Kenneth M. Wagner 315-***-****

**** ******** ****, ***********, ** 13037 k acwkfc@r.postjobfree.com

QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY

Mechanical technologist with a comprehensive knowledge and experience with most electro mechanical processes and systems including hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, fabrication, maintenance, and automotive power train. Demonstrated ability to blend my engineering education with hands on experience to facilitate expedient solutions to complex problems, or modify existing processes to meet specific needs. AREAS OF COMPETENCY

● Mechanical systems as well as pneumatics, hydraulics, pumps, blowers, and electrical

● Metal fabrication, structural assembly, metal forming

• Working knowledge of PLC’s, PID controllers, variable speed AC motor drives

● Blueprint reading, ability to work to close tolerances, and use of precision measuring tools

● A WS Certified welder (MIG and FCAW vertical and horizontal positions)

● Knowledge of lean manufacturing concepts, and have completed 5s training.

● Capable of electrical installation, and troubleshooting of equipment. Installation of 120V single to

480V 3 phase service wiring and motors, and low voltage control systems

● Industrial equipment (metalworking machinery, CNC and manual mills and lathes, press brakes,

shears, and CNC plasma/torch cutting table)

● Experience in building maintenance and systems, steam boilers, HVAC, air compressors, waste

water treatment, air handlers, conveyors/lifts/material transport, structure and grounds

● Rigging and operation of cranes and various other lifting equipment

● Licensed forklift operator, and have experience operating most forms of heavy equipment

● AutoCAD, Pro/Engineer, FeatureCam, CNC programming, and MS Office

● HAZWOPER certified

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• Proposed and implemented several automated technologies to resolve production problems selected appropriate machinery, including sourcing and evaluation of used local machinery Installed and setup new equipment in production line.

• Led investigation to find cause/solution of an increasingly high rate of rejected/defective subassemblies. Root cause analysis determined worn fixtures/jigs, used to locate parts for machining operations. After rebuilding and redesigning fixtures, rejected parts were nearly eliminated.

• Implemented machinery maintenance and inspection program which led to a dramatic reduction in equipment failures, that had frequently caused production and delivery delays.

• Expedited R&D processes by reducing amount of work company outsourced to 3rd parties for machining and welding operations resulting in lower costs, faster turnaround times, and better results.

• Participated in the design and planning of new production layout of 100,000 plus square foot manufacturing facility Responsible for machinery breakdown and loading of tractor trailers with a variety of large metal working machinery, many of these machines were in excess of 50,000 lbs. Installation and startup of all machinery at new location.

• Took part in insulation and air sealing of 20,000 square foot warehouse and production facility. Entire structure was sheathed internally with 2 inch rigid foam board and all cavities were sealed with two part expanding polyurethane foam. Result was dramatic reduction in utility cost for facility.

EXPERIENCE

Machine builder, Ross metal products 2015 2016

A shop specializing in creating custom automated dispensing/packaging/palletizing machines for a variety of bulk materials and applications.

Fabrication/forming/welding of machine structure and related subassemblies for conveyors, augers, elevators. Programming and setup for machined components in CNC tool room Installation of controllers and all components necessary for motion controls and the related wiring, pneumatics. Field install, startup and calibration, customer demonstration and occasional field service calls.

Maintenance Mechanic, A noplate Corporation 2013 2015 A premier surface plating shop specializing in the application of engineered surface treatments to a w ide variety of materials.

Responsible for diagnosis and repair of production machinery and building systems. Performed preventative maintenance on all production and facility equipment. Installation and startup of machinery and production lines.

Welder/Maintenance Mechanic, O’Brien and Gere 2 007 – 2013 A division of O’Brien and Gere of North America that manufactured wastewater remediation solutions, heat treat furnaces and quench tanks on an enormous scale for large steel parts manufacturers.

Fabrication and welding of heat treat furnace components in shop. Oversaw field assembly of furnace, resolving any engineering issues in field. Responsible for managing demolition or modification of existing structures. Oversaw and participated in all aspects of construction, from rigging to structural welding.

Field Service Tech/Installer, US Material Handling Company 2005 – 2007 A material handling equipment provider, sales and service/installation of fork trucks, conveyor systems, material lifts, and related equipment.

Worked with client to develop solutions for various material handling needs. Designed mechanical systems required to meet client/situation demands. Oversaw and assisted in construction/installation of components. Troubleshot any problems that arise during assembly and operation.

Production Engineer/R&D, Airport Lighting Company 2002 – 2005 A small company specializing in providing airfields with directional signs and lighting to guide aircraft navigating on tarmac from runways to gates.

Research, design, and develop new products and manufacturing processes. Troubleshot and resolved production issues. Facilities and equipment maintenance. Trained and managed new employees. Procurement of tooling and materials. EDUCATION

BS (Mechanical Engineering Technology) SUNY Institute of Technology, Utica, NY 2002 AAS (Science and Mathematics) SUNY OCC, Syracuse,, NY 1999

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