Todd R. Adkins

Brighton, MI *****

acxgcy@r.postjobfree.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddradkins

Cell: 248-***-****

SUMMARY

Skilled Glazing and Prototype Building Technologist experienced in the global advanced polycarbonate glazing solutions for the automotive, transportation and plastics industry. Over 25 years experience in prototype, concept, auto body and painting industry. Work well in a team environment and very diversified. Diligent and hard working with strong management skills, problem solving and analytical skills to resolve issues quickly and efficiently. Excellent communication skills with Clients and Co-Workers.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

●Logistics Supply Management ● Mechanical Engineering

●Custom Body Work and Fabrications ● Rapid Prototyping

●MS Word, Excel and Power Point ● Coating Experimentations including AS4700

●Hazardous Materials Handling Certificate ● Job Safety Analysis (JSA)

●Mig and Tig Welding Certificate ● Lock Out Tag Out

●Lift Truck Certificate ● Quality Management Systems (QMS)

●Aerial Lift Certificate ● Basic Root Cause Analysis (6 Sigma)

●Genie Lift Certificate ● Project and Time Management

EXPERIENCE

Sabic Innovative Plastics/Exatec, 31220 Oak Creek Dr., Wixom, MI 48393

Senior Prototype Specialist/Flow Coating Technologist 2000-2016

●Process Leader in prototype windows and tailgates built for the global automotive industry.

●Process Leader in all production in thermoforming, develop and implemented process perimeters, lock out tag out process and work instructions.

●Process Leader in all production, prototypes and concepts in the printing department; developed and implemented all procedures for the lock out tag out processes.

●Process Leader in the trim and finishing applications lab; implemented all safety and quality procedures.

●Installation for all prototype and concept windows for the automotive industry nationwide.

●Update work instructions to reflect process improvements.

●Performed JSA, risk analysis and ergonomic improvements.

●Research, develop and patent multiple designs.

●Develop different concepts that were shown at auto shows worldwide.

●Set up logistics systems for international and local shipping and receiving.

●Implemented procedures in the shipping and receiving department.

●Production and experimental flow coating and painting activities.

●Used different coatings for the Automotive Industry, such as AS4000, SHP401, AS4010, AS4700, SHP470 and PHC587.

●Experimental and Industrialized coatings for Nazdar, Redspot, Tico and ShinEtsu, along with other corporations.

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●Experimental and Industrialized automotive paints for PPG, Dupont and Dow with urethanes, water borne acrylics, enamels and lacquers. Based coat clear coats, pearls, metallic and tri-coating.

●Performed preventive maintenance and repairs on equipment, such as process batch ovens, screen printers, flow coat process line, panel saw and table saw, along with other hand tools throughout the plant.

●Performed multiple tasks in the facility maintenance department.

●Traveled to multiple states to install and remove polycarbonate concept windows on test vehicles for the automotive industry.

Central Transport, 29129 Ecorse Road, Romulus, MI 48174

Shipping and Receiving 1990-1999

●Supervised multiple docks for the long haul and local trailers.

●Completed incoming inspection of testing, confirmation of certificate conformance and reconciliation of receiving/purchase documentation product; included outbound and inbound hazardous materials.

●Notified and/or delivered incoming product to end user and processed all required paperwork.

●Completed daily receiving/shipping entries in computer system.

●Managed raw material and critical supply inventories, including maintenance and cleaning of inventory area, inventory organization and racking, inventory cycle counting and reporting, monthly inventory accounting; actual physical counts of raw material and required tag controls.

●Managed all outbound and inbound freights, including preparation of tracking paperwork using the bar code system.

●Maintained the tractor trailers in compliance with weights and measures for DOT for long and local hauls.

●Operated lift truck, overhead crane and switch truck for various outbound and inbound freight.

Bob Kaiser’s Autocrafters, Dearborn Heights, MI 48125

Auto Body and Paint Technician 1986-1990

●Responsible for creating and executing the scope of major project.

●Acted as liaison between the body shop and the customer.

●Responsible for the preparation and finish work on customized projects.

●Built custom kit cars.

●Custom build limousine such as Cadillac and Lincoln vehicles.

●Solely responsible for the installation of custom interiors.

●Constantly strived to produce the highest quality of workmanship.

●Introduced the first Sky Ranger pickup truck with handmade convertible tops.

●Complete restorations from start to finish.

●Automotive detailing, wet sanding, compounding polishing, urethane and lacquer painting, full auto body and frame repair.

United States Army

1st 75th Ranger Infantry Battalion and 92nd Engineer Battalion 1980 - 1986

●Honorable Discharge

EDUCATION

●Project Management Certificate – Eastern Michigan University.

●Process FMEA with control Plans and Reaction Plans Certificate – Eastern Michigan University.

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