Randy Estes
Objective
Obtain a relevant position with a company that promotes personal and professional growth. I would like to secure a position where my unique combination of skills will be utilized to build/ lead a world class support group. I am seeking a career defining position that I can be passionate about and contribute to the company’s long term success.
Experience
FCA Chrysler LLC. Toledo,Ohio
Maintenance Area Supervisor
January2015 - present
Oversee skilled trades personnel in the paint facility
Conduct daily meetings, assingments, and evaluations of skilled personnel
Document and track equipment usage and procurement using TMS software
Adhere to Professional leadership and management practices using the WCM management model
Oversee the use and maintenance of all paint related equipment including but not limited to:
Allen-Bradley control software
Intellepaint software
Kawasaki robots and all associated components
All ransburg, Durr, and ITW automated painting components
L & W Engineering Blissfield, Michigan
Maintenance Coordinator/Manager
June 2012 – Aug 2014
Assign prioritized daily tasks to Support team’s.
Oversee training of Maintenance Technician Apprentices, and other technical tradesmen.
Develop departmental goals and conduct performance evaluations.
Manage TPM, and RM programs to maximize uptime.
Analyze TPM, and RM data to ensure effectiveness.
Design and Implement continuous improvement projects to maximize efficiency.
Interact and properly utilize outside contractors and other available resources.
Facilitate weekly and monthly meetings to review operational performance with the following groups: Maintenance techs, facility techs, toolroom associates, weld techs, foam techs, and crib associates.
Member of Plant #4: 5S, Continuous Improvement, Safety, Environmental steering committee, and launch teams.
Oversee and Manage United States Department of Labor Apprenticeship program.
Assist in obtaining and Maintaining TS 16949, and ISO 14001 certification
LOTO instructor, HILO instructor, Overhead Crane Instructor.
July 2009 – June 2012 L & W Engineering Blissfield, Michigan
Maintenance Technician
Maintain (Motoman, MRC, XRC, NX), Faunc (RJ2, RJ3), ABB Robots.
Troubleshoot and maintain weld cell and related equipment. (GMWA, TIG) Projection, Resistance.
Install and maintain hydraulic and pneumatic components on the weld cell equipment.
Program improvements and adjustments to robotic routines.
April 2008 - July 2009 L & W Engineering Blissfield, Michigan
Maintenance Coordinator/Manager
Assign prioritized daily task’s to Maintenance Technician.
Oversee and training of Maintenance Technicians.
Develop departmental goals and conduct performance evaluations.
Redesign and manage TPM, and RM programs to maximize uptime.
Analyze TPM, and RM data to ensure effectiveness.
Interact and properly utilize outside contractor resources.
Facilitate weekly and monthly meetings to review operational performance.
Facilitate weekly and monthly meetings to review operational performance with the following groups: Maintenance techs, facility techs, toolroom associates, weld techs, foam techs, and crib associates.
Active Member of Plant #4: 5S, Continuous Improvement, Safety, Environmental steering committee, and launch teams.
LOTO instructor, HILO instructor, Overhead crane instructor.
March 2004 - April 2008 L & W Engineering Blissfield, Michigan
Robotic Maintenance Technician
Maintain Motoman (MRC, XRC, NX), Faunc (RJ2, RJ3), ABB Robots.
Troubleshoot and maintain weld cell and related equipment. (GMAW, TIG) Projection, Resistance.
Program improvements and adjustments to robotic routines.
Install and maintain hydraulic and pneumatic components on the weld cell equipment.
Troubleshoot and maintain CNC equipment.
April 2003 - March 2004 Tecumseh Products Tecumseh, Michigan
Electrical Controls Technician
Design and programming improvements to equipment.
Experienced in Allen Bradley PLC5, SLC500, MicroLogix, RSLogix Contrologix, and relay logic troubleshooting.
Programming Control Application improvements.
Maintenance of plant utilities process controls system.
April 2002 - April 2003 Tecumseh Products Tecumseh, Michigan
Industrial Electrician
Perform all phases of Electrical Construction projects in accordance with the National Electric Code.
Electrical construction crew supervision, coordination and interaction with other skilled tradesmen.
Maintenance for production assembly and manufacturing facility.
1999 - 2002 Tecumseh Products Tecumseh, Michigan
Apprentice Electrician
Worked all phases of Construction, conduit bending field wiring, panel wiring, machine and PLC Maintenance & Troubleshooting.
1997 - 1999 Tecumseh Products Tecumseh, Michigan
Engineering Application Model Maker
Assist in the design and prototype manufacturing of air conditioning and condensing units for the refrigeration industry.
1995 - 1997 Tecumseh Products Tecumseh, Michigan
Engineering Calorimeter Technician
Responsible for laboratory testing of electrical and mechanical limitations of a variety of air conditioning and condensing units for the refrigeration industry.
Classes & Certificates
BAT (Bureau of Apprenticeship Training) Industrial Electrician Journeyman
United States Department of Labor Apprenticeship Program / Washtenaw Community College
AB SLC-500 Maintenance and troubleshooting AB SLC-500 Programming
AB PLC-5 Advanced Programming w/RSLogic, Contrologix /RS Logix 5000
Travelers Insurance Supervisory M.I.O.S.H.A Safety Training,
Certified Fireman, Emergency First Responder (10 yrs.) State of MI.(RET)
Motoman Programming (XRC, MRC,NX, DX), ABB Robot experience,
Fanuc Programming (J2,J3), Lock out Tag out Instructor, Licensed Mobile crane operator(MI),
10 hr OSHA certification. Microsoft Office, Word and Excel experience.
Honda genuine Leadership training: Level #1 and Level #2
Fred Pryor course: Effective Communication w/Tact
WCM immersion training
Kaizen tools and methodology training
References
Mark Goodman - Plant Manager
Edward Rymers - Technical Services Manager
Brian Stalhood - Environmental Compliance Manager
Colin Ayers - Manufacturing Engineer
Gary Wells – Corporate Controls Engineer