaving plant closure)
Dixie Numerics, LLC (Automotive Metal Stamping) Lake City, GA
Maintenance Supervisor
Supervised, directed, and assigned maintenance tasks to all electrical/weld shop personnel. Also
developed and maintained performance records and an advancement criteria for department
personnel. I developed a preventative maintenance program and standard operating procedures for
QS9000 qualification, TQM, 5S, Kaizen and Lean Mfg. I was also the lock-out tag-out trainer for
the facility and was responsible for ordering and maintaining an ongoing stock of replacement
parts for the electrical dept. Aug’98-May-00 (I left due to plant closure)
Vantage Products Corporation (Plastics Mfg) Conyers, GA
Lead Maintenance Person Electrical/Electronic
Supervised and directed electrical/electronic personnel, maintained all phases of factory
machinery used to manufacture structural plastics, i.e. controls, PLCs, drives, injection molding
(Johnson Controls and Husky). June’96-Aug’98 (I left due to plant closure)
D.Z. & F.M. Marine Electric (Ships/Floating Platforms) Mobile, AL
Electrical Supervisor/Journeyman Electrician
Supervised and directed electrical personnel. Maintained ongoing records, project progress
quality control, employee time and equipment evaluation. Also repaired, installed and maintained
all phases of electrical and electronic shipboard systems. May’95-Dec’95
(I left due to contract completion)
Sonitrol Security Systems Mobile, AL
Electronic Service Technician
Installed, maintained and repaired all phases of security systems, both commercial and
Residential. Dec’94-May’95 (Internship Completed)
Ingall’s Shipbuilding and Repair Pascagoula, MS
Journeyman Electrician
Installed and repaired all phases of electrical and electronic shipboard systems.
Dec’92-May’94 (I left due to contract completion)
Atlantic Marine, Inc (Ships & Floating Platforms) Mobile, AL
Journeyman Electrician
Installed, maintained and repaired all phases of shipboard electrical and electronic systems
Sept’91-Dec’92 (I left due to contract completion)
United States Navy
Interior Communications Electrician
Troubleshot, repaired, installed and maintained all phases of communication, electronic,
electrical and navigational systems. Mar’84-July’91 (Honorably discharged)